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Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act
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Summary of Bill HR 1420
Bill 119 HR 1420, also known as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Enhancement Act, aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The CREP is a voluntary program that pays farmers to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and instead plant species that will improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and enhance wildlife habitat.
This bill seeks to allow for additional agricultural lands to be enrolled in the CREP, thereby increasing the program's impact on conservation efforts. By expanding the program, more farmers will have the opportunity to participate and receive financial incentives for implementing conservation practices on their land.
In addition to expanding the CREP, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to agricultural conservation. These may include measures to improve water quality, protect wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable farming practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1420 aims to enhance the effectiveness of the CREP and promote conservation efforts on agricultural lands across the United States. It seeks to strike a balance between agricultural production and environmental conservation, ensuring that farmers are incentivized to implement practices that benefit both their operations and the environment.
This bill seeks to allow for additional agricultural lands to be enrolled in the CREP, thereby increasing the program's impact on conservation efforts. By expanding the program, more farmers will have the opportunity to participate and receive financial incentives for implementing conservation practices on their land.
In addition to expanding the CREP, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to agricultural conservation. These may include measures to improve water quality, protect wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable farming practices. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1420 aims to enhance the effectiveness of the CREP and promote conservation efforts on agricultural lands across the United States. It seeks to strike a balance between agricultural production and environmental conservation, ensuring that farmers are incentivized to implement practices that benefit both their operations and the environment.
Current Status of Bill HR 1420
Bill HR 1420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2025. Bill HR 1420 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2025. Bill HR 1420's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1420, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of July 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1420
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1420
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1420
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow for additional agricultural lands to be enrolled under the conservation reserve enhancement program, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow for additional agricultural lands to be enrolled under the conservation reserve enhancement program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1420
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