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Protecting American Farmland Act

5/20/2025, 2:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3313

The bill "To prohibit the head of a Federal agency from using Federal funds for certain solar energy projects that would result in the conversion of farmland, to exclude from certain tax credits relating to clean energy facilities placed in service on prime farmland, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress under the designation H.R. 3313 on May 8, 2025.

Current Status of Bill HR 3313

Bill HR 3313 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2025. Bill HR 3313 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 8, 2025.  Bill HR 3313's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3313

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3313

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3313

To prohibit the head of a Federal agency from using Federal funds for certain solar energy projects that would result in the conversion of farmland, to exclude from certain tax credits relating to clean energy facilities placed in service on prime farmland, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the head of a Federal agency from using Federal funds for certain solar energy projects that would result in the conversion of farmland, to exclude from certain tax credits relating to clean energy facilities placed in service on prime farmland, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Willa Lucas

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9 months ago

OMG this bill is so bad for us farmers! It's gonna mess everything up and I don't know what to do about it. How is this gonna affect us in the long run?