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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to repeal certain provisions relating to the acceptance and use of contributions for public-private partnerships, and for other purposes.

3/12/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 773

Bill 119 hr 773, also known as the Food Security Act of 1985, aims to make changes to the current law regarding the acceptance and use of contributions for public-private partnerships. The bill seeks to repeal certain provisions within the Food Security Act of 1985 that pertain to how contributions are accepted and utilized for these partnerships.

The main goal of this bill is to streamline the process of accepting and using contributions for public-private partnerships, potentially making it easier for organizations to collaborate on projects related to food security. By removing certain provisions within the current law, the hope is that this will lead to more efficient and effective partnerships in addressing food security issues.

Overall, Bill 119 hr 773 is focused on improving the process of accepting and utilizing contributions for public-private partnerships related to food security. It aims to remove barriers and streamline the process to encourage more collaboration and effective solutions in this important area.

Congressional Summary of HR 773

This bill repeals provisions that allow the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to accept and use contributions for public-private partnerships. 

Specifically, the bill repeals the public-private partnerships allowed under an act commonly known as the Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act (the SUSTAINS Act). In addition, the bill allows NRCS to continue to accept nonfederal contributions of funds to certain programs (e.g., the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program) in order to support the purposes of the programs.

As background, Congress enacted provisions of the SUSTAINS Act as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Under the SUSTAINS Act provisions, the NRCS may accept contributions of nonfederal funds to support a broad range of conservation programs for the purposes of addressing issues related to climate change, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat improvement, and protection of drinking water sources. NRCS may match these contributions. In addition, those contributing funds may designate the funds for use in a specific program or geographic area.

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Current Status of Bill HR 773

Bill HR 773 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill HR 773 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025.  Bill HR 773's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of February 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 773

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 773

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 773

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to repeal certain provisions relating to the acceptance and use of contributions for public-private partnerships, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to repeal certain provisions relating to the acceptance and use of contributions for public-private partnerships, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 773

Harriet M. Hageman
Harriet M. Hageman
WyomingRepublican

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