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Introduced
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
In Committee
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance. The key provisions are:
1. It defines a "non-Federal certifying entity" as a non-Federal entity or State agency that can certify third-party providers to deliver technical assistance.
2. It requires the Secretary to establish a process for certification of third-party providers by non-Federal certifying entities, with the goal of increasing third-party provider capacity.
3. It directs the Secretary to provide a streamlined certification process for third-party providers with appropriate specialty certifications.
4. It requires the Secretary to review certification requirements, make adjustments to improve participation and the quality of conservation practices, conduct outreach to assess barriers and opportunities, and set a target utilization rate for third-party providers.
5. It establishes fair and reasonable payment amounts for technical services provided by third-party providers, and requires the Secretary to provide public information on funds obligated, certification results, and the contribution of third-party providers to the quality and effectiveness of conservation practices.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (67)
Jim Baird (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Mike Bost (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Kat Cammack (R),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Ben Cline (R),
Angie Craig (D),
Don Davis (D),
Scott DesJarlais (R),
John Duarte (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Randy Feenstra (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Scott Franklin (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Ashley Hinson (R),
Steven Horsford (D),
Erin Houchin (R),
Val Hoyle (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Darin LaHood (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Tracey Mann (R),
Kathy Manning (D),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Marc Molinaro (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Zach Nunn (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
David Rouzer (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Pat Ryan (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Bryan Steil (R),
Mike Thompson (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
David Trone (D),
Gabe Vasquez (D),
Rudy Yakym (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. (on 06/01/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ General Agriculture
Environment
- ‐ Land and Water Conservation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3036/all-info | 05/03/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3036/BILLS-118hr3036ih.pdf | 05/11/2023 |
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