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This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), a voluntary agricultural conservation program that helps farmers and ranchers maintain and improve existing conservation systems while also adopting additional conservation practices. Specifically, the bill establishes annual funding of $1.8 billion for the CSP through fiscal year 2031, providing a significant and stable financial commitment to support agricultural conservation efforts. Additionally, the bill transfers $5.02 billion in unobligated funds from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to the Secretary of Agriculture to be used for the CSP, with the funds to be administered through the Commodity Credit Corporation. This transfer of funds will enable the USDA to expand and enhance conservation practices on agricultural lands, promoting environmental sustainability, soil health, water quality, and climate resilience in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/622/all-info