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Introduced
09/21/2017
09/21/2017
In Committee
10/05/2017
10/05/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Sustainable Farmland for the Future Act This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the conservation compliance provisions that apply to farmers who receive certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) benefits and have land that is highly erodible or a wetland. The bill modifies the compliance provisions to: apply the requirements to cropland that is planted to a row crop rather than highly erodible cropland; modify the requirements for a conservation system; modify the compliance requirements for farmers who receive crop insurance premium subsidies; expand the authority and requirements for USDA to review conservation plans; require USDA to use specified funds to provide technical assistance, conduct status reviews, and carry out other tasks needed to implement the conservation requirements; and revise the enforcement procedures for wetlands.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the conservation compliance provisions that apply to farmers who receive certain Department of Agriculture (USDA) benefits and have land that is planted to a row crop. The key changes include:
- Applying the requirements to cropland that is planted to a row crop rather than just highly erodible cropland.
- Modifying the requirements for a conservation system, including standards for water quality, soil erosion, and perennial vegetation.
- Modifying the compliance requirements for farmers who receive crop insurance premium subsidies.
- Expanding the authority and requirements for USDA to review conservation plans and provide technical assistance.
- Revising the enforcement procedures for wetlands, including changes to eligibility for crop insurance premium subsidies.
The bill aims to improve conservation compliance and water quality by updating the existing requirements for farmers receiving USDA benefits.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. (on 10/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3809/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3809/BILLS-115hr3809ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3809/BILLS-115hr3809ih.pdf.pdf |
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