US HR5048

Bill

US HR5048

Nutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018

Introduced
02/15/2018

In Committee
02/15/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Nutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide alternative certification methods for third-party technical service providers (TSPs). (TSPs provide technical expertise to agricultural producers on behalf of the Department of Agriculture [USDA] Natural Resource Conservation Service to assist in planning and implementing conservation measures.) USDA must approve certain professional certifications that meet or exceed national criteria and were established by: the USDA, an agriculture-related retailer, a farmer cooperative, the American Society of Agronomy, or the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants. A qualified certification includes a certifications as: a Certified Crop Advisor by the American Society for Agronomy, a Certified Professional Agronomist by the American Society for Agronomy, and a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Specialist by USDA.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide alternative certification methods for third-party technical service providers (TSPs). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must approve certain professional certifications that meet or exceed national criteria, including certifications established by the USDA, agriculture-related retailers, farmer cooperatives, the American Society of Agronomy, and the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants. The qualified certifications include those for Certified Crop Advisor, Certified Professional Agronomist, and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Specialist.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Mike Bost (R)*, Darren Soto (D),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (on 02/15/2018)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5048/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5048/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5048/BILLS-115hr5048ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5048/BILLS-115hr5048ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2	Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018	Became Public Law No: 115-334.	Related
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