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Agriculture and Climate: New Environmental Conservation Standards Review

This law requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service to review existing agricultural standards. The goal is to ensure that farming practices actively contribute to climate change mitigation, specifically by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon storage in the soil. While primarily affecting farmers, these changes aim to improve environmental stability, impacting food security and the quality of life for all citizens.
Key points
Mandates the evaluation of "climate benefits" for all federal agricultural conservation practice standards.
"Climate benefit" is defined as reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration.
The changes are intended to help farmers adapt to extreme weather conditions and increase the resilience of their operations.
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Print number: 117_HR_2757
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2757.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the evaluation of "climate benefits" for all federal agricultural conservation practice standards.
  • "Climate benefit" is defined as reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration.
  • The changes are intended to help farmers adapt to extreme weather conditions and increase the resilience of their operations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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Agriculture Environment