Farmer Aid and Environmental Conservation Funding Boost
This act increases financial aid for farmers, especially those facing economic losses, and introduces new rules for milk in school meal programs. It also boosts funding for environmental protection and energy efficiency initiatives, potentially impacting food availability and a cleaner environment.
Key points
Additional $1.45 billion for farmers to cover economic losses in fiscal year 2025.
$1 billion for sales-based crop producers and $450 million for flat-rate crop producers.
Increased funding for conservation programs, reaching $700 million annually by 2031, with 30% allocated to emission-reducing practices.
Schools can offer organic or non-organic whole milk in lunch programs.
Prohibition on schools purchasing milk from China state-owned enterprises.
Creation of a $7 billion contingency fund for American producers for fiscal year 2028.
Increased funding for energy programs, reaching $110 million annually by fiscal year 2031.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10514
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Process start date: 2024-12-19