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New Crop Insurance Subsidies for Farmers Using Cover Crops and Soil Health Practices.

This law establishes a program providing additional premium subsidies to farmers who plant cover crops for conservation purposes, aiming to reduce their crop insurance costs. Producers will receive $5 per acre for adopting these environmentally beneficial practices. The act also mandates a pilot program to test further subsidies for innovative soil health techniques.
Key points
Farmers receive an additional $5 per acre subsidy on crop insurance premiums for planting qualifying cover crops.
The goal is to encourage conservation practices that protect soil and increase crop resilience against weather conditions.
A new pilot program will offer further premium subsidies for innovative soil health practices like conservation crop rotations.
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Print number: 118_S_1690
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVER Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1690.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers receive an additional $5 per acre subsidy on crop insurance premiums for planting qualifying cover crops.
  • The goal is to encourage conservation practices that protect soil and increase crop resilience against weather conditions.
  • A new pilot program will offer further premium subsidies for innovative soil health practices like conservation crop rotations.
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 Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Agriculture Environment