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Farmer Support: New Rules for Land and Water Conservation Program

This act modifies the land conservation program, making it easier for farmers to participate and offering better payment terms. It aims to encourage environmentally friendly practices like water conservation and dryland farming, potentially impacting farm financial stability and food availability.
Key points
Farmers can now more flexibly schedule payments for participating in the land conservation program.
Higher payment rates are introduced for farmers who permanently retire water rights or use dryland farming, supporting resource conservation.
Participants in the land conservation program will no longer be subject to payment limits, potentially increasing their income from eco-friendly actions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2758
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2758.

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 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farmers can now more flexibly schedule payments for participating in the land conservation program.
  • Higher payment rates are introduced for farmers who permanently retire water rights or use dryland farming, supporting resource conservation.
  • Participants in the land conservation program will no longer be subject to payment limits, potentially increasing their income from eco-friendly actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4].

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 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment