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Farmer Support: Water Efficiency and Soil Health

This act increases financial support for farmers who implement water-saving practices or cultivate drought-resilient crops. It also introduces new payments for perennial production systems and promotes activities that improve soil health. The goal is to help farmers adapt to climate change and foster sustainable agricultural development.
Key points
Increased payments for farmers adopting water-saving technologies or drought-resilient crops, covering up to 85% of costs.
New payments for perennial production systems, such as agroforestry, supporting long-term production and resource conservation.
Support for soil health testing, enabling farmers to better manage their land and enhance its fertility.
A payment limit of $200,000 per entity over a 5-year period, excluding agreements with Indian tribes.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3293
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Process start date: 2025-05-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3293.

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 2025-05-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased payments for farmers adopting water-saving technologies or drought-resilient crops, covering up to 85% of costs.
  • New payments for perennial production systems, such as agroforestry, supporting long-term production and resource conservation.
  • Support for soil health testing, enabling farmers to better manage their land and enhance its fertility.
  • A payment limit of $200,000 per entity over a 5-year period, excluding agreements with Indian tribes.
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. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment