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Farmer Environmental Program Reforms: New Payment Caps and Rules

This act significantly reforms a key environmental quality incentives program for farmers. It lowers the maximum financial assistance producers can receive and adjusts payment rates for various conservation practices, potentially influencing farm investment decisions. The changes also aim to increase transparency in program spending.
Key points
The maximum payment a single farmer can receive has been reduced from $450,000 to $150,000.
Different payment rates are set: up to 75% of costs for most environmental practices, but only up to 40% for certain infrastructure projects like access roads or water facilities.
Annual reports to Congress are now required, detailing program expenditures by state and farm size, enhancing oversight.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3498
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3498.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The maximum payment a single farmer can receive has been reduced from $450,000 to $150,000.
  • Different payment rates are set: up to 75% of costs for most environmental practices, but only up to 40% for certain infrastructure projects like access roads or water facilities.
  • Annual reports to Congress are now required, detailing program expenditures by state and farm size, enhancing oversight.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

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 2026-01-11.

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Agriculture