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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to land stewardship, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5188| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2018
Timothy J. Walz

Timothy J. Walz

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (9)
Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Our Investment in Land Stewardship Act or the SOIL Stewardship Act This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize and modify Department of Agriculture conservation programs, including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program. The bill addresses requirements for the programs relating to: enrollment and funding levels, the length and renewal process for contracts, payment rates, payment limitations, coordinating the application and enrollment processes for the two programs, set-asides and the enrollment process for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers, soil health and carbon storage, and wildlife conservation and organic production.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 17, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2874
Introduced in Senate
  • March 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • May 17, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2874
    Introduced in Senate

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-2874: A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to land stewardship, and for other purposes.
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEndangered and threatened speciesFarmlandFishesMinority and disadvantaged businessesSoil pollutionWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to land stewardship, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5188| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2018
Strengthening Our Investment in Land Stewardship Act or the SOIL Stewardship Act This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize and modify Department of Agriculture conservation programs, including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program. The bill addresses requirements for the programs relating to: enrollment and funding levels, the length and renewal process for contracts, payment rates, payment limitations, coordinating the application and enrollment processes for the two programs, set-asides and the enrollment process for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers, soil health and carbon storage, and wildlife conservation and organic production.
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Timeline
Mar 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 17, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2874
Introduced in Senate
  • March 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • May 17, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2874
    Introduced in Senate
Timothy J. Walz

Timothy J. Walz

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (9)
Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-2874: A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to land stewardship, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEndangered and threatened speciesFarmlandFishesMinority and disadvantaged businessesSoil pollutionWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection