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Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6182| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Marcia L. Fudge

Marcia L. Fudge

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020 The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a conservation effects assessment project to quantify the environmental and economic effects of conservation practices, develop the science base for managing the agricultural landscape for environmental quality and sustainable productive capacity, and improve the efficacy of conservation practices and programs by evaluating conservation effects. USDA must establish a goals and assessment process for conservation programs that includes the identification of natural resource and environmental objectives, outcomes, and results for the programs; assessments of the resulting changes in the status and conditions of natural resources and the environment; and a monitoring and evaluation process for the programs and initiatives. In implementing the monitoring and evaluation process, USDA must use certain funds provided for conservation programs and establish a National Technical Committee. USDA may enter into cooperative agreements with government agencies, universities and colleges, and nongovernmental organizations to assist in implementing the monitoring and evaluation process. The bill also sets forth reporting requirements regarding the progress conservation programs have made in achieving the objectives and outcomes.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3429
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3429
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 116-3429: Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020
Agricultural conservation and pollutionCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurement

Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6182| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020 The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a conservation effects assessment project to quantify the environmental and economic effects of conservation practices, develop the science base for managing the agricultural landscape for environmental quality and sustainable productive capacity, and improve the efficacy of conservation practices and programs by evaluating conservation effects. USDA must establish a goals and assessment process for conservation programs that includes the identification of natural resource and environmental objectives, outcomes, and results for the programs; assessments of the resulting changes in the status and conditions of natural resources and the environment; and a monitoring and evaluation process for the programs and initiatives. In implementing the monitoring and evaluation process, USDA must use certain funds provided for conservation programs and establish a National Technical Committee. USDA may enter into cooperative agreements with government agencies, universities and colleges, and nongovernmental organizations to assist in implementing the monitoring and evaluation process. The bill also sets forth reporting requirements regarding the progress conservation programs have made in achieving the objectives and outcomes.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3429
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3429
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Marcia L. Fudge

Marcia L. Fudge

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 116-3429: Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsPerformance measurement