To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes.
This bill increases the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for FY2021-FY2025. The Department of Agriculture must prioritize applications for the enrollment of land that would promote soil health and carbon sequestration, including land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Agricultural conservation and pollutionFarmlandHorticulture and plantsLand use and conservationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes.
USA116th CongressHR-8843| House
| Updated: 12/3/2020
This bill increases the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for FY2021-FY2025. The Department of Agriculture must prioritize applications for the enrollment of land that would promote soil health and carbon sequestration, including land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted.
Agricultural conservation and pollutionFarmlandHorticulture and plantsLand use and conservationPublic contracts and procurementWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection