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Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3429| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020 This bill modifies the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with respect to strategic assessment and planning for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources. USDA may 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 (1) the identification of natural resource and environmental objectives, outcomes, and results for the programs; (2) assessments of the resulting changes in the status and conditions of natural resources and the environment; and (3) 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. 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

HR 116-6182
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6182
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6182: Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020

Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3429| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020 This bill modifies the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) with respect to strategic assessment and planning for the conservation, protection, and enhancement of soil, water, and related natural resources. USDA may 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 (1) the identification of natural resource and environmental objectives, outcomes, and results for the programs; (2) assessments of the resulting changes in the status and conditions of natural resources and the environment; and (3) 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. 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

HR 116-6182
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6182
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6182: Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted