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Increased TSP Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3036| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2023
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (66)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modify the certification process for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by establishing an approval process for nonfederal certifying entities and a streamlined certification process for TSPs that hold certain specialty certifications. (TSPs are third-party service providers, such as private businesses, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations, who work on behalf of customers to offer planning, design, and implementation services that meet NRCS criteria.) The bill specifies that USDA must ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice design, implementation, and evaluation are eligible to become approved TSPs. USDA must provide a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold appropriate specialty certifications (e.g., certified crop advisors). In determining the eligibility of a nonfederal certifying entity, USDA must consider the ability, experience, expertise, and history of the entity. USDA must decide whether to approve an application submitted by a nonfederal certifying entity to certify TSPs not later than 40 business days after receiving an application. USDA must review a TSP's certification by a nonfederal certifying entity not later than 10 business days after receiving a notification from the nonfederal entity. If the certification is satisfactory, USDA must include the TSP on a USDA-maintained registry of certified TSPs. The bill also specifies that TSPs must be paid at rates equivalent to technical assistance provided by USDA. Further, USDA must provide accessible public information on TSPs, including information on funding, contributions, certification results, and utilization rates.
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Timeline
May 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1400
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2023
Introduced in House
May 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • May 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1400
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

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  • S 118-1400: Increased TSP Access Act of 2023
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPublic-private cooperationState and local government operations

Increased TSP Access Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3036| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2023
Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modify the certification process for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by establishing an approval process for nonfederal certifying entities and a streamlined certification process for TSPs that hold certain specialty certifications. (TSPs are third-party service providers, such as private businesses, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations, who work on behalf of customers to offer planning, design, and implementation services that meet NRCS criteria.) The bill specifies that USDA must ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice design, implementation, and evaluation are eligible to become approved TSPs. USDA must provide a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold appropriate specialty certifications (e.g., certified crop advisors). In determining the eligibility of a nonfederal certifying entity, USDA must consider the ability, experience, expertise, and history of the entity. USDA must decide whether to approve an application submitted by a nonfederal certifying entity to certify TSPs not later than 40 business days after receiving an application. USDA must review a TSP's certification by a nonfederal certifying entity not later than 10 business days after receiving a notification from the nonfederal entity. If the certification is satisfactory, USDA must include the TSP on a USDA-maintained registry of certified TSPs. The bill also specifies that TSPs must be paid at rates equivalent to technical assistance provided by USDA. Further, USDA must provide accessible public information on TSPs, including information on funding, contributions, certification results, and utilization rates.
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Timeline
May 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1400
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2023
Introduced in House
May 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 1, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • May 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1400
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • June 1, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (66)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bryan Steil (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-1400: Increased TSP Access Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPublic-private cooperationState and local government operations