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Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1011| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (4)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill, titled the "Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025," seeks to enhance agricultural producers' access to funds for emergency conservation measures. It amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to streamline the process for receiving payments under the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program. The primary goal is to remove financial barriers that might delay critical recovery efforts after natural disasters. Specifically, for the Emergency Conservation Program, the bill allows agricultural producers to receive advance payments for emergency measures. Producers can opt to receive up to 75 percent of the payment for the repair or replacement of fencing, or for other emergency measures to rehabilitate farmland or repair structures, based on fair market value. For repairs specifically, they can receive up to 50 percent in advance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that wildfires caused by the Federal Government are covered if the damage results from the natural spread of the fire. Furthermore, the bill improves the Emergency Forest Restoration Program by introducing an advance payment option for owners of nonindustrial private forest land. These landowners can receive up to 75 percent of the estimated cost of emergency measures before carrying them out, based on the fair market value determined by the Secretary. A provision requires the return of unexpended funds within a reasonable timeframe if not used within 180 days.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6717
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-629
Held at the desk.
Apr 14, 2026
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
Apr 14, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
Apr 14, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
Apr 14, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2844)
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Apr 14, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 15, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6717
    Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-629
    Held at the desk.


  • April 14, 2026
    Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)


  • April 14, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.


  • April 14, 2026
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)


  • April 14, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2844)
    View Vote


  • April 14, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 15, 2026
    Received in the Senate.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural prices, subsidies, creditEmergency planning and evacuationFarmlandFiresForests, forestry, treesNatural disasters

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1011| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
The bill, titled the "Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025," seeks to enhance agricultural producers' access to funds for emergency conservation measures. It amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to streamline the process for receiving payments under the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program. The primary goal is to remove financial barriers that might delay critical recovery efforts after natural disasters. Specifically, for the Emergency Conservation Program, the bill allows agricultural producers to receive advance payments for emergency measures. Producers can opt to receive up to 75 percent of the payment for the repair or replacement of fencing, or for other emergency measures to rehabilitate farmland or repair structures, based on fair market value. For repairs specifically, they can receive up to 50 percent in advance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that wildfires caused by the Federal Government are covered if the damage results from the natural spread of the fire. Furthermore, the bill improves the Emergency Forest Restoration Program by introducing an advance payment option for owners of nonindustrial private forest land. These landowners can receive up to 75 percent of the estimated cost of emergency measures before carrying them out, based on the fair market value determined by the Secretary. A provision requires the return of unexpended funds within a reasonable timeframe if not used within 180 days.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6717
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-629
Held at the desk.
Apr 14, 2026
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
Apr 14, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
Apr 14, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 14, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
Apr 14, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2844)
View Vote
Apr 14, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 15, 2026
Received in the Senate.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6717
    Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 7, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-629
    Held at the desk.


  • April 14, 2026
    Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)


  • April 14, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.


  • April 14, 2026
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • April 14, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)


  • April 14, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2844)
    View Vote


  • April 14, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 15, 2026
    Received in the Senate.
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (4)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural prices, subsidies, creditEmergency planning and evacuationFarmlandFiresForests, forestry, treesNatural disasters