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Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1011| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2025
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)

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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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.
Feb 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-629
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • 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.


  • February 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-629
    Introduced in Senate


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

Agriculture and Food

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1011| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2025
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.
Feb 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-629
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • 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.


  • February 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-629
    Introduced in Senate


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

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted