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.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
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)
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
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)
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
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)