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CALL Act

USA119th CongressHR-1853| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land Act or the CALL Act, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the adoption of conservation practices and participation in conservation programs on leased agricultural land. This study, to be carried out in collaboration with the Economic Research Service, aims to understand the specific challenges faced by farmers and landowners given that a significant portion of U.S. agricultural land is leased. The study's scope is extensive, including a review of existing research, an examination of various leasing structures, and an analysis of federal, state, and local incentives for conservation. It will also investigate the effects of competition in cash rents, the fate of ongoing conservation practices when tenants change, and how the Department of Agriculture communicates with non-owning operators and leasing landowners. Particular consideration will be given to farmers and ranchers who are people of color, including Black and indigenous individuals, and beginning farmers and ranchers. By December 31, 2026, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's results and providing recommendations. These recommendations will address barriers unique to various agricultural land leasing relationships, covering solutions implementable under existing authorities, those requiring new congressional authorization, and strategies for outreach. The Secretary may also partner with non-federal entities, such as nonprofits or universities, to execute this study.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8910
CALL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9158
CALL Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2756
CALL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8060
CALL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3648
CALL Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-707
CALL Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8910
    CALL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9158
    CALL Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2756
    CALL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8060
    CALL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3648
    CALL Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-707
    CALL Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

CALL Act

USA119th CongressHR-1853| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2025
This legislation, known as the Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land Act or the CALL Act, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on the adoption of conservation practices and participation in conservation programs on leased agricultural land. This study, to be carried out in collaboration with the Economic Research Service, aims to understand the specific challenges faced by farmers and landowners given that a significant portion of U.S. agricultural land is leased. The study's scope is extensive, including a review of existing research, an examination of various leasing structures, and an analysis of federal, state, and local incentives for conservation. It will also investigate the effects of competition in cash rents, the fate of ongoing conservation practices when tenants change, and how the Department of Agriculture communicates with non-owning operators and leasing landowners. Particular consideration will be given to farmers and ranchers who are people of color, including Black and indigenous individuals, and beginning farmers and ranchers. By December 31, 2026, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's results and providing recommendations. These recommendations will address barriers unique to various agricultural land leasing relationships, covering solutions implementable under existing authorities, those requiring new congressional authorization, and strategies for outreach. The Secretary may also partner with non-federal entities, such as nonprofits or universities, to execute this study.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8910
CALL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9158
CALL Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2756
CALL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8060
CALL Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3648
CALL Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-707
CALL Act
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8910
    CALL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9158
    CALL Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2756
    CALL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8060
    CALL Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3648
    CALL Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-707
    CALL Act


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


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


  • March 28, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

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