This bill, known as the LEAPS Act , directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and make publicly available comprehensive information and education tools for farmers regarding energy-efficient pumping systems. This initiative aims to highlight the significant cost savings, energy savings, water conservation , and carbon emissions reductions achievable through their adoption. The information will cover various components like pumps, pipes, motors, drives, and controls, and will also inform farmers about existing Department of Agriculture programs that offer resources for acquiring such systems and drought management infrastructure. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the creation of a user-friendly, online pre-assessment tool to help farmers evaluate the energy efficiency of their current pumping systems and estimate potential savings from improvements. This tool will require specific data inputs from the user and consider various system components and electricity costs. The bill also requires the Secretary to establish a process for educating energy auditors working for the Department of Agriculture on energy use and efficiency in pumping systems, thereby increasing the effectiveness of related programs. Finally, it amends the Conservation Stewardship Program to explicitly include energy-efficient pumping systems as an eligible activity.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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LEAPS Act
USA119th CongressHR-3979| House
| Updated: 6/12/2025
This bill, known as the LEAPS Act , directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and make publicly available comprehensive information and education tools for farmers regarding energy-efficient pumping systems. This initiative aims to highlight the significant cost savings, energy savings, water conservation , and carbon emissions reductions achievable through their adoption. The information will cover various components like pumps, pipes, motors, drives, and controls, and will also inform farmers about existing Department of Agriculture programs that offer resources for acquiring such systems and drought management infrastructure. Furthermore, the legislation mandates the creation of a user-friendly, online pre-assessment tool to help farmers evaluate the energy efficiency of their current pumping systems and estimate potential savings from improvements. This tool will require specific data inputs from the user and consider various system components and electricity costs. The bill also requires the Secretary to establish a process for educating energy auditors working for the Department of Agriculture on energy use and efficiency in pumping systems, thereby increasing the effectiveness of related programs. Finally, it amends the Conservation Stewardship Program to explicitly include energy-efficient pumping systems as an eligible activity.