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Strong Farms, Strong Future Act

USA119th CongressHR-4428| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, the "Strong Farms, Strong Future Act," aims to enhance the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by focusing on climate change mitigation and sustainable agricultural practices. It updates definitions to include "enhancements" in conservation and explicitly addresses "climate change" as a resource concern. The legislation seeks to provide greater support and incentives for producers implementing environmentally beneficial systems. The bill modifies CSP contract evaluation and renewal processes. The Secretary of Agriculture must now prioritize criteria such as soil health , carbon sequestration , and greenhouse gas emission reductions when evaluating contract offers. Notably, producers who install or improve a perennial production system may qualify for automatic contract renewal. Financial incentives are expanded, requiring adjustments to annual payments for inflation and extending supplemental payments to include perennial production systems. A "perennial production system" is broadly defined to encompass practices like agroforestry and silvopasture. A significant new mandate is the establishment of "climate change mitigation bundles," which are groupings of conservation activities designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon sequestration and improve soil health. These bundles must be available for various land types and accessible to both organic and conventional producers, with targeted outreach required.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Strong Farms, Strong Future Act

USA119th CongressHR-4428| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This bill, the "Strong Farms, Strong Future Act," aims to enhance the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by focusing on climate change mitigation and sustainable agricultural practices. It updates definitions to include "enhancements" in conservation and explicitly addresses "climate change" as a resource concern. The legislation seeks to provide greater support and incentives for producers implementing environmentally beneficial systems. The bill modifies CSP contract evaluation and renewal processes. The Secretary of Agriculture must now prioritize criteria such as soil health , carbon sequestration , and greenhouse gas emission reductions when evaluating contract offers. Notably, producers who install or improve a perennial production system may qualify for automatic contract renewal. Financial incentives are expanded, requiring adjustments to annual payments for inflation and extending supplemental payments to include perennial production systems. A "perennial production system" is broadly defined to encompass practices like agroforestry and silvopasture. A significant new mandate is the establishment of "climate change mitigation bundles," which are groupings of conservation activities designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon sequestration and improve soil health. These bundles must be available for various land types and accessible to both organic and conventional producers, with targeted outreach required.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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