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Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

USA119th CongressHR-7627| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2026
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act, amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to explicitly include Indian Tribes in provisions related to priority resource concerns . It modifies the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Stewardship Contracts, and Critical Conservation Areas. The amendments ensure that tribal governments and lands are considered alongside state and local entities when identifying conservation priorities. This is achieved by inserting terms such as "tribal" and "or an area on tribal land" into the relevant sections of the Act. Ultimately, the bill aims to integrate the unique conservation needs and priorities of tribal communities into federal agricultural conservation programs, thereby enhancing tribal involvement in shaping conservation strategies for their territories.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5503
Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5503
    Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act


  • February 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

USA119th CongressHR-7627| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2026
This bill, known as the Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act, amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to explicitly include Indian Tribes in provisions related to priority resource concerns . It modifies the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Stewardship Contracts, and Critical Conservation Areas. The amendments ensure that tribal governments and lands are considered alongside state and local entities when identifying conservation priorities. This is achieved by inserting terms such as "tribal" and "or an area on tribal land" into the relevant sections of the Act. Ultimately, the bill aims to integrate the unique conservation needs and priorities of tribal communities into federal agricultural conservation programs, thereby enhancing tribal involvement in shaping conservation strategies for their territories.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5503
Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act
Feb 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5503
    Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act


  • February 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Agriculture Committee

Native Americans

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