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BUFFER Act

USA119th CongressHR-9572| House 
| Updated: 7/2/2026
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the criteria for land eligible for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The primary change expands eligibility to include land that is already subject to resource-conserving or environmental protection measures mandated by Tribal, State, or other local laws or regulations . This provision aims to encourage participation in the CRP by landowners who are already undertaking conservation efforts due to local requirements. However, the bill explicitly excludes land from eligibility if the required conservation measures are imposed by an administrative order or a court order . This distinction ensures that the program supports proactive conservation efforts rather than compliance with punitive or remedial directives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5466
BUFFER Act
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4912
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5466
    BUFFER Act


  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4912
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4912: BUFFER Act

BUFFER Act

USA119th CongressHR-9572| House 
| Updated: 7/2/2026
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the criteria for land eligible for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The primary change expands eligibility to include land that is already subject to resource-conserving or environmental protection measures mandated by Tribal, State, or other local laws or regulations . This provision aims to encourage participation in the CRP by landowners who are already undertaking conservation efforts due to local requirements. However, the bill explicitly excludes land from eligibility if the required conservation measures are imposed by an administrative order or a court order . This distinction ensures that the program supports proactive conservation efforts rather than compliance with punitive or remedial directives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5466
BUFFER Act
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4912
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5466
    BUFFER Act


  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4912
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democratic Representative

Vermont

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4912: BUFFER Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted