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Increased TSP Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-156| Senate 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Increased TSP Access Act of 2025" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance for conservation programs. It introduces non-Federal certifying entities , including private sector entities and State agencies, which can be approved by the Secretary to certify third-party providers (TSPs). This expansion of certification methods aims to increase TSP capacity by involving qualified agricultural retailers, cooperatives, and professional societies. The Secretary must establish a process for these entities within 180 days, ensuring timely decisions on their approval and the review of their certifications. The bill mandates a streamlined certification process for TSPs holding appropriate specialty certifications, such as certified crop advisors. It also requires the Secretary to review certification requirements, make adjustments, and conduct outreach to improve participation and the effectiveness of conservation practices, setting a target utilization rate for TSPs. Furthermore, the legislation establishes fair and reasonable payment amounts for technical services provided by TSPs, equivalent to federal rates, and excludes these payments from cost-sharing requirements under other federal programs. To ensure accountability, it mandates transparency , requiring public information on obligated funds, certification results, TSPs' contribution to conservation effectiveness, and utilization rates.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1400
Increased TSP Access Act of 2023
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Feb 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-575
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1400
    Increased TSP Access Act of 2023


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • February 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-575
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-575: Increased TSP Access Act of 2025

Increased TSP Access Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-156| Senate 
| Updated: 1/21/2025
The "Increased TSP Access Act of 2025" amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance for conservation programs. It introduces non-Federal certifying entities , including private sector entities and State agencies, which can be approved by the Secretary to certify third-party providers (TSPs). This expansion of certification methods aims to increase TSP capacity by involving qualified agricultural retailers, cooperatives, and professional societies. The Secretary must establish a process for these entities within 180 days, ensuring timely decisions on their approval and the review of their certifications. The bill mandates a streamlined certification process for TSPs holding appropriate specialty certifications, such as certified crop advisors. It also requires the Secretary to review certification requirements, make adjustments, and conduct outreach to improve participation and the effectiveness of conservation practices, setting a target utilization rate for TSPs. Furthermore, the legislation establishes fair and reasonable payment amounts for technical services provided by TSPs, equivalent to federal rates, and excludes these payments from cost-sharing requirements under other federal programs. To ensure accountability, it mandates transparency , requiring public information on obligated funds, certification results, TSPs' contribution to conservation effectiveness, and utilization rates.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1400
Increased TSP Access Act of 2023
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Feb 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-575
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1400
    Increased TSP Access Act of 2023


  • January 21, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • February 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-575
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Senator

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-575: Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted