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Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1729| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (4)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025" aims to significantly update and improve the system for developing and reviewing conservation practice standards under the Food Security Act of 1985. It mandates the creation of a new, streamlined, and publicly accessible administrative process for establishing both interim and permanent conservation practice standards. This process is designed to be more efficient and responsive to evolving agricultural practices and environmental needs. A key focus of the bill is the integration of innovative technologies into conservation practices, directing the Secretary to prioritize the review of new standards that incorporate advancements such as precision agriculture, biological sources of fertilizer, animal feed additives, and perennial production systems. It also expands the scope of Conservation Innovation Grants to specifically support the development and evaluation of these new and innovative approaches. The legislation also enhances transparency and public participation in the standard-setting process. It requires regular review of existing standards, at least every five years, and mandates opportunities for public input on each standard under review. The Secretary must publicly post summaries of comments received and decisions made, ensuring greater accountability and responsiveness to stakeholders. The bill also allows for State and local flexibility in creating interim standards and encourages public submission of practices for consideration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2603
Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2023
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2603
    Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2023


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1729| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
The "Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025" aims to significantly update and improve the system for developing and reviewing conservation practice standards under the Food Security Act of 1985. It mandates the creation of a new, streamlined, and publicly accessible administrative process for establishing both interim and permanent conservation practice standards. This process is designed to be more efficient and responsive to evolving agricultural practices and environmental needs. A key focus of the bill is the integration of innovative technologies into conservation practices, directing the Secretary to prioritize the review of new standards that incorporate advancements such as precision agriculture, biological sources of fertilizer, animal feed additives, and perennial production systems. It also expands the scope of Conservation Innovation Grants to specifically support the development and evaluation of these new and innovative approaches. The legislation also enhances transparency and public participation in the standard-setting process. It requires regular review of existing standards, at least every five years, and mandates opportunities for public input on each standard under review. The Secretary must publicly post summaries of comments received and decisions made, ensuring greater accountability and responsiveness to stakeholders. The bill also allows for State and local flexibility in creating interim standards and encourages public submission of practices for consideration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2603
Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2023
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2603
    Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2023


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (4)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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