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Soil CARE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3820| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain a comprehensive training program focused on soil health management systems for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel and third-party providers. The program aims to provide education, resources, and technical support on rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices to improve soil health on agricultural land. The training program will be delivered through a nationally available online curriculum and in-person workshops, made available in each Service region twice every two years. These resources will be developed through cooperative agreements with entities possessing expertise in soil health, such as farming consultants, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and land-grant universities. Key curriculum components include the principles of soil health, the transition to regenerative agriculture, organic production, diversified farming systems, and the latest research on soil biology. It will also cover issues specific to Indian Tribes, traditional ecological knowledge, and the needs of new, small-scale, and underserved producers. The Secretary must encourage relevant personnel and providers to participate and will require them to provide soil health education materials to producers. To ensure the program remains current, the curriculum and all training materials will be reviewed and updated every two years, incorporating the latest soil health management innovations and scientific advancements. This continuous education component, alongside the initial training, aims to keep personnel and providers at the forefront of regenerative agriculture. For the implementation of this subsection, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2032.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3023
Soil CARE Act of 2023
Feb 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7474
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3023
    Soil CARE Act of 2023


  • February 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7474
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7474: Soil CARE Act of 2026

Soil CARE Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3820| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain a comprehensive training program focused on soil health management systems for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel and third-party providers. The program aims to provide education, resources, and technical support on rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices to improve soil health on agricultural land. The training program will be delivered through a nationally available online curriculum and in-person workshops, made available in each Service region twice every two years. These resources will be developed through cooperative agreements with entities possessing expertise in soil health, such as farming consultants, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and land-grant universities. Key curriculum components include the principles of soil health, the transition to regenerative agriculture, organic production, diversified farming systems, and the latest research on soil biology. It will also cover issues specific to Indian Tribes, traditional ecological knowledge, and the needs of new, small-scale, and underserved producers. The Secretary must encourage relevant personnel and providers to participate and will require them to provide soil health education materials to producers. To ensure the program remains current, the curriculum and all training materials will be reviewed and updated every two years, incorporating the latest soil health management innovations and scientific advancements. This continuous education component, alongside the initial training, aims to keep personnel and providers at the forefront of regenerative agriculture. For the implementation of this subsection, the bill authorizes an appropriation of $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2032.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3023
Soil CARE Act of 2023
Feb 10, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7474
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3023
    Soil CARE Act of 2023


  • February 10, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7474
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7474: Soil CARE Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted