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US HB1854
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Brownley
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AI Summary
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Requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service to review national conservation practice standards within 5 years of enactment, specifically evaluating climate benefits
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Defines "climate benefit" as: reduction in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, increase in carbon sequestration, or mitigation against/adaptation to increased weather volatility
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Amends Section 1242(h) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to add climate benefits as a factor when reviewing and updating conservation practice standards
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Requires consideration of climate benefits alongside conservation innovations when determining fits for conservation innovations and standards
Legislative Description
Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
3/28/2025