Protecting America’s Workers Act

House Bill

H.R. 3036

119th Congress

Protecting America’s Workers Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 16, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James Baird

R - IN

Cosponsors

66

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill aims to make it easier for more private companies, tribes, and non-profits to become certified technical service providers (TSPs) who help farmers and landowners with conservation practices. It establishes a streamlined certification process for TSPs who already have certain specialty certifications and requires the USDA to approve or reject applications from non-federal certifying entities within 40 business days.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Introduced7/16/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Protecting America’s Workers Act

This bill aims to make it easier for more private companies, tribes, and non-profits to become certified technical service providers (TSPs) who help farmers and landowners with conservation practices. It establishes a streamlined certification process for TSPs

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This bill aims to make it easier for more private companies, tribes, and non-profits to become certified technical service providers (TSPs) who help farmers and landowners with conservation practices. It establishes a streamlined certification process for TSPs who already have certain specialty certifications and requires the USDA to approve or reject applications from non-federal certifying entities within 40 business days.

Bill Number: 3036
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: Protecting America’s Workers Act
Bill Number: 3036
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 7/16/2025
Summary: This bill aims to make it easier for more private companies, tribes, and non-profits to become certified technical service providers (TSPs) who help farmers and landowners with conservation practices. It establishes a streamlined certification process for TSPs who already have certain specialty cert

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to make it easier for more private companies, tribes, and non-profits to become certified technical service providers (TSPs) who help farmers and landowners with conservation practices. It establishes a streamlined certification process for TSPs who already have certain specialty certifications and requires the USDA to approve or reject applications from non-federal certifying entities within 40 business days.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Increased TSP Access Act of 2023This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modify the certification process for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by establishing an approval process for nonfederal certifying entities and a streamlined certification process for TSPs that hold certain specialty certifications. (TSPs are third-party service providers, such as private businesses, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations, who work on behalf of customers to offer planning, design, and implementation services that meet NRCS criteria.)The bill specifies that USDA must ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice design, implementation, and evaluation are eligible to become approved TSPs.USDA must provide a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold appropriate specialty certifications (e.g., certified crop advisors).In determining the eligibility of a nonfederal certifying entity, USDA must consider the ability, experience, expertise, and history of the entity. USDA must decide whether to approve an application submitted by a nonfederal certifying entity to certify TSPs not later than 40 business days after receiving an application.USDA must review a TSP's certification by a nonfederal certifying entity not later than 10 business days after receiving a notification from the nonfederal entity. If the certification is satisfactory, USDA must include the TSP on a USDA-maintained registry of certified TSPs.The bill also specifies that TSPs must be paid at rates equivalent to technical assistance provided by USDA.Further, USDA must provide accessible public information on TSPs, including information on funding, contributions, certification results, and utilization rates.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold specialty certifications like certified crop advisor
Requires the USDA to approve or reject applications from non-federal certifying entities to certify TSPs within 40 business days
Ensures the USDA allows third-party providers with relevant expertise to become approved TSPs
Requires TSPs to be paid at rates equivalent to USDA technical assistance
Mandates the USDA provide public information on TSPs including funding, contributions, and utilization

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would likely increase the number and diversity of TSPs available to assist farmers and landowners with conservation practices. More private companies, tribes, and non-profits could become certified, potentially making it easier for farmers to access the technical help they need. The increased transparency on TSP funding and usage could also benefit farmers by informing their choices.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural conservation and pollution

Agricultural practices and innovations

Government information and archives

Licensing and registrations

Public-private cooperation

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3036, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting America’s Workers Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3036

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