STOCK Act 2.0

House Bill

H.R. 3779

119th Congress

STOCK Act 2.0

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David G. Valadao

Representative

Republican

CA-22

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would temporarily halt new land from being enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep some of their land out of production. It would also allow farmers currently in the program to terminate their contracts early. The goal is to make more farmland available to boost agricultural production.

Latest Action

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

SponsorDavid G. Valadao (R-CA)

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on H

ChamberHouse

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STOCK Act 2.0

This bill would temporarily halt new land from being enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep some of their land out of production. It would also allow farmers currently in the program to terminate their contracts early. The goa

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This bill would temporarily halt new land from being enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep some of their land out of production. It would also allow farmers currently in the program to terminate their contracts early. The goal is to make more farmland available to boost agricultural production.

Bill Number: 3779
Sponsor: David G. Valadao (R-CA)
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on H
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: STOCK Act 2.0
Bill Number: 3779
Sponsor: David G. Valadao (R-CA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on H
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: This bill would temporarily halt new land from being enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep some of their land out of production. It would also allow farmers currently in the program to terminate their contracts early. The goal is to make more farmland available to

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would temporarily halt new land from being enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, which pays farmers to keep some of their land out of production. It would also allow farmers currently in the program to terminate their contracts early. The goal is to make more farmland available to boost agricultural production.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Guaranteeing Robust Agricultural Independence and Nutrition for America Act or the GRAIN for America Act This bill establishes a one-year moratorium on the enrollment of land in the Conservation Reserve Program, with a specified exception for land that is already subject to a contract under the program. It also prohibits the Department of Agriculture from enrolling prime farmland in the program. Additionally, the bill allows a participant who has entered into a contract under the program to terminate the contract at any time during the one-year period preceding the date on which the contact would expire.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a 1-year moratorium on enrolling new land in the Conservation Reserve Program
Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from enrolling prime farmland in the program
Allows participants to terminate their Conservation Reserve Program contracts early

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would affect farmers and landowners participating in the Conservation Reserve Program. It would make more farmland available for agricultural production, potentially benefiting farmers and food producers. However, it could also reduce land conservation efforts and environmental protections in some areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural conservation and pollution

Farmland

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3779, 119th Congress (2025). "STOCK Act 2.0". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3779

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