To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 622

119th Congress

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd Smucker

Representative

Republican

PA-11

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill increases funding for the USDA Conservation Stewardship Program, which provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers who maintain existing conservation practices and adopt additional ones. The program supports comprehensive conservation across entire agricultural operations.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill increases funding for the USDA Conservation Stewardship Program, which provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers who maintain existing conservation practices and adopt additional ones. The program supports comprehensive conservation across entire agricultural operations.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill increases funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program. As background, this Department of Agriculture program provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to maintain and improve existing conservation systems and to adopt additional conservation activities in a comprehensive manner on a producer's entire operation.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases Conservation Stewardship Program funding
Supports farmers maintaining conservation practices
Provides technical and financial assistance
Encourages comprehensive farm conservation
Operated by USDA for agricultural producers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Farmers and ranchers would have access to more funding for conservation practices on their land. Environmental benefits include improved soil health, water quality, and habitat preservation. The program helps producers balance productivity with environmental stewardship.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

622, 119th Congress (2025). "To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-622