Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 3, 2020Agriculture and Food
H.R. 8843
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 3, 2020)
This bill increases the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for FY2021-FY2025.
The Department of Agriculture must prioritize applications for the enrollment of land that would promote soil health and carbon sequestration, including land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted.
What just happenedDec 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7](D-MN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 3, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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