To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enhance the long-term protection of watersheds, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 22, 2023)
This bill amends the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program to allow the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide for certain restoration activities. The EWP Program offers technical and financial assistance, including the purchase of floodplain easements, to safeguard people and property from floods, drought, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.
Under the bill, USDA may allow restoration above pre-disaster conditions if that restoration is in the best interest of the long-term health and protection of the watershed.
What just happenedSep 25, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 22, 2023
- Sep 25, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee - Sep 25, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee - Aug 22, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Aug 22, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 22, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House