HR 8843 · 116th Congress · Agriculture and Food

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.

Introduced 2020-12-03· Sponsored by Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.(2020-12-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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