HR 3457 · 98th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Soil Conservation Act of 1984

Introduced 1983-06-29· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Other Measure S.663 (Amended) Passed House in Lieu.(1984-05-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Soil Conservation Act of 1983 - Title I: Policy, Findings, and Definitions - States policy, findings and definitions. Title II: Program Eligibility on Highly Erodible Land - Declares that any person who produces an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land shall be ineligible with respect to such commodity for: (1) price or income support assistance; (2) a loan for the construction or purchase of a storage facility; (3) crop insurance; (4) a disaster payment; or (5) any new loan if used for a purpose which will contribute to excessive erosion of highly erodible land. Exempts from such restrictions lands and crops cultivated before enactment of this Act and any crop produced under an approved conservation system. Title III: Certified Voluntary Set-Aside - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program whereby owners and operators of cropland certify that certain crops have been planted with grass or legumes as part of a rotation pattern designed to reduce soil erosion or build soil productivity. Provides for annual renewal. Provides for the classification of croplands eligible for certification. Directs the Secretary to allow any farmer who has certified lands to d…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans