S 598 · 99th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Fragile Lands Conservation Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-03-06· Sponsored by Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.(1985-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fragile Lands Conservation Act of 1985 - Makes a person who produces an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land ineligible for five years (with respect to all commodities) for agricultural price supports, storage facility loans, crop insurance, disaster payments, and other Farmers Home Administration loans. Provides exceptions for: (1) crops produced using approved conservation methods; and (2) certain previously cultivated land (1980 through 1985). Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete specified soil capability class surveys.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican