BUFFER Act

The BUFFER Act amends the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to expand eligibility for landowners. It allows land already subject to tribal, state, or local environmental regulations requiring resource-conserving practices (like soil protection or wetland preservation) to qualify for CRP enrollment. However, land affected by court or administrative orders is excluded from this new eligibility. This change directly affects farmers and landowners in areas with existing environmental regulations who seek CRP benefits.