Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act of 2025
This bill streamlines how conservation practice standards are developed and updated for U.S. agricultural programs. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a public, rolling review process for conservation standards every five years (replacing the previous annual requirement), prioritizing innovative technologies like precision agriculture and nutrient-efficient farming methods. Farmers, state agricultural agencies, and the public will gain clearer pathways to submit new conservation practices for consideration and provide input during reviews. The bill also mandates publishing all proposed changes, public comments, and final decisions online to improve transparency.
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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May 13, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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