Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
Flood Protection: Expanding Farm Conservation Programs
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses common problems like flooding, but it is in the early stages of the lawmaking process.
Key Points
- This bill adds flood and drought prevention to the list of goals for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. This program helps farmers and local organizations work together to protect natural resources on a large scale.
- Farmers and rural communities would get more help with projects that stop flooding and manage water better. The plan focuses on fixing problems across entire regions or watersheds rather than just on one farm at a time.
- The policy aims to protect drinking water and groundwater while keeping soil healthy. It also focuses on saving wildlife and making sure farmland can survive extreme weather like heavy rains or long dry spells.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
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