Congress·In Committee·S. 3498

Changes to Farm Conservation Grant Limits

EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

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This bill changes the rules for a popular program that helps farmers pay for environmental improvements. It lowers the maximum amount of money one farmer can receive from $450,000 down to $150,000.
The government would reduce its share of the bill for big construction projects. For things like waste storage, dams, and irrigation pipes, the government would only cover 40% of the cost instead of the usual 75%.
These changes aim to make sure the money reaches more small and medium-sized farms rather than being used up by a few very large operations. It also places a higher priority on projects that help wildlife.
The Department of Agriculture would be required to tell Congress exactly where the money is going each year. They must report which states are getting the funds and the size of the farms receiving them.

2 milestones2 actions

Dec 16, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Dec 16, 2025

Introduced in Senate

1 bill

EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

Jun 25 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Congressional Bill

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EQIP Improvement Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 3498

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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