Congress Proposes National Soil Carbon Measurement and Tracking Standards
July 31 – August 1, 2025
A new Congressional bill directs the USDA to standardize soil carbon measurement protocols and establish a voluntary nationwide sampling network. The initiative aims to track agricultural greenhouse gas impacts through consistent data collection every five years.
Policies
Congress pushes USDA to standardize soil carbon measurement and build a nationwide tracking network
H.R. 4865
Congress pushes USDA to standardize soil carbon tests and build a national tracking network
S. 2582
Congress proposes a White House-led committee to standardize soil carbon research and monitoring
H.R. 641
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