H.R. 8843 · 116th Congress
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Collin Peterson
- Introduced
- 2020-12-03
- Latest action
- 2020-12-03 · Introduced in House
Summary
This bill increases the number of acres authorized for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for FY2021-FY2025.
The Department of Agriculture must prioritize applications for the enrollment of land that would promote soil health and carbon sequestration, including land on which deep-rooted perennials will be planted.