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HOUSE 2757117th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act

Last Action
4/22/2021

Actions

  • 2021-04-22Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2021-04-22Introduced in House
  • 2021-04-22Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-22 (00)

Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act

This bill requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service within the Department of Agriculture to consider climate benefits, such as reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, in reviews or revisions of its conservation practice standards. (These standards provide guidance and set out minimum quality criteria for implementing federally funded conservation practices.)

Cosponsors (2)

  • Anthony Brown (D-MD)
  • Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)

Subjects

  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Air quality
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
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