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CROP for Farming Act

USA119th CongressHR-4296| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2025
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the CROP for Farming Act, aims to enhance the environmental objectives of the Food Security Act of 1985. It specifically amends provisions related to conservation incentive contracts to broaden their focus. The bill expands the definition of "concerns" that these contracts can address, now explicitly including the reduction of nitrous oxide and methane emissions , referred to as greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, it incorporates the promotion of carbon storage in plants and soil as a key objective. These changes ensure that conservation incentive contracts will now consider and incentivize practices that lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased carbon sequestration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5922
CROP for Farming Act
Jul 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5922
    CROP for Farming Act


  • July 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Environmental Protection

CROP for Farming Act

USA119th CongressHR-4296| House 
| Updated: 7/7/2025
This legislation, known as the CROP for Farming Act, aims to enhance the environmental objectives of the Food Security Act of 1985. It specifically amends provisions related to conservation incentive contracts to broaden their focus. The bill expands the definition of "concerns" that these contracts can address, now explicitly including the reduction of nitrous oxide and methane emissions , referred to as greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, it incorporates the promotion of carbon storage in plants and soil as a key objective. These changes ensure that conservation incentive contracts will now consider and incentivize practices that lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased carbon sequestration.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5922
CROP for Farming Act
Jul 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5922
    CROP for Farming Act


  • July 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted