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HR5902Referred to Committee

Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-04
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (539 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001292

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

2 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

2025-12-05

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on AgricultureReferred To · 2025-11-04

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would support farmers in adopting practices that improve soil quality and health, such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and crop rotation, potentially through grants, technical assistance, or research programs. These practices help soil retain water and nutrients while reducing erosion, which can increase crop productivity and environmental sustainability. The bill would affect farmers, agricultural researchers, and conservation organizations working to improve farming practices.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Agriculture and Food
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