S4851Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish State assistance for soil health and wildlife habitat, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-22
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Sponsor

John Hoeven
John Hoeven
Republican · ND · Senator
Votes with party: 75.0% (832 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001061

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

2026-06-22

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would create new state-run programs to help farmers improve soil quality and create better habitats for wildlife on their land. Farmers and landowners would receive assistance—likely financial support or technical guidance—to implement practices that protect soil health while supporting local ecosystems. This would affect agricultural communities and conservation efforts across the country.

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