WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.R. 7567 · 119th Congress

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Passed HouseAgriculture and Food
IntroducedFeb 13, 2026
Passed HouseApr 30, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 19, 2026: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 224–200. It would change 364 sections of existing law and would add 101 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

Sourced

H.R. 7567 would change 364 sections of existing law, and would create 101 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as passed by the House (Apr 30, 2026).

Where in the law, by title of the U.S. Code:

  1. Title 7: Agriculture270 sections
  2. Title 16: Conservation63 sections
  3. Earlier laws outside the Code9 sections
  4. Title 12: Banks and Banking9 sections
  5. Title 42: The Public Health and Welfare4 sections
  6. Title 21: Food and Drugs4 sections

and 4 more titles

See the map: the first 14 sections it would change, line by line
350 more sections it would change, not drawn above

15 U.S.C. 714c, 7 U.S.C. 1632d, 16 U.S.C. 3801, 16 U.S.C. 3822, 16 U.S.C. 3831, 16 U.S.C. 3831b, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-1, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-7, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-22, 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24, 16 U.S.C. 3839bb, 7 U.S.C. 8351, 16 U.S.C. 1003, 16 U.S.C. 1010, 16 U.S.C. 1012, 16 U.S.C. 2201, 16 U.S.C. 2203, 16 U.S.C. 3841, 16 U.S.C. 3842, 16 U.S.C. 3844, 16 U.S.C. 3865a, 16 U.S.C. 3865b, 42 U.S.C. 3865b, 16 U.S.C. 3865c, 16 U.S.C. 3865d, 16 U.S.C. 3865D, 16 U.S.C. 6571, Public Law 108-148, 16 U.S.C. 3871, 16 U.S.C. 3871a, 16 U.S.C. 3871b, 16 U.S.C. 3871c, 16 U.S.C. 3871d, 16 U.S.C. 3871e, 16 U.S.C. 3871f, 7 U.S.C. 1721, 7 U.S.C. 1727, 7 U.S.C. 1732, 7 U.S.C. 1735, 7 U.S.C. 1691, 7 U.S.C. 1724, 7 U.S.C. 1726b, 7 U.S.C. 1736, 7 U.S.C. 1736a, 7 U.S.C. 1736b, 7 U.S.C. 1736f, 7 U.S.C. 1737, 7 U.S.C. 5623, 7 U.S.C. 5602, 7 U.S.C. 5652, 7 U.S.C. 5671, 7 U.S.C. 5679, 7 U.S.C. 1736o, 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1, 7 U.S.C. 5622, 7 U.S.C. 3295, Public Law 115-334, 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1, 22 U.S.C. 2220a, 7 U.S.C. 1726c, 7 U.S.C. 2011, 7 U.S.C. 2016, 7 U.S.C. 2020, 7 U.S.C. 2025, 7 U.S.C. 2027, 7 U.S.C. 2036b, 7 U.S.C. 2018, 7 U.S.C. 7511a, 7 U.S.C. 2036, 7 U.S.C. 7515, 7 U.S.C. 2013, 7 U.S.C. 2012, 7 U.S.C. 3007, 7 U.S.C. 612c, 7 U.S.C. 1431e, 7 U.S.C. 612c-4, 42 U.S.C. 1760, 7 U.S.C. 7517, 7 U.S.C. 6924, 7 U.S.C. 2026a, 7 U.S.C. 6953, 7 U.S.C. 5341, 7 U.S.C. 1922, 7 U.S.C. 1923, 7 U.S.C. 1924, 7 U.S.C. 1925, 12 U.S.C. 2206a, 7 U.S.C. 1935, 7 U.S.C. 1936c, 7 U.S.C. 2661, 7 U.S.C. 1983a, 7 U.S.C. 1983d, 7 U.S.C. 1994, 7 U.S.C. 1941, 7 U.S.C. 1943, 7 U.S.C. 1961, 7 U.S.C. 1983b, 12 U.S.C. 2017, 12 U.S.C. 2019, 12 U.S.C. 2075, 12 U.S.C. 2128, 12 U.S.C. 2001, 12 U.S.C. 2279aa, 12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8, 7 U.S.C. 5101, 7 U.S.C. 5102, 7 U.S.C. 5106, 7 U.S.C. 1986, 7 U.S.C. 1989, 7 U.S.C. 2006a, 7 U.S.C. 2006b, 7 U.S.C. 1928, 7 U.S.C. 1981, 7 U.S.C. 1981a, 7 U.S.C. 1985, 7 U.S.C. 1988, 7 U.S.C. 1995, 7 U.S.C. 2004, 7 U.S.C. 2008e, 7 U.S.C. 1991, 7 U.S.C. 1934, 7 U.S.C. 2001, 7 U.S.C. 1926, 7 U.S.C. 1927, 7 U.S.C. 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1929, 7 U.S.C. 1942, 7 U.S.C. 1949, 7 U.S.C. 2000, 12 U.S.C. 2254, 7 U.S.C. 950aaa-5, 7 U.S.C. 950bb, 7 U.S.C. 950bb-1, 7 U.S.C. 950bb-2, 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3, 7 U.S.C. 950bb-5, 7 U.S.C. 950cc, 7 U.S.C. 8107a, 7 U.S.C. 1932, 7 U.S.C. 6946, 7 U.S.C. 1926a, 7 U.S.C. 1926d, 7 U.S.C. 1926e, 7 U.S.C. 1983, 7 U.S.C. 1936b, 7 U.S.C. 1990a, 7 U.S.C. 2006e, 7 U.S.C. 2008c, 7 U.S.C. 2008m, 7 U.S.C. 2008p, 7 U.S.C. 2008s, 7 U.S.C. 2008u, 7 U.S.C. 2008v, 7 U.S.C. 2008w, 7 U.S.C. 2009cc-9, 7 U.S.C. 2009cc-18, 7 U.S.C. 940c-1, 7 U.S.C. 940c-2, 7 U.S.C. 940e, 7 U.S.C. 3123, 7 U.S.C. 3123a, 7 U.S.C. 3151a, 7 U.S.C. 3151b, 7 U.S.C. 3152, 7 U.S.C. 3155, 7 U.S.C. 3156, 7 U.S.C. 3175, 7 U.S.C. 3195, 7 U.S.C. 3221, 7 U.S.C. 3222, 7 U.S.C. 3222a, 7 U.S.C. 3222b, 7 U.S.C. 3222b-2, 7 U.S.C. 3222d, 7 U.S.C. 3222e, 7 U.S.C. 3241, 7 U.S.C. 3291, 7 U.S.C. 3292, 7 U.S.C. 3292b, 7 U.S.C. 3310a, 7 U.S.C. 3311, 7 U.S.C. 3312, 7 U.S.C. 3319d, 7 U.S.C. 3319e, 7 U.S.C. 3319i, 7 U.S.C. 3319k, 7 U.S.C. 3324, 7 U.S.C. 3351, 7 U.S.C. 3352, 7 U.S.C. 3362, 7 U.S.C. 3363, 7 U.S.C. 3125, 7 U.S.C. 3158, 7 U.S.C. 3222b-1, 7 U.S.C. 3331, 7 U.S.C. 5801, 7 U.S.C. 5844, 7 U.S.C. 5924, 7 U.S.C. 5925, 7 U.S.C. 5925b, 7 U.S.C. 5925f, 7 U.S.C. 5926, 7 U.S.C. 5933, 7 U.S.C. 2279, 7 U.S.C. 3125b, 7 U.S.C. 5851, 7 U.S.C. 7625, 7 U.S.C. 7626, 7 U.S.C. 7628, 7 U.S.C. 7630, 7 U.S.C. 7632, 7 U.S.C. 7624, 7 U.S.C. 7642, 7 U.S.C. 7653, 7 U.S.C. 7655b, 7 U.S.C. 7601, Public Law 110-246, 7 U.S.C. 5936, 7 U.S.C. 8114, 7 U.S.C. 8701, 7 U.S.C. 301, 7 U.S.C. 390d, 7 U.S.C. 3157, 7 U.S.C. 8108, 16 U.S.C. 1671, 16 U.S.C. 2801, 7 U.S.C. 2207d, Public Law 99-198, 7 U.S.C. 343, 7 U.S.C. 5939, 7 U.S.C. 1632b, 7 U.S.C. 361e, 7 U.S.C. 6971, 16 U.S.C. 2101a, 16 U.S.C. 2103c, 16 U.S.C. 2109a, 16 U.S.C. 6513, 16 U.S.C. 6518, 16 U.S.C. 6542, 16 U.S.C. 6543, 16 U.S.C. 6556, 16 U.S.C. 6591a, 16 U.S.C. 6591c, 16 U.S.C. 1642, 16 U.S.C. 583j-3, 16 U.S.C. 583j-7, 16 U.S.C. 583j-8, 16 U.S.C. 580d, 16 U.S.C. 6591b, 16 U.S.C. 6591d, 16 U.S.C. 6592b, 16 U.S.C. 6591e, 16 U.S.C. 1604, 43 U.S.C. 1712, 16 U.S.C. 2113a, 16 U.S.C. 7303, 16 U.S.C. 3851a, 16 U.S.C. 472a, 7 U.S.C. 8113, 7 U.S.C. 7655d, 7 U.S.C. 6601, 16 U.S.C. 7125, Public Law 88-657, 16 U.S.C. 2206, 16 U.S.C. 7101, 43 U.S.C. 1752, 16 U.S.C. 1601, 7 U.S.C. 8101, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 7 U.S.C. 8103, 7 U.S.C. 8105, 7 U.S.C. 8106, 7 U.S.C. 8107, 7 U.S.C. 8110, 7 U.S.C. 8111, 7 U.S.C. 8115, 7 U.S.C. 1621, 7 U.S.C. 1622b, 7 U.S.C. 6923, 7 U.S.C. 8914, 7 U.S.C. 1639p, 7 U.S.C. 1639q, 7 U.S.C. 1639r, 7 U.S.C. 7711, 7 U.S.C. 608e-1, 7 U.S.C. 1627c, 7 U.S.C. 1632c, 7 U.S.C. 5925c, 7 U.S.C. 6521, 7 U.S.C. 6521a, 7 U.S.C. 6522, 7 U.S.C. 6502, 7 U.S.C. 6506, 7 U.S.C. 136, 7 U.S.C. 136w, 7 U.S.C. 136o, 7 U.S.C. 136a, Public Law 117-328, 7 U.S.C. 6912, 7 U.S.C. 1505, 7 U.S.C. 1507, 7 U.S.C. 1508, 7 U.S.C. 1506, 7 U.S.C. 1501, 7 U.S.C. 9015, 7 U.S.C. 1502, 7 U.S.C. 1522, 7 U.S.C. 1515, 7 U.S.C. 8308A, 7 U.S.C. 8308a, Public Law 118-191, 7 U.S.C. 8304, 7 U.S.C. 8301, 7 U.S.C. 2148, 7 U.S.C. 2131, 7 U.S.C. 2156, 7 U.S.C. 2144, 21 U.S.C. 625, 21 U.S.C. 463, 21 U.S.C. 683, 21 U.S.C. 472, 7 U.S.C. 6922, 7 U.S.C. 6934, 7 U.S.C. 6997, 7 U.S.C. 7014, 7 U.S.C. 6921, 7 U.S.C. 3502, 7 U.S.C. 3503, 7 U.S.C. 3508, 50 U.S.C. 4565, 7 U.S.C. 5856, 7 U.S.C. 2204i, 7 U.S.C. 2143, 42 U.S.C. 1758, 7 U.S.C. 7401, 7 U.S.C. 1622, 42 U.S.C. 7547, 7 U.S.C. 74, 7 U.S.C. 79, 7 U.S.C. 79a, 7 U.S.C. 79b, 7 U.S.C. 79d, 7 U.S.C. 87e, 7 U.S.C. 87f-1, 7 U.S.C. 87f-2, 7 U.S.C. 87h, 7 U.S.C. 87j.

7 U.S.C. 9092 Suspension of permanent price support authority

7 U.S.C. 9081

  • (e) removed · Sec. 1002(a), Sec. 1002(b), Sec. 1002(c), Sec. 1002(d), Sec. 1002(f) · see the words
  • 1502 new · Sec. 1004(a) · see the words

7 U.S.C. 7333 Administration and operation of noninsured crop assistance program

7 U.S.C. 8772 Dairy forward pricing program

Public Law 90-484 An earlier law, changed directly

7 U.S.C. 4504 Required terms in orders

7 U.S.C. 1637b Mandatory reporting for dairy products

  • (b) Requirements added to · Sec. 1006(1) · see the words
  • (c) Administration changed · Sec. 1006(2) · see the words
  • (d) Electronic reporting added to · Sec. 1006(3) · see the words
  • (e) Authorization of appropriations moved to (f) · Sec. 1006(4) · see the words
  • (e) new · Sec. 1006(5) · see the words
  • (f) Authorization of appropriations (formerly (e)) renumbered · Sec. 1006(4)

7 U.S.C. 4514 Dairy reports

7 U.S.C. 9034 Repayment of loans

7 U.S.C. 7272 Sugar program

  • (d) Loan type; processor assurances added to · Sec. 1008(b) · see the words

7 U.S.C. 8789 Storage facility loans

  • (a) In general added to · Sec. 1009(1), Sec. 1009(2), Sec. 1009(3) · see the words

Public Law 113-79 An earlier law, changed directly

7 U.S.C. 9091 Administration generally

7 U.S.C. 9097 Implementation

  • (d) Loan implementation added to · Sec. 1011(b) · see the words

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Definitions
  • Sec. 1013 Study on storage facility loans for on-farm fertilizer storage
  • Sec. 1014 Electronic forms for covered disaster assistance programs
  • Sec. 1016 Revision of evidence standards for livestock indemnity payments for losses by Mexican wolves
  • Sec. 2406 National agriculture flood vulnerability study
  • Sec. 2407 Study on environmental benefits of winter wheat as a cover crop
  • Sec. 3102 Food aid quality assurance
  • Sec. 3104 Food aid consultative group
  • Sec. 3105 Issuance of regulations; oversight, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Sec. 3111 Termination date for micronutrient fortification programs
  • Sec. 3113 Food for Peace Act administration
  • Sec. 3307 International food security technical assistance
  • Sec. 3311 Agricultural trade enforcement task force
  • Sec. 3312 Report on international shrimp trade
  • Sec. 3401 Report on modifications to USMCA
  • Sec. 4104 Updates to administrative processes for SNAP retailers
  • Sec. 4108 EBT card security regulations
  • Sec. 4109 Report on SNAP administrative expenses
  • Sec. 4115 Foods eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits
  • Sec. 4204 Commodity supplemental food program demonstration project for Tribal organizations
  • Sec. 4306 Local farmers feeding our communities program
  • Sec. 4309 Fresh fruits and vegetables categorization
  • Sec. 5509 Report on improving creditworthiness of direct and guaranteed loan borrowers
  • Sec. 6302 Promoting precision agriculture
  • Sec. 6304 New, mobile, and expanded meat processing and rendering grants
  • Sec. 6305 Expanding Childcare in Rural America Initiative
  • Sec. 6306 Technical assistance for geographically underserved and distressed areas
  • Sec. 6428 Technical corrections
  • Sec. 7207 Urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production research, education, and extension initiative
  • Sec. 7603 Livestock insects laboratory
  • Sec. 7604 U.S. Abit Massey National Poultry Research Center
  • Sec. 7606 Commission on national agricultural statistics service modernization
  • Sec. 7607 Restoration of 4–H name and emblem authority
  • Sec. 7609 Agricultural Innovation Corps
  • Sec. 7610 Study on technical assistance with respect to transfer of agricultural land and assets
  • Sec. 7612 Limitation on certain research involving dogs and cats
  • Sec. 7613 Report on national grape production
  • Sec. 7614 Limitation on certain research in countries of concern
  • Sec. 8104 Rural fire prevention and control
  • Sec. 8305 Reforestation, nursery, and seed orchard support
  • Sec. 8401 Categorical exclusion for high priority hazard trees
  • Sec. 8406 Categorical exclusion for electric utility lines rights-of-way
  • Sec. 8407 Forest management activities on National Forest System lands
  • Sec. 8408 Suppression of wildfires
  • Sec. 8409 Kaibab National Forest restoration
  • Sec. 8414 Public-private wildfire technology deployment and testbed partnership
  • Sec. 8417 Permits and agreements with electrical utilities
  • Sec. 8418 Utilizing grazing for wildfire risk reduction
  • Sec. 8419 Joint chiefs landscape restoration partnership program
  • Sec. 8420 Tribal forest management program technical correction
  • Sec. 8421 Timber production expansion guaranteed loan program
  • Sec. 8433 Forest and wood products data tracker
  • Sec. 8434 Biochar application demonstration project
  • Sec. 8503 Accurate hazardous fuels reduction reports
  • Sec. 8504 Special use authorization rental fee waiver
  • Sec. 8505 Charges and fees for harvest of forest botanical products
  • Sec. 8507 Direct hire authority
  • Sec. 8509 Exemption for previously analyzed areas of National Forest System Lands
  • Sec. 8510 Release of reversionary interest in Black River State Forest
  • Sec. 8512 Minor range improvements under Forest Service grazing permits
  • Sec. 8602 White oak restoration initiative coalition
  • Sec. 8603 Forest service pilot program
  • Sec. 8604 White oak regeneration and upland oak habitat
  • Sec. 8605 Tree nursery shortages
  • Sec. 8606 Shrubland wildfire mitigation study
  • Sec. 8702 Shared stewardship agreement for giant sequoias
  • Sec. 8703 Giant sequoia lands coalition
  • Sec. 8704 Giant sequoia health and resiliency assessment
  • Sec. 8705 Giant sequoia emergency response
  • Sec. 8707 Giant sequoia strike teams
  • Sec. 8708 Giant sequoia collaborative restoration grants
  • Sec. 8709 Giant sequoia insect monitoring and technology
  • Sec. 8711 Giant sequoia emergency protection program and fund
  • Sec. 9012 Limitation on USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems
  • Sec. 9013 Sustainable aviation fuels strategy
  • Sec. 9016 Study on utilization of second-use batteries for agricultural purposes
  • Sec. 9017 Tree planting grant program
  • Sec. 10106 Report on procurement
  • Sec. 10109 Study and reform of National Organic Program oversight protocols
  • Sec. 10212 Safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals
  • Sec. 11011 Pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty
  • Sec. 11015 Report on Standard Reinsurance Agreement
  • Sec. 11016 Hurricane insurance protection-wind index report
  • Sec. 11017 Risk management study for lamb
  • Sec. 11018 Study on livestock risk protection policy with respect to producers of feeder cattle affected by adverse weather events
  • Sec. 12002 Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program review and report
  • Sec. 12006 Ensuring the free movement of livestock-derived products in interstate commerce
  • Sec. 12007 Report on support for livestock and poultry producers during a foreign animal disease outbreak
  • Sec. 12111 Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A–PLUS)
  • Sec. 12114 Pilot program to support custom slaughter establishments
  • Sec. 12302 Report on agricultural land purchasing activities in the United States by countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism and certain other countries
  • Sec. 12306 Prohibition on purchase of agricultural land by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism
  • Sec. 12405 Increasing transparency regarding detention of imported plants
  • Sec. 12408 Report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the State of Texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of Mexico to deliver water
  • Sec. 12409 Qualified renewable biomass
  • Sec. 12411 Spotted lanternfly awareness campaign
  • Sec. 12412 Rio Grande Valley agricultural water interagency working group
  • Sec. 12413 Cost-share grants for rollover protection structures
  • Sec. 12414 Report on barriers to accessing Federal programs
  • Sec. 12417 Report on assistance available to agricultural producers in Arizona for certain losses
  • Sec. 12418 Precision agriculture satellite connectivity
What the words would change: every change, in place (1408)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 7 U.S.C. 9092changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1001

    (a) Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. The following provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 [7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.] shall not be applicable to the 2014 through 20232031 crops of covered commodities (as defined in section 9011 of this title), cotton, and sugar and shall not be applicable to milk during the period beginning on February 7, 2014, through December 31, 20232031: (1) Parts II through V of subtitle B of title III (7 U.S.C. 1326 et seq.) [7 U.S.C. 1321 et seq., 1331 et seq., 1341 et seq., 1351]. (2) In the case of upland cotton, section 377 (7 U.S.C. 1377). (3) Subtitle D of title III (7 U.S.C. 1379a et seq.). (4) Title IV (7 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.). (b) Agricultural Act of 1949. The following provisions of the Agricultural Act of 1949 [7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.] shall not be applicable to the 2014 through 20232031 crops of covered commodities (as defined in section 9011 of this title), cotton, and sugar and shall not be applicable to milk during the period beginning on February 7, 2014, and through December 31, 20232031: (1) Section 101 (7 U.S.C. 1441). (2) Section 103(a) (7 U.S.C. 1444(a)). (3) Section 105 (7 U.S.C. 1444b). (4) Section 107 (7 U.S.C. 1445a). (5) Section 110 (7 U.S.C. 1445e). (6) Section 112 (7 U.S.C. 1445g). (7) Section 115 (7 U.S.C. 1445k). (8) Section 201 (7 U.S.C. 1446). (9) Title III (7 U.S.C. 1447 et seq.). (10) Title IV (7 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.), other than sections 404, 412, and 416 (7 U.S.C. 1424, 1429, and 1431). (11) Title V (7 U.S.C. 1461 et seq.). (12) Title VI (7 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.). (c) Suspension of certain quota provisions. The joint resolution entitled "A joint resolution relating to corn and wheat marketing quotas under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended", approved May 26, 1941 (7 U.S.C. 1330 and 1340), shall not be applicable to the crops of wheat planted for harvest in the calendar years 2014 through 20232031.

    The bill says: Section 1602 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9092) is amended by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9092)

  2. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)(1)(A)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting "or biennial" after "annual"; and

    Bill text

  3. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)(1)(B)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting "or pest" after "insect".

    Bill text

  4. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)(2)(A)a new sectionremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(b)

    The bill says: by striking clauses (i) and (ii); and

    Bill text

  5. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)(2)(A)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(b)

    The bill says: by striking "to provide assistance—" and inserting "to provide assistance under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers that planted trees for commercial purposes but lost the trees or the trees no longer produce an economically viable crop as a result of a natural disaster, as determined by the Secretary.".

    Bill text

  6. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)(3)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(c)

    (3) Assistance. Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), (5), (6), and (7), the assistance provided by the Secretary to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers for losses described in paragraph (2) shall consist of— (A)(i) reimbursement of 65 percent of the cost of replanting trees lost due to a natural…

    The bill says: Section 1501(e)(3) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081(e)(3)) is amended in the matter before subparagraph (A) by striking "and (5)" and inserting ", (5), (6), and (7)".

    Bill text

  7. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)a new sectionadded (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(d)

    (6) Timing requirements.— An eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower shall agree, as a condition on receipt of assistance under this subsection, to carry out any replacement and rehabilitation activities for which such assistance is provided not later than—(A) 2 years after the application for such assistance is approved; or(B) if the period specified in subparagraph (A) is not adequate for tree survival, at such time as is necessary to ensure tree survival.(7) Alternatives used in replanting.—(A) In general.— An eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower receiving assistance under this subsection with respect to tree loss may use such assistance to replant using—(i) an alternative variety from the variety used prior to the loss;(ii) an alternative stand density from the stand density used prior to the loss; and(iii) an alternative location than was used prior to the loss.(B) Cost share limitations with respect to alternatives.— The assistance provided by the Secretary to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers—(i) for losses described in subparagraph (A)(i), shall be an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the variety lost;(ii) for losses described in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the stand density lost; and(iii) for losses described in subparagraph (A)(iii), shall be an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the location in which the loss occurred.

    The bill says: Section 1501(e) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  8. 7 U.S.C. 9081(e)a new sectionadded (9)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1002(f)

    (9) Initial payments.—(A) In general.— An eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower may opt to receive an initial assistance payment with respect to losses described in paragraph (2) before incurring the costs described in paragraph (3) relating to such losses.(B) Amount.— An initial assistance payment under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount that is equal to the fair market value of the estimated costs described in paragraph (3) that the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower is likely to incur with respect to losses described in paragraph (2), as determined by the Secretary.(C) Subsequent payment.—(i) In general.— In the case of an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower that opts to receive an initial payment under subparagraph (A) with respect to losses described in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall, as soon as practicable after providing such initial payment, provide a subsequent payment to the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower in an amount equal to—(I) the payment amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would have received with respect to such losses under paragraph (3) or pursuant to paragraph (5); minus(II) the initial payment amount provided to such eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower under subparagraph (B) with respect to such losses.(ii) Overpayment.— If an initial payment under subparagraph (B) with respect to losses described in paragraph (2) is greater than the amount an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would have received under paragraph (3) or pursuant to paragraph (5) for such losses, such eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower shall repay the Secretary the excess amount.(D) Sunset.— The authority to make payments under this paragraph shall terminate on September 30, 2035.

    The bill says: Section 1501(e) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  9. 7 U.S.C. 7333added 196Aby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1003(a)

    196A. Specialty crop emergency assistance framework.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall establish a framework to provide direct assistance to producers of specialty crops the production of which was impacted by an adverse event (including an economic crisis or market disruption), as determined by the Secretary, in accordance with this section.(b) Payment calculation.— In determining a payment calculation for purposes of direct assistance to a producer of specialty crops under subsection (a), the Secretary shall calculate payments based on—(1) the producer’s sales of specialty crops for a calendar year that precedes the year in which the adverse event described in such subsection occurred or the average of such sales over a set of consecutive calendar years that precedes the year in which such adverse event occurred, as determined by the Secretary; multiplied by(2) a payment factor the Secretary determines, subject to the availability of funds, to address losses of such specialty crops from such adverse event.(c) Special rules.— Subject to subsection (d), in providing direct assistance pursuant to this section, the Secretary shall consider—(1) the higher value of specialty crops;(2) the greater input costs required to grow specialty crops; and(3) diverse types of legal entities and structures used by specialty crop producers.(d) Limitations.—(1) Total amount.—(A) In general.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the total amount of payments received, directly or indirectly, by a person or legal entity (except a qualified pass-through entity) (as such terms are defined in section 1001(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308(a))) for any crop year under this section may not exceed the amount specified in subsection (b) of section 1001 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308), as adjusted pursuant to subsection (i) of such section 1001.(B) Exception.— In the case of a person or legal entity with an average gross income (as calculated under section 1001D(b)(4)(B) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308–3a(b)(4)(B))) for which greater than or equal to 75 percent of the average derives from farming, ranching, or silviculture activities—(i) subparagraph (A) shall not apply; and(ii) the total maximum amount of payments received, directly or indirectly, by such person or legal entity for any crop year under this section shall be set by the Secretary, except such amount may not be less than $900,000.(2) Notification of interests; eligibility; denials.— Sections 1001A(a), 1001B, and 1001C of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 1308–1(a); 1308–2; 1308–3) shall apply to a producer of a specialty crop under this section in the same manner as such sections apply to a person or legal entity with respect to a covered commodity, except to the extent such sections relate to the application of subsections (b) through (d) of section 1001A.

    The bill says: The Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 is amended by inserting after section 196 (7 U.S.C. 7333) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7333)

  10. 7 U.S.C. 9081a new sectionadded 1502by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1004(a)

    1502 Assistance in the form of block grants.—(a) In general.— In the case additional funds made available after the date of the enactment of this section for covered losses, the Secretary may make assistance for such losses available in the form of block grants.(b) Covered losses.— In this section, the term covered losses means losses—(1) of revenue, quality, or production of crops, trees, bushes, vines, poultry or livestock as a consequence of a natural disaster (as determined by the Secretary); and(2) for which assistance is not available pursuant to any other Federal law.

    The bill says: Subtitle E of title I of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9081 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  11. 7 U.S.C. 8772removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1005(a)

    The bill says: Section 1502 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8772) is amended by striking subsection (e).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8772)

  12. Public Law 90-484changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1005(b)

    The bill says: Section 3 of Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 4553) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

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  13. 7 U.S.C. 4504(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1005(c)

    (2) Foreign market efforts.—The order shall authorize the Board to expend in the maintenance and expansion of foreign markets an amount not to exceed the amount collected from United States producers for a fiscal year. Of those funds, for each of the 2002 through 20232031 fiscal years, the Board's budget may provide for the expenditure of revenues available to the Board to develop international markets for, and to promote within such markets, the consumption of dairy products produced or manufactured in the United States.

    The bill says: Section 113(e)(2) of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4504(e)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 4504)

  14. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(b)(1)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(1)

    (ii) modify the format used to provide the information on the day before November 22, 2000, to ensure that the information can be readily understood by market participants; and

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  15. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(1)

    (B) require each manufacturer and other person storing dairy products to report to the Secretary, at a periodic interval determined by the Secretary, information on the quantity of dairy products stored.; and

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  16. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(b)(1)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(1)

    (C) for each manufacturer required to report under subparagraph (A) for any product, require that manufacturer to report production cost and product yield information, as determined by the Secretary, for all products processed in the same facility or facilities.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  17. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(b)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(1)

    (A) the information referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(i) is required only with respect to those products and package sizes actually used to establish minimum prices for Class III or Class IV milk under a Federal milk marketing order;

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting "products and" after "those";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  18. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(c)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(3)(B), by inserting ", subject to subsection (b)(1)," after "of information";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  19. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(3)

    (d) Electronic reportingReporting. (1) Electronic reporting system required. The Secretary shall establish an electronic reporting system to carry out this section. (2) Publication. Not later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the Wednesday of each week, the Secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under this section for the preceding week.

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Electronic reporting" and inserting "Reporting";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  20. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(3)

    (1) Electronic reportingReporting system required. The Secretary shall establish an electronic reporting system to carry out this section.

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Electronic reporting" and inserting "Reporting"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  21. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(3)

    (1) Electronic reporting system required. The Secretary shall establish an electronic reporting system to carry out this sectionsubparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1).

    The bill says: by striking "this section" and inserting "subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  22. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(3)

    (2) Publication. Not later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the Wednesday of each week, the Secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under this sectionsubparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1) for the preceding week.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "this section" and inserting "subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  23. 7 U.S.C. 1637b(d)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(3)

    (3) Dairy product processing costs.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under subparagraph (C) of subsection (b)(1), subject to the conditions described in subsection (b)(2).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  24. 7 U.S.C. 1637brenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  25. 7 U.S.C. 1637badded (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1006(5)

    (e) Regulation.— Any actions taken by the Secretary under this section shall not be subject to review under Executive Order 12866 (58 Fed. Reg. 51735) or any successor order.

    The bill says: by adding after subsection (d) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1637b)

  26. 7 U.S.C. 4514changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1007

    The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry the following reports: (1) Not laterWith respect to each calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a report (which shall be submitted not later than 18 months after the last day of such calendar year) than July 1, 1984, a report on the effect of applying, nationally, standards similar to the current California standards for fluid milk products in their final consumer form, as they would relate to— (A) consumer acceptance, overall…

    The bill says: Paragraph (4) of section 301 of the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 4514) is amended by striking "Not later" and all that follows through "an annual report" and inserting "With respect to each calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a report (which shall be submitted not later than 18 months after the last day of such calendar year)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 4514)

  27. 7 U.S.C. 9034added (j)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1008(a)

    (j) Effect of lapse in appropriations.— The servicing of a marketing assistance loan under section 1201 by an officer or employee of the Department shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

    The bill says: Section 1204 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9034) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9034)

  28. 7 U.S.C. 7272(d)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1008(b)

    (4) Effect of lapse in appropriations.— The servicing of a loan under this section by an officer or employee of the Department shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

    The bill says: Section 156(d) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7272)

  29. 7 U.S.C. 8789(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1009(1)

    (a) In general. As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a storage facility loan program to provide funds for producers of grains, oilseeds, pulse crops, hay, renewable biomass, and other storable commodities (other than sugar), as determined by the Secretary, to construct or upgrade storage and handling facilities for the commodities.

    The bill says: by striking "funds for producers" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8789)

  30. 7 U.S.C. 8789(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1009(2)

    (a) In general. As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a storage facility loan program to provide funds for producers of grains, oilseeds, pulse crops, hay, renewable biomass, and other storable commodities (other than sugar), as determined by the Secretary, to construct or upgrade storage and handling facilities for the commodities.; and

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8789)

  31. 7 U.S.C. 8789(a)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1009(3)

    (2) producers to construct or upgrade storage facilities for propane that is primarily used for agricultural production (as such term is defined in section 4279.2 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph)).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8789)

  32. Public Law 113-79added 1302by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1010(a)

    1302 Strengthening domestic food production supply chains.—(a) In general.— With respect to any Federal policy that would impact the administration of the programs described in this subtitle or any rule, policy, or guidance issued pursuant to such programs, the preservation and strengthening of the domestic production described in subsection (b) shall be a priority objective of the President.(b) Domestic production described.— The domestic production described in this subsection is the production of an agricultural commodity—(1) described in this subtitle; and(2) from which a food ingredient that serves an important function throughout the domestic food production supply chain is derived.

    The bill says: Subtitle C of title I of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  33. 7 U.S.C. 9091(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1011(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "this title, sections 11003 and 11017, title I of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and the amendments made by that title, and section 10109 of that Act" and inserting "a covered provision of law"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9091)

  34. 7 U.S.C. 9091(c)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1011(a)

    (4) Covered provision of law defined.— In this subsection, the term covered provision of law means—(A) this title and sections 11003 and 11017;(B) title I of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and the amendments made by that title, and section 10109 of that Act; and(C) title I of the Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026 and the amendments made by that title.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9091)

  35. 7 U.S.C. 9097(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1011(b)

    (1) In general. In any crop year in which an order is issued pursuant 2 section 901(a) of title 2, the Secretary shall use such sums as necessary of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation for such crop year to fully restore the support, loan, or assistance that is otherwise required under subtitle Ba covered provision of law. or C, under the amendments made by subtitle B or C, or under the amendments made by subtitle B or C of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018,1 except with respect to the assistance provided under sections 9037(c) and 9038 of this title.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "subtitle B" the first place it appears and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "a covered provision of law.";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9097)

  36. 7 U.S.C. 9097(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1011(b)

    The bill says: by striking "of subtitles B or C"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9097)

  37. 7 U.S.C. 9097(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1011(b)

    The bill says: by striking "under subtitles B or C" and inserting "under the repayment provisions"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9097)

  38. 7 U.S.C. 9097(d)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 1011(b)

    (3) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Covered provision of law.— The term covered provision of law means—(i) subtitle B or C or the amendments made by subtitle B or C;(ii) the amendments made by subtitle B or C of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, except with respect to the assistance provided under sections 1207(c) and 1208; and(iii) section 156 of the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272).(B) Repayment provisions.— The term repayment provisions means the repayment requirements under—(i) subtitle B or C; or(ii) section 156 of the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9097)

  39. 15 U.S.C. 714cchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1012

    The bill says: Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714c) is amended by striking "(other than tobacco)" each place such term appears.

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 714c)

  40. 7 U.S.C. 1632d(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1015(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "3" and inserting "4"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632d)

  41. 7 U.S.C. 1632d(g)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 1015(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(1)(A), by striking "3" and inserting "4".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632d)

  42. 16 U.S.C. 3801(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2001(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "subtitles A through I:" and inserting "subtitles A through J:";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  43. 16 U.S.C. 3801(a)(14)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2001(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (14), by striking "term Indian tribe has the meaning given the term" and inserting "terms Indian tribe and Indian Tribe have the meaning given those terms";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  44. 16 U.S.C. 3801(a)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2001(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (27) as paragraphs (22) through (29), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  45. 16 U.S.C. 3801(a)added (20)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2001(4)

    (20) Precision agriculture.— The term precision agriculture means managing, tracking, or reducing crop or livestock production inputs, including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water, and time, at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity and biological targeting to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality.(21) Precision agriculture technology.— The term precision agriculture technology means any technology (including targeted inputs and the equipment that is necessary for the deployment of such technology) that directly contributes to a reduction in, or improved efficiency of, inputs used in crop or livestock production, including—(A) Global Positioning System-based or geospatial mapping technology;(B) satellite or aerial imagery technology;(C) yield monitors;(D) soil mapping technology;(E) sensors for gathering data on crop, soil, or livestock conditions;(F) Internet of Things and telematics technologies;(G) data management software and advanced analytics;(H) network connectivity products and solutions;(I) Global Positioning System guidance or auto-steer systems;(J) variable rate technology for applying inputs, such as section control;(K) immersive technologies; and(L) any other technology, as determined by the Secretary, that directly contributes to a reduction in, or improved efficiency of, the use of crop or livestock production inputs, which may include seed, feed, fertilizer, soil amendments, chemicals, water, and time.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (19) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  46. 16 U.S.C. 3801(a)added (30)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2001(5)

    (30) Wildlife habitat connectivity.— The term wildlife habitat connectivity means the degree to which landscape or habitat elements facilitate native species movement among seasonal habitats.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  47. 16 U.S.C. 3822(k)(1)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2002

    The bill says: Section 1222(k)(1)(B) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3822(k)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3822)

  48. 16 U.S.C. 3831(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(a)

    The bill says: Section 1231(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831(a)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  49. 16 U.S.C. 3831(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by striking "the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018" and inserting "the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  50. 16 U.S.C. 3831(b)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7)(A), by striking "September 30, 2017, or September 30, 2018" and inserting "September 30, 2025, or September 30, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  51. 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(1)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: Section 1231(d)(1)(E) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(1)(E)) is amended by striking "fiscal year 2023" and inserting "each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  52. 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(2)(A)(ii)(III)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: Section 1231(d)(2)(A)(ii)(III) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(2)(A)(ii)(III)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  53. 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: Section 1231(d)(4) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(4)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2026 through 2031" each place it appears.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  54. 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(6)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: Section 1231(d)(6)(B) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(6)(B)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  55. 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(6)(A)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  56. 16 U.S.C. 3831(d)(6)(A)(i)added (IV)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2101(c)

    (IV) land that will be enrolled under the State acres for wildlife enhancement initiative established by the Secretary; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subclause (III) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831)

  57. 16 U.S.C. 3831b(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2102

    The bill says: Section 1231B(a)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831b(a)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3831b)

  58. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-1(6)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2201(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting ", including composting practices" before the semicolon at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-1)

  59. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-1(6)(B)(v)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2201(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(v), by inserting "(including the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology)" after "planning".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-1)

  60. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(3)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    The bill says: Section 1240B(d)(3)(F) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(d)(3)(F)) is amended by inserting "and wildlife habitat connectivity" before "; or".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  61. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    The bill says: by striking "A producer shall" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  62. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(6)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    (B) Conservation loan and loan guarantee program payments.—(i) In general.— A producer receiving payments for practices on eligible land under the program may also receive a loan or loan guarantee under section 304 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to cover costs for the same practices on the same land.(ii) Notice to producer.— The Secretary shall inform a producer participating in the program in writing that they may apply to receive a loan or loan guarantee under section 304 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act as it relates to costs of implementing practices under this program.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  63. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(7)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by inserting "state-determined" before "high-priority"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  64. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(7)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  65. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(7)(A)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    The bill says: in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  66. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)(7)(A)added (v)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    (v) addresses the conservation and restoration of wildlife habitat, including wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors; or(vi) increases carbon sequestration or reduces greenhouse gas emissions, including emissions of methane and nitrous oxide.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  67. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(d)added (8)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(a)

    (8) Increased payments for precision agriculture practices.— Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the Secretary may increase the amount that would otherwise be provided for a practice under this subsection to not more than 90 percent of the costs associated with adopting precision agriculture practices and acquiring precision agriculture technology for the purpose of implementing conservation practices.

    The bill says: Section 1240B(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  68. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(b)

    The bill says: Section 1240B(f)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(f)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  69. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(h)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  70. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(h)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  71. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(h)(1)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(c)

    (D) the adoption of precision agriculture practices or the acquisition of precision agriculture technology to achieve water conservation and energy efficiency.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  72. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(i)(3)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(d)

    The bill says: Section 1240B(i)(3)(A)(ii) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(i)(3)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023, $140,000" and inserting "2027 through 2031, $200,000".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  73. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(j)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(e)

    The bill says: Section 1240B(j)(2)(A)(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2(j)(2)(A)(i)) is amended by inserting "(which may include the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology)" after "incentive practices".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  74. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2added (k)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2202(f)

    (k) Southern Border Initiative.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall provide payments under the program to producers to implement conservation practices on covered lands of such producers that address and repair covered damage that may contribute to a natural resource concern or problem.(2) Contract term.— In the case of a contract under the program entered into for the implementation of practices described in paragraph (1), such contract shall have a term of 1 year.(3) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Covered damage.— The term covered damage means damage to agricultural land or farming infrastructure.(B) Covered land.— The term covered land means eligible land in a county at or near the southern border of the United States, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: Section 1240B of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–2) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2)

  75. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-7changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2203

    The bill says: Section 1240G of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–7) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-7)

  76. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(a)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(a)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  77. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(a)(2)(H)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(H), by inserting before the period "(including precision agriculture practices and precision agriculture technologies)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  78. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(c)(1)(B)(i)(VI)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (VI), by striking "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  79. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(c)(1)(B)(i)added (VIII)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(b)

    (VIII) perennial production systems, including agroforestry and perennial forages and grain crops; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subclause (VII) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  80. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(d)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(c)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including both management and structural conservation practices," after "conservation practices"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  81. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(d)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(c)

    The bill says: by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  82. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(d)(2)(A)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  83. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(d)(2)(A)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(c)

    (ii) data that may be used to evaluate new and emerging technologies and recommendations for State and regional applications of such new and emerging technologies; and

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  84. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(d)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2204(c)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by inserting "for consideration under the streamlined process developed under section 1242(h)(3)" before the period at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8)

  85. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21(2)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2205

    The bill says: Section 1240I(2)(B)(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–21(2)(B)(i)) is amended by inserting ", composting practices" after "agriculture drainage management systems".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21)

  86. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-22(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2301(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "and except as provided in paragraph (3)," after "paragraph (2),"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-22)

  87. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-22(b)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2301(2)

    (3) Cost-share payments for grassland enrolled in the conservation reserve program.—(A) In general.— The Secretary may provide payments under the program for costs associated with planning, design, materials, equipment, installation, labor, management, maintenance, or training, for the purpose of a wildlife corridor, with respect to eligible land that is—(i) enrolled in the conservation reserve program under section 1231(d)(2)(A); and(ii) of ecological significance, as described in section 1231(d)(2)(B)(iii).(B) Limitation.— A producer shall not be eligible for payments under subparagraph (A) for a conservation activity if the producer receives payments or other benefits for the same conservation activity on the same land under this title.(C) Emergency grazing and haying access preserved.— No priority resource concern, practice, or incentive pertaining to restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors on the acres described above will prevent or alter emergency grazing and haying access for grassland acres enrolled in the conservation reserve program.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-22)

  88. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(c)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting before the period "(including increased costs associated with planning and adopting precision agriculture conservation activities and acquiring precision agriculture technology)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  89. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(c)added (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(a)

    (6) Minimum payment.— The amount of an annual payment under the program shall be not less than $4,000.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  90. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(b)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "and advanced grazing management" and inserting ", advanced grazing management, and precision agriculture";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  91. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  92. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(d)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  93. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(d)(2)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(b)

    (C) precision agriculture conservation activities.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  94. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(d)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "or advanced grazing management" and inserting ", advanced grazing management, or precision agriculture conservation activities".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  95. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2302(c)

    The bill says: Section 1240L(f) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–24(f)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-24)

  96. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21added 1240L–2by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2303

    1240L–2. State assistance for soil health.—(a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Eligible Indian Tribe.— The term eligible Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe that is—(A) implementing a soil health program for the area over which the Indian Tribe has jurisdiction; and(B) meeting or exceeding performance measures established by the Indian Tribe for the soil health program.(2) Eligible State.— The term eligible State means a State that is—(A) implementing a soil health program for the State; and(B) meeting or exceeding performance measures established by the State for the soil health program.(3) Soil health program.— The term soil health program means a program to improve soil health on agricultural land that—(A) is broadly consistent with the soil health principles of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, as determined by the Secretary; and(B) may include—(i) technical assistance;(ii) financial assistance;(iii) on-farm research and demonstration;(iv) education, outreach, and training;(v) monitoring and evaluation; or(vi) such other components as the Secretary determines appropriate.(b) Availability and purpose of grants.— For fiscal years 2027 through 2031, the Secretary shall make grants to eligible States and eligible Indian Tribes for the purpose of improving soil health on agricultural lands through the implementation of State and Tribal soil health programs.(c) Applications.—(1) In general.— To receive a grant under this section, an eligible State or eligible Indian Tribe shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such a manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require, which shall include—(A) a description of performance measures to be used to evaluate the State or Tribal soil health program and the results of any activities carried out using grant funds received under this section; and(B) an assurance that grant funds received under this section will supplement the expenditure of State or Tribal funds in support of soil health, rather than replace such funds.(2) Tribal option.— An Indian Tribe shall have the option, at the sole discretion of the Indian Tribe, to be incorporated into the application of an eligible State.(d) Grants.—(1) Amount.— The amount of a grant to an eligible State or eligible Indian Tribe under this section for a fiscal year may not exceed the lower of—(A) $5,000,000; or(B) as applicable—(i) 50 percent of the cost of implementing the State soil health program in the fiscal year; or(ii) 75 percent of the cost of implementing the Tribal soil health program in the fiscal year.(2) Term.— A grant under this section shall be for 1 year, and may be renewed annually.(e) Audits and reviews.— An eligible State or eligible Indian Tribe receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary—(1) for each year for which the State or Indian Tribe receives such a grant, the results of an audit of the expenditures of the grant funds; and(2) at such intervals as the Secretary shall establish, a review and evaluation of the State or Tribal soil health program.(f) Effect of noncompliance.— If the Secretary, after reasonable notice to an eligible State or eligible Indian Tribe receiving a grant under this section, finds that the State or Indian Tribe has failed to comply with the terms of the grant, the Secretary may disqualify, for 1 or more years, the State or Indian Tribe from receipt of future grants under this section.(g) Funding.— Of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter, $100,000,000 shall be available in each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.(h) Administration.—(1) Department.— The Secretary may not use more than 3 percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year for administrative expenses.(2) States or Indian Tribes.— An eligible State or eligible Indian Tribe receiving a grant under this section may not use more than 7 percent of the granted funds for a fiscal year for administrative expenses.

    The bill says: Subchapter B of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–21 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21)

  97. 16 U.S.C. 3839bb(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2401

    The bill says: Section 1240M(e) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839bb)

  98. 16 U.S.C. 3839bbadded 1240Nby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2402(a)

    1240N. Feral swine eradication and control program.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall establish a feral swine eradication and control program (in this section referred to as the "program") to respond to the threat feral swine pose to agriculture, native ecosystems, and human and animal health.(b) Duties of the Secretary.— In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall—(1) study and assess the nature and extent of damage to the threatened areas caused by feral swine;(2) develop methods to eradicate or control feral swine in the threatened areas;(3) develop methods to restore damage caused by feral swine; and(4) provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in threatened areas.(c) Assistance.— The Secretary may provide financial assistance to agricultural producers under the program to implement methods to—(1) eradicate or control feral swine in the threatened areas; and(2) restore damage caused by feral swine.(d) Coordination.— The Secretary shall ensure that the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service coordinate for purposes of this section through State technical committees established under section 1261(a).(e) Cost Sharing.—(1) Federal share.— The Federal share of the costs of activities under the program may not exceed 75 percent of the total costs of such activities.(2) In-kind contributions.— The non-Federal share of the costs of activities under the program may be provided in the form of in-kind contributions of materials or services.(f) Threatened area defined.— In this section, the term threatened area means an area of a State in which feral swine have been identified as a threat to agriculture, native ecosystems, or human and animal health, as determined by the Secretary.(g) Funding.—(1) Mandatory funding.— Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $75,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, and $150,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2031.(2) Distribution of funds.— Of the funds made available under paragraph (1)—(A) 40 percent shall be allocated to the Natural Resources Conservation Service to carry out the program, including the provision of financial assistance to producers for on-farm trapping and technology related to capturing and confining feral swine; and(B) 60 percent shall be allocated to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to carry out the program, including the use of established, and testing of innovative, population reduction methods.(3) Limitation on administrative expenses.— Not more than 10 percent of funds made available under this section may be used for administrative expenses of the program.(h) Coordination and cooperation with a land-grant college or university.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall direct the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to enter into a contract with 1 or more land-grant colleges or universities to assist with the program in achieving its goals.(2) Eligible land-grant colleges and universities.— A land-grant college or university is eligible to enter into a contract under paragraph (1) if such college or university—(A) has developed and implemented a system of evaluating damages from feral swine and effectiveness of control efforts in response to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–334);(B) shows evidence of a strong working relationship with Wildlife Services in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; and(C) has maintained a State-funded, non-Federal Wildlife Services program that has an active cooperative agreement with Wildlife Services in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service within the structure of the Land Grant University System.(3) Role of the land-grant college or university.— A land-grant college or university that enters into a contract under paragraph (1) shall, as a condition on entering into such a contract, assist the program by acting as a strategic, neutral entity that is able to advance the program beyond the expertise of the Department to achieve the stated goals of the program by—(A) identifying and carrying out research on novel methods of feral swine control and land remediation;(B) assisting in establishing strategic areas for feral swine control based on data collected in response to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018;(C) coordinating and collaborating between field staff, programmatic staff, and research staff within the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; and(D) establishing and consulting with the Department on research goals and priorities in the program.(4) Funding.— Funding made available under (g)(2) shall be available to fund activities under this subsection, as determined by the Secretary.(5) Land-grant college or university defined.— In this subsection, the term land-grant college or university has the meaning given the term land-grant colleges and universities in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103).

    The bill says: Chapter 5 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 1240M the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839bb)

  99. 7 U.S.C. 8351repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2402(b)

    The bill says: Section 2408 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 8351 note) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8351)

  100. 16 U.S.C. 1003(a)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2403(a)

    The bill says: Section 3(a) of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1003(a)) is amended by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7) and inserting after paragraph (5) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1003)

  101. 16 U.S.C. 1003added (c)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2403(a)

    (c) Assistance for remedial actions.—(1) In general.— In carrying out subsection (a)(6), the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local organizations for remedial actions for a completed work of improvement installed under this Act with respect to which—(A) deterioration of a structural component of the work of improvement is occurring at an abnormal rate, including situations in which such deterioration is due to a design deficiency or to site conditions that were unknown at the time of installation of the work of improvement;(B) the planned service life of the work of improvement exceeds the service life of a structural component of such work of improvement; or(C) structural damage to such work of improvement, or to a structural component of such work of improvement, was caused by a storm event that exceeded the maximum storm event for which the work of improvement was designed.(2) Cost share.— Financial assistance provided under this subsection shall be provided in accordance with the cost-share rate established in the agreement with the local organization for the work of improvement.(d) Streamlining.— The Secretary shall, on an ongoing basis—(1) engage with relevant Federal agencies to reduce or eliminate regulatory, policy, or procedural barriers to timely provision of assistance under this Act;(2) provide for streamlined procedures relating to coordination with other Federal or State agencies for required reviews and permitting of projects pursuant to this Act, and ensure such procedures are commensurate with the size and scale of the projects;(3) conduct an assessment of internal Department of Agriculture planning, technical support, and approvals to determine best practices to be used for the purpose of maximizing the decisionmaking authority of State conservationists with respect to approvals required for projects under this Act; and(4) prioritize the use of agreements and contracting authorities under this Act to provide funding to local organizations for the planning, design, and construction of works of improvement.

    The bill says: Section 3 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1003) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1003)

  102. 16 U.S.C. 1010rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2403(b)

    13 Data.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall collect and maintain, and make publicly available—(1) data, on a national and State-by-State basis, concerning—(A) expenditures for the individual flood control and conservation measures for which assistance is provided under this Act; and(B) the expected flood control or environmental (including soil erosion) benefits that will result from the implementation of such measures; and(2) data, with respect to each project for which assistance is provided under this Act, concerning—(A) total allocated and expended funds for planning, design, construction, remedial actions, and rehabilitation; and(B) contracts and agreements entered into by the Secretary with a local organization to provide services, including—(i) the services provided through such contracts and agreements;(ii) the total funds allocated to such contracts and agreements; and(iii) any modifications or adjustments made to such contracts and agreements.(b) Prohibition.— The Secretary may not make publicly available under this section an agreement entered into with an individual landowner, operator, or occupier under this Act, or any disaggregated information that identifies such individual landowner, operator, or occupier.

    The bill says: Section 13 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1010) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1010)

  103. 16 U.S.C. 1012(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2403(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "65 percent" and inserting "90 percent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1012)

  104. 16 U.S.C. 1012(b)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2403(c)

    (4) Relation to requirements of authorized projects.— A rehabilitation project for which assistance is provided under this section shall not be subject to—(A) the requirement under section 2 that a project contain benefits directly related to agriculture, including rural communities, that account for at least 20 percent of the total benefits of the project; or(B) section 4(5).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1012)

  105. 16 U.S.C. 1012(h)(2)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2403(c)

    The bill says: Section 14(h)(2)(E) of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1012(h)(2)(E)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1012)

  106. 16 U.S.C. 2201(b)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2404(1)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "and other emergency conservation measures" after "fencing";

    Bill text

  107. 16 U.S.C. 2201(b)a new sectionrewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2404(1)

    (1) In general.— With respect to a payment to an agricultural producer under subsection (a) for the repair or replacement of fencing, or for other emergency measures to rehabilitate farmland or to repair or replace a farmland or conservation structure, the Secretary shall give the agricultural producer the option of receiving—(A) before carrying out such replacement or rehabilitation, not more than 75 percent of the payment for such replacement or rehabilitation, which shall be based on the fair market value of the replacement or rehabilitation, as determined by the Secretary; and(B) before carrying out such repair, not more than 50 percent of the payment for such repair, which shall be based on the fair market value of the repair, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

    Bill text

  108. 16 U.S.C. 2201(b)a new sectionadded (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2404(1)

    (3) New or emerging technologies.— Repair or replacement of fencing under this section may include updating of fencing to new or emerging technology if such updating does not increase the cost of the repair or replacement.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  109. 16 U.S.C. 2201a new sectionadded (c)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2404(2)

    (c) Wildfires.— A wildfire that causes damage with respect to which a payment may be made under subsection (a) includes any wildfire that is not caused naturally, including a wildfire that is caused by the Federal Government, if the damage is caused by the spread of the fire due to natural causes.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  110. 16 U.S.C. 2203(b)a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2405(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively;

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  111. 16 U.S.C. 2203(b)a new sectionadded (1)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2405(a)

    (1) Easement restoration.— The Secretary is authorized to restore appropriate vegetative cover, hydrological functions, and other functions and values of the land subject to a floodplain easement acquired under subsection (a).(2) Easement maintenance.— The Secretary is authorized to monitor, maintain, and enhance appropriate vegetative cover, hydrological restoration measures, and other restoration measures on land subject to a floodplain easement acquired under subsection (a).(3) Contracts and agreements.— In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary may—(A) enter into contracts with landowners; and(B) enter into agreements with States, nongovernmental organizations, and Indian Tribes.(4) Compatible use authority.— The Secretary may authorize a landowner to carry out activities on land subject to a floodplain easement acquired under subsection (a) that are—(A) compatible uses necessary to carry out paragraph (1) or (2); or(B) compatible economic uses (including such activities as hunting and fishing, managed timber harvest, water management, or periodic haying or grazing) if such uses are consistent with the long-term protection of the floodplain functions and values for which the easement was acquired.

    The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (5), as so redesignated, the following:

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  112. 16 U.S.C. 2203(b)(6)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2405(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking "paragraph (1)" and inserting "paragraph (5)" each place it appears.

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  113. 16 U.S.C. 2203a new sectionadded (c)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2405(b)

    (c) Level of restoration.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary may undertake measures that increase the level of protection above that which would be necessary to address the immediate impairment of the watershed if the Secretary determines that such restoration is in the best interest of the long-term health of the watershed and the long-term protection of the watershed from repetitive impairments.

    The bill says: Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2203) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  114. 16 U.S.C. 3841(a)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  115. 16 U.S.C. 3841(a)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  116. 16 U.S.C. 3841(a)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(a)

    (i) $2,530,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(ii) $2,730,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(iii) $3,130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029;(iv) $3,175,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and(v) $3,255,000,000 for fiscal year 2031; and

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(A), by striking clauses (i) through (vi) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  117. 16 U.S.C. 3841(a)added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(a)

    (5) The forest conservation easement program under subtitle I, using, to the maximum extent practicable—(A) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(B) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(C) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2029;(D) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and(E) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2031.(6) The regional conservation partnership program under subtitle J, to the maximum extent practicable—(A) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(B) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(C) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2029;(D) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2030; and(E) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2031.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  118. 16 U.S.C. 3841(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(b)

    The bill says: Section 1241(e)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3841(e)(1)) is amended by striking "subtitle I" and inserting "subtitle J".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  119. 16 U.S.C. 3841(f)(6)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (6)(A)(ii), by inserting "of" before "any terms"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  120. 16 U.S.C. 3841(f)(9)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(c)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  121. 16 U.S.C. 3841(f)(9)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the semicolon and inserting "; or";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  122. 16 U.S.C. 3841(f)(9)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(c)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (C); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  123. 16 U.S.C. 3841(f)(9)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (C).

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  124. 16 U.S.C. 3841(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(d)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  125. 16 U.S.C. 3841(i)(2)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(E), by striking "section 1265B(b)(2)(B)(ii)" and inserting "section 1265B(b)(2)(A)(iii)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  126. 16 U.S.C. 3841(j)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(e)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  127. 16 U.S.C. 3841(j)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2501(e)

    (2) Composting as conservation practice and activity.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall by regulation provide that composting is a conservation practice and a conservation activity for the purposes of this title.(B) Composting defined.—(i) In general.— For the purposes of this paragraph, the term composting means—(I) an activity (including an activity that does not require the use of a composting facility) to produce compost from organic waste that is—(aa) generated on a farm; or(bb) brought to a farm from a nearby community and used to produce compost on that farm; and(II) the use and active management of compost on a farm, in accordance with any applicable Federal, State, or local law, to improve water retention and soil health.(ii) Determination of nearby communities.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall issue regulations for determining whether a community is nearby for purposes of clause (i)(I), which shall ensure that bringing organic waste from the community to the farm to produce compost results in a net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3841)

  128. 16 U.S.C. 3842(a)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  129. 16 U.S.C. 3842(a)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(a)

    (2) Non-Federal certifying entity.— The term non-Federal certifying entity means a non-Federal entity, an Indian Tribe, or a State agency described in subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) of subsection (e)(4) that has entered into an agreement under subsection (e)(5)(D).(3) Farmer-to-farmer network.— The term "farmer-to-farmer network" means any affiliation or association of farmers that share information, technical assistance, or any other type of mutually beneficial support.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  130. 16 U.S.C. 3842(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(b)

    The bill says: Section 1242(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3842(b)) is amended by inserting "timely," after "consistent,".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  131. 16 U.S.C. 3842(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(c)

    The bill says: Section 1242(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3842(d)) is amended by inserting "(including private sector entities)" after "Department or non-Federal entities".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  132. 16 U.S.C. 3842(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008" and inserting "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  133. 16 U.S.C. 3842(e)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(d)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (3)(A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  134. 16 U.S.C. 3842(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(d)

    (4) Certification.— A third-party provider may be certified to provide technical assistance under this section only—(A) through a certification process administered by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service;(B) by a non-Federal entity (other than a State agency or an Indian Tribe) approved by the Secretary under paragraph (5) to certify a third-party provider;(C) by an Indian Tribe approved by the Secretary under paragraph (5) to certify a third-party provider; or(D) by a State agency that—(i) has statutory authority to certify, administer, or license professionals in one or more fields of natural resources, agriculture, or engineering; and(ii) is approved by the Secretary under paragraph (5) to certify a third-party provider.(5) Non-Federal certifying entity.—(A) Establishment of approval process.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall establish a process to approve a non-Federal entity (including a State agency and an Indian Tribe), to become a non-Federal certifying entity.(B) Approval.— Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application by a non-Federal entity to certify third-party providers under this section, the Secretary shall make a decision on whether to approve such application.(C) Eligibility.— In carrying out subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall take into consideration—(i) the ability of the applicable non-Federal entity to assess the qualifications of a third-party provider and to certify third-party providers at scale;(ii) the experience of the applicable non-Federal entity in working with third-party providers and eligible participants;(iii) the expertise of the applicable non-Federal entity in the technical skills described in paragraph (3)(A); and(iv) such other qualifications as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.(D) Agreement.— Upon approving an application under this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the non-Federal entity to become a non-Federal certifying entity.(E) Duties of non-Federal certifying entities.— In certifying third-party providers under this section, a non-Federal certifying entity shall—(i) assess the ability of a third-party provider to appropriately provide technical assistance to eligible participants for specified practices and conservation activities;(ii) provide training to ensure that a third-party provider is qualified to provide technical assistance upon certification by the non-Federal certifying entity; and(iii) submit to the Secretary, in a timely manner, information on—(I) each third-party provider certified by the non-Federal certifying entity, for inclusion on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the Secretary; and(II) each third-party provider the certification of which is withdrawn by the non-Federal certifying entity.(6) Timely decisions.—(A) Certification by Secretary.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application from a third-party provider to be certified under the process described in paragraph (4)(A) for particular practices and conservation activities, the Secretary shall—(i) make a final decision with respect to such application; and(ii) if the final decision is to certify the third-party provider, include the name of the certified third-party provider on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the Secretary.(B) Certification by non-Federal certifying entity.— Not later than 10 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a notification from a non-Federal certifying entity that a third-party provider was certified, pursuant to subparagraph (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (4), for particular practices and conservation activities, the Secretary shall include the name of the certified third-party provider on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the Secretary.(7) Streamlined certification.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall establish a streamlined process for the Secretary and non-Federal certifying entities to use to certify under this section a third-party provider that has a relevant professional certification for particular practices and conservation activities, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (4) and (5) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  135. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    The bill says: by striking "each of the programs specified in section 1241" and inserting "conservation programs administered by the Secretary"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  136. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    The bill says: by inserting "and for the purpose of carrying out subsection (l)" before the period at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  137. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "or a non-Federal certifying entity" before "under this section";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  138. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    (3) Update of certification process by the Secretary.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary shall—(A) review the certification processes under paragraphs (4)(A) and (7) of subsection (e);(B) make any adjustments considered necessary by the Secretary to—(i) increase the number of third-party providers delivering technical assistance; and(ii) improve the quality of technical assistance delivered by third-party providers;(C) conduct outreach to, and receive input on the barriers for third-party providers to become certified under this section from—(i) third-party providers that are, or have been, certified under this section; and(ii) other interested parties associated with eligible participants; and(D) set a target rate of utilization of third-party providers to deliver technical assistance across all conservation programs administered by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  139. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)(4)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by inserting "(including maintenance)" after "implementation";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  140. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    (5) Payment amount.—(A) In general.— For payments provided by the Secretary under paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (c), the Secretary shall determine payment amounts for technical assistance provided by third-party providers, which shall be at rates equivalent to, but that do not exceed, the cost to the Secretary of providing technical assistance directly to an eligible participant.(B) Considerations.— In determining payment amounts under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider specialized equipment, frequency of site visits, training, travel and transportation, and such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.(C) Exclusion.— A payment provided under subsection (c)(3) shall be excluded from calculations relating to any cost-sharing requirements of the applicable conservation program under which the payment was provided.(6) Transparency.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and periodically thereafter, the Secretary shall make publicly available information on—(A) funds obligated to third-party providers through—(i) contracts entered into between eligible participants and individual third-party providers; and(ii) agreements with public and private sector entities to secure third-party technical assistance;(B) the certification process under this section, including—(i) the number of third-party providers certified by the Secretary;(ii) the number of non-Federal certifying entities approved by the Secretary;(iii) the number of third-party providers certified by non-Federal certifying entities (other than State agencies and Indian Tribes);(iv) the number of third-party providers certified by Indian Tribes;(v) the number of third-party providers certified by State agencies; and(vi) the number of third-party providers certified through the streamlined certification process described in subsection (e)(7);(C) how third-party providers contribute to the quality and effectiveness of conservation practices implemented and adopted through conservation programs administered by the Secretary, and what improvements are needed; and(D) the target rate of utilization of third-party providers set under paragraph (3)(D) and how actual rate of utilization compares to the target rate.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  141. 16 U.S.C. 3842(f)added (7)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(e)

    (7) Soil health planning.— The Secretary shall emphasize the use of third-party providers in providing technical assistance for soil health planning, including planning related to the use of cover crops, precision agriculture practices, comprehensive nutrient management planning, and other innovative plans.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  142. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Review" and inserting "Establishment and review";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  143. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  144. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  145. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  146. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(1)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    (E) provide a process for public input on each conservation practice standard under such review, including a process for consideration of State and local input;(F) publicly post a summary of any input received under subparagraph (E) and any decisions made relating to such input; and(G) revise any conservation practice standard based on the results of such review, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, and publish any such revised standard.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  147. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    (3) Process for establishment of interim and new conservation practice standards.—(A) In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall develop a streamlined process under which the Secretary shall establish interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards.(B) Development.— In developing the streamlined process under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—(i) ensure that the public can engage with the Department of Agriculture, including by recommending interim conservation practice standards; and(ii) establish—(I) the types of data, metrics, and other relevant information that are necessary for the establishment of interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards;(II) the process by which an interim conservation practice standard may become a new conservation practice standard; and(III) specific requirements for an expedited review of a new conservation practice for the purpose of establishing a new conservation practice standard for such practice.(C) Considerations.— In establishing an interim conservation practice standard or a new conservation practice standard under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider—(i) input from State technical committees on recommendations that identify innovations or advancements in conservation practices;(ii) technological advancements, including advancements from projects developed under section 1240H;(iii) State and local input in the form of—(I) recommendations for interim conservation practice standards; and(II) partnership-led proposals for new and innovative techniques to facilitate implementing agreements and grants under this title; and(iv) input from native entities in the form of information relating to native traditional ecological knowledge that can inform conservation practice standards.(D) Innovative technology priority.— In reviewing conservation practice standards under this subsection, the Secretary shall prioritize the review of interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards that integrate innovative technologies, including—(i) precision agriculture technologies;(ii) biological fertilizers, biostimulants, enhanced efficiency fertilizers, and other tools determined by the Secretary to reduce nutrient loss;(iii) animal feed additives;(iv) perennial production systems, including agroforestry and perennial forages and grain crops; and(v) any other innovative technology, as determined by the Secretary.(E) Transparency.— The Secretary shall make available on a public website a detailed description of the process for recommending, reviewing, and establishing interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards under this paragraph.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  148. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: by striking "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018" and inserting "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  149. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: by striking "a report on" and inserting "a report detailing";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  150. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "administrative" and inserting "streamlined";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  151. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(4)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  152. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(4)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  153. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)(4)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    (D) any other information the Secretary determines useful to improve such streamlined process for reviewing and establishing conservation practice standards.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  154. 16 U.S.C. 3842(h)added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(f)

    (5) Office of Conservation Innovation.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall establish within the Office of the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service an Office of Conservation Innovation (referred to in this paragraph as the "Office") which shall be under the direct supervision of the Chief.(B) Duties.— The Office shall—(i) provide support to the Chief in meeting the requirements of this subsection; and(ii) encourage innovation in conservation practices through—(I) revisions of existing conservation practice standards;(II) recommendations of interim conservation practice standards; and(III) recommendations of new conservation practice standards.(C) Staff.— The Chief shall detail to the Office not more than 6 employees of the Department of Agriculture who are technical specialists that possess an understanding of conventional, organic, and other production techniques, representing—(i) agronomy and agroecology (including soil health, biological nutrient sources, and compatible cover cropping systems);(ii) grazing lands ecology (including rangeland, pastureland, and grazed forest land);(iii) animal husbandry (including animal nutrition and feed management);(iv) water conservation, drainage water management, and irrigation engineering technology;(v) agricultural engineering (including animal waste management, energy, and structural measures); and(vi) forest ecology and agroforestry.(6) Funding.— The Secretary shall use funding from the annual appropriations for conservation operations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to carry out this subsection.(7) Development of composting practice standard.— In addition to conducting a review under this subsection of any composting facility practice standard established before the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall establish a composting practice standard under the process developed under paragraph (3).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  155. 16 U.S.C. 3842added (j)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2502(g)

    (j) NRCS direct hire authority.—(1) In general.— The Secretary may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code (other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such title), qualified candidates, as described in paragraph (2), directly to positions within the Natural Resources Conservation Service that provide technical assistance under conservation programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.(2) Qualifications.— Paragraph (1) applies to a candidate who—(A) is qualified to provide the technical assistance described in paragraph (1), as determined by the Secretary; and(B) meets qualification standards established by the Office of Personnel Management.

    The bill says: Section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3842) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3842)

  156. 16 U.S.C. 3844(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(a)

    The bill says: Section 1244(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3844(d)) is amended by striking "I." and inserting "J.".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  157. 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(b)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  158. 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraph (1)(A)" and inserting "paragraph (1)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  159. 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and" at the end and inserting "or";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  160. 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "paragraph (1)(A)" and inserting "paragraph (1)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  161. 16 U.S.C. 3844(f)(4)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(B), by striking "classes IV" and inserting "classes III".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  162. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not later than October 1 of each year thereafter, the Secretary shall" and inserting "The Secretary shall establish a process under which the Secretary shall annually";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  163. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  164. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(1)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  165. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(1)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  166. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(1)(B)added (iii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    (iii) accounts for the variability in costs of implementing practices on eligible land under this title; and

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (ii) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  167. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(1)(B)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking "regional, State, and" and inserting "State and".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  168. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "estimates for"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  169. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(2)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  170. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  171. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(2)(B)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    (ii) monitoring for and identifying significant variability in practice costs in each year; and

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  172. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)(2)(B)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by inserting "and, when appropriate, adopting any recommendations made by such State technical committee" after "that State".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  173. 16 U.S.C. 3844(j)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(c)

    (3) Effect on existing contracts.— In order to provide rates of payments that are commensurate with the costs of implementing practices pursuant to programs under this title, the Secretary shall establish processes and procedures for updating rates of payments under a contract or agreement in effect under this title to reflect the appropriate practice costs and rates of payments determined under paragraph (2)(B) for the year in which the practice is implemented.

    The bill says: Section 1244(j) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3844(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  174. 16 U.S.C. 3844(n)(2)(A)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(d)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  175. 16 U.S.C. 3844(n)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(d)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking the "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  176. 16 U.S.C. 3844(n)(2)(A)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(d)

    (ii) identify in each State a source water protection coordinator who shall be responsible for coordinating such collaboration with community water systems under this subsection; and

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  177. 16 U.S.C. 3844(n)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(d)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "under subparagraph (A)(ii)" and inserting "under subparagraph (A)(iii)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  178. 16 U.S.C. 3844(n)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(d)

    (4) Publicly available information.— Beginning on the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, shall make publicly available—(A) an annual report that details—(i) for each local priority area identified under paragraph (2)(A)(i)—(I) the conservation programs under which assistance is provided pursuant to paragraph (1);(II) the practices implemented pursuant to paragraph (1); and(III) the number of contracts and acres devoted to such practices;(ii) for each conservation program administered by the Secretary—(I) the amount of funds obligated and expended for practices implemented pursuant to paragraph (1); and(II) information regarding the status of compliance with paragraph (3); and(iii) the practices, by State, that are receiving increased incentives and higher payment rates under paragraph (2)(A)(iii); and(B) through an interactive map, aggregated data detailed under subparagraph (A).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  179. 16 U.S.C. 3844added (q)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2503(e)

    (q) Encouragement of habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors.— In carrying out any conservation program administered by the Secretary, the Secretary may, as appropriate, encourage the use of conservation practices that support the development, restoration, and maintenance of habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors.

    The bill says: Section 1244 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3844) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3844)

  180. 16 U.S.C. 3865aremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2601(1)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865a)

  181. 16 U.S.C. 3865arenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2601(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as paragraphs (2) through (6), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865a)

  182. 16 U.S.C. 3865a(3)(A)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2601(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(A), as so redesignated, by amending clause (i) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865a)

  183. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "in eligible land;" and inserting "on eligible land; and";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  184. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "(iv); and" and inserting "(iii)."; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  185. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(a)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (3).

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  186. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(2)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (A) Federal share.—(i) In general.— An agreement described in paragraph (4) shall provide for a Federal share determined by the Secretary of an amount not to exceed 65 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement, as determined by the Secretary using—(I) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice;(II) an areawide market analysis or survey; or(III) another industry-approved method.(ii) Socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers exception.— In the case of eligible land with respect to which a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher holds an ownership interest of not less than 50 percent, the Secretary may provide an amount not to exceed 90 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement.(iii) Grasslands exception.— In the case of grassland of special environmental significance, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may provide an amount not to exceed 75 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement.

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  187. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(2)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: by amending clause (i) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  188. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(2)(B)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: by striking clause (ii);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  189. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  190. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(2)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), as so redesignated, in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "subparagraph" and inserting "paragraph"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  191. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(2)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (C) Lower cost-share option.—(i) In general.— Notwithstanding paragraph (4)(C)(v), an eligible entity may elect to enter into an agreement under paragraph (4) in which the terms and conditions of an agricultural land easement funded under the agreement do not include a right of enforcement for the Secretary if the eligible entity agrees to a Federal share that does not exceed 25 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement, as determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A).(ii) Minimum terms and conditions.— Under an agreement described in clause (i), an eligible entity shall be authorized to use its own terms and conditions for agricultural land easements so long as the Secretary determines such terms and conditions—(I) are consistent with the purposes of the program; and(II) permit effective enforcement of the conservation purposes of such easements.(iii) Entity enforcement.— Under an agreement described in clause (i), the Secretary shall require the terms and conditions for the agricultural land easement to include a right of enforcement for the eligible entity.(iv) Cash contribution.— Under an agreement described in clause (i), the eligible entity shall provide cash resources in an amount that is not less than 50 percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement, as determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (A).

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  192. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(3)added (F)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (F) Pooling of applications.— The Secretary may evaluate and rank applications submitted by eligible entities for the purchase of agricultural land easements from landowners who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers separately from applications submitted for the purchase of agricultural land easements from other landowners.

    The bill says: Section 1265B(b)(3) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  193. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(C)a new sectionremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: by striking clause (iii);

    Bill text

  194. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(C)a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively;

    Bill text

  195. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(C)(iii)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by striking the "and" at the end;

    Bill text

  196. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(C)(iv)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ";"; and

    Bill text

  197. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(C)a new sectionadded (v)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (v) include a right of enforcement for the Secretary that—(I) may be used only if the terms and conditions of the easement are not enforced by the eligible entity; and(II) does not extend to a right of inspection unless—(aa)(AA) the holder of the easement fails to provide monitoring reports in a timely manner; or(BB) the Secretary has a reasonable and articulable belief that the terms and conditions of the easement have been violated; and(bb) prior to the inspection, the Secretary notifies the eligible entity and the landowner of the inspection and provides a reasonable opportunity for the eligible entity and the landowner to participate in the inspection; and(vi) include a right of the Secretary to require the transfer of the easement to a different eligible entity if the eligible entity that holds the easement ceases to exist or is no longer eligible to participate in the program, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  198. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(D)(ii)(I)(ff)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (I)(ff), by striking "(v)" and inserting "(iv)"; and

    Bill text

  199. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(D)(ii)(II)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking the "and" at the end;

    Bill text

  200. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(D)(iii)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text

  201. 42 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(4)(D)a new sectionadded (iv)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (iv) do not conflict with any minimum terms or conditions under subparagraph (C) that may be required.

    The bill says: by inserting at the end the following:

    Bill text

  202. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "under which the Secretary may" and inserting ", to minimize administrative burdens on the Secretary and recognize the ability of experienced eligible entities to administer easements with minimal oversight by the Secretary, under which the Secretary shall"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  203. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(A)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in clause (iv), by inserting ", and modify," after "entity to use";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  204. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(B)(ii)(II)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking "10" and inserting "5"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  205. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(B)(ii)(III)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (III), by striking the "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  206. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(B)(iii)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (I), by striking "10" and inserting "5"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  207. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(B)(iii)(II)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  208. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(B)added (iv)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (iv) is an eligible entity not described in clause (ii) or (iii) that has—(I) acquired not fewer than 10 agricultural land easements under the program or any predecessor program; and(II) successfully met the responsibilities of the eligible entity under the applicable agreements with the Secretary, as determined by the Secretary, relating to agricultural land easements that the eligible entity has acquired under the program or any predecessor program.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  209. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in the header, by striking "Review and revision" and inserting "Review and revocation";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  210. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    The bill says: in the header of clause (i) by striking "Review" and inserting "Certified entity review"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  211. 16 U.S.C. 3865b(b)(5)(C)added (iii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2602(b)

    (iii) Easement review.— The Secretary shall establish and conduct an annual quality review process to—(I) review a sample set of easements acquired by certified eligible entities;(II) ensure the integrity of the easement acquisition process under this section;(III) establish and enforce a process for corrective actions; and(IV) provide for a waiver of successive easement reviews based on demonstrated compliance.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865b)

  212. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(b)(1)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(D), by striking "tribes" and inserting "Tribes and landowners who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  213. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(b)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(a)

    (D) Pooling of applications.— The Secretary may evaluate and rank offers from landowners who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers separately from offers from other landowners.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3)(C) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  214. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(b)

    The bill says: Section 1265C(c)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3865c(c)(1)) is amended by striking "subsection (f)" and inserting "subsection (g)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  215. 16 U.S.C. 3865crenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) through (g) as subsections (e) through (h), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  216. 16 U.S.C. 3865cadded (d)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(c)

    (d) Easement stewardship.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall provide financial assistance to owners of eligible land enrolled under this section for the repair, necessary maintenance, and enhancement activities described in the wetland reserve easement plan developed for the eligible land under subsection (g)(1).(2) Evaluation of stewardship need.— The Secretary shall—(A) regularly assess land enrolled under this section to identify maintenance and management needs, including any needed repair or enhancement of existing structural practices, in accordance with the applicable wetland reserve easement plan;(B) consistent with the purposes of the program, create, execute, and update as necessary based on the assessments carried out under subparagraph (A), a stewardship strategy for—(i) prioritizing and addressing the needs identified under subparagraph (A); and(ii) projecting the amount of annual funding needed for financial and technical assistance to address such needs; and(C) establish a 5-year schedule to address such needs.(3) Payments.— In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make payments in an amount that is not more than 100 percent of the eligible costs, as determined by the Secretary.(4) Report.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes—(A) an inventory of the existing stewardship needs of all wetland reserve easements, based on the assessments carried out under paragraph (2);(B) the stewardship strategy created under paragraph (2)(B);(C) the amounts the Secretary plans to allocate to address such stewardship needs, based on projections made pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)(ii); and(D) the planned use of compatible uses under subsection (b)(5)(C), contracts or agreements under subsection (e)(2), or wetland reserve easement plans under subsection (g)(1) to ensure that each such stewardship need is addressed.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c), the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  217. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(d)

    The bill says: in the header, by striking "Technical assistance" and inserting "Assistance"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  218. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(e)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(d)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  219. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(e)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  220. 16 U.S.C. 3865c(f)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2603(e)

    (2) Funding.— Of the funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall reserve not less than 15 percent to carry out this subsection.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865c)

  221. 16 U.S.C. 3865d(c)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2604(a)

    (2) Modification and exchange of interest in land.—(A) Modification.—(i) Authority.— The Secretary may approve a modification of any interest in land, or portion of such interest, administered by the Secretary, either directly or on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, under the program if the Secretary determines that the modification—(I) will support the long-term agricultural viability of the applicable farm or ranch operation and the conservation values of the applicable easement;(II) will result in equal or increased conservation values;(III) is consistent with the original intent of the easement;(IV) is consistent with the purposes of the program; and(V) is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program, including correcting errors, exercising reserved rights, and increasing flexibility to recognize changes in water availability or administration.(ii) Limitation.— In modifying an interest in land, or portion of such interest, under this subparagraph, the Secretary may not, except in the case of a modification that includes a change to an easement to add acreage, increase any payment to an eligible entity.(iii) NEPA compliance.— An action taken pursuant to this subparagraph may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).(B) Exchange.—(i) Authority.— The Secretary may approve an exchange of any interest in land, or portion of such interest, administered by the Secretary, either directly or on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, under the program if the Secretary determines that—(I) no reasonable alternative exists and the effect on the interest in land is avoided or minimized to the extent practicable; and(II) the exchange—(aa) results in equal or increased conservation values;(bb) results in equal or greater economic value to the United States;(cc) is consistent with the original intent of the easement;(dd) is consistent with the purposes of the program; and(ee) is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program.(ii) Limitation.— In exchanging an interest in land, or portion of such interest, under this subparagraph, the Secretary may not increase any payment to an eligible entity.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865d)

  222. 16 U.S.C. 3865d(c)added (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2604(a)

    (6) De minimis adjustments.—(A) In general.— An eligible entity may make de minimis adjustments to any interest in land, or a portion of such interest, administered by the Secretary, directly or on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation, under the program if the adjustment—(i) furthers the practical administration of the program; and(ii) is not a subordination, modification, exchange, or termination, as determined by the Secretary.(B) Types of de minimis adjustments.— De minimis adjustments made under this paragraph may include title corrections and other minor adjustments, including—(i) typographical error corrections;(ii) minor changes in legal descriptions as a result of survey or mapping errors;(iii) the transfer of an interest of an eligible entity to another eligible entity;(iv) changes to a building envelope boundary;(v) relocation of easement access;(vi) authorization of temporary work areas not associated with other easement administration actions; and(vii) other adjustments determined appropriate by the Secretary.(7) Modification of eligible entity terms and conditions.— An eligible entity shall be authorized to modify a term or condition of an agricultural land easement that is the subject of an agreement entered into under section 1265B(b)(4)(A) if such modification does not conflict with any minimum term or condition required by the Secretary under such section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865d)

  223. 16 U.S.C. 3865Dadded (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2604(b)

    (f) Adjusted gross income exemption.— The adjusted gross income limitation described in section 1001D(b)(1) shall not apply to any payment or other assistance under this subtitle.

    The bill says: Section 1265D of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3865D) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3865D)

  224. 16 U.S.C. 3801renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2701(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subtitle I (16 U.S.C. 3871 et seq.) as subtitle J; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  225. 16 U.S.C. 3801added Iby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2701(2)

    I Forest Conservation Easement Program.—1267 Establishment and purposes.—(a) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish a forest conservation easement program for the conservation and restoration of eligible land and natural resources through the acquisition of conservation easements or other interests in land.(b) Purposes.— The purposes of the program are—(1) to protect the viability and sustainability of working forest land, and related conservation values of eligible land, by limiting the negative effects of nonforest land uses of such land;(2) to protect and enhance forest ecosystem and landscape functions and values;(3) to promote the restoration, protection, and improvement of habitat of species that are threatened, endangered, or otherwise at risk; and(4) to carry out the purposes and functions of the healthy forests reserve program established under title V of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6571 et seq.), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section.1267A. Definitions.— In this subtitle:(1) Acreage owned by an Indian Tribe.— The term acreage owned by an Indian Tribe means—(A) land that is held in trust by the United States for Indian Tribes or individual Indians;(B) land, the title to which is held by Indian Tribes or individual Indians subject to Federal restrictions against alienation or encumbrance;(C) land that is subject to rights of use, occupancy, and benefit of certain Indian Tribes;(D) land that is held in fee title by an Indian Tribe;(E) land that is owned by a native corporation formed under—(i) section 17 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the "Indian Reorganization Act") (25 U.S.C. 5124); or(ii) section 8 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1607); and(F) a combination of 1 or more types of land described in subparagraphs (A) through (E).(2) Eligible entity.— The term eligible entity means—(A) an agency of State or local government or an Indian Tribe (including a land resource council established under State law); or(B) an organization that is—(i) organized for, and at all times since the formation of the organization has been operated principally for, 1 or more of the conservation purposes specified in clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of section 170(h)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;(ii) an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of that Code that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of that Code; or(iii) described in—(I) paragraph (1) or (2) of section 509(a) of that Code; or(II) section 509(a)(3) of that Code and is controlled by an organization described in section 509(a)(2) of that Code.(3) Eligible land.— The term eligible land means private land or acreage owned by an Indian Tribe—(A) that is—(i) forest land; or(ii) being restored to forest land;(B) in the case of a forest land easement—(i) the enrollment of which would protect working forests and related conservation values by conserving land; or(ii) the protection of which will further a State or local policy consistent with the purposes of the program; and(C) in the case of a forest reserve easement, the enrollment of which will maintain, restore, enhance, or otherwise measurably—(i) increase the likelihood of recovery of a species that is listed as endangered or threatened under section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533); or(ii) improve the well-being of a species that is—(I) not listed as endangered or threatened under that section; and(II)(aa) a candidate for that listing, a State-listed species, or a special concern species; or(bb) designated as a species of greatest conservation need by a State wildlife action plan.(4) Forest land easement.— The term forest land easement means an easement or other interest in eligible land that—(A) is conveyed to an eligible entity for the purpose of protecting natural resources and the forest nature of the eligible land; and(B) permits the landowner the right to continue working forest production and related uses, consistent with an applicable forest management plan.(5) Forest management plan.— The term forest management plan means—(A) a forest stewardship plan described in section 5(f) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2103a(f));(B) another plan approved by the applicable State forester or State forestry agency;(C) a plan developed under a third-party certification system determined appropriate by the Secretary; or(D) another plan determined appropriate by the Secretary.(6) Forest reserve easement.— The term forest reserve easement means an easement or other interest in eligible land that—(A) is conveyed to the Secretary for the purpose of protecting natural resources and the forest nature of the eligible land; and(B) permits the landowner the right to continue working forest production and related uses consistent with the applicable forest reserve easement plan developed under section 1267C(c)(1)(A).(7) Program.— The term program means the forest conservation easement program established under this subtitle.(8) Socially disadvantaged forest landowner.— The term socially disadvantaged forest landowner means a forest landowner who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group (as defined in section 2501(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279(a))).1267B. Forest land easements.—(a) Availability of assistance.— The Secretary shall facilitate and provide funding for—(1) the purchase by eligible entities of forest land easements on eligible land;(2) the development of a forest management plan; and(3) technical assistance to implement this section.(b) Cost-Share assistance.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall protect working forests, and related conservation values of eligible land, through cost-share assistance to eligible entities for purchasing forest land easements.(2) Scope of assistance available.—(A) Federal share.

    The bill says: by inserting after subtitle H (16 U.S.C. 3865 et seq.) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3801)

  226. 16 U.S.C. 6571repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2702(a)

    The bill says: Title V of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6571 et seq.) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6571)

  227. Public Law 108-148changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2702(a)

    The bill says: The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–148; 117 Stat. 1887) is amended by striking the items relating to title V.

    Bill text

  228. 16 U.S.C. 3871(b)(2)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2801

    (2) To address natural resource concerns on eligible land on a regional or watershed scale, including through—(A) the conservation, protection, restoration, and sustainable use of soil;(B) the conservation and protection of water, including sources of drinking water and groundwater;(C) the prevention and mitigation of the effects of flooding and drought, and the improvement or expansion of flood resiliency; and(D) the conservation of wildlife, agricultural land, and related natural resources.

    The bill says: Section 1271(b)(2) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871(b)(2)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871)

  229. 16 U.S.C. 3871a(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2802

    The bill says: Section 1271A(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871a(1)) is amended by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871a)

  230. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(a)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(a)

    (a) Partnership agreements authorized.—(1) In general.— The Secretary may enter into a partnership agreement with an eligible partner to implement a project that will assist producers with installing and maintaining an eligible activity on eligible land.(2) Streamlining required.— The Secretary shall ensure that a partnership agreement under paragraph (1)—(A) is entered into not later than 180 days after the date on which an application is selected under subsection (e); and(B) contains only—(i) the information, described under subsection (e)(3), necessary to fund and initiate the project to be implemented under the partnership agreement; and(ii) any adjustments to the requirements of a covered program determined necessary by the Secretary under paragraph (2) of section 1271E(f), and any waiver provided under paragraph (3) of such section.(3) Process for requesting waivers and adjustments.— The Secretary shall make available information on the process for requesting a waiver or an adjustment to the requirements of a covered program pursuant to section 1271E(f).

    The bill says: Section 1271B(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871b(a)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  231. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(d)(4)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(B), by striking "how the Secretary used amounts reserved by the Secretary for that year for technical assistance under section 1271D(f); and" and inserting "the use of funds for technical assistance under section 1271D(c);";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  232. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(d)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  233. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(d)added (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(b)

    (6) ensure payments to eligible partners under a partnership agreement are made not later than 30 days after the date on which the eligible partner submits to the Secretary a request for payment.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  234. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(e)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  235. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(e)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (F); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  236. 16 U.S.C. 3871b(e)(3)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2803(c)

    (E) any requests by an eligible partner for a waiver or an adjustment to the requirements of a covered program pursuant to section 1271E(f); and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871b)

  237. 16 U.S.C. 3871c(d)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2804(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871c)

  238. 16 U.S.C. 3871c(d)(3)(A)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2804(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(iv), by striking the "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871c)

  239. 16 U.S.C. 3871c(d)(3)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2804(3)

    (B) provide, under section 1271B(c)(2), not less than 50 percent of the overall costs of the scope of the project that is the subject of a partnership agreement funded pursuant to paragraph (1) in direct funding; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A)(iv) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871c)

  240. 16 U.S.C. 3871dremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2805(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsections (a) and (b);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871d)

  241. 16 U.S.C. 3871drenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2805(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (a), (b), and (c), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871d)

  242. 16 U.S.C. 3871d(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2805(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), as so redesignated, by striking "subsection (a)" and inserting "section 1241(a)(6)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871d)

  243. 16 U.S.C. 3871d(b)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2805(b)

    (b) Limitation on administrative expenses.—(1) In general.— Of the funds made available to implement a project under a partnership agreement, the Secretary may use not more than ten percent to reimburse the eligible partner for administrative expenses relating to the project.(2) Consideration.— Any amounts expended by an eligible partner for administrative expenses that are not reimbursed under paragraph (1) may be considered to be a part of the contribution of the eligible partner under section 1271B(c)(2).

    The bill says: Subsection (b) of section 1271D of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871d), as so redesignated, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871d)

  244. 16 U.S.C. 3871d(c)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2805(c)

    (c) Technical assistance.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall, through a partnership agreement, identify—(A) the total amount of funds that will be used for technical assistance; and(B) the share of such funds that will be provided to eligible partners under paragraph (2).(2) Provision of assistance.—(A) Reimbursement.— Under a partnership agreement that is not funded through an alternative funding arrangement or grant agreement under section 1271C(d), the Secretary may reimburse eligible partners for the costs of technical assistance provided through such partnership agreement, including—(i) the costs of technical assistance needed to facilitate the maximum conservation benefit of the applicable project;(ii) the costs of providing outreach and education to producers for potential participation in the applicable project;(iii) the costs of establishing baseline metrics to support the development of the assessment required under section 1271B(c)(1)(E); and(iv) other costs necessary to support the implementation of eligible activities, as determined by the Secretary.(B) Advancement of funds.— The Secretary may advance to eligible partners reasonable amounts of funds for costs that may be reimbursed under subparagraph (A), as determined by the Secretary.(3) Limitation.— The Secretary shall limit costs of the Secretary for technical assistance to costs necessary to carry out the objectives of the program.(4) Reduction of administrative barriers.— The Secretary shall provide a single, simplified process for reimbursements or advancements to eligible partners for the costs of technical assistance under this subsection.(5) Third-party providers.— The Secretary shall develop and implement strategies to encourage third-party technical service providers to provide technical assistance to eligible partners pursuant to a partnership agreement.

    The bill says: Subsection (c) of section 1271D of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871d), as so redesignated, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871d)

  245. 16 U.S.C. 3871e(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2806(a)

    The bill says: Section 1271E(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871e(b)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting "make publicly available and" after "the Secretary shall".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871e)

  246. 16 U.S.C. 3871eadded (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 2806(b)

    (f) Consistency with covered program requirements.—(1) In general.— Except as provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that the terms and conditions of a program contract are consistent with the requirements of the applicable covered program to be used as part of the applicable partnership agreement.(2) Adjustments.—(A) In general.— The Secretary may, if the Secretary determines necessary, adjust a regulatory requirement of a covered program to be used as a part of a partnership agreement, or related guidance, as it applies to an eligible activity carried out under a program contract entered into pursuant to the partnership agreement—(i) to provide a simplified process; or(ii) to better reflect unique local circumstances.(B) Limitation.— The Secretary shall not adjust the application of statutory requirements for a covered program to be used as a part of a partnership agreement, including requirements governing appeals, payment limits, and conservation compliance.(3) Waiver.— With respect to a program contract for an eligible activity under the agricultural conservation easement program, the Secretary may, in the applicable partnership agreement, waive the application of clauses (ii) or (iii)(III) of section 1265A(4)(A) for purposes of determining the eligibility of land.(4) Certification applicability.— With respect to a partnership agreement entered into for acquisition of easements, the Secretary shall apply the authorities applicable to the eligible partner under section 1265B(b)(5)(A) if the eligible partner is an eligible entity certified under such section.(5) Exemption.— With respect to a program contract that includes an eligible activity under the environmental quality incentives program to be installed and maintained in a State in which irrigation has not been used significantly for agricultural purposes, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may not consider prior irrigation history when determining the eligibility of land.(6) Application.— Paragraph (1) shall not apply to partnership agreements funded pursuant to section 1271C(d).

    The bill says: Section 1271E of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871e) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871e)

  247. 16 U.S.C. 3871f(a)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2807(a)

    The bill says: Section 1271F(a)(2)(C) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871f(a)(2)(C)) is amended by inserting ", including restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors" before the semicolon at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871f)

  248. 16 U.S.C. 3871f(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 2807(b)

    The bill says: Section 1271F(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3871f(b)) is amended by striking "funds under section 1271D(d)(2)" and inserting "funds allocated under section 1271D(a)(2)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3871f)

  249. 7 U.S.C. 1721changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3101(a)

    The bill says: Section 201 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1721) is amended by striking "(to be implemented by the Administrator)" and inserting "(to be implemented by the Secretary)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1721)

  250. 7 U.S.C. 1727changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3101(b)

    The bill says: Title III of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1727 et seq.) is amended by striking "Administrator" each place it appears and inserting "Secretary".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1727)

  251. 7 U.S.C. 1732removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3101(b)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1732)

  252. 7 U.S.C. 1732renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3101(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1732)

  253. 7 U.S.C. 1735repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3101(b)

    The bill says: Section 405 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1735) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1735)

  254. 7 U.S.C. 1691added VIIby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3101(c)

    VII Transfer provisions.—701 Transfer of assets and liabilities from USAID to Secretary of Agriculture.— On and after the date of the enactment of this title, the assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, and licenses of the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, pursuant to any authority under this Act on or after January 1, 2026, shall be transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture.702 Transfer of other authorities.— On and after the date of the enactment of this title, any authority or responsibility provided by any other provision of law that was or could have been used by the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, prior to such date of enactment to carry out any function, duty, or responsibility under this Act may be exercised by the Secretary of Agriculture. A reference to such Administrator or to such Agency in any provision of law or regulation relating to any authority or responsibility described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to be a reference to the Secretary of Agriculture or the Department of Agriculture, respectively.703 Rules and regulations.— Beginning on the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate or amend such rules and regulations (including by issuing or re-issuing interim final rules) as the Secretary may determine appropriate, including by amending such rules and regulations issued by the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development with respect to the authorities and responsibilities provided by this Act and as in effect on the day before such date of enactment, in order to effectuate and complete the transfer of all functions and duties previously carried out by that Administrator to the Secretary.704 Consultation.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Secretary of State from time to time in carrying out the authorities under this Act.

    The bill says: The Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new title:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1691)

  255. 7 U.S.C. 1724repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3103

    The bill says: Section 204 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1724) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1724)

  256. 7 U.S.C. 1726b(f)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3106

    The bill says: Section 208(f) of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1726b(f)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1726b)

  257. 7 U.S.C. 1736(b)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3107

    The bill says: Subsection (b) of section 406 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1736) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736)

  258. 7 U.S.C. 1736arewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(1)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (c)(1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  259. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(2), by striking "Administrator" and inserting "Secretary";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  260. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(3), by striking "Agency for International Development" and inserting "Secretary";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  261. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(4)(A), by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  262. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(c)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(4), by striking "Administrator" each place it appears and inserting "Secretary";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  263. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "or the Administrator, as appropriate,";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  264. 7 U.S.C. 1736arewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(7)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (f)(1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  265. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(f)(2)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(8)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (I);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  266. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(f)(2)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(8)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (H) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  267. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(f)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(8)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (H) (as amended) as subparagraphs (F) through (I), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  268. 7 U.S.C. 1736a(f)(2)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(8)

    (E) An assessment of activities specifically targeting women and girls and the impact of those activities in addressing the unique needs of women and girls.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  269. 7 U.S.C. 1736aremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3108(9)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (f)(3).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736a)

  270. 7 U.S.C. 1736bchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3109

    The bill says: Section 408 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1736b) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736b)

  271. 7 U.S.C. 1736f(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3110(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f)

  272. 7 U.S.C. 1736fadded (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3110(2)

    (f) Minimum levels of funding To address child wasting.—(1) Minimum level.— For each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, in addition to amounts otherwise made available, not less than $200,000,000 of the amounts made available to carry out emergency food assistance programs under title II shall be expended for the procurement and distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic foods.(2) Applicability.— The minimum expenditure requirement under paragraph (1) shall only apply with respect to a fiscal year if—(A) the most recent Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates, published annually by the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and the United Nations Children’s Fund, report a rate of children under 5 years of age affected by child wasting above 5 percent for the year covered by such report; and(B) the total amount made available to carry out programs under title II in the fiscal year is greater than $1,200,000,000.(3) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit on the authority of the Secretary to purchase or distribute ready-to-use therapeutic foods in a fiscal year.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f)

  273. 7 U.S.C. 1737changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3112(1)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1737)

  274. 7 U.S.C. 1737(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3112(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(1), by striking "Administrator of the Agency for International Development" and inserting "Secretary".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1737)

  275. 7 U.S.C. 5623(c)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(a)

    (4) Technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for united states agricultural commodities.—(A) In general.— As part of the program established under this subsection, the Secretary shall enter into contracts or other agreements, with eligible trade organizations or with nonprofit organizations with expertise in supply chain infrastructure, to provide needs assessments, training, and other technical assistance to enhance the capabilities of infrastructure in new and developing foreign markets, including infrastructure relating to cold chain capacity, port improvements, and other developments, to ensure that United States agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to deficiencies of such infrastructure.(B) Limitation.— Of the amounts made available to carry out the program established under this subsection, not more than $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2027 and not more than $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year thereafter may be made available to carry out this paragraph.

    The bill says: Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5623(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  276. 7 U.S.C. 5623(e)(7)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(b)

    (7) Biennial report.—(A) In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, shall submit every two years to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the competitiveness of United States specialty crops.(B) Elements.— The report required by subparagraph (A) shall—(i) identify and analyze acts, policies, or practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to, or distortions of, United States exports of specialty crops, including the imposition of—(I) tariffs (including retaliatory tariffs) or quotas (including tariff-rate quotas); and(II) nontariff barriers, including technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, import licensing procedures, and subsidies;(ii) identify acts, policies, or practices of foreign countries that enhance the competitiveness of imported specialty crops with domestic specialty crop producers;(iii) identify and analyze any differences in applicable food safety regulations of foreign countries that may result in imported specialty crops posing a risk to United States consumers;(iv) make an estimate of the impacts on the competitiveness of United States specialty crops of any act, policy, or practice identified under clauses (i) and (ii);(v) assess the extent to which each act, policy, or practice identified under clauses (i) and (ii) are subject to international agreements to which the United States is a party;(vi) include information with respect to any action taken by the executive or legislative branches during the two years preceding submission of the report, or expected to be taken after submission of the report, to eliminate any act, policy, or practice identified under clauses (i) and (ii), including—(I) any action under section 301;(II) negotiations or consultations with foreign governments, which may include engagement through the standing committee on sanitary and phytosanitary matters established under a free trade agreement to which the United States is a party; and(III) action at the World Trade Organization, including dispute settlement actions, consultations, or negotiations; and(vii) a description of—(I) any funds provided under subsection (f)(3)(A)(iv) that were not obligated in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report; and(II) the reason such funds were not obligated.(C) Comment period.— In preparing the report required by subparagraph (A), the Secretary, in coordination with the United States Trade Representative, shall seek and consider comments from the public and from the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.(D) Form of report.— The report required by subparagraph (A) shall be made available to the public in machine-readable format.(E) Appropriate congressional committees defined.— In this paragraph, the term appropriate congressional committees means—(i) the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; and(ii) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Finance of the Senate.

    The bill says: Section 203(e)(7) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5623(e)(7)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  277. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    (2) Funding amount.— Of the funds of, or an equal value of commodities owned by, the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section the following amounts, to remain available until expended:(A) For fiscal year 2026, $255,000,000.(B) For fiscal year 2027, $500,000,000.(C) For each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031, $533,000,000.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  278. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)(i), by striking "For each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, the Secretary" and inserting "The Secretary";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  279. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)(3)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    not less than—(I) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(II) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; and(III) $410,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031.

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "not less than" and all that follows through the end and inserting:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  280. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)(3)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    not less than—(I) $34,500,000 for fiscal year 2026;(II) $70,500,000 for fiscal year 2027; and(III) $82,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031.

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "not less than" and all that follows through the end and inserting:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  281. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)(3)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    not more than—(I) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal year 2026 and 2027; and(II) $16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031.

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by striking "not more than" and all that follows through the end and inserting:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  282. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)(3)(A)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    Corporation—(I) $9,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and(II) $18,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

    The bill says: in clause (iv), by striking "Corporation" and all that follows through the end and inserting:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  283. 7 U.S.C. 5623(f)(3)(A)(v)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3201(c)

    The bill says: in clause (v)(I), by striking "commodities," and all that follows through the end and inserting "commodities, $3,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5623)

  284. 7 U.S.C. 5602changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "As used in this Act—" and inserting "In this Act:";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5602)

  285. 7 U.S.C. 5602renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as paragraphs (3), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (4), respectively, and reordering such paragraphs in numerical sequence;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5602)

  286. 7 U.S.C. 5602added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(a)

    (2) Common name.—(A) In general.— The term common name means a name that, as determined by the Secretary—(i) is ordinarily or customarily used for an agricultural commodity or food product;(ii) is typically placed on the packaging and product label of the agricultural commodity or food product;(iii) with respect to wine—(I) is—(aa) ordinarily or customarily used for a wine grape varietal name; or(bb) a traditional term or expression that is typically placed on the packaging and label of the wine; and(II) does not mean any appellation of origin for wine listed in subpart C of part 9 of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and(iv) the use of which is consistent with standards of the Codex Alimentarius Commission.(B) Examples.— The following names, among others, shall be considered as common names as such term is defined for purposes of carrying out subparagraph (A):(i) With respect to food products: american, asiago, basmati, black forest ham, blue, blue vein, bologna, bologne, bratwurst, brie, burrata, camembert, capicola and capocollo, cheddar, chevre, chorizo, colby, cottage cheese, coulommiers, cream cheese, danbo, edam, emmental, feta, fontina, gorgonzola, gouda, grana, gruyere, havarti, kielbasa, limburger and limburgo, mascarpone, monterey jack, mortadella, munster and muenster, neufchatel, parmesan, pancetta, pecorino, pepper jack, prosciutto, provolone, ricotta, romano, saint-paulin, salame, salami, samso, and swiss, tilsiter, and tomme.(ii) With respect to wine:(I) The list of grape varietal terms in section 4.91 of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).(II) The grape variety designations administratively approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.(III) The following nonvarietal descriptors: chateau, classic, clos, cream, crusted and crusting, noble, ruby, sur lie, tawny, vintage, and vintage character.(iii) With respect to beer: bitter, pale ale, india pale ale, mild, porter, stout, barleywine, dubbel, quadrupel, witbier, saison, biere de garde, oud red, altbier, weisse, gose, hefeweizen, dunkel, helles, rauchbier, pilsener, maerzen, schwarzbier, doppelbock, bock, kellerbier, munchener and munich style, oktoberfest, dortmunder, kolsch and koelsch, cream, grodziskie, lager.(C) Considerations.— In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may take into account—(i) competent sources, such as dictionaries, newspapers, professional journals and literature, and information posted on websites that are determined by the Secretary to be reliable in reporting market information;(ii) the use of the common name in a domestic, regional, or international product standard, including a standard promulgated by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, for the agricultural commodity or food product; and(iii) the ordinary and customary use of the common name in the production or marketing of the agricultural commodity or food product in the United States or in other countries.(D) Rule of construction.— The enumeration of certain names under subparagraph (B) may not be construed to limit or restrict the ability of the Secretary to determine, consistent with subparagraph (A), that any other name is a common name for purposes of this section.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5602)

  287. 7 U.S.C. 5602(A)(v)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(a)

    The bill says: in clause (v), by striking "; or" at the end and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5602)

  288. 7 U.S.C. 5602(A)(vi)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(a)

    The bill says: in clause (vi), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5602)

  289. 7 U.S.C. 5602(A)added (vii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(a)

    (vii) prohibits or disallows the use of a name determined or considered to be a common name pursuant to paragraph (2).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5602)

  290. 7 U.S.C. 5652added 303by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3202(b)

    303 Negotiations to defend the use of common names.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall coordinate efforts with the United States Trade Representative to secure the right of United States agricultural producers, processors, and exporters to use common names for agricultural commodities or food products in foreign markets through the negotiation of bilateral, plurilateral, or multilateral agreements, memoranda of understanding, or exchanges of letters that assure the current and future use of each common name identified by the Secretary in connection with United States agricultural commodities or food products.(b) Briefing.— The Secretary and the United States Trade Representative shall jointly provide to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Finance of the Senate, a briefing, twice annually, on efforts and successes in carrying out subsection (a).

    The bill says: Title III of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5652 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5652)

  291. 7 U.S.C. 5671added 418by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3203

    418 Interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables working group.—(a) In general.— The Secretary (acting through the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs), the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other Federal agencies or entities as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, shall jointly establish an interagency working group (referred to in this section as the "working group") composed of representatives from each agency to monitor and assess, on an ongoing basis, seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables trade data and related information.(b) Consultation.— The working group shall consult with the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee, relevant seasonal or perishable agricultural producers, and other relevant trade associations to identify threats that imports pose to domestic producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables.(c) Trade actions and investigations.— The working group shall coordinate as appropriate regarding potential additional trade actions and investigations with respect to any seasonal or perishable fruits and vegetables, as determined to be advisable by the working group.(d) Recommendations to the secretary.— The working group shall recommend programs or assistance that the Secretary could provide to producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables to address market impacts.

    The bill says: Subtitle B of title IV of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5671 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5671)

  292. 7 U.S.C. 5679(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3301

    The bill says: Section 1543A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5679) is amended in subsection (d), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5679)

  293. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(1)

    The bill says: by striking "enter into" and inserting "annually enter into two or more"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  294. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "two or more" before "eligible entities";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  295. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(f)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  296. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  297. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(k)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (k), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  298. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(l)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  299. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(l)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(5)

    The bill says: in the heading of paragraph (4), by striking "Humanitarian or development" and inserting "Development" ;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  300. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(m)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (m)(2), by striking "humanitarian and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  301. 7 U.S.C. 1736o(n)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3302(7)

    The bill says: in subsection (n)(2)(C), by striking "Committee on International Relations" and inserting "Committee on Foreign Affairs".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o)

  302. 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1(b)(2)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3303(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2)(B)(i), by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1)

  303. 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1(c)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3303(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(1)(C), by striking "the Administrator" and inserting "the Secretary";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1)

  304. 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3303(3)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c)(1)(D);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1)

  305. 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1(f)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3303(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(2)(A), by inserting "by the Secretary" after "reimbursed"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1)

  306. 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1(h)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3303(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1)

  307. 7 U.S.C. 1736f-1(h)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3303(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "2026" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1)

  308. 7 U.S.C. 5622(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3304

    The bill says: Section 1542(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5622 note; Public Law 101–624) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5622)

  309. 7 U.S.C. 3295(g)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3305(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(1), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3295)

  310. 7 U.S.C. 3295renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3305(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3295)

  311. 7 U.S.C. 3295added (g)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3305(3)

    (g) Program continuity.— To assist eligible countries in the long-term development of enduring, school-based agricultural education and youth extension programs, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable—(1) implement the fellowship program in each participating host country for not fewer than 3 consecutive years; and(2) ensure that contracts awarded to outside organizations are multiyear.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (f) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3295)

  312. Public Law 115-334added 3313by H.R. 7567 Sec. 3306

    3313 International agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program.—(a) Definition.— In this section:(1) Eligible candidate.— The term eligible candidate means an individual that—(A) is between the ages of 19 and 30 years;(B) has demonstrated experience in agricultural sciences, food systems, and food and nutrition education;(C) is prepared to live in 1 or more host countries for at least 2 months or up to 6 months; and(D) is a resident of the United States.(2) Eligible country.— The term eligible country means a country that has agricultural trade relations with the United States, as recognized by the Foreign Agriculture Service.(3) Program.— The term Program means the International Agriculture Cultural Immersion and Exchange Program established under subsection (b).(4) Secretary.— The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.(b) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish an international cultural immersion and exchange program, to be known as the "International Agriculture Cultural Immersion and Exchange Program", under which the Secretary shall—(1) provide eligible candidates with international cultural exchange and immersion experiences focused on agricultural sciences, food systems, and food and nutrition education through placement with host families in eligible countries; and(2) place in the United States with host families individuals that meet the requirement of subsection (a)(1)(A) and are residents of eligible countries to experience United States agriculture, trade relations, and culture.(c) Purposes.— The purposes of the Program are—(1) to develop globally minded citizens of the United States; and(2) to strengthen and enhance trade between eligible countries and the United States in agricultural, food, nutrition, and environmental industries.(d) Cooperative agreement.—(1) In general.— To administer the Program, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit organization that has experience in implementing international cultural exchange programs focused on agricultural sciences, food and nutrition education, and cultural understanding through placement with host families.(2) Priority.— In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to a nonprofit organization with which the Secretary has a memorandum of understanding dated not earlier than January 1, 2019.(3) Matching funds.— As a condition of entering into a cooperative agreement under this subsection, a nonprofit organization shall provide equal matching funds from non-Federal sources.(e) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.

    The bill says: Title III of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–334) is amended by adding at the end the following new section (and by conforming the table of contents in section 1(b) accordingly):

    Bill text

  313. 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1(c)(2)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3308(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(2)(B)(ii), by inserting "or lower middle" before "income";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o-1)

  314. 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1(h)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3308(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (h)(2), by striking "Committee on International Relations" and inserting "Committee on Foreign Affairs";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o-1)

  315. 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1(l)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3308(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (l)(2), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o-1)

  316. 7 U.S.C. 1736o-1(l)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3308(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (l)(4), by striking "not more than 10 percent" and inserting "not less than 8 percent, but not more than 15 percent".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1736o-1)

  317. 22 U.S.C. 2220arewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3309(1)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (b)(1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2220a)

  318. 22 U.S.C. 2220a(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3309(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "under this section" after "Trust"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2220a)

  319. 22 U.S.C. 2220a(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3309(2)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2220a)

  320. 22 U.S.C. 2220a(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3309(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "fiscal years 2014 through 2023" and inserting "fiscal years 2023 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2220a)

  321. 7 U.S.C. 1726c(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 3310

    The bill says: Section 3206(e)(1) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 1726c(e)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1726c)

  322. 7 U.S.C. 2011a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4101(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "(a)" before "It", and

    Bill text

  323. 7 U.S.C. 2011a new sectionadded (b)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4101(2)

    (b) Congress recognizes the supplemental nutrition assistance program allows low-income households to obtain supplemental food for an active, healthy life that supports the prevention of—(1) diet-related chronic disease, including—(A) obesity;(B) diabetes;(C) hypertension;(D) heart disease; and(E) cancer;(2) disability;(3) premature death;(4) unsustainable health care costs; and(5) undermining of military readiness.(c) Accordingly, it is also the policy of the Congress that the Secretary should administer the supplemental nutrition assistance program in a manner that will provide participants, especially children, access to a variety of foods essential to optimal health and well-being.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  324. 7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(13)(B)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4102

    The bill says: Section 7(h)(13)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016(h)(13)(B)) is amended by striking "Effective through fiscal year 2023, neither" and inserting "Neither".

    Bill text

  325. 7 U.S.C. 2020a new sectionadded (y)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4103

    (y) SNAP staffing flexibility.—(1) In general.— Notwithstanding section 11(e)(6)(B), a State agency (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008) may, by contract with the State agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the State agency’s standard contracting rules, hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the State agency under such program so long as—(A) the contract does not provide incentives for the agency or contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; and(B) the contractor has no direct or indirect financial interest in an approved retail store.(2) Use.— A State agency may use the authority provided in paragraph (1) when—(A) the State experiences an inability to timely process supplemental nutrition assistance program applications from causes that include but are not limited to—(i) pandemics and other health emergencies;(ii) seasonal workforce cycles;(iii) temporary staffing shortages; and(iv) weather or other natural disasters;(B) the State’s payment error rate, as defined in section 16, is greater than or equal to 6 percent based on the most recent available Department of Agriculture data; or(C) the State experiences an increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications.(3) Requirements.— A State agency that hires a contractor under paragraph (1) shall ensure such action—(A) is consistent with all principles under section 900.603 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations; and(B) is part of a blended workforce and does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the State.(4) Notification.— A State agency shall notify the Secretary of its intent to use the authority provided in this section and shall provide any information or data supporting State agency increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or any inability to timely process such applications.(5) Public availability.— Not later than 10 days after the date of the receipt of a notification submitted by a State agency under paragraph (4), the Secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture the notification submitted by such State agency and any accompanying information or data supporting such notification so submitted.(6) Program design.— Any action taken by a State agency under paragraph (1) shall not be—(A) considered to be a major change in the operations of such State agency for purposes of section 11(a)(4) of this Act, or(B) subject to any requirement specified in such section.(7) Annual report.— The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, an annual report that contains—(A) a description of measures taken to address increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications and any inability to timely process such applications;(B) information or data supporting State agency notifications provided pursuant to paragraph (4); and(C) recommendations for changes to the Secretary’s authority under this Act to assist the Secretary, States, and local governments of States in preparing for any future increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or inability to timely process such applications.(8) Temporary staffing shortages.— In cases of temporary staffing shortages, the authority provided to State agencies under paragraph (1) shall—(A) expire when the backlog of supplemental nutrition assistance program applications has been eliminated;(B) not override any collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding in effect between the State and employees of the State or of a local government of such State; and(C) expire when the error rate, as defined in section 16, is less than 6 percent.

    The bill says: Section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  326. 7 U.S.C. 2025(c)a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4105(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and

    Bill text

  327. 7 U.S.C. 2025(c)a new sectionadded (9)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4105(2)

    (9) Report on all identified payment errors.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall include all identified payment errors, including small errors under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), regardless of dollar amount, in a supplemental section of the annual payment error rate measurement report for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.(B) Rule of construction.— The information reported under subparagraph (A) shall not alter, modify, or affect the calculation of the tolerance level for excluding small errors under paragraph (1)(A)(ii).

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (8) the following:

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  328. 7 U.S.C. 2027(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4106

    The bill says: The 1st sentence of section 18(a)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2027(a)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting ""2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2027)

  329. 7 U.S.C. 2036b(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4107

    The bill says: Section 29(c)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036b) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2036b)

  330. 7 U.S.C. 2018(j)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4110

    The bill says: Section 9(j)(1)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2018(j)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting "animal protein," after "whole grain,".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2018)

  331. 7 U.S.C. 2016a new sectionadded (l)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4111

    (l) Online purchasing program.—(1) Permanent authority.— Not later than 120 days after the effective date of this subsection, the Secretary shall begin transitioning the supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing initiative from pilot or demonstration status to permanent nationwide program operations, with the completion of the regulations marking the end of the transition.(2) Regulations.— The Secretary shall issue such regulations and guidance as may be necessary to carry out paragraph (1), including provisions related to program integrity, consumer protections, and equitable access in rural areas. Such regulations shall be issued not later than 2 years after the effective date of this subsection.(3) Stakeholder consultation.— The Secretary shall establish a formal process for consultation with State agencies, authorized retailers, electronic benefit transfer processors, consumer advocates, and other relevant stakeholders to incorporate lessons learned from online purchasing operations during the period of 2014 through 2025.(4) Report to Congress.— Not later than 120 days after the effective date of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the consultation process and recommendations received.

    The bill says: Section 7 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  332. 7 U.S.C. 7511a(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4112(a)

    The bill says: Section 209(d) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7511a(d)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7511a)

  333. 7 U.S.C. 2036(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4112(b)

    The bill says: Section 27(a)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036(a)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2036)

  334. 7 U.S.C. 7515(c)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4112(c)

    (3) Option for purchasing through DoD Fresh.— At the request of a State agency, the Secretary may allow the State agency to use not more than 20 percent of the cost of the commodities allocated to that State agency under this section to order commodities through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

    The bill says: Section 214(c) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7515(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7515)

  335. 7 U.S.C. 2013(b)(6)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4113

    The bill says: Section 4(b)(6)(E) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2013(b)(6)(E)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2013)

  336. 7 U.S.C. 2012(k)(1)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4114(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "hot rotisserie chicken and" before "those authorized";

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  337. 7 U.S.C. 2012(k)(1)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4114(2)

    The bill says: by striking "clauses" and inserting "paragraphs"; and

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  338. 7 U.S.C. 2012(k)(1)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4114(3)

    The bill says: by striking "of this subsection".

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  339. 7 U.S.C. 3007(a)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4201(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031"; and

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  340. 7 U.S.C. 3007(b)(1)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4201(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1), by striking "and herbs" and inserting "herbs, maple syrup, and tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts)".

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  341. 7 U.S.C. 612c(a)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4201(b)

    The bill says: The 1st sentence of section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

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  342. 7 U.S.C. 612c(a)(1)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4202(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "2023" and inserting "2031", and

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  343. 7 U.S.C. 612c(a)(2)(B)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4202(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031",

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  344. 7 U.S.C. 612c(d)(2)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4202(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2), in the 1st sentence, by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

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  345. 7 U.S.C. 612ca new sectionadded (n)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4202(3)

    (n) Commodity supplemental food program delivery pilot program.—(1) Purpose.— The purpose of this subsection is to award grants for the operation of projects that increase the access of low-income elderly persons to commodities through home delivery or other means and to evaluate such projects.(2) In general.— The Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants directly to State agencies, or to State agencies on behalf of eligible entities, to carry out the activities described in paragraph (5).(3) Maximum grant award.— A grant awarded to a State agency under this subsection shall not exceed— whichever is less.(A) the greater of—(i) the State’s commodity supplemental food program caseload at time of application multiplied by 60; or(ii) $10,000; or(B) $4,000,000;(4) Application.— A State agency seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.(5) Grant uses.— A State agency awarded a grant under this subsection shall distribute grant funds to eligible entities to operate projects that facilitate delivery of commodities to participants in the commodity supplemental food program, including with respect to costs associated with—(A) transportation and distribution of commodities to participants in the commodity supplemental food program, including transportation and distribution services provided by a third party;(B) staffing required to operate delivery services; and(C) outreach to participants or potential participants in the commodity supplemental food program with respect to home delivery.(6) Priority.— A State agency awarded a grant under this subsection must prioritize eligible entities that serve participants in the commodity supplemental food program who reside in a rural area.(7) Report to the Secretary.— Not later than 180 days after the end of the fiscal year in which a State agency is awarded a grant under this subsection and has distributed grant funds to eligible entities, and in each succeeding fiscal year until grant funds are expended, a State agency shall submit a report to the Secretary that includes—(A) a summary of the activities carried out under the project, including the quantity of commodities delivered, number of participants in the commodity supplemental food program served, and total number of deliveries;(B) an assessment of the effectiveness of the project, including a calculation of the average cost per delivery, and an evaluation of any services provided by a third party; and(C) best practices regarding use of home delivery to improve the effectiveness of the commodity supplemental food program.(8) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Terms in regulations.— The term State agency, local agency, and subdistributing agency have the meanings given such terms in section 247.1 of title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations).(B) Eligible entity.— The term eligible entity means—(i) a local agency; or(ii) a subdistributing agency.(C) Rural area.— The term rural area has the meaning given such term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)).(9) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to remain available until expended.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  346. 7 U.S.C. 1431e(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4203

    The bill says: Section 1114(a)(2)(A) of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (7 U.S.C. 1431e(2)(A)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1431e)

  347. 7 U.S.C. 612c-4(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4301

    The bill says: Section 10603(b) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 612c–4(b)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 612c-4)

  348. 42 U.S.C. 1760(n)(2)(A)a new sectionrewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4302(a)

    (A) Requirements.—(i) Purchase expenditures by category.— Subject to clause (ii) and subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall require that a school food authority purchase, with respect to each food purchase category designated by the Agricultural Marketing Service, at least 95 percent domestic products and commodities in each such category.(ii) Domestically unavailable products and commodities.— Domestically unavailable products and commodities included on a list issued pursuant to clause (iii) with respect to a school year and purchased by a school food authority during such school year shall not be used to calculate whether such school food authority meets the requirements under clause (i).(iii) Updated list.— Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall make available to school food authorities a list of domestically unavailable products and commodities.(iv) Limited waiver authority.— Except with respect to a domestically unavailable product or commodity included on a list pursuant to clause (iii), the Secretary may not waive or make accommodations for any of the requirements of this subparagraph.(v) Prohibition on certain products from China or Russia.— The Secretary shall prohibit school food authorities from purchasing raw or processed poultry products or seafood imported into the United States from the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation.

    The bill says: Section 12(n)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1760(n)(2)(A)) is amended to read as follows:

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  349. 7 U.S.C. 7517(b)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4303(1)

    (C) Federal share.—(i) In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii) and subparagraph (D)(iii), the Federal share of the cost of carrying out an activity under this subsection shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the activity.(ii) Waiver for persistent poverty areas.— The Secretary may waive the application of clause (i) in the case of an activity carried out—(I) in a county that, during the preceding 30-year period has had a population of which greater than or equal to 20 percent of such population are living in poverty (as measured by the most recent decennial censuses and most recent Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates of the Bureau of the Census); or(II) in a census tract with a poverty rate of at least 20 percent during the preceding 30-year period, as measured by the most recent 5-year data series available from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7517)

  350. 7 U.S.C. 7517(b)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4303(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ix) and (x) as clauses (x) and (xi); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7517)

  351. 7 U.S.C. 7517(b)(2)(B)added (ix)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4303(1)

    (ix) increase year-round availability of incentives by offering all forms of fruits or vegetables;

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (viii) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7517)

  352. 7 U.S.C. 7517(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4303(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "fresh fruits and vegetables" and inserting "all forms of fruits, vegetables, and legumes" each place it appears; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7517)

  353. 7 U.S.C. 7517(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4303(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7517)

  354. 7 U.S.C. 7517(f)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4303(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7517)

  355. 7 U.S.C. 6924(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4304(1)

    The bill says: in the heading, by inserting "Annual" before "Report";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6924)

  356. 7 U.S.C. 6924(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4304(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "and annually thereafter," before "the Secretary shall";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6924)

  357. 7 U.S.C. 6924(e)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4304(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6924)

  358. 7 U.S.C. 6924(e)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4304(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6924)

  359. 7 U.S.C. 6924(e)(2)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4304(5)

    (C) a general description of each project and activity implemented pursuant to this section;(D) a summary of the cooperative agreements entered into pursuant to subsection (c);(E) a detailed account of how the Secretary avoided, managed, or will manage market disruption; and(F) a summary of coordinated activities with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, including interagency communication and coordination related to the promotion or exclusion of practices and technologies to limit food waste.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6924)

  360. 7 U.S.C. 2026achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4305(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "Healthy fluid milk" and inserting "Dairy Nutrition" (and by conforming the item of such section in the table of contents accordingly);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2026a)

  361. 7 U.S.C. 2026achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4305(2)

    The bill says: by striking "healthy fluid milk" and inserting "dairy nutrition" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2026a)

  362. 7 U.S.C. 2026arewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4305(3)

    (a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Covered dairy products.— The term covered dairy products means—(A) cheese (including nonstandardized cheese) that is—(i) made from pasteurized cow’s milk;(ii) a good source of protein, as determined by the Secretary; and(iii) sold as a block, chunk, shred, slice, stick, string or in snack-size form; and(B) yogurt (or other cultured dairy product) that—(i) is made from pasteurized cow’s milk;(ii) is a good source of protein, as determined by the Secretary; and(iii) contains limited amounts of added sugars.(2) Fluid milk.— The term fluid milk means all varieties of pasteurized cow’s milk that—(A) is packaged in liquid form; and(B) contains vitamins A and D at levels consistent with the Food and Drug Administration, State, and local standards for fluid milk.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2026a)

  363. 7 U.S.C. 2026a(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4305(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting "and covered dairy products" after "of fluid milk" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2026a)

  364. 7 U.S.C. 2026a(c)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4305(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(3), by inserting "and covered dairy products" after "purchase of fluid milk"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2026a)

  365. 7 U.S.C. 2026a(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4305(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), by striking "$20,000,000" and inserting "$50,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2026a)

  366. 7 U.S.C. 6953(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4307

    The bill says: Section 243(d) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6953(d)) is amended by striking "$125,000,000" and inserting "$135,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6953)

  367. 7 U.S.C. 5341(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4308(a)

    The bill says: by striking "At least every five years" and inserting "Beginning with the 2030 report and at least every 10 years thereafter,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5341)

  368. 7 U.S.C. 5341(a)(1)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4308(a)

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following: "Rulemaking requirements under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the development of each report under this paragraph.";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5341)

  369. 7 U.S.C. 5341(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4308(a)

    shall—(A) be based on significant scientific agreement that is determined by evidence-based review (as defined in paragraph (8)(A));(B) be current at the time the report is prepared;(C) be derived from questions generated under paragraph (5)(E);(D) address high-priority areas of concern to advance health outcomes;(E) be designed to achieve nutritional adequacy and promote health, as specified by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, from the consumption of food, including nutrients and bioactive food components occurring naturally and in fortified foods;(F) include nutritional and dietary information relevant to individuals with nutrition-related common chronic diseases, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and(G) include recommendations that are affordable, available, and accessible for the general population.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "shall be based on the preponderance of the scientific and medical knowledge which is current at the time the report is prepared." and inserting

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5341)

  370. 7 U.S.C. 5341(a)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4308(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (7);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5341)

  371. 7 U.S.C. 5341(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4308(a)

    (3) Frequency.— The Secretaries may publish the report required under paragraph (1) more frequently than required under that paragraph if the Secretaries determine that more frequent publication is necessary to promote health, based on the updated dietary reference intake values specified by—(A) the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine; and(B) other relevant scientific advancements based on continuous monitoring of the totality of publicly available scientific evidence.(4) Notification of update.—(A) In general.— Not later than 90 days before the Secretaries plan to update a report under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall submit notification of that plan, in writing, to the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committees on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.(B) Justification.— The notification under subparagraph (A) shall include a justification for updating the report.(5) Independent advisory board.—(A) In general.— Not later than 90 days after the Secretaries submit a notification under paragraph (4)(A), the Secretaries shall establish an Independent Advisory Board (referred to in this paragraph as the "Board").(B) Members.— The Board shall be comprised of at least 4 members and not more than 8 members, of which—(i) 4 shall be appointed by the Secretaries, 2 of whom shall not be Federal employees; and(ii) 1 may be appointed by each of the highest ranking Member of Congress on each Committee described in paragraph (4)(A) of the opposite political party of the President of the United States at the time of the appointment.(C) Expertise.— Each member appointed to the Board shall have expertise in nutrition science or food science, including academic and applied experience.(D) Meetings.—(i) In general.— The first meeting of the Board—(I) may only take place on or after the date that 4 members are appointed to the Board under subparagraph (B); and(II) shall take place on or after the date that is 90 days after the Secretaries submit a notification under paragraph (4)(A).(ii) Quorum.— A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board.(E) Duties.— Not later than 1 year after the establishment of the Board, the Board shall submit to the Secretaries and the Committees described in paragraph (4)(A) a list of scientific questions relating to the report for purposes of paragraph (2)(C).(F) Termination.— The authority of the Board shall terminate, and the Board shall disband, immediately after carrying out subparagraph (E).(6) Exclusion.— The information and guidelines contained in each report required under paragraph (1) shall not be based on or include topics that are not relevant to dietary guidance, as determined by the Secretaries, in consultation with the Independent Advisory Board established under paragraph (5), including taxation, social welfare policies, purchases under Federal feeding programs, food and agricultural production practices, food labeling, socioeconomic status, race, religion, ethnicity, culture, or regulations relating to nutrition.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5341)

  372. 7 U.S.C. 5341(a)added (8)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4308(a)

    (8) Evidence-based review.—(A) Definition.— In this paragraph, the term evidence-based review means a process under which—(i) the totality of the scientific evidence relevant to a question of interest is collected, analyzed, and evaluated;(ii) scientific studies, conclusions, and recommendations are rated, adhering strictly to standardized, generally accepted evidence-based review methods; and(iii) external peer review is conducted by nongovernment experts with recognized expertise in quality of evidence evaluation.(B) Strength of evidence.— Each guideline contained in a report published under paragraph (1) shall be assigned a rating by the Secretaries for the strength of evidence used, including to the extent by which the guideline will improve the Healthy Eating Index.(9) Transparency.—(A) Disclosure.— Any individual appointed to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee or an Independent Advisory Board established under paragraph (5) shall—(i) be appointed as a special government employee;(ii) comply with financial disclosure requirements applicable to such a special government employee under subpart I of part 2634 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), including the requirement to file the Office of Government Ethics Form 450 (or successor Form); and(iii) prior to such an appointment, provide a report to the Secretaries regarding, for the 10-year period preceding such report, any research funding or professional affiliation relating to a report under paragraph (1).(B) Publication.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 30 days after the date on which a Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee or an Independent Advisory Board is established, the Secretaries shall make publicly available—(i) a summary of the financial disclosures reported by members of such Committee or Board;(ii) the research funding and professional affiliations reported by such members under subparagraph (A)(iii), categorized by the name of the individual; and(iii) a detailed plan for managing any disclosed conflicts of interest, including financial or ethical conflicts of interest, preferences, values, and beliefs.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5341)

  373. 7 U.S.C. 2016(f)(2)a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 4310(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and

    Bill text

  374. 7 U.S.C. 2016(f)(2)a new sectionadded (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 4310(b)

    (C) Requirement.— The Secretary shall ensure that equipment or systems made available to entities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B) by a State agency or an implementing partner of a State agency is appropriate for the entity, including, with respect to farmers markets and other direct-to-consumer markets, wireless or mobile processing equipment and technology systems.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

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  375. 7 U.S.C. 1922(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5101(1)

    The bill says: in the 2nd sentence of paragraph (1), by striking "a majority" each place it appears and inserting "at least a 50 percent";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  376. 7 U.S.C. 1922(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5101(2)

    (A) Eligibility of qualified operators.— Qualified operators, as defined by the Secretary, shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph (1).(B) Eligibility of certain operating-only entities.— An applicant that is or will become only the operator of farm real estate acquired, improved, or supported with funds under this subtitle shall be considered to meet the owner-operator requirements of paragraph (1) if 1 or more of the individuals who is an owner of the farm real estate owns at least 50 percent (or such other percentage as the Secretary determines is appropriate) of the applicant.(C) Eligibility of certain embedded entities.— An entity that is an owner-operator described in paragraph (1), or an operator described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph that is owned, in whole or in part, by 1 or more other entities, shall be considered to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under paragraph (1) if at least 75 percent of the total ownership interests of the embedded entity, or of the other entities, is owned, directly or indirectly, by qualified operators of the farm acquired, improved, or supported with funds under this subtitle.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  377. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "3 years" and inserting "2 years"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  378. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(2)

    The bill says: by striking "3-year" and inserting "2-year"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  379. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(2)

    The bill says: by striking "1 or 2 years" and inserting "1 year";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  380. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(4)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(2)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by inserting "or operational" before "responsibilities";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  381. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(4)(A)(vii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(2)

    The bill says: in clause (vii), by striking "or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  382. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(4)(A)added (ix)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(2)

    (ix) met any other criteria established by the Secretary; or

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  383. 7 U.S.C. 1922(b)(4)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5102(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "3-year" and inserting "2-year".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  384. 7 U.S.C. 1923added (d)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5103

    (d) Refinancing of guaranteed loans into direct loans.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (referred to in this section as the "Secretary"), shall promulgate regulations allowing certain loans guaranteed by the Farm Service Agency to be refinanced into direct loans issued by the Farm Service Agency, in accordance with this subsection.(1) Requirements.—(A) In general.— A guaranteed loan may be refinanced into a direct loan pursuant to this subsection only if the Secretary determines that—(i) the guaranteed loan is distressed due to its status as a nonperforming loan that does not have a positive cash flow at rates and terms available from the lender;(ii) the borrower on the guaranteed loan is in monetary default and subject to liquidation or foreclosure action;(iii) a reasonable chance for the success of the operation financed by the guaranteed loan exists; and(iv) all other criteria established by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection to protect taxpayer funds and the loan programs of the Farm Service Agency have been satisfied.(B) Reasonable chance of success.— For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the Secretary may determine that a reasonable chance for the success of an operation exists if the Secretary determines that—(i) all relevant problems with the operation financed by the guaranteed loan—(I) have been identified; and(II) can be corrected; and(ii) on correction of the problems, the operation can achieve, or be returned to, a sound financial basis.(2) Loan programs.— In making direct loans pursuant to the regulations promulgated under this subsection, the Secretary may refinance a loan guaranteed under 1 program of the Farm Service Agency into a direct loan issued under another program of the Farm Service Agency, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate and in accordance with the laws applicable to the program under which the direct loan is issued.(3) Refinanced guaranteed loans.— A direct loan issued by the Farm Service Agency pursuant to the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to any otherwise applicable limitation on the maximum amount of a direct loan issued by the Farm Service Agency, including, if applicable, the limitations described in sections 305 and 313.

    The bill says: Section 303 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1923) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1923)

  385. 7 U.S.C. 1924(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5104(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1924)

  386. 7 U.S.C. 1924(d)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5104(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "1985" and inserting "1985 (16 U.S.C. 3812); and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1924)

  387. 7 U.S.C. 1924(d)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5104(1)

    (4) producers who use the loans to adopt precision agriculture practices or acquire precision agriculture technologies, including adoption or acquisition for the purpose of participating in the environmental quality incentives program under subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1924)

  388. 7 U.S.C. 1924(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5104(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1924)

  389. 7 U.S.C. 1925(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5105

    The bill says: Section 305(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1925(a)(2)) is amended by striking "$600,000, or, in the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $1,750,000 (increased, beginning with fiscal year 2019" and inserting "$850,000, or, in the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $3,500,000 (increased, beginning with fiscal year 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1925)

  390. 7 U.S.C. 1925(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5106(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "of the Prices Paid By Farmers Index (as compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Department of Agriculture) for the 12-month period ending on July 31 of the immediately preceding fiscal year" and inserting "of the per acre average United States farm real estate value, the per acre average United States cropland value, and the per acre average United States pasture value for the preceding year (as published in the applicable Agricultural Land Values report of the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the Department of Agriculture), weighted equally"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1925)

  391. 7 U.S.C. 1925(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5106(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "of such index (as so defined) for the 12-month period that immediately precedes the 12-month period described in paragraph (1)" and inserting "of the per acre average United States farm real estate value, the per acre average United States cropland value, and the per acre average United States pasture value for the year immediately preceding the year described in paragraph (1) (as so published), weighted equally".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1925)

  392. 12 U.S.C. 2206aadded 4.18Bby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5107(a)

    4.18B. Essential community facilities.—(a) In general.— A Farm Credit Bank, direct lender association, or bank for cooperatives chartered under this Act may, for the purpose of making available capital to develop, build, maintain, improve, or provide related equipment or other support for essential community facilities in rural areas, make and participate in loans and commitments, and extend other technical and financial assistance for projects for essential community facilities eligible for financing under section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.(b) Eligibility.— Only an entity eligible for financing under section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act may receive financing or any other assistance under subsection (a) of this section.(c) Limitations.—(1) Financing.— A Farm Credit System institution described in subsection (a) shall not provide financing or assistance under this section in an aggregate amount that exceeds 15 percent of the total of all outstanding loans of the institution.(2) Offer requirement.—(A) In general.— A Farm Credit System institution shall not provide financing or assistance under this section unless the institution—(i) has offered, under reasonable terms and conditions acceptable to the borrower involved, an interest in the financing to at least 1 domestic lending institution not referred to in subsection (a) other than the Department of Agriculture; and(ii) has reported the offer to the Farm Credit Administration.(B) Rural community bank priority.— In offering an interest in a financing to a domestic lending institution described in subparagraph (A)(i), the Farm Credit System institution shall give priority to community banks located in the service area of the essential community facility being financed.(d) Annual report to Congress.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter, the Farm Credit Administration shall provide a report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on the activities undertaken pursuant to this section by Farm Credit System institutions during the period covered by the report, including through partnerships between such an institution and other lending institutions, which shall also be posted on the website of the Farm Credit Administration.

    The bill says: The Farm Credit Act of 1971 is amended by inserting after section 4.18A (12 U.S.C. 2206a) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2206a)

  393. 7 U.S.C. 1935(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5108(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "exceed 45 percent of the least" and inserting "exceed, subject to section 305(a), 45 percent of the lesser";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1935)

  394. 7 U.S.C. 1935(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5108(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by adding "or" after the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1935)

  395. 7 U.S.C. 1935(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5108(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "; or" and inserting a period; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1935)

  396. 7 U.S.C. 1935(b)(1)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5108(4)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (C).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1935)

  397. 7 U.S.C. 1936c(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5109(a)

    The bill says: Section 310I(g) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1936c(g)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1936c)

  398. 7 U.S.C. 2661added 509by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5109(b)

    509 Cooperative agreements for heirs property resolution through direct public interest legal services.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to provide legal or accounting services to underserved heirs, at no cost to the underserved heirs, to assist in resolving undivided ownership interests on farmland or forest land, or land transitioning to farmland or forest land, that has multiple owners. Such a cooperative agreement must be for any of the following purposes:(1) To assist with transitioning land to agricultural production.(2) To maintain land in agricultural production.(3) To increase access to programs administered by the Secretary through the resolution of real property claims in order to allow real property owners to meet land ownership eligibility requirements for participation in a program administered by the Secretary.(b) Administration of cooperative agreements.—(1) Duration.—(A) In general.— A cooperative agreement under subsection (a) shall be in effect for not more than 4 years, subject to subparagraph (B).(B) Special rule.— The Secretary may extend a cooperative agreement or re-enter into a cooperative agreement with the same or a different eligible entity to provide continued services for heirs if—(i) property ownership is not resolved within the initial term of the original cooperative agreement; and(ii) the entity certifies that the entity understands that the cooperative agreement is not guaranteed to be funded for more than 4 years after the commencement of the original cooperative agreement.(2) Management of performance.—(A) Annual reports.— An eligible entity must provide annual reports to the Secretary summarizing the progress made during each fiscal year towards achieving the goals of the cooperative agreement for the heirs for whom services are provided under the cooperative agreement.(B) Information and data.— The Secretary may require an eligible entity to provide the Secretary with such information or data as the Secretary deems necessary to determine that the eligible entity is making acceptable progress. The data may not include personally identifiable information.(C) Effect of failure to demonstrate success.— If an eligible entity providing services under such a cooperative agreement does not demonstrate success, as determined by the Secretary, in resolving or reasonably attempting to resolve the property claims of an heir, the Secretary may terminate the agreement.(3) Implementation.— The Secretary may utilize requests for public input or the formal rulemaking process to effectuate this section. At a minimum, the Secretary shall make publicly available the criteria for selecting an eligible entity to enter into an agreement to provide services, the administrative and performance requirements for cooperative agreements under this section, as well as codify within its internal policy its implementation process.(4) Heirs property not in farming.— On a limited basis, and when determined by the Secretary to meet the purposes of a program administered by the Secretary and to expand access to such a program, the Secretary may allow an eligible entity to provide services at no cost to an heir who is not an underserved heir if—(A) the land with respect to which the services are to be provided is not farmland or in agricultural production, but could be viably productive for agricultural, conservation, or forestry purposes;(B) the heir satisfies all other requirements of the definition of "underserved heir";(C) the heir can provide proof to substantiate that the heir is in control of the real property; and(D) the heir certifies to the Secretary that the heir intends to apply for, and make a good faith effort to enroll the land in, a program administered by the Secretary once property claims to the land are resolved through services provided under a cooperative agreement entered into under this section.(c) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Eligible entity.— The term "eligible entity" means a nonprofit organization that—(A) provides legal or accounting services to an underserved heir at no cost to the underserved heir to resolve property ownership issues; and(B) has demonstrated experience in resolving issues related to ownership and succession on farmland or forest land that has multiple owners.(2) Limited resource heir.— An heir shall be considered a limited resource heir for purposes of this section if—(A) the total household income of the heir is at or below the national poverty level for a family of 4, or less than 50 percent of the county median household income for the 2 immediately preceding calendar years, as determined annually using data of the Department of Commerce; or(B) the property of the heir for which legal services are provided pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into under this section is in a persistent poverty community, as determined annually on the basis of data from the Department of Commerce, or a socially vulnerable area, as designated by the Centers on Disease Control and Prevention.(3) Underserved heir.— The term "underserved heir" means an heir with an undivided ownership interest in farmland or forest land that has multiple owners, who is—(A) a limited resource heir;(B) a member of a socially disadvantaged group (as defined in section 2501(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990); or(C) a veteran (as defined in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code).(d) Annual reports to congress.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall prepare, make public, and submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a written report on the activities carried out under this section in the year covered by the report.(e) Limitations on authorization of appropriations.— To c

    The bill says: Title V of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2661–2669) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2661)

  399. 7 U.S.C. 1936c(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5109(c)

    The bill says: Section 310I(f) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1936c(f)), is amended by striking "Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall" and inserting "The Secretary shall annually".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1936c)

  400. 7 U.S.C. 1983a(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5110(1)

    (1) Real estate and operating guaranteed loans.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall provide to lenders a short, simplified application form for real estate and operating guaranteed loans under this title, for loans of not more than $1,000,000.(B) Notice.— Within 5 business days after receipt of a complete application to guarantee a farm ownership or operating loan that meets the requirements under subparagraph (A) originated by a Preferred Certified Lender or Certified Lender, the Secretary shall notify the lender as to whether the application is approved or disapproved.(C) Maximum guarantee.— Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the percentage of the principal amount of a loan which may be guaranteed pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed—(i) 90 percent, in the case of a loan not exceeding $125,000;(ii) 75 percent, in the case of a loan of more than $125,000 and not more than $500,000; or(iii) 50 percent, in the case of a loan of more than $500,000 and not more than $1,000,000.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983a)

  401. 7 U.S.C. 1983a(g)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5110(1)

    (2) Business and industry guaranteed loans to assist rural entities.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall develop an application process that accelerates, to the maximum extent practicable, the processing of applications for business and industry guaranteed loans to assist rural entities, as described under section 310B(a)(2)(A), for loans not exceeding $400,000.(B) Exception.— The accelerated application process, as provided under subparagraph (A), shall apply to loans not exceeding $600,000 if there is not a significant increased risk of a default on the loan, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively, and inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983a)

  402. 7 U.S.C. 1983aremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5110(2)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (h).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983a)

  403. 7 U.S.C. 1983dadded 333Eby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5111(a)

    333E. Expedited approval pilot program.—(a) In general.— Beginning not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall carry out a pilot program to establish an expedited qualification and approval process for borrowers seeking—(1) a direct farm ownership loan under this Act; or(2) a guaranteed farm ownership loan under this Act that is serviced by a Preferred Certified Lender under section 339(d) and provided to a creditworthy borrower, as determined by the Preferred Certified Lender.(b) Loan assessments.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall consider streamlining the process for making—(1) determinations necessary to make the certifications and assessments referred to in section 339(c)(5); and(2) determinations under section 360(b).(c) Rule of interpretation.— Except as otherwise provided in subsections (a) and (b), this section shall not be interpreted to authorize the waiver or modification of any requirement, other than an application process timing requirement, imposed by or under this Act.(d) Report.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report examining the actions undertaken under, and the results of, the pilot program.(e) Termination of effectiveness.— The authority provided by this section shall terminate effective September 30, 2031.

    The bill says: Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 333D (7 U.S.C. 1983d) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983d)

  404. 7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(2)(A)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5111(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(i)(II), by inserting ", to the extent practicable" after "April 1 of the fiscal year";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  405. 7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5111(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting ", to the extent practicable" after "September 1 of the fiscal year"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  406. 7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(2)(B)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5111(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(iii), in the text, by inserting ", to the extent practicable" after "April 1 of the fiscal year".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  407. 7 U.S.C. 1941(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5201(1)

    The bill says: in the 2nd sentence of paragraph (1), by striking "a majority" each place it appears and inserting "at least a 50 percent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1941)

  408. 7 U.S.C. 1941(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5201(2)

    (2) Special rules.—(A) Eligibility of qualified operators.— Qualified operators, as defined by the Secretary, shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph (1).(B) Eligibility of certain operating-only entities.— An entity

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by striking "(2) Special rule.—An entity" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1941)

  409. 7 U.S.C. 1941(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5201(2)

    The bill says: by striking "ownership interests of each embedded entity of the entity is owned directly or indirectly by the individuals that own the family farm" and inserting "total ownership interests of the embedded entity, or of the other entities, is owned, directly or indirectly, by qualified operators of the farm improved or supported with funds under this subtitle".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1941)

  410. 7 U.S.C. 1943(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5202

    The bill says: Section 313(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1943(a)(1)) is amended by striking "$400,000, or, in the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $1,750,000 (increased, beginning with fiscal year 2019" and inserting "$750,000, or, in the case of a loan guaranteed by the Secretary, $3,000,000 (increased, beginning with fiscal year 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1943)

  411. 7 U.S.C. 1943(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5203

    The bill says: Section 313(c)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1943(c)(2)) is amended by striking "$50,000" and inserting "$100,000".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1943)

  412. 7 U.S.C. 1943(c)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5204

    The bill says: Section 313(c)(4)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1943(c)(4)(A)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1943)

  413. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: by striking "(A)" and inserting "(i)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  414. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: by striking "(B)" and inserting "(ii)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  415. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: by striking "(1)" and inserting "(A)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  416. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: by striking "(2)" and inserting "(B)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  417. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: by striking "a majority" each place it appears and inserting "at least a 50 percent";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  418. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: in the 2nd sentence, by striking "this subsection" and inserting "this paragraph";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  419. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    The bill says: by striking the 5th sentence; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  420. 7 U.S.C. 1961(a)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(1)

    (2) Special rules.—(A) Eligibility of qualified operators.— Qualified operators, as defined by the Secretary, shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph (1).(B) Eligibility of certain operating-only entities.— An applicant that is or will become only the operator of farm real estate acquired, improved, or supported with funds under this subtitle shall be considered to meet the owner-operator requirements of paragraph (1) if 1 or more of the individuals who is an owner of the real estate owns at least 50 percent (or such other percentage as the Secretary determines is appropriate) of the applicant.(C) Eligibility of certain embedded entities.— An entity that is an owner-operator described in paragraph (1), or an operator described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph that is owned, in whole or in part, by 1 or more other entities, shall be considered to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under paragraph (1) if at least 75 percent of the total ownership interests of the embedded entity, or of the other entities, is owned, directly or indirectly, by qualified operators of the farm acquired, improved, or supported with funds under this subtitle.

    The bill says: by adding after and below the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  421. 7 U.S.C. 1961changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5301(2)

    321 Eligibility for loans.—(a) In general.—(1) Eligibility requirements.— The Secretary

    The bill says: by striking all that precedes "shall make and insure" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1961)

  422. 7 U.S.C. 1983b(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5401

    The bill says: Section 333B(h) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983b(h)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983b)

  423. 7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5402

    The bill says: Section 346(b)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(1)) is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  424. 7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(2)(A)(ii)(III)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5403

    The bill says: Section 346(b)(2)(A)(ii)(III) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(2)(A)(ii)(III)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  425. 7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(5)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5404

    The bill says: Section 346(b)(5)(C) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1994(b)(5)(C)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  426. 12 U.S.C. 2017(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2017)

  427. 12 U.S.C. 2017renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2017)

  428. 12 U.S.C. 2017added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(a)

    (3) persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs; or

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2017)

  429. 12 U.S.C. 2019(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(b)

    The bill says: Section 1.11(c)(1) of such Act (12 U.S.C. 2019(c)(1)) is amended by inserting "and to persons furnishing services directly related to the operating needs of producers or harvesters of aquatic products" after "needs".

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2019)

  430. 12 U.S.C. 2075(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2075)

  431. 12 U.S.C. 2075(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2075)

  432. 12 U.S.C. 2075(a)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5501(c)

    (4) persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2075)

  433. 12 U.S.C. 2128(b)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5502(1)

    The bill says: by striking "50 percent of the bank’s capital" and inserting "15 percent of the total assets of the bank"; and

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2128)

  434. 12 U.S.C. 2128(b)(2)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5502(2)

    The bill says: by striking "an amount equal to 50 percent of the bank’s capital" and inserting "15 percent of the total assets of the bank".

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2128)

  435. 12 U.S.C. 2128(f)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5503(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B);

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2128)

  436. 12 U.S.C. 2128(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5503(2)

    The bill says: by striking "The banks" and inserting "(1) The banks";

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2128)

  437. 12 U.S.C. 2128(f)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5503(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by inserting ", or in the case of such loans, commitments, and assistance that are guaranteed, the term rural area means an area described in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A))" before the period at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2128)

  438. 12 U.S.C. 2128(f)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5503(5)

    (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), a bank for cooperatives may make and participate in loans and commitments and provide technical and other financial assistance to cooperatives and any other public or private entity (except for the Federal Government) for the purpose of installing, maintaining, expanding, improving, or operating facilities in a rural area for the processing or disposal of waste from any source, the provision of telecommunication services, and producing electricity from any source for use or sale by the borrower.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2128)

  439. 12 U.S.C. 2001added 4.21by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5504(a)

    4.21. Farm credit system regulation.—(a) The Farm Credit Administration shall be the sole and independent regulator of the Farm Credit System with respect to activities subject to this Act.(b) Nothing in this section shall limit or affect any regulatory or other authority granted to the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation under this Act.(c) A law enacted or rule promulgated after the date of the enactment of this section shall not be held to modify or supersede the exclusive authority provided by subsection (a), except to the extent that the enacted law does so expressly.

    The bill says: The Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 4.20 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2001)

  440. 12 U.S.C. 2279aa(7)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5505

    The bill says: Section 8.0(7)(B) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2279aa(7)(B)) is amended by inserting " or section 9007(c)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(1))" before the 1st comma.

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2279aa)

  441. 12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5506(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(3), by striking "mortgage investors" and inserting "investors in those types of loans"; and

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8)

  442. 12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5506(2)

    (c) Qualified loan limitation for single borrowers.—(1) In general.— The Corporation shall not treat a loan secured by agricultural real estate as a qualified loan when the cumulative principal amount of all loans to a single borrower or related borrowers exceeds 10 percent of the Corporation’s tier 1 capital, as defined by the Farm Credit Administration.(2) Regulator determination.— The Farm Credit Administration may issue regulations establishing a single borrower concentration limit lower than the percentage specified in paragraph (1) if the Farm Credit Administration determines that such a lower limit is necessary for the safe and sound operation of the Corporation.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8)

  443. 7 U.S.C. 5101added (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5507(a)

    (e) Definition of State.— In this title, the term ‘State’ has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Animal Welfare Act, and includes any Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act).

    The bill says: Section 501 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 5101) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5101)

  444. 7 U.S.C. 5102(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5507(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2), by striking "$500,000" and inserting "$700,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5102)

  445. 7 U.S.C. 5102added (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 5507(b)

    (e) Carryover of financial assistance.— The Secretary shall permit a State that receives financial assistance under subsection (a) for a fiscal year to carry over not more than 25 percent of the financial assistance that is not expended by the end of the fiscal year, for use during the next fiscal year without deducting the amount from any assistance provided under this Act in subsequent fiscal years.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5102)

  446. 7 U.S.C. 5106changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5507(c)

    The bill says: Section 506 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 5106) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5106)

  447. 7 U.S.C. 1983a(a)(2)(B)(vi)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(a)

    The bill says: Section 333A(a)(2)(B)(vi) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983a(a)(2)(B)(vi)) is amended by striking "by the county committee" and inserting "of the application".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983a)

  448. 7 U.S.C. 1986changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(a)

    The bill says: by striking the last sentence of subsection (b); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1986)

  449. 7 U.S.C. 1986removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1986)

  450. 7 U.S.C. 1989(c)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(4)(A), by striking "county committee certification that the borrower of the loan meets the eligibility requirements and" and inserting "the borrower meeting"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1989)

  451. 7 U.S.C. 1989(d)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(4)(A), by striking "county committee certification that the borrower meets the eligibility requirements or" and inserting "the borrower meeting".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1989)

  452. 7 U.S.C. 2006a(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(a)

    The bill says: Section 359(c)(1) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2006a(c)(1)) is amended by striking "(as determined by the appropriate county committee during the determination of eligibility for the loan)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2006a)

  453. 7 U.S.C. 2006b(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(b)

    The bill says: Section 360(d)(1) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2006b(d)(1)) is amended by striking "annual review of direct loans, and periodic review (as determined necessary by the Secretary) of guaranteed loans" and inserting "periodic review (as determined by the Secretary) of direct and guaranteed loans".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2006b)

  454. 7 U.S.C. 1928(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 309(e) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1928(e)) is amended by striking "Farmers Home Administration and the Rural Development Administration" and inserting "Farm Service Agency and Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1928)

  455. 7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 331(b)(4) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(4)) is amended by striking "Consolidated".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1981)

  456. 7 U.S.C. 1981(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 331(b) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1981(b)) is amended in each of paragraphs (5) and (7) by striking "Farmers Home Administration" each place it appears and inserting "Farm Service Agency and Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1981)

  457. 7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(8)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 331(b)(8) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(8)) is amended by striking "Rural Development Administration or by the Farmers Home Administration" and inserting "Farm Service Agency and Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1981)

  458. 7 U.S.C. 1981a(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 331A(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1981a(a)) is amended by striking "Farmers Home Administration or by the Rural Development Administration" and inserting "Farm Service Agency or by Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1981a)

  459. 7 U.S.C. 1985(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 335(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1985(a)) is amended by striking "Farmers Home Administration or the Rural Development Administration" and inserting "Farm Service Agency or Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  460. 7 U.S.C. 1985(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: by striking "Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service payments" and inserting "Farm Service Agency farm program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  461. 7 U.S.C. 1985(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: by striking "Farmers Home Administration liens" and inserting "liens for a farmer program loan"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  462. 7 U.S.C. 1985(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: by striking "Farmers Home Administration farmer" and inserting "Farm Service Agency farmer".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  463. 7 U.S.C. 1988(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 338(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1988(a)) is amended by striking "Farmers Home Administration or the Rural Development Administration" and inserting "Farm Service Agency and Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1988)

  464. 7 U.S.C. 1995changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 347 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1995) is amended by striking "Farmers Home Administration" and inserting "Farm Service Agency and Rural Development".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1995)

  465. 7 U.S.C. 2004changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: by striking "Farmers Home Administration may" and inserting "Farm Service Agency and Rural Development may"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2004)

  466. 7 U.S.C. 2004changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: by striking "the inventory of the Farmers Home Administration" and inserting "inventory".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2004)

  467. 7 U.S.C. 2008e(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(c)

    The bill says: Section 370(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2008e(a)) is amended by striking "the Rural Development Administration, the Farmers Home Administration, the Rural Electrification Administration" and inserting "Rural Development, the Farm Service Agency, the Rural Utilities Service".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008e)

  468. 7 U.S.C. 1985(c)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(d)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "15" and inserting "60";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  469. 7 U.S.C. 1985(c)(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(d)

    The bill says: by striking "135" and inserting "180"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  470. 7 U.S.C. 1985(c)(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(d)

    The bill says: by inserting "suitable for farming and ranching, as determined by the Secretary" before the comma; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  471. 7 U.S.C. 1985(c)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(d)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "not later than 135 days after acquiring the real property, the Secretary shall, not later than 30 days after the 135-day period," and inserting "or if the property is not suitable for farming and ranching as determined by the Secretary, not later than 60 days after the 180-day period, the Secretary shall".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  472. 7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(e)

    The bill says: Section 331(b)(1) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1981(b)(1)) is amended by striking ", and until January" and all that follows through "fit)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1981)

  473. 7 U.S.C. 1985(f)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(e)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (3) through (5) and redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  474. 7 U.S.C. 1985(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(e)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1985)

  475. 7 U.S.C. 1983a(a)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(f)

    The bill says: Section 333A(a)(2)(B) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1983a(a)(2)(B)) is amended by striking "district office" each place it appears and inserting "District Director".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983a)

  476. 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(g)

    The bill says: Section 343(a)(6) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(6)) is amended by striking "the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands" and inserting "the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1991)

  477. 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(10)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(h)

    The bill says: Section 343(a)(10) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(10)) is amended by inserting "before June 18, 2008, conservation loan (CL) under section 304 on or after June 18, 2008," before "emergency loan (EM)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1991)

  478. 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(11)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(i)

    The bill says: Section 343(a)(11)(C) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(11)(C)) is amended by striking "related to one another by blood or marriage" and inserting "qualified beginning farmers".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1991)

  479. 7 U.S.C. 1923(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(j)

    The bill says: Section 303(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1923(a)) is amended in each of paragraphs (1)(D) and (2)(D) by striking "described in section 304".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1923)

  480. 7 U.S.C. 1934changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(j)

    The bill says: Section 310D of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1934) is amended by striking ", or paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 304(a)," and inserting "section 304(a)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1934)

  481. 7 U.S.C. 2001(i)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(k)

    The bill says: Section 353(i)(1) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2001(i)(1)) is amended by striking "registered or certified mail" and inserting "any method that provides documentation of delivery".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2001)

  482. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(13)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(l)

    The bill says: Section 306(a)(13) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(13)) is amended by striking "Soil Conservation Service" and inserting "Natural Resources Conservation Service".

    Bill text

  483. 7 U.S.C. 1927(a)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(m)

    The bill says: Section 307(a)(3)(B) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1927(a)(3)(B)) is amended by striking "not be—" and all that follows and inserting "be equal to the interest rate for direct farm ownership loans under this subtitle, not to exceed 5 percent per year.".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1927)

  484. 7 U.S.C. 1946(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(m)

    The bill says: Section 316(a)(2) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1946(a)(2)) is amended by striking "not be—" and all that follows and inserting "be equal to the interest rate for direct farm ownership loans under this subtitle, not to exceed 5 percent per year.".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1946)

  485. 7 U.S.C. 1929(h)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(n)

    The bill says: Section 309(h)(6) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1929(h)(6)) is amended in the paragraph heading by striking "Beginning farmer loans" and inserting "Down payment loan program participant".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1929)

  486. 7 U.S.C. 1942removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(o)

    The bill says: Section 312 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1942) is amended by striking subsection (d) and redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1942)

  487. 7 U.S.C. 1949changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(p)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "or guarantees"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1949)

  488. 7 U.S.C. 1949changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(p)

    The bill says: by striking "or with respect to whom there is an outstanding guarantee under this subtitle".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1949)

  489. 7 U.S.C. 1994removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(q)

    The bill says: Section 346 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1994) is amended by striking subsections (c) and (d).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1994)

  490. 7 U.S.C. 2000(c)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(r)

    The bill says: Section 352(c)(3) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 2000(c)(3)) is amended by striking "section 333B" and inserting "subtitle H of title II of Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2000)

  491. 7 U.S.C. 2001(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(r)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking "under section 333B"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2001)

  492. 7 U.S.C. 2001(j)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(r)

    The bill says: by striking "filed with the appeals division under section 333B" and inserting "to the National Appeals Division";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2001)

  493. 7 U.S.C. 2001(j)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(r)

    The bill says: by striking "appeals division shall" and inserting "Secretary shall"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2001)

  494. 7 U.S.C. 2001(j)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(r)

    The bill says: by striking "county supervisor" and inserting "Secretary".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2001)

  495. 7 U.S.C. 1983d(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(s)

    The bill says: Section 333D(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1983d(a)) is amended by striking "that are consistent with subtitle A through this subtitle".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983d)

  496. 12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5508(t)

    The bill says: The paragraph heading in section 8.8(a)(3) of the Farm Credit Act of 1971 (12 U.S.C. 2279aa–8(a)(3)) is amended by striking "Mortgage loans" and inserting "Loan quality".

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2279aa-8)

  497. 12 U.S.C. 2254(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5510(a)

    The bill says: by striking "in no event" and inserting "not"; and

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2254)

  498. 12 U.S.C. 2254(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 5510(a)

    The bill says: by inserting ", except that the Farm Credit Administration, in its sole discretion, may extend the time period between mandatory examinations of institutions deemed by the Farm Credit Administration to be small, low-risk institutions to not more than 24 months" before the period.

    Bill text · Current law (12 U.S.C. 2254)

  499. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "2025" and inserting "2027";

    Bill text

  500. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Substance use disorder set-aside" and inserting "Set-aside";

    Bill text

  501. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "at rural health facilities" before "that provide"; and

    Bill text

  502. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: by inserting ", mental health, behavioral health, or maternal health" before "treatment"; and

    Bill text

  503. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by inserting "mental health, behavioral health, maternal health, or" before "substance";

    Bill text

  504. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Substance use disorder selection" and inserting "Selection";

    Bill text

  505. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(B)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in subclause (I), by inserting "mental health, behavioral health, maternal health, or" before "substance" the first place it appears; and

    Bill text

  506. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(B)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in subclause (II), by inserting "mental health concerns, behavioral health concerns, maternal health concerns, or" before "substance"; and

    Bill text

  507. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by inserting ", behavioral health treatment, mental health treatment, or maternal health, respectively" before the period; and

    Bill text

  508. Public Law 115-334(a)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by inserting "behavioral health, mental health, maternal health, or" before "substance" the first place it appears; and

    Bill text

  509. Public Law 115-334(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6101(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "2025" and inserting "2027".

    Bill text

  510. 7 U.S.C. 950aaa-5changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6102

    The bill says: Section 2335A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa–5) is amended by striking "$82,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023" and inserting "$82,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to remain available for 2 fiscal years after the fiscal year for which appropriated".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950aaa-5)

  511. 7 U.S.C. 950bbchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "Access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas" and inserting "ReConnect Rural Broadband Program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  512. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "The purpose" and all that follows through "provide funds for" and inserting "The Secretary shall establish a program, which shall be known as the "ReConnect Rural Broadband Program", to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  513. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  514. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    (A) In general.— In making grants, making loans, and guaranteeing loans under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give the highest priority to applications for projects to provide broadband service to unserved rural communities that do not have any residential broadband service of at least—(i) a 25–Mbps downstream transmission capacity; and(ii) a 3–Mbps upstream transmission capacity.(B) Other.— After giving priority to the applications described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall then give priority to applications—(i) for projects to provide broadband service to rural communities—(I) with a population of less than 10,000 inhabitants; or(II) in geographically underserved and distressed areas, including—(aa) a socially vulnerable community (as determined by the Secretary);(bb) a persistent poverty county (as determined by the Secretary); or(cc) in an economically distressed area (as determined by the Secretary);(ii) that were developed with the participation of, and will receive a substantial portion of the funding or in-kind assistance for the project from, 2 or more stakeholders, including—(I) State, local, and Tribal governments;(II) nonprofit institutions;(III) community anchor institutions, such as—(aa) public libraries;(bb) elementary schools and secondary schools (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801));(cc) institutions of higher education (including 1862 Land-Grant Institutions, 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities);(dd) health care facilities; and(ee) facilities essential for local or regional commerce or for the movement of goods;(IV) private entities;(V) philanthropic organizations; and(VI) cooperatives; or(iii) that are submitted by an eligible entity or is owned by an entity that has provided broadband service or other utility service for at least 5 years in rural areas in the State in which the project would be carried out.(C) Affordability.— In determining whether a household is unserved for purposes of this section, the Secretary shall consider the affordability of broadband service.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  515. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "and" at the end of clause (i);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  516. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end of clause (ii) and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  517. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(3)(B)added (iii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    (iii) shall be subject to a grant agreement of not less than 10 years.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  518. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    (C) Applications.—(i) Grant-only applications.— The Secretary shall establish an application process that permits an application for a grant-only award.(ii) Combined applications.— The Secretary shall establish an application process that—(I) permits a single application for a grant and a loan under title I or II, or this title, that is associated with the grant; and(II) provides a single decision to award the grant and the loan.

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (C) and (D) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  519. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (D); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  520. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)(3)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (F); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  521. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    (4) Fees.—(A) Initial guarantee fee.— The Secretary may assess an initial guarantee fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under this section in an amount that does not exceed 3 percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan.(B) Periodic retention fee.— The Secretary may assess a periodic retention fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under this section in an amount that does not exceed 0.75 percent of the outstanding principal of the guarantee loan.(C) Disclosure.— In altering any fee charged for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under this section, the Secretary, not less than 30 days in advance of any fee change, shall provide a public disclosure, of the financial data, economic and behavioral assumptions, calculations, and other factors used to determine the new fee rates.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  522. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by adding "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  523. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "require; and" and all that follows through "agree" and insert "require, and agree";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  524. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(1)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    (B) Inclusions.— An entity eligible to obtain assistance under subsection (c) may include—(i) a State or local government, including any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivision of a State or local government;(ii) a territory or possession of the United States;(iii) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304));(iv) a cooperative or mutual organization;(v) an organization of 2 or more incorporated areas that have established an intermunicipal legal agreement for the purposes of delivering communication services to residents;(vi) a corporation; or(vii) a limited liability company or limited liability partnership.(C) Ineligible entities.— An individual or legal general partnership that is formed with individuals shall not be eligible to obtain a grant, loan, or grant and loan combination under subsection (c).(D) Affiliated owned and operated networks.— Under this subsection, the Secretary may fund the construction of networks owned and operated by an affiliate of an eligible entity receiving the grant, loan, or loan guarantee, if the eligible entity, the affiliate, or both, as determined necessary by the Secretary, furnishes adequate security for the grant, loan, or loan guarantee.

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (E) and inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  525. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(1)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated by clause (ii) of this subparagraph), by inserting ", directly or in conjunction with any combination of affiliates," before "may not";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  526. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "subparagraphs (B) and (C)" and inserting "subparagraph (B)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  527. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "is submitted—" and all that follows through "(i) not less than 50" and inserting "is submitted not less than 75" ; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  528. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "(e); and" and all that follows and inserting "(e).";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  529. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "(A)(i)" and inserting "(A)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  530. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  531. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(d)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (4) and (5);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  532. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Subject to paragraph (2), for" and inserting "For";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  533. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(e)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "25" and inserting "50"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  534. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(e)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "3" and inserting "25";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  535. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  536. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(e)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by striking "buildout" and inserting "project agreement"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  537. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(e)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    (B) Broadband buildout standards defined.— A project must meet the following applicable broadband standard in order to be considered for assistance;(i) A project with an award term of less than 8 years must provide service at 2 times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection (e)(1).(ii) A project with an award term of at least 8 years and less than 14 years must provide service at 5 times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection (e)(1).(iii) A project with an award term of 14 or more years must provide service at 10 times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection (e)(1).(C) Network upgrade planning.— The Secretary may prioritize an applicant seeking to meet the broadband buildout standards under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) if the applicant submits information regarding the potential for the physical infrastructure of the network to be upgraded to meet the broadband buildout standards under subparagraph (B)(iii) at the time of the application, assuming reasonable progress in relevant networking technologies.

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (B) through (D) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  538. 7 U.S.C. 950bbchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  539. 7 U.S.C. 950bb(k)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6201(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (k), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  540. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-1(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6202

    The bill says: Section 602(g) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb–1(g)) is amended by striking "2018 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-1)

  541. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-2rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6203

    603 Innovative broadband advancement program.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall establish a program to be known as the "Innovative Broadband Advancement Program", under which the Secretary may provide a grant, a loan, or both to an eligible entity for the purpose of demonstrating innovative broadband technologies or methods of broadband deployment that significantly decrease the cost of broadband deployment, and provide substantially faster broadband speeds than are available, in a rural area.(b) Terrestrial broadband demonstration projects.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall provide grants or loans to eligible entities for the purpose of deploying innovative broadband technologies to qualified consumers who subscribe to terrestrial broadband service in rural areas.(2) Eligibility.— To be eligible to obtain assistance under this subsection for a project, an entity shall—(A) submit to the Secretary an application—(i) that describes a terrestrial broadband demonstration project designed to decrease the cost of broadband deployment, and substantially increase broadband speed to not less than the maximum broadband project agreement requirements established under section 601(e)(4), to qualified consumers in a rural area to be served by the project; and(ii) at such time, in such manner, and containing such other information as the Secretary may require;(B) demonstrate that the entity is able to carry out the project; and(C) agree to complete the project build-out within 5 years after the date the assistance is first provided for the project.(3) Prioritization.— In awarding assistance under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to proposals for projects that—(A) involve partnerships between or among multiple entities;(B) would provide broadband service to the greatest number of rural entities at or above the broadband requirements referred to in paragraph (2)(A)(i);(C) the Secretary determines could be replicated in rural areas described in paragraph (2); and(D) are located in States and territories selected by the Secretary to be diverse on the basis of geography, topography, and demographics.(4) Qualified consumer.— In this subsection, the term qualified consumer means—(A) an individual or member of a household who lives in a rural area;(B) a rural small business; or(C) an essential community facility, as defined pursuant to section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)).(5) Rural area.— In this subsection, the term rural area has the meaning provided in section 601(b)(3).(c) Satellite broadband demonstration projects.—(1) Purpose.— The purpose of this subsection is to reduce or eliminate the costs to access satellite broadband service for remote subscribers.(2) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Eligible entity.— The term eligible entity means a broadband service provider that provides Internet access directly to qualified consumers in remote areas via satellite technology.(B) Qualified consumer.— The term qualified consumer means a consumer served by an eligible entity that receives a grant under paragraph (3), who is—(i) an individual or a member of a household at or below the poverty line (as defined in section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, including any revision required by such section, applicable to a family of the size involved); or(ii) an essential community facility, as defined pursuant to section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)).(C) Satellite broadband equipment.— The term satellite broadband equipment means user terminals, Wi-Fi routers, power supplies, mounts, and any other equipment necessary to connect a qualified consumer to satellite broadband service.(D) Secretary.— The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service.(E) Remote.— The term remote means a region classified within level 3 or level 4 of the frontier and remote ZIP Code areas published by the Economic Research Service of the Department of Agriculture.(3) Grants to eligible entities.—(A) In general.— Subject to paragraph (B), the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of reducing or eliminating the cost associated with the purchase or installation, or both, of satellite broadband equipment to qualified consumers to subscribe to satellite broadband service in remote areas.(B) Requirements.— As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall—(i) provide retail broadband service delivered via satellite technology to qualified consumers, that—(I) enables a qualified consumer to the service to originate and receive high-quality voice, data, graphics, video; and(II) has a latency which does not exceed 250 milliseconds;(ii) submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such other information as the Secretary may require;(iii) agree to reduce or eliminate the cost associated with the purchase, installation, or both, of satellite broadband equipment for qualified consumers; and(iv) agree to provide qualified consumers with the reduction or elimination of that cost within 1 year of the assistance being obligated to the eligible entity.(C) Eligibility map of qualified consumers.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish a map of the remote areas of qualified consumers that do not have access to terrestrial broadband service of at least—(i) a 25–Mbps downstream transmission capacity; and(ii) a 3–Mbps upstream transmission capacity.(d) Report.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a comprehensive report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate that shall prov

    The bill says: Section 603 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb–2) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-2)

  542. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3(a)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6204(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "10" and inserting "25"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-3)

  543. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3(a)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6204(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "1" and inserting "3";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-3)

  544. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6204(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-3)

  545. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6204(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-3)

  546. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3(c)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6204(2)

    (3) provides broadband speeds not less than the broadband project agreement requirements established under section 601(e)(4)(B)(ii) to the eligible entity within the proposed eligible service area.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-3)

  547. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-3(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6204(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-3)

  548. 7 U.S.C. 950bb-5added 607by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6205

    607 Rate regulation.— Nothing in this title authorizes the Secretary to regulate rates charged for broadband service.

    The bill says: Title VI of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb–5) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb-5)

  549. 7 U.S.C. 950ccchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by inserting "technical assistance," before "and";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  550. 7 U.S.C. 950cc(a)(1)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(1)(B)(i), by inserting ", including a complete shapefile map" before the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  551. 7 U.S.C. 950cc(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  552. 7 U.S.C. 950cc(b)(1)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  553. 7 U.S.C. 950cc(b)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated by clause (ii) of this subparagraph), by striking "paragraph (1)" and inserting "subparagraph (A)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  554. 7 U.S.C. 950cc(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(3)

    (2) Assessment of eligibility.— In making any determination to award a loan, loan guarantee, or grant for any retail broadband project provided assistance or for which assistance is sought that is administered by the Secretary, the Secretary shall confirm that each unserved rural community identified in the application is eligible for funding by—(A) utilizing the map created by the Federal Communications Commission under section 802(c)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 and the Deployment Locations Map established under section 60104(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (47 U.S.C. 1704(b));

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking all that precedes subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  555. 7 U.S.C. 950ccchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6206(4)

    (e) Broadband technical assistance program.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall make grants to private, nonprofit, or public organizations to provide or receive eligible entities broadband technical assistance and training to expand access to broadband service in rural communities through the broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture including—(A) preparing applications for grants, loans and loan guarantees under this section;(B) identifying resources to finance broadband facilities from public and private sources, including other Federal agencies;(C) preparing feasibility studies, financial forecasts, market surveys, environmental studies, and technical design information to support broadband services;(D) preparing reports and surveys necessary to support the need for broadband services, the price range, and request financial assistance;(E) analyzing and improving operations related to the management, including financial management, of broadband facilities and to the efficiency of the entity;(F) collecting broadband infrastructure data; or(G) assisting with other areas of need identified by the Secretary.(2) Eligible entities.— To be eligible to obtain assistance under this subsection, an entity shall be—(A) a federally recognized Tribe or Tribal entity;(B) a State or local government, including any agency, subdivision, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof;(C) a territory or possession of the United States;(D) an institution of higher education (including a 1862 Land-Grant Institution, 1890 Land-Grant Institution, 1994 Land-Grant Institution, Hispanic-Serving Institution, or Historically Black College or University);(E) a nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;(F) a cooperative or mutual organization;(G) a corporation; or(H) a limited liability company or limited liability partnership.(3) Selection priority.— In selecting recipients of grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to organizations that have experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural entities.(4) National applications.— The Secretary shall allow applications for grants under this paragraph from qualified organizations for the sole purpose of providing on-site community technical assistance and training on a national or multi-State regional basis.(f) Assistance for community broadband mapping.—(1) In general.— The Secretary may make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of collecting broadband service data to assist the Secretary in—(A) establishing the availability of broadband service or middle mile infrastructure in a rural area;(B) determining the eligibility of a community for assistance under any broadband program administered by the Secretary;(C) undertaking a service area assessment under this section; or(D) collecting information to submit a challenge to the National Broadband Map created by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)(1)).(2) Application.— To apply for a grant under this section, an entity shall submit an application which identifies—(A) the data collection area;(B) the purpose of the data collection;(C) the types of broadband service data to be collected;(D) the survey and data collection methods utilized; and(E) any other information the Secretary determines necessary to promote the integrity of broadband service collected under this section.(3) Limitation of grant amount.— The amount of a grant made available under this subsection shall not exceed $50,000.(4) Broadband service data usage.— The Secretary shall ensure that any broadband service data collected under this section is—(A) measured or assessed in accordance with such standards as are established by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to section 802(a)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(a)(1)(A));(B) accurate and verifiable in accordance with such standards as are established by the Federal Communications Commission pursuant to section 802(a)(1)(A) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(a)(1)(A));(C) included in any broadband maps or data sets maintained by the Secretary; and(D) made available to the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission and the Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for inclusion in any broadband maps or data sets either may maintain.(5) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Broadband service.— The term broadband service has the same meaning given the term in section 601.(B) Broadband service data.—(i) In general.— The term broadband service data means information related to—(I) the location and type of broadband service;(II) the location and type of broadband infrastructure;(III) the advertised, maximum, and average speed of broadband service;(IV) the average price of the most subscribed tier of broadband service;(V) the speed tiers of broadband service available in the area; or(VI) any additional metric the Secretary deems appropriate.(ii) Further definition.— The Secretary shall further define the term broadband service area to ensure that data is measured and collected in a manner consistent with the reporting requirements under this section, and any broadband coordination or data-sharing obligations.(C) Eligible entity.— The term eligible entity means—(i) a unit of local government in a rural area;(ii) a Tribal Government or unit of Tribal Government;(iii) an economic development or other community organization;(iv) an eligible entity under title I or II that serves persons in rural areas;(v) an internet service provider that has not more than 100,000 subscribers; or(vi) any other entity eligible under a title VI program that is not an internet service provider.(D) Middle mile infrastructure.— The term middle mile infrastructure has the meaning given the term in section 602

    The bill says: by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950cc)

  556. 7 U.S.C. 950bbadded 608by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6207

    608 Limitation on overbuilding.— Any area in a proposed service area under this title shall not be considered unserved if an applicant in another Federal or State broadband program has received an obligation of funding to offer retail broadband service in the area not more than 5 years from the date of the obligation of funds, at a speed of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.

    The bill says: Title VI of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 950bb et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 950bb)

  557. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting ", if the entity continues to serve rural areas (as defined in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A))" before the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  558. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  559. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(b)(1)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(1)

    (C) any Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304));(D) any public, quasi-public, or nonprofit entity that uses innovative financing techniques and market development tools to accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency technology; or

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (E) and inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  560. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(1)

    (2) Energy efficiency measures.— The term energy efficiency measures means, with respect to any property service by an eligible entity—(A) a structural improvement or investment in a cost-effective, commercial technology to increase energy efficiency (including cost-effective on- or off-grid renewable energy or energy storage system); and(B) the replacement of a manufactured housing unit or large appliance with a substantially similar manufacturing housing unit or appliance, respectively, if that replacement is a cost-effective option with respect to energy savings.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  561. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "and grants" before "to";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  562. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    (1) In general.— Subject to this subsection, the Secretary shall provide—(A) loans to eligible entities that agree to use the loan funds to make loans under subsection (d) to qualified consumers for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency measures; and(B) at the election of any eligible entity that receives a loan under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, a grant in accordance with paragraph (11).

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  563. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) as paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively, and inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  564. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by inserting "for loans" before the period; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  565. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)(3)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking "that is";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  566. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    (6) Repayment.—(A) In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, with respect to a loan under paragraph (1)(A)—(i) the term shall not exceed 20 years from the date on which the loan is closed; and(ii) except as provided in paragraph (8), the repayment of each advance shall be amortized for a period not to exceed 10 years.(B) Extensions.— The Secretary may extend the term of a loan under subparagraph (A)(i), or the deadline for repayment of an advance under subparagraph (A)(ii), as the Secretary determines appropriate.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (6) (as so redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  567. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)(8)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "(1)" and inserting "(1)(A)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  568. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)(8)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "Repayment" and inserting "Subject to an applicable extension under paragraph (6)(B), repayment";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  569. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    (9) Limitations.—(A) Special advances.— All special advances shall be made under a loan described in paragraph (1) during the first 10 years of the term of the loan.(B) Replacement of manufactured housing units or large appliances.— Not more than 10 percent of the total annual amount of budget authority for loans described in paragraph (1) may be used for the replacement of manufactured housing units or large appliances.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (9) (as so redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  570. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(c)added (11)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(2)

    (11) Grants.—(A) In general.— At the election of an eligible entity that receives a loan under this subsection, the Secretary may provide to the eligible entity a grant to pay for a portion of the costs incurred in—(i) making repairs to the property of a qualified consumer that facilitates the energy efficiency measures for the property financed through a loan provided to the qualified consumer under subsection (d); or(ii) providing technical assistance, outreach, and training.(B) Amount.—(i) In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii), the amount of a grant provided to an eligible entity under this paragraph shall be equal to not more than 5 percent of the amount of the loan provided to the eligible entity under this subsection.(ii) Persistent poverty counties.— The amount of a grant provided under this paragraph to an eligible entity that will use the grant to make loans under subsection (d) to qualified consumers located in a persistent poverty county (as determined by the Secretary) shall be equal to 10 percent of the amount of the loan provided to the eligible entity under this subsection.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  571. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(3)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "or grant" before "funds"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  572. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(3)

    (B)(i) may have a term and amortization schedule the length of which is the useful life of the energy efficiency measures implemented using the loan, if the loan term does not exceed 20 years; and(ii) shall finance energy efficiency measures for the purpose of decreasing energy usage or costs of the qualified consumer by an amount that ensures, to the maximum extent practicable, that the applicable loan term described in clause (i) will not pose an undue financial burden on the qualified consumer, as determined by the eligible entity;(C) shall not be used to fund purchases of, or modifications to, personal property unless the personal property—(i) is a manufactured housing unit or large appliance described in subsection (b)(2)(B); or(ii) is or becomes attached to real property as a fixture;

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  573. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(d)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(3)

    (3) Clarification of eligibility.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including regulations), an eligible entity may make a loan under this subsection to any qualified consumer located within the service territory of the eligible entity, regardless of whether the qualified consumer is located in a rural area.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  574. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(4)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "outreach," before "and technical assistance";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  575. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(e)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and technical assistance of the program" and inserting "outreach, and technical assistance relating to the program under this section"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  576. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(e)(1)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting ", outreach," before "and training"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  577. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(e)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(4)

    (3) Funding.— Not less than 3 but not more than 5 percent of amounts appropriated under subsection (i) may be used to provide outreach, training, and technical assistance under this subsection.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  578. 7 U.S.C. 8107a(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6301(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (i), by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107a)

  579. 7 U.S.C. 1932added (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6303

    (f) Food supply chain capacity and resilience guaranteed loans.—(1) Definition of food supply chain guaranteed loan.— In this subsection, the term food supply chain guaranteed loan means a business and industry guaranteed loan that is made or guaranteed by the Secretary under subsection (a)(2)(A), including a guarantee described in subsection (a)(3).(2) Purpose.— A food supply chain guaranteed loan may be made for the purpose of financing new investments in the start-up or expansion of projects in the United States that will increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the United States to aggregate, process, manufacture, store, transport, wholesale, or distribute food, agricultural products, or agricultural inputs.(3) Limitations.— The maximum amount of a food supply chain guaranteed loan shall not exceed $40,000,000.(4) Loan guarantees in nonrural areas.— The Secretary may guarantee a food supply chain guaranteed loan to an eligible entity for a facility that is not located in a rural area if—(A) the primary purpose of the loan guarantee is for a facility to aggregate, process, manufacture, store, transport, wholesale, or distribute food agricultural products, or agricultural inputs for agricultural producers or processors that are located within 80 miles of the facility;(B) the applicant demonstrates to the Secretary that the primary benefit of the loan guarantee will be to provide employment for residents of a rural area; and(C) the total principal amount of food supply chain guaranteed loans guaranteed for a fiscal year under this paragraph does not exceed 10 percent of the total principal amount of food supply chain guaranteed loans made for the fiscal year under subsection (a)(2)(A).(5) Quarterly reports to Congress.— Within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that contains—(A) an evaluation of the outcomes achieved through use of the assistance, and the ability of the recipient of the assistance to meet performance goals;(B) a description of any debt recovery made with respect to a loan guaranteed under this subsection, and agency projections for activities for which the assistance is provided; and(C) any recommendations of the Secretary regarding the implementation of this subsection.(6) Reservation of funds.—(A) In general.— For each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, the Secretary shall reserve not more than 5 percent of the funds made available to carry out subsection (a) to carry out this subsection.(B) Availability of funds.— Funds reserved under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year shall be reserved until April 1 of the fiscal year.

    The bill says: Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by inserting after subsection (e) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  580. 7 U.S.C. 1981added 379Jby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6307

    379J. Rural Development Innovation Center.—(a) Definition of rural development mission areas.— In this section, the term Rural Development Mission Areas means the agencies under the Rural Development Agency at the Department of Agriculture, including the Rural Utilities Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Housing Service.(b) Establishment.— There is hereby established within the Rural Development Mission Areas a Rural Development Innovation Center (the "Innovation Center") to promote and facilitate innovation in the administration and implementation of rural development programs and initiatives.(c) Functions.— The Innovation Center shall—(1) review all processes for Rural Development Mission Area programs to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and barriers to access, including—(A) unnecessary delays in loan and grant applications processing and approvals;(B) high application costs; and(C) deficiencies in technical assistance for programs;(2) establish and maintain an ongoing public process for public and private stakeholders to provide perspectives on the challenges faced when applying for, utilizing, or participating in Rural Development Mission Area programs;(3) identify and assess any innovative strategies and collaborative models to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of rural development programs and initiatives;(4) foster and maintain partnerships with public and private stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources for the Rural Development Mission Areas;(5) promote cross-agency collaborations and identify best practices in rural economic development;(6) identify and implement technological solutions and software applications to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Rural Development Mission Area programs, including enhancing data management systems;(7) conduct research, analysis, and evaluation to modernize, simplify, and improve Rural Development Mission Area programs, and ensure that the programs are accessible, transparent, and user-friendly; and(8) disseminate information, guidance, and training materials to Rural Development Mission Area personnel and stakeholders on innovative rural development practices and opportunities.(d) Modernization plan.— The Innovation Center shall develop, and periodically update, a modernization plan to facilitate innovation in administering and implementing rural development programs and initiatives that—(1) outlines strategies aimed at harnessing the potential of emerging technologies for program delivery and overall service;(2) enhances program efficiencies by identifying and implementing measures to streamline program and administrative processes, reduce redundancies, and optimize resource allocation;(3) expands the availability and accessibility of digital services, leveraging digital platforms and tools to broaden the reach of the programs and improve the overall user experience for rural stakeholders;(4) integrates data-driven solutions to optimize program delivery and maximize impact and effectiveness of the efforts in rural development; and(5) establishes periodic milestones and goals to track the progress of the modernization plan.(e) Report.— The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on—(1) the activities and accomplishments of the Innovation Center, including progress in advancing rural development innovation and the outcome achieved;(2) a comprehensive working plan designed to actively engage public and private stakeholders, as described in subsection (c)(2); and(3) the progress on the modernization plan described in subsection (d).

    The bill says: Subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1981 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1981)

  581. 7 U.S.C. 6946(b)(8)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6308(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6946)

  582. 7 U.S.C. 6946(b)(9)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6308(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6946)

  583. 7 U.S.C. 6946(b)added (10)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6308(1)

    (10) coordinate with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture in implementation of the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network provided for in section 7522 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 5936).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6946)

  584. 7 U.S.C. 6946added (c)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6308(2)

    (c) Report.— The Rural Health Liaison shall submit an annual report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate outlining the activities conducted under subsection (b).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6946)

  585. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(2)(B)(vii)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6401

    The bill says: Section 306(a)(2)(B)(vii) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(2)(B)(vii)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text

  586. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(22)a new sectionrewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6402

    (22) Rural water and wastewater circuit rider program.—(A) Establishment.— The Secretary, through the Rural Utilities Service, shall continue a national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program that is consistent with the activities and results of the program conducted before the date of enactment of this Act, and with this section, as determined by the Secretary.(B) Purpose.— The Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program shall provide a network of expert rural water Circuit Riders located in all 50 States, including United States territories and Freely Associated States, which work one-on-one with eligible rural water and wastewater systems in major assistance categories described in subparagraph (D). The program is intended to help rural water systems operate effectively and efficiently and achieve long-term sustainability and compliance with certain Federal laws and requirements, including the Safe Water Drinking Act (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.) and the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.).(C) Eligible entities.— In selecting recipients of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to be made available for activities listed under subparagraph (D), the Secretary shall select nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated experience providing technical assistance and disaster and recovery assistance for water and wastewater utilities nationwide. Awardees shall rely on personnel that possess active water and wastewater operators’ licenses or overall knowledge of water utilities necessary to carry out eligible activities under subparagraph (D).(D) Eligible uses of funds.— An eligible entity shall use funds under the Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider program for a rural water, wastewater, or wastewater disposal facility for—(i) technical assistance, including—(I) Board training;(II) managerial and financial operations with the effort to enhance the long-term sustainability of rural water and wastewater systems, including partnerships, consolidation, and regionalization;(III) physical operation and maintenance of rural water and wastewater infrastructure;(IV) water treatment;(V) regulatory compliance;(VI) facility security;(VII) loan application and reporting;(VIII) cybersecurity;(IX) implementation of cybersecurity plans, procedures, and technologies to protect against cyberthreats; or(X) other areas the Secretary deems appropriate;(ii) disaster and recovery assistance including—(I) direct on-site personnel and equipment to eligible utilities;(II) coordinating in statewide emergency response networks;(III) facilitating the development of action plans between utilities, local governments, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State emergency management agencies;(IV) resiliency and mitigation planning;(V) GIS mapping;(VI) updating vulnerability assessments, preparation of emergency response plans, communication protocols, hazard recognition and evaluation skills;(VII) conducting preliminary damage assessments of critical infrastructure;(VIII) addressing outstanding deficiencies focused on resolving health-based regulatory, operational, financial, and managerial deficiencies that impact the sustainability of the affected utilities;(IX) application and reporting assistance for Federal and State requirements including Federal Emergency Management Agency and insurance recovery claims;(X) providing for disaster readiness, support, and response activities targeted to disadvantaged communities that lack the financial resources and human capital necessary to adequately address significant health, safety, or sanitary concerns; and(XI) other areas the Secretary deems appropriate.(iii) Additional uses.— In response to activities under subparagraph (B) related to natural disasters and emergencies, not more than 5 percent of each award may be used to purchase or reimburse the rental costs of appropriate emergency equipment, as determined by the Secretary.(E) Eligible project areas.— To receive assistance under the Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program and carry out activities, an eligible entity must serve—(i) an area with a population of—(I) 10,000 or fewer inhabitants for technical assistance under subparagraph (D)(i); or(II) 50,000 or fewer inhabitants for disaster and recovery assistance under subparagraph (D)(ii); and(ii) a public body, nonprofit corporation, or Indian tribe with legal authority to own and operate the water facility.(F) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 through fiscal year 2031.(G) Continuity of essential circuit rider activities.— Activities carried out under this subparagraph that are necessary to prevent imminent harm to life or property may continue during a lapse in appropriations, using unobligated balances previously appropriated under the heading "Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account".

    The bill says: Section 306(a)(22) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(22)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text

  587. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)a new sectionadded (23)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6403

    (23) Assistance for distressed water systems.—(A) To promote the long-term sustainability and financial viability of eligible rural community waste disposal and water facilities as described in subparagraph (B), for any entity described in subparagraph (C), the Secretary may—(i) make a zero percent interest loan or a 1 percent interest loan pursuant to paragraph (1);(ii) forgive the principal or interest, or modify any term or condition of a new or existing loan made pursuant to paragraph (1);(iii) refinance all or part of any other loan made for an eligible purpose under paragraph (1) of this subsection or section 306C; or(iv) waive any fee required to insure or guarantee a loan pursuant to paragraph (1) or (24).(B) To promote the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the services provided by eligible entities, the Secretary shall—(i) provide assistance to an eligible entity for the purpose of—(I) ensuring the entity has necessary resources to maintain public health, safety, or order;(II) addressing financial hardships of the eligible entity, its customers, and the community it serves;(III) improving the financial stability of the eligible entity, including changes to—(aa) operational practices;(bb) revenue enhancements;(cc) policy revisions; and(dd) contract services; and(IV) supporting a partnership, regionalization, or consolidation of the entity with another water system; and(ii) require an applicant to—(I) receive financial planning assistance and prepare a long-term financial plan; or(II) partner, regionalize, or consolidate with another water system.(C) An entity shall be eligible for assistance under this paragraph if the entity—(i) is a rural water, wastewater, or wastewater disposal system with respect to which assistance may be provided under a water or wastewater, or waste disposal program under this subsection or section 306A, 306C, or 306D, and(ii) is—(I) located in a socially disadvantaged community, a persistent poverty county, colonia, or distressed tribal area, as determined by the Secretary; or(II) facing an economic hardship as defined by the Secretary.(D) An entity eligible under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) may designate a water and wastewater utility provider to apply for a loan under this paragraph and carry out the loan application on behalf of the eligible entity.(E)(i) The Secretary shall evaluate such a loan application on the basis of the needs of the eligible entity and the beneficiaries of the eligible entity rather than the needs of the applicant water and wastewater utility provider.(ii) A water and wastewater utility provider to whom a loan is made under this paragraph on the basis of an application submitted on behalf of an eligible entity may use the loan only for the benefit of the residents of the eligible area for which the loan is provided.

    The bill says: Section 306(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)) is amended by inserting after paragraph (22) the following:

    Bill text

  588. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(25)(C)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6404

    The bill says: Section 306(a)(25)(C) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(25)(C)) is amended by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text

  589. 7 U.S.C. 1926a(i)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6405

    The bill says: Section 306A(i)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926a(i)(2)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1926a)

  590. 7 U.S.C. 1926d(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6406

    The bill says: Section 306D(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926d(d)(1)) is amended by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1926d)

  591. 7 U.S.C. 1926erewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6407

    306E. Rural decentralized water systems.—(a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Eligible individual.— The term eligible individual means an individual who is a member of a household the members of which have a combined income (for the most recent 12-month period for which the information is available) that is not more than 80 percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the State or territory in which the individual resides, according to the most recent decennial census of the United States.(2) Eligible grant recipient.— The term eligible grant recipient means a private nonprofit organization that uses a grant provided under this section for the purposes described in subsection (b)(1).(3) Qualified water quality testing.— The term qualified water quality testing means a baseline analysis of the bacterial and chemical characteristics of concern from a drinking water sample collected at the point of consumption and tested by a laboratory certified to conduct water quality testing that is provided to—(A) the Secretary; and(B) the eligible grant recipient receiving a grant under this section and any eligible individual served by the eligible grant recipient.(b) Grants.—(1) In general.— The Secretary may make grants to an eligible grant recipient for the purpose of—(A) providing loans and subgrants to eligible individuals for—(i) the construction, refurbishing, and servicing of individual household water well systems and individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be owned by the eligible individuals; or(ii) in the event of ground well water contamination, the installation or replacement of water treatment, where needed as determined by a qualified water quality test or other third-party documentation to the satisfaction of the Secretary;(B) performing qualified water quality testing of individual household water well systems and individually utilized household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be utilized by the eligible individuals; or(C) providing technical assistance to eligible individuals for—(i) the installation or replacement of individual household water well systems and individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be owned by the eligible individuals;(ii) interpreting qualified water quality tests; or(iii) addressing ground well water contamination.(2) Terms and amounts for loans and subgrants.—(A) Terms of loans.— A loan made with grant funds under this section—(i) shall have an interest rate of 1 percent; and(ii) shall have a term not to exceed 20 years.(B) Amounts.— A loan or subgrant made with grant funds under this section shall not exceed $20,000 for each water well system or decentralized wastewater system described in paragraph (1).(3) Administrative expenses.— A recipient of a grant made under this section may use grant funds to pay administrative expenses associated with providing the assistance described in paragraph (1), as determined by the Secretary.(4) Water treatment standards.— Water treatment provided under this section shall—(A) incorporate components that are third-party certified as compliant with relevant consensus-based standards for drinking water treatment units or systems, as determined by the Secretary; and(B) be installed, according to the instructions of the manufacturer, by a qualified, certified, or licensed water treatment professional, including a professional credentialed through a manufacturer or third-party.(c) Priority in awarding grants.— In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to an applicant that has substantial expertise and experience in promoting the safe and effective use of individually owned household water well systems, individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems, and ground water.(d) Limitation.— An eligible grant recipient cannot use more than 10 percent of a grant awarded under this section for the activities described under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (b)(1).(e) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

    The bill says: Section 306E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926e) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1926e)

  592. 7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(1)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6408(1)

    (C) Precision agriculture; precision agriculture technology.— The terms precision agriculture and precision agriculture technology have the meanings given those terms in section 1201 of the Food Security Act of 1985.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  593. 7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6408(2)

    The bill says: by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (C);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  594. 7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6408(2)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  595. 7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(2)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6408(2)

    (E) expanding the adoption of precision agriculture practices, including by financing the acquisition of precision agriculture technology, in order to promote best practices, reduce costs, and improve the environment.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  596. 7 U.S.C. 1932(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6409(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "governments and related agencies" and inserting "governments, related agencies, and Indian tribes"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  597. 7 U.S.C. 1932(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6409(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  598. 7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6410

    The bill says: Section 310B(c)(4)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(4)(A)) is amended by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  599. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(1)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(1)

    (C) Cooperative development.— The term cooperative development means activities including education, training, and technical assistance, to support the start-up, expansion, or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  600. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(5)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking "underserved and economically distressed areas in rural areas of the United States" and inserting "socially vulnerable, underserved, or distressed communities"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  601. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(5)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "at least" before "a 25 percent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  602. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(5)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(2)

    The bill says: by inserting ", and all applications that satisfy this subparagraph shall be given the same priority for the scoring criterion based on satisfying this subparagraph" before the period;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  603. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(3)

    (B) Award renewals for qualified nonprofit institutions.— The Secretary shall award a grant under this subsection to a nonprofit institution on the same terms and for the establishment or operation of the same center or centers for cooperative development for which the nonprofit institution was awarded a grant in the current fiscal year, if the nonprofit institution—(i) is a recipient of an award under this subsection;(ii) requests a renewal under this subparagraph;(iii) has submitted a complete application under this subsection in the preceding 2 fiscal years; and(iv) has operated the center or centers for cooperative development in a manner which successfully meets the parameters described in paragraph (5), as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  604. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(10)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (10), by adding at the end the following: "The Secretary shall analyze the data resulting from the research, and include the data and the analysis in the annual report submitted by the interagency working group under paragraph (12).";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  605. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(12)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (12), by adding at the end the following: "Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this sentence and annually thereafter, the interagency working group shall submit to the Congress a report describing the activities carried out by the working group."; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  606. 7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(13)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6411(6)

    The bill says: in paragraph (13), by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  607. 7 U.S.C. 1983changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6412(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "(a) In general.—" before "In connection";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983)

  608. 7 U.S.C. 1983(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6412(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by adding "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983)

  609. 7 U.S.C. 1983(6)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6412(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (6)(E), by striking "; and" and inserting a period;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983)

  610. 7 U.S.C. 1983removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6412(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (7); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983)

  611. 7 U.S.C. 1983added (b)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6412(a)

    (b) Fees.—(1) Initial guarantee fee.— The Secretary may assess an initial guarantee fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section 306(a) in an amount that does not exceed 3 percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan.(2) Periodic retention fee.— The Secretary may assess a periodic retention fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section 306(a) in an amount that does not exceed 0.75 percent of the outstanding principal of the guaranteed loan.(3) Disclosure.— In altering any fee charged for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section 306(a), the Secretary, not less than 30 days in advance of any fee change, shall provide a public disclosure of the financial data, economic and behavioral assumptions, calculations, and other factors used to determine the new fee rates.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1983)

  612. 7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(5)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6412(b)

    (5) Fees.—(A) Initial guarantee fee.— The Secretary may assess an initial guarantee fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed 3 percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan.(B) Periodic retention fee.— The Secretary may assess a periodic retention fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed 0.75 percent of the outstanding principal of the guaranteed loan.(C) Disclosure.— In altering any fee charged for any guaranteed business and industry loan, the Secretary, not less than 30 days in advance of any fee change, shall provide a public disclosure of the financial data, economic and behavioral assumptions, calculations, and other factors used to determine the new fee rates.

    The bill says: Section 310B(g)(5) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(5)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  613. 7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)(iv)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6413

    The bill says: Section 310B(g)(9)(B)(iv)(I) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)(iv)(I)) is amended by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  614. 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6414(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and" at the end of subparagraph (C);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  615. 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6414(1)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  616. 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(2)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6414(1)

    (E) provides training opportunities and resources for veterans (as defined in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code) who actively are or are seeking to become agricultural producers, which shall be known as the "Armed to Farm Initiative".

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  617. 7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6414(2)

    2027 through 2031, of which—(A) $3,500,000 shall be made available for each fiscal year for activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (2); and(B) $1,500,000 shall be available for each fiscal year for activities described in paragraph (2)(E).

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "2008 through 2023." and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  618. 7 U.S.C. 1932(j)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6415

    The bill says: Section 310B(j) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(j)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1932)

  619. 7 U.S.C. 1936b(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6416

    The bill says: Section 310H(i) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1936b(i)) is amended by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1936b)

  620. 7 U.S.C. 1990achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6417(a)

    (a) Refinancing of certain rural health care facility debt.—(1) In general.— Assistance

    The bill says: by striking "Assistance" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1990a)

  621. 7 U.S.C. 1990achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6417(a)

    The bill says: by striking "rural hospital" and inserting "an eligible health care facility";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1990a)

  622. 7 U.S.C. 1990achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6417(a)

    The bill says: by striking "a community" and inserting "an area";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1990a)

  623. 7 U.S.C. 1990achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6417(a)

    The bill says: by striking "hospital," and inserting "eligible health care facility,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1990a)

  624. 7 U.S.C. 1990aadded (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6417(a)

    (2) Requirements.— To promote the long-term sustainability and financial viability of an eligible health care facility, the Secretary shall—(A) provide assistance to an eligible health care facility for the purpose of—(i) ensuring the facility has necessary resources to maintain public health, safety, or order;(ii) addressing financial hardships of the facility, its patients, and the area it serves; and(iii) identifying the financial stability of the facility, including—(I) operational practices;(II) revenue enhancements;(III) policy revisions;(IV) partnerships, regionalization, or consolidation of rural health systems; and(V) contract services; and(B) require an applicant to—(i) receive financial planning assistance; and(ii) prepare a long-term financial plan.(3) Waiver.— In the case of an application for refinancing pursuant to this section, the Secretary may waive the requirement of section 302(a)(1)(D) if the eligible health care facility is insolvent.(b) Rural health care facility technical assistance program.—(1) In general.— In lieu of any other authority under which the Secretary may provide technical assistance to any eligible health care facility, the Secretary shall establish, and maintain, directly or by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, a Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program (in this section referred to as the "Program") to provide technical assistance and training, tailored to the capacity and needs of each eligible health care facility, to help eligible health care facilities in rural areas—(A) identify development needs for maintaining essential health care services, and support action plans for operational and quality improvement projects to meet the development needs;(B) better manage their financial and business strategies, including providing financial planning assistance and preparing long-term financial plans; and(C) identify, and apply for assistance from, loan and grant programs of the Department of Agriculture for which the facilities are eligible.(2) Goals.— The goals of the Program shall be to—(A) improve the long-term financial position and operational efficiency of the eligible health care facilities;(B) prevent the closure of eligible health care facilities;(C) strengthen the delivery of health care in rural areas;(D) help eligible health care facilities better access and compete for loans and grants from programs administered by the Department of Agriculture; and(E) continue the activities of the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program in effect as of the date of the enactment of this subsection.(3) Program participation.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall engage in outreach and engagement strategies to encourage eligible health care facilities to participate in the Program.(B) Eligible health care facility selection.— In selecting eligible health care facilities to participate in the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to borrowers and grantees of the Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural Utilities Service. The Secretary may also consider—(i) the age and physical state of the health care facility involved;(ii) the financial vulnerability of the eligible health care facility, and the ability of the eligible health care facility to meet debt obligations;(iii) the electronic health record implementation needs of the health care facility;(iv) whether the eligible health care facility is located in a health professional shortage area or a medically underserved area;(v) whether the eligible health care facility serves a medically underserved population; and(vi) such other criteria and priorities as are determined by the Secretary of Agriculture.(C) Reporting requirements.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a written report describing the progress and results of the program conducted under this section, which should include—(i) a brief description of each project to provide technical assistance to an eligible health care facility under this section, including—(I) the name and location of the facility;(II) a description of the assistance provided;(III) a description of the outcomes for completed projects;(IV) the cost of the technical assistance; and(V) any other information the Secretary deems appropriate;(ii) a summary of the technical assistance projects completed;(iii) a summary of the outcomes of the technical assistance projects;(iv) an assessment of the effectiveness of the Program; and(v) recommendations for improving the Program.(D) Limitations on authorization of appropriations.— To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not more than $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.(c) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Rural area.— The term rural area has the meaning given the term in section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A)).(2) Development needs.— The term development needs includes—(A) constructing, expanding, renovating or otherwise modernizing health care facilities;(B) increasing telehealth capabilities;(C) acquiring or upgrading health care information systems such as electronic health records;(D) providing financial planning assistance and preparing a long-term financial plan; and(E) such other needs as the Secretary deems critical to maintaining health care services in the community in which an eligible health care facility is located.(3) Eligible health care facility.— The term eligible health care facility means a facility that is located in a rural area and is—(A) a hospital (as defined in section 1861(e) of the Social Security Act;(B) a psychiatric hospital (as defined in section 1861(f) of s

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1990a)

  625. 7 U.S.C. 2006erewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6418

    363 Prohibition on use of loan or grant for certain purposes.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall not approve any loan or grant under this title to drain, dredge, fill, or level, or otherwise manipulate a wetland (as defined in section 1201(a)(16) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801(a)(16))), or to engage in any activity that results in impairing or reducing the flow, circulation, or reach of water, except in the case of activity related to the maintenance of previously converted wetlands, or in the case of such activity that commenced before November 29, 1990.(b) Exclusions.—(1) Utilities lines.— This section shall not apply to a loan made or guaranteed under this title for a utility line.(2) Permitted activities and projects.— This section shall not apply to a rural development loan made or guaranteed under section 306 or 306C of this Act for an activity or project for which the applicant or borrower has obtained or is required to obtain a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, under section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403; 30 Stat. 1151, chapter 425), or section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).

    The bill says: Section 363 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2006e) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2006e)

  626. 7 U.S.C. 2008c(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6419

    The bill says: Section 368(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008c(d)(1)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008c)

  627. 7 U.S.C. 2008m(g)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6420(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(1), by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008m)

  628. 7 U.S.C. 2008m(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6420(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008m)

  629. 7 U.S.C. 2008p(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6421

    The bill says: Section 379B(d) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008p(d)) is amended by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008p)

  630. 7 U.S.C. 2008s(a)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6422(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(4), by striking "$50,000" and inserting "$75,000";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008s)

  631. 7 U.S.C. 2008s(c)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6422(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(1)(A), by striking "shall not exceed 75 percent" and inserting "may be up to 100 percent, and a loan under this section for a project may be used to cover not more than 50 percent of any renovation, construction, or related costs of real estate improvements under the project";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008s)

  632. 7 U.S.C. 2008s(c)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6422(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(1)(B), by inserting "(or 5 percent, in the case of a microenterprise development organization serving a persistent poverty county, as determined by the Secretary)" before "of the total amount"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008s)

  633. 7 U.S.C. 2008s(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6422(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008s)

  634. 7 U.S.C. 2008u(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6423

    The bill says: Section 379G(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008u(e)) is amended by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008u)

  635. 7 U.S.C. 2008v(d)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6424

    The bill says: Section 379H(d)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008v(d)(4)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008v)

  636. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)(1)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    The bill says: by striking subclause (I) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  637. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)(1)(A)(iii)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subclauses (II) and (III) as subclauses (III) and (IV), respectively, and inserting after subclause (I) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  638. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)(1)(A)(iii)(IV)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    The bill says: in subclause (IV) (as so redesignated by subclause (II) of this clause), by striking "and";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  639. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)(1)(A)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    The bill says: by striking subclause (IV) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  640. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)(1)(A)(iv)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subclause (V) as subclause (VI) and inserting after subclause (IV) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  641. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)(1)(A)added (v)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    (v) in the case of a career pathway program, includes 1 or more members of the local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and serving the region to ensure the program is integrated with the activities carried out by the local workforce development board; and

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  642. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(a)added (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(1)

    (6) Career pathway.— The term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section 3(7) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102(7)).(7) Industry or sector partnership.— The term industry or sector partnership has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  643. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "or carry out career pathway training programs or industry or sector partnerships aligned with industry sectors in rural communities" before ", including";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  644. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and" after the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  645. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  646. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(1)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    (C) address workforce challenges, including worker displacement, faced by specific industry sectors in rural communities; and(D) promote targeted skills development and training initiatives to stimulate innovation and enhance economic development in rural regions.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  647. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(3)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by inserting ", career pathway programs, or industry or sector partnerships" before the semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  648. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(3)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: by inserting ", career pathway programs, or industry or sector partnerships" before "to provide"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  649. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(3)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "leadership development," before "customized training";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  650. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(3)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  651. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)(3)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    (G) the ability of the eligible entity to carry out activities to address the issues of worker displacement, an aging workforce, and youth migration.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  652. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(2)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  653. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(d)(1)(B)(xi)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(xi), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  654. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(d)(1)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(3)

    (C) to support career pathway programs or industry or sector partnerships to be carried out within industries in rural communities, including—(i) telecommunications or broadband services;(ii) water, waste water, or disposal services;(iii) electric supply services;(iv) forestry and logging operations;(v) conservation practices and management;(vi) health care and child care;(vii) manufacturing;(viii) agribusiness related to production, processing, and distribution;(ix) veterinarian services; and(x) any other sectors identified by the local workforce development board serving the region to be an in-demand industry sector or occupation, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  655. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  656. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(e)(2)(B)(xvii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(4)

    The bill says: in clause (xvii), by striking "or";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  657. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(e)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (xviii) as clause (xix) and inserting after clause (xvii) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  658. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(e)(2)(B)(xix)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(4)

    The bill says: in clause (xix) (as so redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  659. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(e)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(4)

    (3) in the case of a career pathway program or industry or sector partnership, report to the Secretary the employment and earnings outcomes for individuals who participate in the program on the indicators described in subclauses (I) through (III) of section 116(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  660. 7 U.S.C. 2008w(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6425(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (f), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2008w)

  661. 7 U.S.C. 2009cc-9(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6426

    The bill says: Section 384J(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc–9(c)) is amended by striking "50" and inserting "75".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2009cc-9)

  662. 7 U.S.C. 2009cc-18changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6427

    The bill says: Section 384S of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009cc–18) is amended by striking "2014 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2009cc-18)

  663. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(14)(A)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6429(1)

    The bill says: by striking "technical assistance and training to—" and inserting "for—";

    Bill text

  664. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(14)(A)(v)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6429(1)

    The bill says: in clause (v), by striking the period and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text

  665. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(14)(A)a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6429(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (i) through (v) as subclauses (I) through (V), respectively, and moving each such provision 2 ems to the right; and

    Bill text

  666. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(14)(A)a new sectionadded (i)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6429(1)

    (i) technical assistance and training to—

    The bill says: by inserting before the matter so redesignated the following:

    Bill text

  667. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(14)(A)a new sectionadded (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 6429(1)

    (ii) disaster and recovery assistance.

    The bill says: by adding after and below the end the following:

    Bill text

  668. 7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(14)(B)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6429(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting "or disaster and recovery assistance" before "described".

    Bill text

  669. 7 U.S.C. 940c-1(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6501

    The bill says: Section 313A(f) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 940c–1(f)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 940c-1)

  670. 7 U.S.C. 940c-2changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6502(1)

    (b) Repayments.—(1) In general.— In the case of zero interest loans, the Secretary shall establish such reasonable repayment terms as will encourage borrower participation.(2) Letters of credit.— The Secretary shall not require a letter of credit or other similar guarantee from a recipient of a zero-interest loan under this section if the borrower assigns the Secretary a security interest in any collateral provided to secure a loan made with funds loaned under this section, or makes other similar arrangements to the satisfaction of the Secretary.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 940c-2)

  671. 7 U.S.C. 940c-2(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6502(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 940c-2)

  672. 7 U.S.C. 940e(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 6503

    The bill says: Section 315(d) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 940e(d)) is amended by striking "2008 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 940e)

  673. 7 U.S.C. 3123(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7101(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "15" and inserting "16";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123)

  674. 7 U.S.C. 3123(b)(3)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7101(1)

    (E) 1 member representing the industry, consumer, or rural interests of insular areas.

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123)

  675. 7 U.S.C. 3123(b)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7101(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "7" and inserting "3"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123)

  676. 7 U.S.C. 3123(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7101(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123)

  677. 7 U.S.C. 3123a(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7102(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "Not later than" and all that follows through "initial members of" and inserting "The Secretary shall continue to implement, and appoint the members of"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123a)

  678. 7 U.S.C. 3123a(a)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7102(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by adding a period at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123a)

  679. 7 U.S.C. 3123a(a)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7102(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123a)

  680. 7 U.S.C. 3123a(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7102(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2), by striking "executive committee" and inserting "Secretary".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3123a)

  681. 7 U.S.C. 3151arewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7103(1)

    (b) Determination of veterinarian shortage situations.— In determining "veterinarian shortage situations", the Secretary—(1) may consider—(A) geographical areas that the Secretary determines have a shortage of veterinarians;(B) areas of veterinary practice that the Secretary determines have a shortage of veterinarians, such as food animal medicine, public health, epidemiology, and food safety; and(C) areas described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) identified by appropriate State agencies; and(2) shall—(A) develop quantitative mechanisms for predicting the emergence of new veterinarian shortage situations in the short-term and long-term; and(B) make available to State agencies described in paragraph (1)(C) the quantitative mechanisms developed under subparagraph (A).

    The bill says: by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151a)

  682. 7 U.S.C. 3151a(c)added (9)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7103(2)

    (9) Eligibility.— The Secretary shall not make a veterinarian ineligible for the program under this section based on a veterinarian's participation in a comparable Federal, State, or local program.(10) Application process.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall establish streamlined application procedures and guidelines for entering into agreements with veterinarians under this section.

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151a)

  683. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(a)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A)(i), by striking ", as defined in" and all that follows through "1991(a))"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  684. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(1)

    (3) Rural area.— The term “rural area” has the meaning given such term in section 343(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1991(a)).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  685. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(b)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  686. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(b)(2)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(2)

    (B) expand, retain, or attract additional veterinary practices in rural areas;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  687. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(c)added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(3)

    (5) Application process.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 the Secretary shall establish a streamlined application process.

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  688. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(4)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "To Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations and Support Veterinary Services"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  689. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(4)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "situations and support" and inserting "situations, to expand, retain, or attract additional veterinary practices in rural areas, and to support"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  690. 7 U.S.C. 3151b(d)(1)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7104(4)

    (G) To cover expenses associated with starting a new veterinary practice or attracting new veterinarians to existing practices, including—(i) relocation expenses;(ii) the purchase of necessary startup equipment; and(iii) housing or living stipends for veterinary students, veterinary interns, externs, fellows, and residents, and veterinary technician students.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3151b)

  691. 7 U.S.C. 3152(m)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7105

    The bill says: Section 1417(m)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(m)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3152)

  692. 7 U.S.C. 3155(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7106

    The bill says: Section 1419A(e) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3155(e)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3155)

  693. 7 U.S.C. 3156(a)(1)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7107(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: "The term of such grants may be for a period of more than 1 year, but not more than 5 years."; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3156)

  694. 7 U.S.C. 3156(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7107(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3156)

  695. 7 U.S.C. 3156(b)(1)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7107(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: "The term of such grants may be for a period of more than 1 year, but not more than 5 years."; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3156)

  696. 7 U.S.C. 3156(b)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7107(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3156)

  697. 7 U.S.C. 3175(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7108

    The bill says: Section 1425(g) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3175(g)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3175)

  698. 7 U.S.C. 3195(a)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7109(1)

    (4) Carryover.— The balance of any annual funds provided to an eligible institution for a fiscal year under this subsection that remains unexpended at the end of that fiscal year may be carried over for use during the following fiscal year.

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3195)

  699. 7 U.S.C. 3195(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7109(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3195)

  700. 7 U.S.C. 3221(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7110(a)

    The bill says: Section 1444(a)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(a)(2)) is amended by striking "20 percent" and inserting "40 percent".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3221)

  701. 7 U.S.C. 3222(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7110(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by striking "30 percent" and inserting "40 percent";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222)

  702. 7 U.S.C. 3222(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7110(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "the research director" each place it appears and inserting "the agricultural research director"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222)

  703. 7 U.S.C. 3222(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7110(b)

    The bill says: by striking "a research director" and inserting "an agricultural research director"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222)

  704. 7 U.S.C. 3222(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7110(b)

    The bill says: by striking "or other officer".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222)

  705. 7 U.S.C. 3222achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7111(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by inserting "(commonly known as the David A. Scott Scholarship Program for Students at 1890 Institutions)" before the period at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222a)

  706. 7 U.S.C. 3222a(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7111(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222a)

  707. 7 U.S.C. 3222b(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7112

    The bill says: Section 1447(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b(b)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222b)

  708. 7 U.S.C. 3222b-2(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7113

    The bill says: Section 1447B(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b–2(d)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222b-2)

  709. 7 U.S.C. 3222d(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7114(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Not later than September 30, 1999" and inserting "Beginning on September 30, 2026, and not later than September 30 of each fiscal year thereafter"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222d)

  710. 7 U.S.C. 3222d(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7114(1)

    The bill says: by striking "fiscal year 1999" and inserting "the fiscal year ending on that September 30"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222d)

  711. 7 U.S.C. 3222drewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7114(2)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222d)

  712. 7 U.S.C. 3222e(b)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7115(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "land-grant college or university" and inserting "land-grant college or university (except for a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)))"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222e)

  713. 7 U.S.C. 3222e(b)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7115(1)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222e)

  714. 7 U.S.C. 3222e(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7115(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222e)

  715. 7 U.S.C. 3241(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7116

    The bill says: Section 1455(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3241(c)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3241)

  716. 7 U.S.C. 3291(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7117(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "entered into" and inserting ", as entered into in 1977,";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3291)

  717. 7 U.S.C. 3291(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7117(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "United States and Israel" and inserting "United States, Israel, or other signatories of the Abraham Accords Declaration"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3291)

  718. 7 U.S.C. 3291(e)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7117(3)

    (3) BARD Fund Accelerator.— The BARD Fund shall establish an accelerator program that supports mid-stage research, as determined by the technology readiness level, in priority areas established by the BARD Fund that—(A) fast-tracks cooperative research between scientists participating in activities described in paragraph (2);(B) accelerates the successful development of agricultural research through resources and services developed or orchestrated by the BARD Fund;(C) provides management guidance, technical assistance, and consulting to scientists participating in activities described in paragraph (2); or(D) advances cooperative agricultural research projects of mutual interest to the United States, Israel, or other signatories of the Abraham Accords Declaration.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3291)

  719. 7 U.S.C. 3292rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7118(a)

    The bill says: by amending the section heading to read as follows "Grants and partnerships for international agricultural research, extension, and education";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3292)

  720. 7 U.S.C. 3292changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7118(a)

    (a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Developing country.— The term developing country means a country that meets such criteria as determined by the Secretary, established using a gross national income per capita test selected by the Secretary.(2) Eligible institution.— The term eligible institution means—(A) a land-grant colleges or university;(B) a non-land-grant college of agriculture;(C) a Hispanic-serving agricultural college or university; and(D) a cooperating forestry school.(3) International partner institution.— The term international partner institution means a higher education institution in a developing country that is performing, or desiring to perform, activities similar to agricultural research, extension, and education activities carried out through eligible institutions in the United States.(b) Grants and partnerships.—(1) Grants.— The Secretary may make competitive grants to eligible institutions in order to strengthen United States economic competitiveness and to promote international market development through—(A) enhancing the international content of the curricula in colleges and universities so as to ensure that United States students acquire an understanding of the international dimensions and trade implications of their studies;(B) ensuring that United States scientists, extension agents, and educators involved in agricultural research and development activities outside of the United States have the opportunity to convey the implications of their activities and findings to their peers and students in the United States and to the users of agricultural research, extension, and teaching;(C) enhancing the capabilities of colleges and universities to do collaborative research with other countries, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, on issues relevant to United States agricultural competitiveness;(D) enhancing the capabilities of colleges and universities to provide cooperative extension education to promote the application of new technology developed in foreign countries to United States agriculture; and(E) enhancing the capability of United States colleges and universities, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, to provide leadership and educational programs that will assist United States natural resources and food production, processing, and distribution businesses and industries to compete internationally, including through the use of product market identification, international policies limiting or enhancing market production, the development of new or enhancement of existing markets, and production efficiencies.(2) Partnerships.— The Secretary may promote cooperation and coordination between eligible institutions and international partner institutions through—(A) improving extension by—(i) encouraging the exchange of research materials and results between eligible institutions and international partner institutions;(ii) facilitating the broad dissemination of agricultural research through extension;(iii) assisting with efforts to plan and initiate extension services in developing countries; and(iv) developing self-sustaining regional agricultural markets and promoting the application of new agricultural technologies and techniques;(B) improving agricultural research by—(i) in partnership with international partner institutions, encouraging research that addresses problems affecting food production and security, human nutrition, agriculture, forestry, livestock, and fisheries, including local challenges; and(ii) supporting and strengthening national agricultural research systems in developing countries;(C) improving agricultural teaching and education by—(i) in partnership with international partner institutions, supporting education and teaching relating to food and agricultural sciences, including technical assistance, degree training, research collaborations, classroom instruction, workforce training, and education programs; and(ii) assisting with efforts to increase student capacity, including to encourage equitable access for women and other underserved populations, at international partner institutions by promoting partnerships with, and improving the capacity of, eligible institutions;(D) assisting eligible institutions in strengthening their capacity for food, agricultural, and related research, extension, and teaching programs relevant to agricultural development activities in developing countries to promote the application of new technology to improve education delivery;(E) providing support for the internationalization of resident instruction programs of eligible institutions;(F) establishing a program, to be coordinated by the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, to place interns from eligible institutions in, or in service to benefit, developing countries; and(G) establishing a program to provide fellowships to students at eligible institutions to study at foreign agricultural colleges and universities.

    The bill says: by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3292)

  721. 7 U.S.C. 3292(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7118(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "covered Institutions" and inserting "eligible institutions"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3292)

  722. 7 U.S.C. 3292(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7118(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3292)

  723. 7 U.S.C. 3292brepealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7118(b)

    The bill says: Section 1459A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3292b) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3292b)

  724. 7 U.S.C. 3310a(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7119

    The bill says: Section 1462A(e) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3310a(e)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3310a)

  725. 7 U.S.C. 3311changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7120

    The bill says: Section 1463 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311) is amended by striking "2023" each place it appears in subsections (a) and (b) and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3311)

  726. 7 U.S.C. 3312changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7121

    The bill says: Section 1464 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3312) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3312)

  727. 7 U.S.C. 3319d(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7122(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319d)

  728. 7 U.S.C. 3319d(c)(3)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7122(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319d)

  729. 7 U.S.C. 3319d(c)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7122(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319d)

  730. 7 U.S.C. 3319d(c)(3)added (F)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7122(2)

    (F) to examine potential benefits and opportunities for supplemental and alternative crops (including winter-planted rapeseed and winter-planted canola crops); and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319d)

  731. 7 U.S.C. 3319d(e)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7122(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319d)

  732. 7 U.S.C. 3319erewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7123(1)

    The bill says: by amending the section heading to read as follows: "Grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319e)

  733. 7 U.S.C. 3319erenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7123(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319e)

  734. 7 U.S.C. 3319echangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7123(3)

    (a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Eligible entity.— The term eligible entity means—(A) a junior or community college (as defined in section 312 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1058)) supporting agriculture advancement;(B) a consortium or alliance of 2-year public colleges supporting agriculture advancement; or(C) an area career and technical education school (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302)) that offers a program of study in agriculture.(2) Work-based learning.— The term work-based learning has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302).(b) Competitive grants.— The Secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to conduct workforce training, education, research, and outreach activities relating to food and agricultural sciences.(c) Priority.— In making grants under subsection (b), the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity coordinating with a local agriculture industry operator or conservation district to provide work-based learning, experiential training, and other opportunities for students.(d) Use of funds.— An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (b) may use the funds made available through the grant—(1) to offer educational programming on agricultural industry jobs, including farm business management-related subjects, such as accounting, paralegal studies, finance, and soil, water, and related resource conservation;(2) to develop apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities; and(3) other services that would increase workforce training, education, research, and outreach activities relating to food and agricultural sciences, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by striking subsections (a) through (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319e)

  735. 7 U.S.C. 3319e(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7123(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319e)

  736. 7 U.S.C. 3319i(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7124

    The bill says: Section 1473F(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319i(b)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319i)

  737. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including precision agriculture," after "equipment"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  738. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: by striking "relating to the research and development of qualified products and projects";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  739. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by striking "Person" and inserting "Eligible entity";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  740. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "person" and inserting "eligible entity";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  741. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(5)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (E); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  742. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(5)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (G), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  743. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(6)(B)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(iii), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  744. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(6)(C)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  745. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(6)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    (D) any other product or project, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  746. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)(7)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7), by striking "that is developed to assist in the discovery, development, or manufacture of a qualified product or project"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  747. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(a)added (8)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(1)

    (8) Precision agriculture.— The term "precision agriculture" means managing, tracking, or reducing crop or livestock production inputs (including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water, and time) at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  748. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(2)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  749. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  750. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  751. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(2)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    (D) to enhance the role of sustainable agriculture (as defined in section 1404) in innovative voluntary resilience solutions in the United States through the development of agricultural technologies that may address—(i) the impact of extreme weather on crop production;(ii) the effects of drought and the potential of building water holding capacity in soils on crop and rangelands;(iii) the expansion of the potential for long-term carbon storage through sustainable agriculture;(iv) increased economic and practical feasibility for sustainable energy, including conventional and advanced biofuels, on farms and in the agriculture industry;(v) increased voluntary adoption of conservation practices that sequester carbon and build on-farm climate resilience; and(vi) increased economic and practical feasibility for, and voluntary adoption of, precision agriculture technology; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  752. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(4)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "persons" and inserting "eligible entities"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  753. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(4)(G)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (G), by striking "persons" and inserting "eligible entities"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  754. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: by striking "a person" and inserting "an eligible entity"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  755. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(b)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(2)

    The bill says: by striking "the person" and inserting "the eligible entity";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  756. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "persons" and inserting "eligible entities"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  757. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(c)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(3)

    (4) Use of strategic plan.— The Secretary shall use the strategic plan developed under paragraph (1) to inform the administration of AGARDA under this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  758. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(d)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  759. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "5 years" and inserting "13 years"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  760. 7 U.S.C. 3319k(e)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7125(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(B), by striking "5-year" and inserting "13-year".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3319k)

  761. 7 U.S.C. 3324(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7126(a)

    The bill says: Section 1477(a)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3324(a)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and insert "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3324)

  762. 7 U.S.C. 3351(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7127

    The bill says: Section 1484(a)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3351(a)(3)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3351)

  763. 7 U.S.C. 3352rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7128(a)

    The bill says: by amending the section heading to read as follows: "Agriculture and food protection grant program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3352)

  764. 7 U.S.C. 3352changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7128(a)

    (a) In general.— The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities to support research, extension, and education activities that improve the capability of the United States to protect the food and agricultural system from any chemical, biological, cybersecurity, or bioterrorism attack.(b) Use of funds.— Grants made under this section shall be used to—(1) encourage basic and applied research and development of agricultural countermeasures;(2) promote the development and expansion of teaching programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and other disciplines closely allied to the food and agriculture system to increase the number of trained individuals with an expertise in agricultural biosecurity and cybersecurity;(3) expand or upgrade facilities to meet biosafety and biosecurity requirements necessary to protect facility staff, members of the public, and the food supply while carrying out agricultural biosecurity research;(4) costs associated with the acquisition of equipment and other capital costs related to expansion of food, agriculture, and veterinary medicine teaching programs in agricultural biosecurity and cybersecurity; or(5) otherwise improve the capacity of the United States to respond in a timely manner to emerging or existing threats.(c) Eligible entities.— Entities eligible to receive a grant under this section include—(1) State agricultural experiment stations;(2) State departments of agriculture;(3) colleges and universities;(4) university research foundations;(5) other research institutions and organizations;(6) Federal agencies;(7) national laboratories; or(8) any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (7).

    The bill says: by striking subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3352)

  765. 7 U.S.C. 3352renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7128(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (d); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3352)

  766. 7 U.S.C. 3352(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7128(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking "for each fiscal year." and inserting "for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3352)

  767. 7 U.S.C. 3362(f)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7129

    The bill says: Section 1490(f)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3362(f)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3362)

  768. 7 U.S.C. 3363(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7130

    The bill says: Section 1491(c)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3363(c)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3363)

  769. 7 U.S.C. 3125repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7131(a)

    The bill says: Section 1410 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ((7 U.S.C. 3125) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3125)

  770. 7 U.S.C. 3158repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7131(b)

    The bill says: Section 1419C of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3158) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3158)

  771. 7 U.S.C. 3222b-1repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7131(c)

    The bill says: Section 1447A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b–1) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3222b-1)

  772. 7 U.S.C. 3331repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7131(d)

    The bill says: Subtitle M of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3331 et seq.) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3331)

  773. 7 U.S.C. 5801changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7201

    The bill says: Subtitle B of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5801 et seq.) is amended by striking "2023" each place it appears in sections 1624 (7 U.S.C. 5814), 1627(d) (7 U.S.C. 5821(d)), 1628(f)(2) (7 U.S.C. 5831(f)(2)), and 1629(i) (7 U.S.C. 5832(i)), and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5801)

  774. 7 U.S.C. 5844(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7202

    The bill says: Section 1635(b)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5844(b)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5844)

  775. 7 U.S.C. 5924(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7203

    The bill says: Section 1671(g) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5924(g)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5924)

  776. 7 U.S.C. 5925(d)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(1)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (5), (6), (9), (10), (11), (13), and (18);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  777. 7 U.S.C. 5925(d)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (7), (8), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), (19), and (20) as paragraphs (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), and (13), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  778. 7 U.S.C. 5925(d)(11)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (11), as so redesignated, by inserting "and harmful algal blooms" after "macro-algae systems"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  779. 7 U.S.C. 5925(d)added (14)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(1)

    (14) Fertilizer and nutrient management initiative.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out research to improve fertilizer use efficiency in crops and examining nutrient management based on the source, rate, timing, and placement of crop nutrients.(15) Tropical plant health initiative.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds (as those terms are defined in section 403 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7702)) that impact tropical plants, including—(i) coffee plants;(ii) macadamia trees;(iii) cacao trees;(iv) plantains and bananas;(v) mangos;(vi) vanilla plants;(vii) tropical floriculture and nursery crops; and(viii) any other tropical plant as determined by the Secretary;(B) establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, plant pests or noxious weeds;(C) surveying and collecting data on tropical plant production and health;(D) investigating tropical plant biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics; and(E) conducting research on various factors that may contribute to, or be associated with, tropical plant immune systems and other serious threats to tropical plants.(16) Biochar research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of testing the full range of biochar types across soil types, soil health and soil management conditions, application methods, and climatic and agronomic regions, including through the establishment of a national biochar research network, to—(A) assess the soil carbon sequestration potential of various biochars and management systems integrating biochar use;(B) understand how to use biochar productively to contribute to climate mitigation, crop production, resilience to extreme weather events, ecosystem and soil health, natural resource conservation, and farm profitability; and(C) deliver science-based, region-specific, cost-effective, and practical information to farmers, ranchers, foresters, land reclamation managers, urban land managers, and other land and natural resource managers and businesses on sustainable biochar production and application.(17) Wildfire smoke exposure research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of studying the impact of wildfire smoke exposure on specialty crops, including wine grapes, hops, stone fruit, and apples, by—(A) conducting research—(i) to identify the compounds responsible for smoke exposure; and(ii) to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed specialty crops and smoke-affected products, including fast and inexpensive screening methods;(B) establishing a reliable database of background levels of smoke exposure compounds that occur naturally in specialty crops;(C) developing risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke exposure; and(D) studying compounds that can act as a barrier between specialty crops and smoke compounds.(18) Invasive species research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to manage or eradicate (including through methods of biocontrol and sterile insect techniques) invasive species of plants and animals, such as the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella), and spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii).(19) Microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farmland.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the agricultural impacts of microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including structural firefighting foam, in land-applied biosolids or compost on farmland, including by—(A) conducting surveys and collecting data on concentration, particle size, and chemical composition of such substances in land-applied biosolids on farmland;(B) the development or analysis of techniques, including wastewater treatment and composting, to filter out or biodegrade such substances from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes;(C) conducting an analysis of the impact on agricultural crops and soil health of such substances in land-applied biosolids on farmland, including the uptake of such substances by various crops or livestock;(D) conducting research to better understand how wastewater processing impacts such substances;(E) conducting research to better understand the fate, residence time, and transport of such substances on farmland; and(F) conducting research on how to remediate soil and water systems contaminated with such substances.(20) Agricultural byproducts research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of converting agricultural byproducts or forest residuals into valuable materials and products, including innovations in production processes for easily deployable refining facilities, developing alternatives to agricultural burning, and fostering energy production through recycling animal byproducts, wet waste, and plant-based waste.(21) Soil health research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—(A) developing management practices that improve soil health, including establishing tools that aid soil preservation or improve composition of soil organic compounds that are beneficial to soil quality and the environment; and(B) disseminating such practices through methods such as innovative coursework and work-based learning.(22) White oak research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of white oak research, including conducting research on—(A) white oak genes with res

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  780. 7 U.S.C. 5925(e)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(5), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  781. 7 U.S.C. 5925(f)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(5), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  782. 7 U.S.C. 5925(g)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  783. 7 U.S.C. 5925(g)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(B), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  784. 7 U.S.C. 5925(g)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  785. 7 U.S.C. 5925renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(5)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  786. 7 U.S.C. 5925added (h)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(6)

    (h) Report.— Not later than February 1, 2028, and not less frequently than once every other year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing how the Department carried out research and extension activities specified in subsections (d) through (f) for the previous two fiscal years, including the amount of funding allocated to each high-priority research and extension initiative, through—(1) amounts made available under appropriations Acts to the Agricultural Research Service;(2) amounts made available to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under capacity and infrastructure programs (as defined in section 251 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971));(3) amounts made available to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture under competitive programs (as defined in such section); and(4) amounts made available through other agencies within the Department.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (g) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  787. 7 U.S.C. 5925(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7204(7)

    The bill says: in subsection (i) (as redesignated by paragraph (4)), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925)

  788. 7 U.S.C. 5925b(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7205(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925b)

  789. 7 U.S.C. 5925bremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7205(2)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (e);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925b)

  790. 7 U.S.C. 5925brenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7205(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925b)

  791. 7 U.S.C. 5925b(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7205(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925b)

  792. 7 U.S.C. 5925b(e)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7205(4)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (3).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925b)

  793. 7 U.S.C. 5925f(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7206

    The bill says: Section 1672D(d)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925f(d)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925f)

  794. 7 U.S.C. 5926changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(1)

    (a) Centers of excellence.—(1) In general.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish at least one center of excellence for the purpose of carrying out research, extension, or education activities for each of the areas of focus described in paragraph (3).(2) Host institutions.—(A) In general.— Institutions eligible to host or co-host a center of excellence established under this subsection include—(i) 1862 Institutions, as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601);(ii) 1890 Institutions, as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601);(iii) 1994 Institutions, as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note);(iv) non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103);(v) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges or universities, as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103); and(vi) accredited schools of veterinary medicine.(B) Distribution.— To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure the geographic diversity of institutions selected to host or co-host a center of excellence established under this subsection.(C) Limitation.— An institution may host or co-host only one center of excellence under this subsection at a time.(D) Duties.— The institution or institutions selected to host or co-host a center of excellence established under this subsection shall partner with the Agricultural Research Service, other Federal agencies, State governments, other institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)), agricultural industry groups, or other relevant entities to—(i) reduce duplicative efforts and focus on filling gaps across research, extension, or education activities by enhancing coordination and improving cost-effectiveness;(ii) leverage available resources by using public-private partnerships;(iii) implement training and educational initiatives to increase awareness and effectively disseminate solutions to target audiences through extension activities;(iv) increase the economic returns to rural communities by identifying, attracting, and directing funds to high-priority agricultural issues;(v) rapidly respond to emerging issues that threaten any sector of the United States agricultural industry;(vi) focus on workforce development for employers to recruit and retain high-quality employees in rural areas; and(vii) engage in assistance for administrative management and education regarding potentially valuable intellectual property derived from federally-supported research, extension, or education activities.(3) Areas of focus.—(A) Aquaculture.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on developing and applying aquaculture methods, including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species.(B) Beginning farmers and ranchers.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension or education activities focused on training beginning farmers and ranchers, including farm and agribusiness management, mentoring and technical assistance, and access to capital.(C) Biosecurity and cybersecurity.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on agricultural biosecurity and cybersecurity efforts to defend the United States food supply from any attacks.(D) Biosystems and agricultural engineering.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on biosystems and agricultural engineering, including precision agriculture technologies and mechanization and automation technologies for specialty crops.(E) Biotechnology.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on development of animal and plant biotechnologies that will increase agricultural productivity.(F) Crop production, protection, and resilience.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on crop production and protection, including the development, manufacture, and use of fertilizer, crop protection tools, and adjuvants in increasing productivity and protecting crops from damaging pests and diseases.(G) Digital agriculture.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on developing, evaluating, and deploying digital agriculture, including artificial intelligence and remote sensing systems.(H) Farm business and financial management.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on farm business and financial management activities, including marketing plans, production diversification, and cash forward contracting.(I) Food quality.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on improving food quality, including research on the uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food, the presence of microplastics in biosolids, and the efficacy and feasibility of reducing levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium, or mercury in food.(J) Foreign animal disease.— A center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research, extension, or education activities focused on foreign animal diseases, including the ecology and etiology of em

    The bill says: by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  795. 7 U.S.C. 5926renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (b);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  796. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary" and inserting "In addition to the centers of excellence established under subsection (a), the Secretary"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  797. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    The bill says: by striking "not less than 3 centers of excellence" and inserting "not less than 8 centers of excellence";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  798. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    The bill says: in the subparagraph heading, by striking "and workforce development" and inserting ", workforce development, and rural studies"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  799. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    The bill says: by inserting "economics, psychology, rural sociology, data sciences," after "mathematics,";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  800. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(2)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by inserting "and nature-based solutions to improve the composition of soil organic compounds, including carbon, that are beneficial to soil quality and the environment" before the period at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  801. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(2)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    (G) Forest health and conservation.— A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on forest health, sustainable forest management, agroforestry, enhancing forest resilience to catastrophic wildfire, supporting rural infrastructure, and urban and community forestry programs to promote healthy forest ecosystems and resilient communities.(H) Food safety, bioprocessing, and value-added agriculture.— A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on food safety, bioprocessing, value-added agriculture enterprise development, and innovative food and agriculture product development.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  802. 7 U.S.C. 5926(b)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7208(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  803. 7 U.S.C. 5933(a)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7209(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5933)

  804. 7 U.S.C. 5933(a)(3)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7209(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5933)

  805. 7 U.S.C. 5933(a)(3)added (F)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7209(1)

    (F) provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5933)

  806. 7 U.S.C. 5933(c)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7209(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5933)

  807. 7 U.S.C. 2279(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Secretary of Agriculture" and inserting "Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  808. 7 U.S.C. 2279(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(1)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  809. 7 U.S.C. 2279(c)(4)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by inserting "and organizations that provide training and technical assistance in budgeting, business planning, and similar financial and management skills that focus on the ongoing economic viability of beginning farm and ranch enterprises" after "veteran farmers and ranchers";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  810. 7 U.S.C. 2279(c)(4)(I)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (I)(ii), by striking "shall include a broad representation of peers of the eligible entity" and inserting "shall include a broad representation of individuals with demonstrated expertise in farm business management"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  811. 7 U.S.C. 2279(c)(4)(J)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (J), by striking "to the eligible entities providing that technical assistance" and inserting "to the needs of farmers and ranchers’ ongoing economic viability";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  812. 7 U.S.C. 2279(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  813. 7 U.S.C. 2279(d)(2)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(2)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (J); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  814. 7 U.S.C. 2279(d)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (K), (L), (M), (N), and (O) as subparagraphs (J), (K), (L), (M) and (N), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  815. 7 U.S.C. 2279(d)(8)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8), by striking "to partnerships and collaborations that are led by or include nongovernmental, community-based organizations and school-based educational organizations with expertise in new agricultural producer training and outreach" and inserting "to programs that provide training and technical assistance in budgeting, business planning, and similar financial and management skills that focus on the ongoing economic viability of beginning farm and ranch enterprises"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  816. 7 U.S.C. 2279(d)(12)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (12)(B), by striking "a broad representation of peers of the applicant for the grant or cooperative agreement" and inserting "a broad representation of the United States agriculture industry and individuals with demonstrated expertise in farm business management"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  817. 7 U.S.C. 2279(l)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7210(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (l)(2), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2279)

  818. 7 U.S.C. 3125b(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7211

    The bill says: Section 2381(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125b(e)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3125b)

  819. 7 U.S.C. 5851repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7212

    The bill says: Subtitle D of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5851 et seq.) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5851)

  820. 7 U.S.C. 5926added 1674by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7213

    1674 Researching the transition to organic.—(a) Competitive specialized research and extension grants authorized.— The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the "Secretary"), in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, may make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities relating to the transition of nonorganic production systems into organic agricultural production systems for the purposes of—(1) overcoming barriers to transitioning to organic agricultural production;(2) documenting and understanding the effects of organic practices on ecosystem services, including soil health and fertility, greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration, water management, biodiversity-related services, and pest management; and(3) developing improved technologies, methods, models, and metrics to document, describe, and optimize ecosystem services of transitioning agricultural production into organic management.(b) Grant administration.— Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)) shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.(c) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,500,000 for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter.

    The bill says: Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 1673 (7 U.S.C. 5926) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5926)

  821. 7 U.S.C. 7625removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7301(1)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (d);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7625)

  822. 7 U.S.C. 7625renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7301(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (e) through (j) as subsections (d) through (i), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7625)

  823. 7 U.S.C. 7625(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7301(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7625)

  824. 7 U.S.C. 7626(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7302

    The bill says: Section 406(f) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7626(f)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7626)

  825. 7 U.S.C. 7628(e)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7303

    The bill says: Section 408(e)(3) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7628(e)(3)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7628)

  826. 7 U.S.C. 7630(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7304

    The bill says: Section 410(d)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7630(d)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7630)

  827. 7 U.S.C. 7632(f)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(3), by striking "subsection (d) and (j)" and inserting "subsections (d), (j), and (k)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  828. 7 U.S.C. 7632(g)(3)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(2)

    (C) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph (A) with respect to a grant if the Secretary determines that—(i) the results of the grant are of a particular benefit to a specific specialty crop, but such results are likely to be applicable to specialty crops or agricultural commodities, generally; or(ii)(I) the grant—(aa) involves a minor commodity; and(bb) deals with scientifically important research; and(II) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(3), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  829. 7 U.S.C. 7632(j)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (j)(5), by striking "subsection (k)(1)(C)" and inserting "subsection (l)(1)(C)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  830. 7 U.S.C. 7632renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  831. 7 U.S.C. 7632added (k)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(5)

    (k) Specialty crop mechanization and automation research and extension program.— The Secretary shall establish a competitive research and extension grant program to award grants to eligible entities to increase the competitiveness of specialty crops in the United States through the advancement and acceleration of mechanization and automation, including projects that—(1) create or improve cost-effective mechanization and automation technologies to—(A) reduce the manual labor requirements of a specialty crop grower; or(B) increase the efficiency of—(i) crop production;(ii) resource management;(iii) harvesting;(iv) processing;(v) post-harvest technologies; or(vi) packing;(2) increase adoption of mechanization and automation technologies by—(A) emphasizing adoption drivers, including—(i) connectivity;(ii) autonomy;(iii) reliability;(iv) durability;(v) in-field validation; or(vi) cost-effectiveness; or(B) investing in, and developing human capital to, increase the capacity to—(i) utilize new technologies; or(ii) manage a more tech-focused farm workforce; or(3) accelerate automation and mechanization through—(A) prototype development;(B) in-field trial testing;(C) ongoing industry engagement; or(D) rapid commercialization.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (j) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  832. 7 U.S.C. 7632(l)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(6)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  833. 7 U.S.C. 7632(l)(1)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(6)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  834. 7 U.S.C. 7632(l)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(6)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by striking "for fiscal years 2014 through 2023"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  835. 7 U.S.C. 7632(l)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(6)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  836. 7 U.S.C. 7632(l)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(6)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  837. 7 U.S.C. 7632(l)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7305(6)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7632)

  838. 7 U.S.C. 7624added 414by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7306

    414 Agriculture grants for veteran education and training services.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans (as defined in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code).(b) Eligible entities.— An entity is eligible for a grant under this section if such entity is—(1) a cooperative extension service;(2) a land-grant college or university (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103));(3) a non-land-grant college of agriculture (as defined in such section);(4) a Hispanic-serving agricultural college and university (as defined in such section);(5) a State department of agriculture;(6) a nonprofit organization;(7) a community-based organization; or(8) a combination of 2 or more eligible entities described in paragraphs (1) through (7).(c) Use of funds.— An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds received through the grant—(1) to provide training and classroom education that leads to a comprehensive understanding of farm and ranch business operations and management practices;(2) to develop or identify curriculum that veteran farmers and ranchers can adopt to help manage their enterprise;(3) to offer education, workshops, tours, and instructor-supervised field experiences; or(4) to support any other activity, as identified by the Secretary, to increase the number of veterans pursuing knowledge and skills development in agriculture.(d) Matching funds.— An entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide non-Federal matching funds for the purposes of carrying out this section in an amount equal to not less than the amount of the grant.(e) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2031.

    The bill says: Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7624 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7624)

  839. 7 U.S.C. 7642(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7307

    The bill says: Section 604(e) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7642(e)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7642)

  840. 7 U.S.C. 7653(f)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7308

    The bill says: Section 614(f)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7653(f)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7653)

  841. 7 U.S.C. 7655b(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7309

    The bill says: Section 617(f)(1) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7655b(f)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7655b)

  842. 7 U.S.C. 7601changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7310(1)

    The bill says: by striking section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7601)

  843. 7 U.S.C. 7601changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7310(2)

    The bill says: by striking section 411 (7 U.S.C. 7631).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7601)

  844. Public Law 110-246changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7401

    The bill says: Section 7502 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246; 122 Stat. 2019) is amended by striking ", or otherwise be conveyed or transferred in whole or in part, for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2026" and inserting ", beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act".

    Bill text

  845. 7 U.S.C. 5936(b)(1)(A)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7402(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting ", including crisis hotlines" after "websites";

    Bill text

  846. 7 U.S.C. 5936(d)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7402(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text

  847. 7 U.S.C. 5936a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7402(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and

    Bill text

  848. 7 U.S.C. 5936a new sectionadded (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7402(a)

    (f) Referrals to providers.— As part of the efforts of the recipient of a grant under subsection (a) to connect individuals to behavioral health counseling and wellness support and to ensure individuals have access to a comprehensive scope of mental health and substance use treatments and supports, when applicable, the grant recipient may establish referral relationships with—(1) certified community behavioral health clinics described in section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 1396a note; Public Law 113–93);(2) health centers (as defined in section 330(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(a)));(3) rural health clinics (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)));(4) Federally qualified health centers (as defined in that section); and(5) critical access hospitals (as defined in section 1861(mm) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm))).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following:

    Bill text

  849. 7 U.S.C. 8114(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7403(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting "and bioproduct" before "technologies";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8114)

  850. 7 U.S.C. 8114(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7403(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "product" and inserting "bioproduct"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8114)

  851. 7 U.S.C. 8114(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7403(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "product" and inserting "bioproduct";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8114)

  852. 7 U.S.C. 8114(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7403(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(2), by striking "4 percent" and inserting "30 percent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8114)

  853. 7 U.S.C. 8114(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7403(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8114)

  854. 7 U.S.C. 8701changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7404(1)

    The bill says: by striking section 7521 (7 U.S.C. 3202); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8701)

  855. 7 U.S.C. 8701changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7404(2)

    The bill says: by striking section 7525 (7 U.S.C. 5937).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8701)

  856. 7 U.S.C. 301changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(1)

    The bill says: in section 533(b), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  857. 7 U.S.C. 301changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(2)

    The bill says: in section 534(a)(1), by striking "equal to" and inserting "that is not less than";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  858. 7 U.S.C. 301changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(3)

    The bill says: in section 535, by striking "2023" each place it appears in subsections (b)(1) and (c) and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  859. 7 U.S.C. 301(a)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by inserting before the period at the end the following: "and to acquire, alter, repair, maintain, and operate relevant equipment necessary for strengthening the capacity of the Institution to conduct research in the food and agricultural sciences";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  860. 7 U.S.C. 301removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(4)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  861. 7 U.S.C. 301renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  862. 7 U.S.C. 301(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7501(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 301)

  863. 7 U.S.C. 390d(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7502

    The bill says: Section 6(a) of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390d(a)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 390d)

  864. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "regionally adapted" before "cultivar"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  865. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "breeding for environmental resilience," before "and participatory breeding";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  866. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(i), by inserting ", including methods of increasing survival rate and adaptability of shellfish" after "aquaculture";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  867. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(E)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: in clause (iv), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  868. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(E)(v)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  869. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(E)added (vi)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    (vi) hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and other production technologies used in controlled-environment agriculture production.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  870. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(F)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by inserting ", including supply chain coordination and capacity building" after "overseas markets";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  871. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(F)(vii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: in clause (vii), by striking "; and" at the end and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  872. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(F)(viii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    The bill says: in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  873. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(F)added (ix)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(1)

    (ix) workforce training and development, including meat and poultry processing (including rendering) and precision agriculture; and(x) reducing food loss and food waste.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  874. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (I) as subparagraphs (E) through (J), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  875. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(2)

    (D) area career and technical education schools;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  876. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(7)(J)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (J), as so redesignated, by striking "(H)" and inserting "(I)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  877. 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(11)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7503(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (11)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  878. 7 U.S.C. 3157(d)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7504

    The bill says: Subsection (d)(6) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(d)(6)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3157)

  879. 7 U.S.C. 8108(h)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7505

    The bill says: Section 9008(h)(2) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8108(h)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8108)

  880. 16 U.S.C. 1671changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7506(1)

    The bill says: in section 6 (16 U.S.C. 1675), in the first sentence, by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1671)

  881. 16 U.S.C. 1671changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7506(2)

    The bill says: in section 8 (16 U.S.C. 1671 note), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1671)

  882. 16 U.S.C. 2801(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by striking "acquaculture" and inserting "aquaculture";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  883. 16 U.S.C. 2801(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ", not less than once every 3 years," after "periodic reviews"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  884. 16 U.S.C. 2801(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ", not less than once every 3 years," after "undertake a continuing assessment of aquaculture in the United States";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  885. 16 U.S.C. 2801(e)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  886. 16 U.S.C. 2801(e)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  887. 16 U.S.C. 2801(e)added (7)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(1)

    (7) a catalog of new and existing capital constraints, as described in the capital requirements plan formulated under section 8(b), that affect the development of the aquaculture industry in the United States; and(8) a catalog of new and existing Federal or State regulatory barriers, as described in the regulatory constraints plan formulated under section 9(b), to the initiation and operation of commercial aquaculture ventures.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  888. 16 U.S.C. 2801changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(2)

    (d) Aquaculture advisory committee.—(1) In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall establish an advisory committee, to be known as the Aquaculture Advisory Committee (referred to in this subsection as the "Committee"), to advise the Secretary on—(A) oversight of programs of the Department and other members of the coordinating group to support development of, and to advance, aquaculture best practices using the best available science, in consultation with farmers and industry partners;(B) providing technical assistance to aquaculture farmers and businesses, including technical assistance that pertains to shellfish, algae, and land-based aquaculture systems, using the best available science; and(C) any other aspects of the implementation of this Act.(2) Membership.—(A) In general.— The Committee shall be composed of 14 members, who are not officers or employees of the Federal Government.(B) Initial appointments.— The Secretary shall appoint the members of the Committee not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section.(C) Period of initial appointment; vacancies.—(i) In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii), a member of the Committee shall be appointed for a term of 3 years.(ii) Initial appointments.— Of the members first appointed to the Committee—(I) 5 of the members, as determined by the Secretary, shall be appointed for a term of 3 years;(II) 5 of the members, as determined by the Secretary, shall be appointed for a term of 2 years; and(III) 4 of the members, as determined by the Secretary, shall be appointed for a term of 1 year.(iii) Vacancies.— Any vacancy in the Committee—(I) shall not affect the powers of the Committee; and(II) shall be filled as soon as practicable in the same manner as the original appointment.(D) Consecutive terms.— An initial appointee of the Committee may serve an additional consecutive term if the member is reappointed by the Secretary.(3) Meetings.—(A) Frequency.— The Committee shall meet not fewer than 3 times per year.(B) Initial meeting.— Not later than 180 days after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph (2)(B), the Committee shall hold the first meeting of the Committee.(4) Duties.— The Committee shall—(A) develop recommendations and advise the Secretary on aquaculture policies, initiatives, and outreach administered by the Department;(B) evaluate and review ongoing research and extension activities relating to aquaculture practices;(C) identify new and existing barriers to successful aquaculture practices; and(D) provide additional assistance and advice to the Secretary as appropriate.(5) Personnel matters.—(A) Compensation.— A member of the Committee shall serve without compensation.(B) Travel expenses.— A member of the Committee shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in accordance with section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.(6) Termination.—(A) In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), the Committee shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph (2)(B).(B) Extensions.— Before the date on which the Committee terminates, the Secretary may renew the Committee for 1 or more 2-year periods.(e) Annual report.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and each year thereafter, the Secretary, acting through the coordinating group and in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior, shall prepare on an annual basis, and submit to Congress, a report on the status of aquaculture in the United States. Such report shall contain—(1) a description and evaluation of the actions undertaken with respect to the Plan during the reporting period;(2) an explanation of any revisions made to the Plan during the reporting period;(3) the results of the continuing assessment established under section 4(e);(4) an evaluation of the role each Federal department or agency has in supporting the aquaculture industry;(5) the total amount and value of expenditures of Federal departments or agencies on—(A) aquaculture purchases;(B) aquaculture promotion and outreach supporting the aquaculture industry;(C) grants made to the aquaculture industry; and(D) grants to facilitate aquaculture research and the subject matter of such research;(6) a summary of the activities and recommendations of the Aquaculture Advisory Committee established under subsection (d);(7) a summary of the activities and recommendations of the coordinating group; and(8) such other comments and recommendations as the Secretary determines appropriate.

    The bill says: in section 5 (16 U.S.C. 2804), by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  889. 16 U.S.C. 2801changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7507(3)

    The bill says: in section 10 (16 U.S.C. 2809), by striking "2023" each place it appears in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2801)

  890. 7 U.S.C. 2207dchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7508(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "Not later than" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2207d)

  891. 7 U.S.C. 2207dadded (b)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7508(2)

    (b) Outreach.— Not later than February 1 of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide information relating to each matching requirement applicable to the State under the programs referred to in subsection (a) to the Governor and legislature of each State in which an 1862 Institution or 1890 Institution (as those terms are defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601)) is located.(c) Attestations.—(1) In general.— Not less frequently than once each calendar year, the Governor of each State described in subsection (b) shall submit to the Secretary an attestation that describes if the State is able to fulfill each matching requirement with respect to which information is provided by the Secretary under such subsection for such State and calendar year.(2) Reports.— Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Secretary shall submit to Congress, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Agriculture, an annual report describing the attestations received under paragraph (1) during that calendar year.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2207d)

  892. Public Law 99-198repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7509

    The bill says: Section 1431 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (title XIV of Public Law 99–198; 99 Stat. 1556) is repealed.

    Bill text

  893. 7 U.S.C. 343(b)(3)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7510

    The bill says: Section 3(b)(3) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(b)(3)) is amended by inserting after "for the purposes set forth in section 2" the following: ", and for 1994 Institutions to acquire, alter, repair, maintain, and operate relevant equipment necessary to strengthen the capacity of such 1994 Institutions to achieve the purposes set forth in section 2".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 343)

  894. 7 U.S.C. 5939(d)(1)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(1)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "of Agriculture; and" and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  895. 7 U.S.C. 5939(d)(1)(B)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(1)

    The bill says: by striking clause (iii); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  896. 7 U.S.C. 5939(d)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "the roadmap for agricultural research, education, and extension authorized by section 7504 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 7614a)" and inserting "the national research policies and priorities set forth in section 1402 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  897. 7 U.S.C. 5939(e)(2)(C)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(2)

    The bill says: in subclause (I), by striking "National Academy of Sciences" and inserting "National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board established under section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  898. 7 U.S.C. 5939(e)(2)(C)(i)(II)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(2)

    The bill says: in subclause (II), by striking "industry" and inserting "national farm, producer, or research organizations"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  899. 7 U.S.C. 5939(f)(3)(B)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(3)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking "and post online" and inserting "online and submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  900. 7 U.S.C. 5939(f)(3)(B)(i)(I)(bb)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(3)

    The bill says: in item (bb), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  901. 7 U.S.C. 5939(f)(3)(B)(i)(I)(cc)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(3)

    The bill says: in item (cc), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  902. 7 U.S.C. 5939(f)(3)(B)(i)(I)added (dd)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(3)

    (dd) the source and a description of all gifts to the Foundation of real or personal property;(ee) the source and amount of each gift to the Foundation of money, including a specification of any restrictions on the purposes for which a gift to the Foundation may be used;(ff) the source and amount of any Federal or State grant, contract, or cooperative agreement awarded to the Foundation;(gg) an accounting of the use of funds made available under subsection (g)(1);(hh) a description of the Foundation’s outreach activities to agricultural stakeholders and potential research partners; and(ii) a description of the Foundation’s consultation process with the Department under subsection (d)(1)(B).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  903. 7 U.S.C. 5939(f)(3)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(3)

    The bill says: by striking subclauses (II) and (III); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  904. 7 U.S.C. 5939(f)(3)(B)(i)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7601(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subclause (IV) as subclause (II).

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5939)

  905. 7 U.S.C. 1632b(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7602(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Each Agriculture Innovation Center" and inserting "Subject to paragraph (3), each Agriculture Innovation Center"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632b)

  906. 7 U.S.C. 1632b(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7602(1)

    The bill says: by striking "following::" and inserting "following:"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632b)

  907. 7 U.S.C. 1632b(d)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7602(1)

    (3) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive the requirement described in paragraph (2) with respect to an eligible entity if the Secretary determines that the eligible entity has a board of directors adequate for the purpose of carrying out this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632b)

  908. 7 U.S.C. 1632b(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7602(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632b)

  909. 7 U.S.C. 361echangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7605(1)

    The bill says: by striking "known as a director" and inserting "known as an experiment station director"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 361e)

  910. 7 U.S.C. 361echangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7605(1)

    The bill says: by striking "or other officer appointed by the government board of the station";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 361e)

  911. 7 U.S.C. 361echangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7605(2)

    The bill says: in the third sentence, by striking "or other officer"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 361e)

  912. 7 U.S.C. 361echangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7605(3)

    The bill says: in the fourth sentence, by striking "the authorized receiving officer" and inserting "the experiment station director".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 361e)

  913. 7 U.S.C. 6971(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7608(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6971)

  914. 7 U.S.C. 6971(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7608(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6971)

  915. 7 U.S.C. 6971(c)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7608(1)

    (3) be responsible for the coordination of research activities with other Federal agencies.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6971)

  916. 7 U.S.C. 6971(e)(3)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 7608(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(3)(C), by striking "not less than 3 years" and inserting "not less than 1 year"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6971)

  917. 7 U.S.C. 6971added (h)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 7608(3)

    (h) Interagency coordination.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities focused on the joint advancement of the mission requirements and priorities of the Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies.(2) Memoranda of understanding.—(A) Department of Energy.—(i) In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary and the Secretary of Energy(referred to in this subparagraph as the "Secretaries") shall coordinate the activities under paragraph (1) through the establishment of memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements. Such a memorandum or such an agreement shall require the use of a competitive, merit-reviewed process as appropriate. Activities may include components proposed by Federal agencies, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement.(ii) Coordination.— In carrying out the activities under paragraph (1), the Secretaries may—(I) conduct collaborative research in a variety of focus areas;(II) develop methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural, environmental, supply chain, and economic information with variable accuracy and scale;(III) promote collaboration and open community-based development between—(aa) Federal agencies;(bb) National Laboratories;(cc) institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001));(dd) nonprofit institutions;(ee) industry partners; and(ff) other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement involved;(IV) support research infrastructure, including new facilities and equipment, and workforce development as the Secretaries determine necessary;(V) conduct collaborative research, development, and demonstration of methods and technologies; and(VI) facilitate relations between public and private entities to carry on the activities of this clause upon the termination of any agreement established under this subparagraph.(iii) Agreements.— In carrying out the activities under this subparagraph, the Secretaries are authorized to—(I) carry out reimbursable agreements between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development; and(II) collaborate with other Federal agencies, as appropriate.(B) National Science Foundation.—(i) In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary and the Director of the National Science Foundation (referred to in this subparagraph as the “Director”) shall coordinate the activities under paragraph (1) through the establishment of memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements. Such a memorandum or such an agreement shall require the use of a competitive, merit-reviewed process as appropriate. Activities may include components proposed by Federal agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement.(ii) Coordination.— In carrying out the activities under paragraph (1), the Secretary and the Director may—(I) conduct collaborative research in a variety of focus areas;(II) promote collaboration and open, community-based development between—(aa) Federal agencies;(bb) institutions of higher education;(cc) community colleges (as defined in section 3167B of the Energy Science Education Enhancement Act (42 U.S.C. 7381c–3));(dd) area career and technical education schools (as defined in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302));(ee) nonprofit institutions;(ff) industry partners; and(gg) other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement;(III) support research infrastructure, including new facilities, equipment and broadband deployment, as the Secretary and Director determine necessary;(IV) develop translational technologies for commercial utilization;(V) organize education, training, and research initiatives relating to STEM education and workforce development, which may include—(aa) activities supported by the Cooperative Extension System;(bb) industrial partnership programs;(cc) workshops for educating kindergarten through grade 12 teachers on how to increase agricultural literacy;(dd) development of agricultural-based science curricula for kindergarten through grade 12 students; and(ee) distribution of resources for educators to implement curricula; and(VI) facilitate relationships between public and private entities to carry on the activities under this clause upon the termination of any agreement established under this subparagraph.(iii) Agreements.— In carrying out the activities under this subparagraph, the Secretary and the Director are authorized to—(I) carry out reimbursable agreements between the Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development; and(II) collaborate with other Federal agencies as appropriate.(C) Department of Defense.—(i) In general.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense (referred to in this subparagraph as the "Secretaries") shall coordinate the activities under paragraph (1) through the establishment of memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements. Such a memorandum or such an agreement shall require the use of a competitive, merit-reviewed process as appropriate. Activities may include components proposed by Federal agencies, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, nonpro

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6971)

  918. 16 U.S.C. 2101a(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8101(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2101a)

  919. 16 U.S.C. 2101a(f)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8101(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "to carry out this section," and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: "the Secretary may use any other funds made available under this Act to develop and implement the State-wide assessment and State-wide strategy required by subsection (a), except that the total amount of combined funding used to develop and implement such assessment and strategy may not exceed $10,000,000 in any fiscal year.".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2101a)

  920. 16 U.S.C. 2103c(l)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8102(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "the State of Vermont" and inserting "a State"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2103c)

  921. 16 U.S.C. 2103c(l)(3)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8102(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(ii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "of Vermont" and inserting "involved".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2103c)

  922. 16 U.S.C. 2109a(l)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8103

    The bill says: Section 13A(l)(3) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2109a(l)(3)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2109a)

  923. 16 U.S.C. 6513(e)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8201

    The bill says: Section 103(e)(5) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6513(e)(5)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6513)

  924. 16 U.S.C. 6518changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8202

    The bill says: Section 108 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6518) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6518)

  925. 16 U.S.C. 6542(a)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (7) as paragraphs (2) through (8), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  926. 16 U.S.C. 6542(a)added (1)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(1)

    (1) Adjacent land.— The term adjacent land means non-Federal land, including State, local, and private land, that is adjacent to, and within the same watershed as, National Forest System land on which a watershed protection and restoration project is carried out under this section.

    The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  927. 16 U.S.C. 6542(a)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (G) and (H) as subparagraphs (K) and (L), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  928. 16 U.S.C. 6542(a)(2)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(1)

    (G) an acequia association;(H) a local, regional, or other public entity that manages stormwater or wastewater resources or other related water infrastructure;(I) a land-grant mercedes;(J) a local, regional, or other private entity that has water delivery authority;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  929. 16 U.S.C. 6542(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(2)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary shall" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  930. 16 U.S.C. 6542(b)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(2)

    (2) Requirements.— A watershed protection and restoration project under the Program shall be designed to—(A) protect and restore watershed health, water supply and quality, a municipal or agricultural water supply system, and water-related infrastructure;(B) protect and restore forest health from insect infestation and disease or wildfire; or(C) advance any combination of the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).(3) Priorities.— In selecting watershed protection and restoration projects under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that—(A) provide risk management benefits associated with drought; wildfire; post-wildfire conditions; extreme weather; flooding; resilience to climate change; and watershed and fire resilience, including minimizing risks to watershed health, water supply and quality, and water-related infrastructure, including municipal and agricultural water supply systems;(B) support aquatic restoration and conservation efforts that complement existing or planned forest restoration or wildfire risk reduction efforts; or(C) provide quantifiable benefits to water supply or quality and include the use of nature-based solutions, such as restoring wetland and riparian ecosystems.(4) Conditions for projects on adjacent land.—(A) In general.— No project or activity may be carried out under this section on adjacent land unless the owner of the adjacent land agrees in writing that the owner is a willing and engaged partner in carrying out that project or activity.(B) Effect.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any change in—(i) the ownership of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section; or(ii) the management of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section, except during the carrying out of that project or activity.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  931. 16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(3)

    watersheds, and lands adjacent to any such watershed, that provide water—(A) to the end water users subject to the agreement; or(B) for the benefit of another end water user.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "watersheds that provide water to the end water users" and inserting

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  932. 16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  933. 16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  934. 16 U.S.C. 6542(c)(2)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(3)

    (D) a good neighbor agreement entered into under section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a); or

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  935. 16 U.S.C. 6542(c)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(3)

    (3) Cooperation with non-federal partners.— The Secretary shall cooperate with non-Federal partners in carrying out assessments, planning, project design, and project implementation under this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  936. 16 U.S.C. 6542(d)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(4)

    (2) Requirements.— A water source management plan shall be—(A) designed to protect and restore ecological integrity (as defined in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph));(B) based on the best available scientific information; and(C) conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the National Forest System land on which the watershed protection and restoration project is carried out.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  937. 16 U.S.C. 6542(d)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(4)

    (4) Reducing redundancy.— An existing watershed plan, such as a watershed protection and restoration action plan developed under section 304(a)(3), or other applicable watershed planning documents as approved by the Secretary may be used as the basis for a water source management plan under this subsection.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  938. 16 U.S.C. 6542(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), by striking "primary purpose of" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "primary purpose of advancing any of the purposes described in subsection (b)(2).";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  939. 16 U.S.C. 6542(g)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(6)

    (2) Matching funds required.—(A) In general.— Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall require the contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-Federal partners to be in an amount that is not less than 50 percent of the amount of Federal funds.(B) Waiver.— The requirement in subparagraph (A) may be waived at the discretion of the Secretary.

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  940. 16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(4)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(7)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  941. 16 U.S.C. 6542(g)(4)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8203(7)

    (D) Set-aside for partner participation in planning and technical assistance.— Of the amounts made available under subparagraph (B) to carry out this section for each fiscal year, the Secretary may not use more than 10 percent for non-Federal partner planning and technical assistance efforts in developing or implementing a water source management plan under subsection (d).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6542)

  942. 16 U.S.C. 6543(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8204

    The bill says: Section 304(a) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6543(a)) is amended in paragraphs (3) and (5) by striking "protection and".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6543)

  943. 16 U.S.C. 6556changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8205

    The bill says: Section 406 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6556) is amended by striking "October 1, 2023" and inserting "October 1, 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6556)

  944. 16 U.S.C. 6591a(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8206

    The bill says: Section 602(d)(2) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591a(d)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591a)

  945. 16 U.S.C. 6591c(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8207(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting ", including retaining and expanding existing forest products infrastructure necessary to carry out an agreement or contract under this subsection" before the period at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)

  946. 16 U.S.C. 6591c(d)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8207(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(3)(B), by striking "10 years" and inserting "20 years"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)

  947. 16 U.S.C. 6591c(h)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8207(3)

    (4) Special rule for long-term stewardship contracts.—(A) Definition of multiyear contract.— In this paragraph, the term multiyear contract means a contract entered into under subsection (b) that—(i) has a term of at least 5 years; and(ii) is entered into on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph.(B) Special rule.— A multiyear contract entered into under subsection (b) by the Chief or the Director with an entity shall provide that, in the case of cancellation or termination of the multiyear contract by the Chief or the Director, the Chief or the Director, as applicable, shall provide to the entity a cancellation or termination payment equal to the lesser of—(i) an amount equal to 10 percent of the multiyear contract; or(ii) the amount of unrecovered costs that would have been recouped through amortization over the full term of the contract (including the term canceled).

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)

  948. 16 U.S.C. 1642changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(1)

    The bill says: by striking the section heading and inserting "National and Regional Agroforestry Centers";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  949. 16 U.S.C. 1642renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) as subsections (b), (d), (e), and (h), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  950. 16 U.S.C. 1642added (a)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(3)

    (a) Definition of agroforestry.— In this section, the term agroforestry means a management system that intentionally integrates trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to build more profitable and weather-resilient farms, ranches, and communities, address natural resource concerns and conservation needs, and establish productive and sustainable land use practices, including—(1) riparian forest buffers;(2) alley cropping;(3) silvopasture;(4) forest farming and multistory cropping; and(5) windbreaks, shelterbelts, hedgerows, and, where applicable, field borders, and living snow fences.

    The bill says: by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  951. 16 U.S.C. 1642(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(4)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Semiarid" and inserting "National";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  952. 16 U.S.C. 1642(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(4)

    The bill says: by inserting "(referred to in this section as the "Secretary")" after "Secretary of Agriculture";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  953. 16 U.S.C. 1642(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(4)

    The bill says: by striking "Semiarid Agroforestry Research, Development, and Demonstration Center (hereafter referred to in this section as the "Center")" and inserting "National Agroforestry Research, Development, and Demonstration Center"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  954. 16 U.S.C. 1642(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(4)

    The bill says: by striking "at the Center under subsection (b)" and inserting "under subsection (d)";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  955. 16 U.S.C. 1642added (c)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(5)

    (c) Regional agroforestry centers.—(1) Establishment.— The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, shall, subject to the availability of appropriations, establish 1 or more regional agroforestry centers to advance agroforestry research, outreach, technical assistance, and adoption.(2) Director.— The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service and in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, shall appoint a Director to manage and coordinate the 1 or more regional agroforestry centers established under paragraph (1).(3) Location.— In selecting the locations for the 1 or more regional agroforestry centers under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize locations at which the Department of Agriculture has, on the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, at least 1 employee providing coordination among a diverse group of research institutions and other partners.(4) Administration.— Regional agroforestry centers established under paragraph (1) shall by administered by the National Agroforestry Center.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) (as so redesignated) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  956. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by striking "the Center" and inserting "each of the centers established under subsections (b) and (c) (referred to in this section as the "Centers")";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  957. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by inserting "and organizations" after "nonprofit foundations"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  958. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by inserting "demonstration projects," after "studies,";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  959. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by striking "on semiarid lands that" and inserting "that build soil health and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  960. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including agroforestry systems on semiarid land and other fragile agroecosystems where permanent woody perennial plant communities can enhance carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions" before the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  961. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "forestry products for commercial sale from semiarid land" and inserting "agroforestry products for commercial sale";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  962. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by striking "in semiarid regions"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  963. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by striking "the Great Plains region" and inserting "particular regions";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  964. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by inserting "technical assistance, demonstration projects, and" before "technology";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  965. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (11) as paragraphs (8) through (12), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  966. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    (6) develop improved silvopasture, alley cropping, forest farming, multistory cropping, riparian buffer, windbreak and shelterbelt, and other perennial production and conservation systems and technologies to improve soil health, carbon sequestration, drought preparedness, soil and water conservation, environmental quality, and biological diversity;(7) address barriers to the adoption of agroforestry practices, including—(A) insufficient access to plant material;(B) insufficient infrastructure to contain equipment and plant material;(C) insufficient machinery to implement agroforestry practices;(D) insufficient technical service assistance; and(E) insufficient research related to agroforestry systems, including silvopasture and alley cropping;

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  967. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(8)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8) (as so redesignated), by striking "on semiarid lands";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  968. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(9)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: in paragraph (9) (as so redesignated), by striking "on semiarid lands worldwide" and inserting "worldwide, including on semiarid land"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  969. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(10)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by striking "on semiarid lands"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  970. 16 U.S.C. 1642(d)(10)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(6)

    The bill says: by inserting "and extreme weather" after "pollution";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  971. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(7)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "the Center" and inserting "each of the Centers";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  972. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(7)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  973. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(7)

    The bill says: by striking "forestry" and inserting "forestry, agroforestry,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  974. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(7)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  975. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(7)

    (3) facilitate agroforestry adoption by disseminating comprehensive information on Federal, State, local, and Tribal programs that provide support for agroforestry.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  976. 16 U.S.C. 1642added (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(8)

    (f) Regional support.— The Secretary shall provide targeted regional support for agroforestry projects, including demonstration sites.(g) Survey.— Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct a National Agroforestry Producers Survey.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) (as so redesignated) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  977. 16 U.S.C. 1642(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(9)

    The bill says: by striking "There are" and inserting "In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  978. 16 U.S.C. 1642(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8301(9)

    The bill says: by striking "$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023" and inserting "$7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  979. 16 U.S.C. 583j-3(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8302(a)

    The bill says: Section 405(b) of the National Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j–3(b)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 583j-3)

  980. 16 U.S.C. 583j-7changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8302(b)

    The bill says: by striking "The activities" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 583j-7)

  981. 16 U.S.C. 583j-7added (b)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8302(b)

    (b) White oak restoration fund.—(1) In general.— Funds described in paragraph (2) shall be made available for activities—(A) on national forests that are approved by the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and(B) to—(i) re-establish white oak forests where appropriate;(ii) improve management of existing white oak forests to foster natural regeneration of white oak;(iii) improve and expand white oak nursery stock; and(iv) adapt and improve white oak seedlings.(2) Fund.— The National Forest Foundation may accept gifts, devises, or bequests for the purposes of carrying out the activities specified in paragraph (1).(3) Summary.— Beginning 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the National Forest Foundation shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the budget of each such Foundation for each fiscal year (as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code) a summary of the activities carried out under paragraph (1) and the funds accepted under paragraph (2) that includes—(A) the amount—(i) accepted under paragraph (2) in the preceding fiscal year; and(ii) described in clause (i) that is unobligated on the date of the report; and(B) a description of the activities under paragraph (1) funded during the preceding fiscal year.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 583j-7)

  982. 16 U.S.C. 583j-8(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8302(c)

    The bill says: Section 410(b) of the National Forest Foundation Act (16 U.S.C. 583j-8(b)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 583j-8)

  983. 16 U.S.C. 580d(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8303(a)

    The bill says: Section 503(f) of the Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005 (16 U.S.C. 580d note; Public Law 109–54) is amended by striking "September 30, 2019" and inserting "September 30, 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 580d)

  984. 16 U.S.C. 580d(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8303(b)

    The bill says: Section 8623(i) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (16 U.S.C. 580d note; Public Law 115–334) is amended by striking "2023" each place it appears and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 580d)

  985. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    The bill says: by striking "their resources" and inserting "the resources of those forests, including forest carbon,";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  986. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    The bill says: by striking "In compliance" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  987. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(1)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    (B) Additional methods.— Under the program under this subsection, the Secretary shall carry out, as a data collection method—(i) a national timber products output survey; and(ii) a national woodland owner survey.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  988. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(3)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting "including with respect to available forest carbon data," after "2 decades,";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  989. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    The bill says: in the second sentence, by striking "The standards" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  990. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    (4) National consistency.—(A) Standards and definitions.— To ensure

    The bill says: by striking "(4) National Standards and Definitions.—To ensure" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  991. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(4)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    (C) Terminology.— The Secretary shall include a clear description of the definition of "forest" used for purposes of reporting data from inventories and analyses of forests and the resources of forests under this subsection with—(i) any data or report provided under the program under this subsection;(ii) Renewable Resource Assessments prepared under section 3(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1601(a)); and(iii) any data or report provided to an entity outside the United States.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  992. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection," and inserting "In accordance with paragraph (7),"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  993. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    (D) the organization and procedures necessary to understand and report on changes in land cover and use;(E) the organization and procedures necessary to sample and evaluate carbon-related data variables, including soil carbon, collected from forest inventory and analysis plots, timber products output surveys, and national woodland owner surveys to ensure that carbon accounting information needs can be met; and

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (D) and (E) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  994. 16 U.S.C. 1642(e)added (7)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(a)

    (7) Updates to strategic plan.—(A) In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare an update to the strategic plan under paragraph (6) to include—(i) a plan to implement nationally consistent data collection protocols and procedures to improve the statistical precision of base program estimates;(ii) pathways to integrate and report on status and trends in forest carbon pools, including below-ground carbon;(iii) plans, including the identification of challenges, to collaborate with other Federal agencies, non-Federal partners, and the private sector to integrate existing nationally available data sets and best available commercial technologies, such as remote sensing, spatial analysis techniques, and other new technologies;(iv) a plan to increase transparency and clarity in reporting in accordance with paragraph (4)(C);(v) a plan to expand current data collection, further integrate remote sensing technology, or both, to include procedures to improve the statistical precision of estimates at the sub-State level;(vi) a plan to expand current data collection, further integrate remote sensing technology, or both, to include information on renewable biomass supplies and carbon stocks at the local, State, regional, and national levels, including by ownership type; and(vii) such other matters as the Secretary determines to be appropriate based on recommendations of the Forest Inventory and Analysis National User Group.(B) Submission.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives the update to the strategic plan prepared under subparagraph (A).(C) Further updates.— Not later than 5 years after the date on which the update is submitted under subparagraph (B), and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall—(i) prepare an additional update to the strategic plan; and(ii) submit the additional update to the committees described in subparagraph (B).(8) Accessibility.— The Secretary shall ensure that data collected under this subsection is—(A) easily accessible to all public- and private-sector entities; and(B) collected and made accessible using means that ensure the confidentiality, in accordance with section 1770 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (7 U.S.C. 2276), of—(i) plot locations;(ii) nonaggregated data of woodland owners; and(iii) nonaggregated data from timber product output survey.(9) Biennial compilations.— Biennially, the Secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a compilation of national forest inventory and analysis forest statistics, which shall be similar to the tables contained in the Renewable Resource Assessments prepared under section 3(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1601(a)), accompanied by relevant geospatial products.(10) External complex data requests.—(A) In general.— The Secretary shall establish an office, a data platform, or team to process and respond to complex data requests submitted by external organizations relating to the program under this subsection.(B) Fees.—(i) In general.— To cover the costs of processing of and responding to complex data requests described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary may impose fees on external organizations submitting the requests.(ii) Fees collected.— Fees collected under clause (i) may only be used for the purposes described in such clause.(11) Reports.— Each year, the Secretary shall publish as part of the forest inventory and analysis business report a detailed description of the progress of the Secretary in implementing the programmatic elements of the strategic plan described in paragraph (6), including—(A) the costs and priorities of the strategic plan; and(B) how the program under this subsection leverages new technology, improves and standardizes collection protocols, and increases workforce capacity.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  995. 16 U.S.C. 1642(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8304(b)

    The bill says: Section 8632(1) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (16 U.S.C. 1642 note; Public Law 115–334) is amended by striking "technologies" and inserting "technologies, such as microwave, LiDAR, hyperspectral, and high-resolution remote sensing data, and advanced computing technologies for improved modeling to provide tabular statistical estimates and geospatial products,".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1642)

  996. 16 U.S.C. 6591b(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8402

    The bill says: Section 603(c)(1) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591b(c)(1)) is amended by striking "3000 acres" and inserting "10,000 acres".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591b)

  997. 16 U.S.C. 6591d(c)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8403

    The bill says: Section 605(c)(1) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591d(c)(1)) is amended by striking "3000 acres" and inserting "10,000 acres".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591d)

  998. 16 U.S.C. 6592b(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8404

    The bill says: Section 40806(d)(1) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (16 U.S.C. 6592b(d)(1)) is amended by striking "3,000 acres" and inserting "10,000 acres".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6592b)

  999. 16 U.S.C. 6591e(a)(1)(A)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8405(1)

    The bill says: by striking clause (ii);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)

  1000. 16 U.S.C. 6591e(a)(1)(A)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8405(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (iii) through (vii) as clauses (ii) through (vi), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)

  1001. 16 U.S.C. 6591e(a)(1)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8405(1)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by striking "in a sagebrush steppe ecosystem";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)

  1002. 16 U.S.C. 6591e(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8405(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "concurrently for both greater sage-grouse and" and inserting "for greater sage-grouse or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)

  1003. 16 U.S.C. 6591erewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8405(3)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591e)

  1004. 16 U.S.C. 1604(d)(2)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8411(a)

    (2) No additional consultation required under certain circumstances.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2)) or section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on a land management plan approved, amended, or revised under this section when—(A) a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or(B) new information reveals effects of the land management plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that Act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.

    The bill says: Section 6(d)(2) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1604(d)(2)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1604)

  1005. 43 U.S.C. 1712added (g)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8411(b)

    (g) No additional consultation required under certain circumstances.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2)) or section 402.16 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), on a land use plan approved, amended, or revised under this section when—(1) a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or(2) new information reveals effects of the land use plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that Act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered.

    The bill says: Section 202 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1712)

  1006. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(6), by striking "or Indian tribe";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1007. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)added (11)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    (11) Special district.— The term special district means a political subdivision of a State that—(A) has significant budgetary autonomy or control;(B) was created by or pursuant to the laws of the State for the purpose of performing a limited and specific governmental or proprietary function; and(C) is distinct from any other local government unit within the State.

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1008. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting ", Indian Tribe, special district," after "Governor";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1009. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "special district," after "Indian Tribe," each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1010. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: by striking "on"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1011. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1012. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)(II)(bb)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: in subclause (II)(bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1013. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(i)added (III)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    (III) to construct new permanent roads on Federal lands that are—(aa) necessary to implement authorized restoration activities; and(bb) approved by the Federal agency through environmental analysis or categorical exclusion decision;(IV) to complete new permanent road construction to replace and decommission an existing permanent road that is adversely impacting forest, rangeland, or watershed health; and(V) if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclauses (I) through (IV), to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements and for the administration of a good neighbor authority program by a Governor, Indian Tribe, special district, or county.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1014. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(2)(C)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "2028" and inserting "2030";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1015. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by inserting ", Indian Tribe, special district," after "Governor"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1016. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(b)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (4).

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1017. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ", Indian Tribe, special district," after "Governor"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1018. 16 U.S.C. 2113a(a)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8412(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by inserting ", Indian Tribe, special district," after "Governor".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2113a)

  1019. 16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by inserting "or pathogens" after "species";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1020. 16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)(G)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (G), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1021. 16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)(H)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (H), by adding "and" after the semicolon at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1022. 16 U.S.C. 7303(b)(3)added (I)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(1)

    (I) address standardized monitoring questions and indicators;

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1023. 16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(2)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1024. 16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(2)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ";"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1025. 16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(2)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(2)

    (G) proposals that seek to use innovative implementation mechanisms, including good neighbor agreements entered into under section 8206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a), and similar implementation mechanisms;(H) proposals that seek to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire or increase ecological restoration activities—(i) within areas across land ownerships, including State, Tribal, and private land; and(ii) within the wildland-urban interface; and(I) proposals that seek to enhance watershed health and drinking water sources.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1026. 16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(3)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(2)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1027. 16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(3)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(2)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1028. 16 U.S.C. 7303(d)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1029. 16 U.S.C. 7303(f)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8413(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(6), by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7303)

  1030. 16 U.S.C. 3851achangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8415(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "aces" and inserting "experienced services" (and by conforming the item relating to such section in the table of sections accordingly);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3851a)

  1031. 16 U.S.C. 3851a(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8415(2)

    The bill says: by striking "(a) In General.—";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3851a)

  1032. 16 U.S.C. 3851a(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8415(2)

    The bill says: by striking "Agriculture Conservation"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3851a)

  1033. 16 U.S.C. 3851a(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8415(2)

    The bill says: by inserting ", professional, or administrative" after "technical"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3851a)

  1034. 16 U.S.C. 3851aremovedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8415(3)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b).

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3851a)

  1035. 16 U.S.C. 472a(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8416(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "$10,000" and inserting "$55,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 472a)

  1036. 16 U.S.C. 472aadded (j)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8416(2)

    (j) In the event of extreme risks to a unit of National Forest System land, including catastrophic wildfire, insect and disease outbreak, wind, hurricane, flood, drought, or to avoid impacts from such extreme events, the Secretary may, without an appraisal and under such rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary, dispose of by sale or otherwise, portions of trees or forest products located on such unit of National Forest System land.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 472a)

  1037. 7 U.S.C. 8113changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(1)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Community Wood Energy And Wood Innovation Program" and inserting "Community Wood Facilities Program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1038. 7 U.S.C. 8113(a)(1)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A)(iii), in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "woody biomass, including residuals" and inserting "primarily forest biomass, including processing or manufacturing residuals"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1039. 7 U.S.C. 8113(a)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program" and inserting "Community Wood Facilities Program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1040. 7 U.S.C. 8113(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "to be known as" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "to be known as the "Community Wood Facilities Program".";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1041. 7 U.S.C. 8113(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "exceed—" in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting "exceed $5,000,000.";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1042. 7 U.S.C. 8113(e)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(5)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1043. 7 U.S.C. 8113(e)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(5)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (8) as (1) through (7), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1044. 7 U.S.C. 8113(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by inserting "or market competitiveness" after "cost effectiveness";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1045. 7 U.S.C. 8113(f)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(6)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1046. 7 U.S.C. 8113(f)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(6)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1047. 7 U.S.C. 8113(f)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(6)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking "use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill" and inserting "construction, use or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1048. 7 U.S.C. 8113(g)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(7)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "5 megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy" and inserting "15 megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1049. 7 U.S.C. 8113(g)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(7)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "25 percent" and inserting "50 percent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1050. 7 U.S.C. 8113(h)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8431(8)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8113)

  1051. 7 U.S.C. 7655d(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8432(a)

    The bill says: Section 8643(b)(1) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d(b)(1)) is amended by inserting ", including the construction of new facilities that advance the purposes of the program and for the hauling of material removed to reduce hazardous fuels to locations where that material can be utilized" before the period at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7655d)

  1052. 7 U.S.C. 7655d(c)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8432(b)

    (c) Targeting To support economic development, enhanced building design, and impact assessment.— In selecting among proposals of eligible entities under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary may give priority to proposals for projects that—(1) include the use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill facilities located in counties in which the average annual unemployment rate exceeded the national average unemployment rate by more than 1 percent in the previous calendar year;(2) recognize or enhance carbon reduction strategies in building design and interior wood products, including forest impacts, which can be improved by North American manufacturing; or(3) include in the proposal of the entity an analysis of the benefits that forest management under the proposal will have on the resilience and economy of the community, including benefits associated with—(A) wood products from anticipated wood supply areas;(B) wildfire risk reduction;(C) increased fiber flow;(D) the increase of forest or mill jobs; and(E) support for forested communities.

    The bill says: Section 8643(c) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d(c)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7655d)

  1053. 7 U.S.C. 7655d(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8432(c)

    The bill says: Section 8643(d) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 7655d(d)) is amended by inserting "50 percent of" before "the amount".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7655d)

  1054. 7 U.S.C. 6601(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8501

    The bill says: Section 2371(d)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6601(d)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6601)

  1055. 16 U.S.C. 7125(c)added (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8502(1)

    (6) Appointments by applicable regional foresters.— In making appointments under this subsection, the Secretary concerned may act through the applicable regional forester so long as before the applicable regional forester makes an appointment, the applicable regional forester conducts the review and analysis that would otherwise be conducted for an appointment to a resource advisory committee, including any review and analysis with respect to civil rights, budgetary requirements, vetting, and reporting, as the Secretary concerned determines appropriate.

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

  1056. 16 U.S.C. 7125(d)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8502(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(6), by striking "October 1, 2026" and inserting "October 1, 2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

  1057. 16 U.S.C. 7125removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8502(3)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (g).

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7125)

  1058. Public Law 88-657(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8506(1)

    (B) solicit and consider public input regionally in selecting projects for funding under the Program by—(i) publishing annually, for each region, a list of projects considered for funding under the Program;(ii) accepting public comment on the projects described in clause (i); and(iii) considering public comments in selecting projects for funding under the Program;

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text

  1059. Public Law 88-657(c)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8506(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting "annually, for each region," before "publish"; and

    Bill text

  1060. Public Law 88-657(c)(2)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8506(1)

    (ii) a list that includes a description of—(I) each project considered for funding under the Program;(II) public comments received on each project described in subclause (I);(III) the ranking within the applicable region of each project described in subclause (I); and(IV) the proposed outcome of each project funded under the Program for the applicable fiscal year.

    The bill says: by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:

    Bill text

  1061. Public Law 88-657added (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8506(2)

    (f) Definition of region.— In this section, the term region means one of the 9 regions of the Forest Service.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1062. 16 U.S.C. 2206a new sectionrenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8508(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and

    Bill text

  1063. 16 U.S.C. 2206a new sectionadded (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8508(2)

    (e) Advance payments.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall give an owner of nonindustrial private forest land the option of receiving, before the owner carries out emergency measures under this section, not more than 75 percent of the cost of the emergency measures, as determined by the Secretary based on the fair market value of the cost of the emergency measures using the estimated cost of the applicable practice published in the Field Office Technical Guide of each State by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.(2) Return of funds.— If the funds provided under paragraph (1) are not expended by the end of the 180-day period beginning on the date on which the owner of nonindustrial private forest land receives those funds, the funds shall be returned to the Secretary within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following:

    Bill text

  1064. 16 U.S.C. 7101changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8511

    The bill says: Section 1 of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (16 U.S.C. 7101 note) is amended by inserting "or the "Doug LaMalfa Secure Rural Schools Act"" before the period at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 7101)

  1065. 43 U.S.C. 1752(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8513(a)

    The bill says: Section 402(a) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1752(a)) is amended by striking "lands within National Forests in the sixteen contiguous Western States" and inserting "National Forest System (as defined in section 11(a) of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1609(a))) land".

    Bill text · Current law (43 U.S.C. 1752)

  1066. 16 U.S.C. 1601(e)(4)(C)(ii)(I)(bb)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8706(b)

    The bill says: in item (bb), by striking "and";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1601)

  1067. 16 U.S.C. 1601(e)(4)(C)(ii)(I)(cc)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8706(b)

    The bill says: in item (cc), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1601)

  1068. 16 U.S.C. 1601(e)(4)(C)(ii)(I)added (dd)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8706(b)

    (dd) shall include reforestation and rehabilitation activities conducted under section 8706 of the Save Our Sequoias Act.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1601)

  1069. 16 U.S.C. 6591crewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8710(a)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (a)(2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)

  1070. 16 U.S.C. 6591c(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 8710(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "national forests and the public lands" and inserting "national forests, public lands, and lands within Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National Park, and Yosemite National Park".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)

  1071. 16 U.S.C. 6591c(c)added (8)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 8710(b)

    (8) Promoting the health and resiliency of giant sequoias.

    The bill says: Section 604(c) of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6591c(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 6591c)

  1072. 7 U.S.C. 8101(3)(B)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9001

    The bill says: Section 9001(3)(B)(iv) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101(3)(B)(iv)) is amended by inserting "and sustainable aviation fuel" after "diesel-equivalent fuel".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8101)

  1073. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(2)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    (G) Procurement resources.— The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in coordination with the Secretary, shall provide educational materials to procuring agencies to consider the longevity of a product, economic savings, and the efficacy and performance of a product when making procurement decisions under this subsection.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1074. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(A)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (ii) and redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1075. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "and the Secretary" after "Policy"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1076. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    The bill says: by striking "information concerning—" and inserting "a report that describes, for the year covered by the report—";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1077. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(B)(i)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    The bill says: in subclause (I), by inserting ", including the actions taken by the procuring agency to establish and implement the biobased procurement program of the procuring agency under that paragraph" before the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1078. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(B)(i)(IV)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    The bill says: in subclause (IV), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1079. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(B)(i)(V)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    The bill says: in subclause (V), by striking "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1080. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)(B)(i)added (VI)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    (VI)(aa) the specific categories of biobased products that are unavailable to meet procurement needs of the procuring agencies; and(bb) the desired performance characteristics and other relevant specifications for those products; and(VII) if applicable, an explanation of the procurement requirement or updated procurement requirement established under paragraph (2)(A)(i) that procuring agencies failed to meet and reasons for the failure; and

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1081. 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(4)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(1)

    (D) Accountability.— The Office of Federal Procurement Policy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall annually—(i) collect the information required to be reported under subparagraph (B) and make the information publicly available;(ii) using the information collected under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, document relevant procuring agencies under paragraph (2)(A)(i) that, as applicable, have established a procurement program in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(i)(I); and(iii) make the information publicly available, subject to the exemptions from disclosure under section 552(b) of title 5, United States Code.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1082. 7 U.S.C. 8102(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(2)

    The bill says: in the heading, by inserting "and NAPCS" before "codes";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1083. 7 U.S.C. 8102(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "and North American Product Classification System codes" before "for—"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1084. 7 U.S.C. 8102(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(2)

    (A) renewable chemicals manufacturers and biobased products manufacturers; and(B) renewable chemicals and biobased products.

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1085. 7 U.S.C. 8102(f)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(2)

    (2) Report.— To inform the development of codes under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, within 90 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, a report that provides—(A) the Federal statistical collections of information related to the North American Industry Classification System codes and the North American Product Classification System codes that utilize bioeconomy-specific data;(B) recommendations to implement any bioeconomy-related changes as part of the 2027 revisions of the North American Industry Classification System codes and the North American Product Classification System codes; and(C) an assessment of the impacts that bioeconomy-specific North American Industry Classification System codes and North American Product Classification System codes would have on the measurement by the agency of the economic contributions of the bioeconomy.

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3) and inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1086. 7 U.S.C. 8102(k)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2024" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1087. 7 U.S.C. 8102(k)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9002(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8102)

  1088. 7 U.S.C. 8103(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or innovative" before "commercial-scale"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1089. 7 U.S.C. 8103(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    The bill says: by inserting ", renewable chemicals, or biobased products" after "end-user products";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1090. 7 U.S.C. 8103(d)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    (B) Feasibility.—(i) In general.— In approving

    The bill says: by striking all that precedes "a loan guarantee" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1091. 7 U.S.C. 8103(d)(1)(B)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    (ii) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive the requirement that the applicant must demonstrate commercial viability for projects adopting commercially available technology.

    The bill says: by adding after and below the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1092. 7 U.S.C. 8103(d)(1)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1093. 7 U.S.C. 8103(d)(1)added (C)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    (C) Technical review agreement.—(i) In general.— The Secretary shall enter into an agreement with each project applicant that clearly outlines the specific objectives, outcomes, and conditions by which the Secretary determines successful technical feasibility of the project under this section.(ii) Conditions of agreement.— The agreement provided under clause (i) shall include clear guidelines and expectations for the methodologies, protocols, and procedures, and what the eligible technology must demonstrate, for the Department to determine technical feasibility from an integrated demonstration unit, including—(I) a set timeline for the integrated demonstration unit campaign and final technical report to show reliable evidence of continuous, steady-state production;(II) criteria and methods for evaluating the project’s success, including any third-party assessments or evaluations that may be conducted during the demonstration period and at the conclusion of the set timeline;(III) criteria and methods to prove the ability of the integrated demonstration unit to use project-specific feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products at a yield and quality consistent with the design basis of the project;(IV) required information and conditions that demonstrate operation duration, quality, and quantity specifications; and(V) any other information that, if supplied to the Secretary, would assist the eligible entity in sufficiently demonstrating a project’s technical feasibility.(iii) Failure to comply with agreement.—(I) Noncompliance notification.— If a project applicant fails to comply with the technical feasibility requirements as provided under clause (ii), the Secretary shall issue a written notice to the project applicant detailing the specific deficiencies and providing a reasonable timeframe for the project applicant to rectify the issues.(II) Corrective action period.— The project applicant shall have a period of not more than 90 days from the date of issuance of the noncompliance notice to address the identified deficiencies and submit a revised technical feasibility assessment for reconsideration.(iv) Technical feasibility approval.— Upon fulfillment of the conditions of agreement established under clause (ii) or approval of the revised technical feasibility assessment under clause (iii)(II), the Secretary shall determine the project to be technically feasible.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1094. 7 U.S.C. 8103(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking "$250,000,000" and inserting "$400,000,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1095. 7 U.S.C. 8103(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    The bill says: by striking all that precedes "is authorized" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1096. 7 U.S.C. 8103(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9003(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8103)

  1097. 7 U.S.C. 8101added 9004by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9004

    9004 Bioproduct labeling terminology.—(a) Uniform standards.—(1) In general.— Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue rules implementing national uniform labeling standards for, and ensuring the proper use of, the following terms in the labeling and marketing of bioproducts:(A) Bio-attributed plastic.(B) Bio-attributed product.(C) Biobased plastic.(D) Plant-based product.(2) Inclusion of certain defined terms.— In implementing the national uniform labeling standards under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include the following terms, as defined in section 9001:(A) Biobased product.(B) Intermediate ingredient or feedstock.(C) Renewable biomass.(D) Renewable chemical.(b) Consultation.— In defining terms under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with—(1) biomanufacturers;(2) entities engaged in research and development of bioproducts;(3) feedstock growers; and(4) other industry stakeholders.

    The bill says: Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101–8115) is amended by inserting after section 9003 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8101)

  1098. 7 U.S.C. 8105(g)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9005

    The bill says: Section 9005(g)(2) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8105(g)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8105)

  1099. 7 U.S.C. 8106repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9006

    The bill says: Section 9006 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8106) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8106)

  1100. 7 U.S.C. 8107(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by inserting "(referred to in this section as the "Program")" after "Program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1101. 7 U.S.C. 8107(b)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by inserting ", cost savings," after "savings";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1102. 7 U.S.C. 8107(b)(3)(E)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1103. 7 U.S.C. 8107(b)(3)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1104. 7 U.S.C. 8107(b)(3)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    (G) the potential of the proposed program to meaningfully improve the financial conditions of the agricultural producer or rural small business.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1105. 7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A)(i), by inserting ", agricultural cooperatives with less than 2,500 employees," before "and rural";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1106. 7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(2)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1107. 7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1108. 7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(2)added (G)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    (G) the potential improvements to the financial conditions of the agricultural producer or rural small business; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1109. 7 U.S.C. 8107(c)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(B), by striking "$25,000,000" and inserting "$50,000,000";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1110. 7 U.S.C. 8107renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively, and inserting after subsection (c) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1111. 7 U.S.C. 8107(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Outreach" and inserting "Outreach, technical assistance, and education";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1112. 7 U.S.C. 8107(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    that—(1) adequate

    The bill says: by striking "that adequate" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1113. 7 U.S.C. 8107(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) (as inserted by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1114. 7 U.S.C. 8107(e)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    (2) technical assistance is provided to entities seeking to apply for a grant or financial assistance under the Program; and(3) outreach, technical assistance, and education is provided to recipients of grants and other financial assistance under the Program relating to integrating renewable energy projects on land shared with crops or livestock.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1115. 7 U.S.C. 8107(g)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1116. 7 U.S.C. 8107(g)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    (4) Reserve fund.—(A) In general.— Of the funds obligated under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year , not less than 10 percent shall be deposited in a reserve fund in the Treasury and reserved for use in accordance with this subparagraph.(B) Use of funds.—(i) In general.— The Secretary shall use amounts reserved under subparagraph (A) to provide grants to support projects using underutilized renewable energy technologies.(ii) Costs.— The amount of the grant for such a project shall not exceed 25 percent of the installation or maintenance costs of the project for the year in which the grant is awarded.(C) Frequency of solicitations to fund.— The Secretary shall carry out at least 2 solicitations for applications for grants from the reserve fund in each fiscal year.(D) Reallocation.— Any funds reserved under subparagraph (A) that remain unobligated 1 year after the end of the fiscal year in which made available under subparagraph (A) shall be reallocated to carry out the program established under this section.(E) Definition of underutilized renewable energy technologies.— The term underutilized renewable energy technologies means renewable energy technologies for which have been expended not more than 20 percent of the average of the total amounts made available under this section for the 5 fiscal years most recently ending before the date of the enactment of this paragraph.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1117. 7 U.S.C. 8107added (h)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(a)

    (h) Project diversity.— In approving grant or loan guarantee applications under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, there is diversity in the types of projects approved for grants or loan guarantees to ensure that as wide a range as possible of technologies, products, and approaches are assisted.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1118. 7 U.S.C. 8107changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9007(b)

    The bill says: Section 9007 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 8107) is amended by striking "subsection (f)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (g)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8107)

  1119. 7 U.S.C. 8110(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9008(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "2026" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8110)

  1120. 7 U.S.C. 8110(b)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9008(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by striking "2026" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8110)

  1121. 7 U.S.C. 8111(f)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9009

    The bill says: Section 9011(f)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8111(f)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8111)

  1122. 7 U.S.C. 8115repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9010

    The bill says: Section 9014 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8115) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8115)

  1123. 7 U.S.C. 8101added 9015by H.R. 7567 Sec. 9011

    9015 Study on effects of solar panel installations on covered farmland.—(a) In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall conduct a study on the effects of solar panel installations on the conversion of covered farmland out of agricultural production in accordance with this section.(b) Content.— In conducting the study under this section, the Secretary shall—(1) analyze the economic effects of solar panel installations on covered farmland, including the effects on—(A) crop yields;(B) land values, including adjacent properties;(C) land access and tenure;(D) local economies; and(E) food security;(2) investigate impacts of solar panel installation, operation, and decommissioning on covered farmland, and suggest best practices to protect—(A) soil health;(B) water resources;(C) wildlife;(D) vegetation;(E) water drainage; and(F) air quality;(3) assess the impacts of shared solar energy and agricultural production on covered farmland, including best practices to—(A) maintain or increase agricultural production;(B) increase agricultural resilience;(C) retain covered farmland;(D) increase economic opportunities in farming and rural communities, including new revenue streams and job creation;(E) reduce nonfarmer ownership of covered farmland; and(F) enhance biodiversity;(4) assess the types of agricultural land best suited and worst suited for shared solar energy and agricultural production;(5) study the compatibility of different species of livestock with different solar panel system designs, including—(A) the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for livestock grazing and shade for livestock;(B) manure management considerations;(C) fencing requirements; and(D) other animal-handling considerations;(6) study the compatibility of different crop types with different solar panel system designs, including—(A) the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for plant shading and farm equipment use; and(B) the impact on crop yield;(7) evaluate the degree to which existing Federal, State, or local tax incentives result in the development of covered farmland under study;(8) recommend effective incentives that could shift solar panel installations toward the built environment, brownfield sites, and other contaminated sites;(9) evaluate the effectiveness of programs administered by the Federal Government related to solar energy development that—(A) result in the development of contaminated lands, the built environment, and other preferred sites; and(B) discourage solar panel installations that would convert covered farmland out of agricultural production; and(10) estimate the loss of agricultural production on covered farmland due to solar panel installations.(c) Consultation with relevant stakeholders.— In addition to consultation with the Secretary of Energy, while conducting the study under this section, the Secretary shall consult with—(1) farmers;(2) ranchers;(3) landowners;(4) agricultural organizations;(5) State departments of agriculture and energy;(6) units of local government;(7) conservation organizations;(8) land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); and(9) solar developers.(d) Report.— Within 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a written report on the findings of the study and recommendations under this section.(e) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Covered farmland.— The term covered farmland includes—(A) farmland, as defined in section 1540(c)(1) of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (7 U.S.C. 4201(c)(1)); and(B) nonindustrial private forest land, as defined in section 201(a)(18) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801(a)(18)).(2) Brownfield site.— The term brownfield site has the meaning given that term in section 101(39) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601(39)).(3) Secretary.— The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.

    The bill says: Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101–8115) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8101)

  1124. 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21(2)(B)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9014(e)

    The bill says: Section 1240I(2)(B)(i) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa–21(2)(B)(i)) is amended by inserting "and energy-efficient pumping systems" before ", as determined".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21)

  1125. 7 U.S.C. 8101(15)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 9015

    The bill says: Section 9001(15)(A) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8101(15)(A)) is amended by striking "or hydroelectric" and inserting "hydroelectric, or waste energy recovery".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8101)

  1126. 7 U.S.C. 1621(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10001(1)

    The bill says: by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1621)

  1127. 7 U.S.C. 1621(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10001(1)

    The bill says: by striking "specialty crops, including—" and inserting "specialty crops through priorities established annually by State program administrators in consultation with specialty crop producers and producer groups, including—";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1621)

  1128. 7 U.S.C. 1621(c)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10001(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the margins of such subparagraphs (as so redesignated) two ems to the right;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1621)

  1129. 7 U.S.C. 1621(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10001(2)

    The bill says: by striking "Notwithstanding" and inserting "(1) In general.—Notwithstanding"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1621)

  1130. 7 U.S.C. 1621(c)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10001(2)

    (2) No cost-sharing or matching requirements.— The Secretary may not impose any cost-sharing or matching requirement on any award or sub-award made using funds made available to carry out this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1621)

  1131. 7 U.S.C. 1621changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10001(3)

    (e) Plan requirements.— The State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate—(1) how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and(2) how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop producers and producer groups will be achieved.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (e), and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1621)

  1132. 7 U.S.C. 1622b(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10002

    The bill says: Section 10107(b) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 1622b(b)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1622b)

  1133. 7 U.S.C. 6923(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "production" after "emerging agricultural";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1134. 7 U.S.C. 6923(a)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "controlled-environment agriculture, including" before "hydroponic"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1135. 7 U.S.C. 6923(a)(3)(D)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1136. 7 U.S.C. 6923(a)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (H); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1137. 7 U.S.C. 6923(a)(3)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(1)

    (E) using the resources of the Department and of State, Tribal, and local agencies to provide technical assistance for business incorporation, navigating local zoning, and managing farm tract numbers for smaller, noncontiguous parcels to growers implementing activities described in this paragraph;(F) using the resources of the Department and of State, Tribal, and local agencies to promote conservation techniques unique to urban agriculture and innovative production, including techniques that address stormwater runoff and the impacted nature of urban land and the subsurface of the land;(G) assisting urban and innovative producers in navigating Federal, State, Tribal, and local policies and regulations that impact business or operations; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1138. 7 U.S.C. 6923(b)(5)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5)(B), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1139. 7 U.S.C. 6923(b)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7)(A), by striking "the date that is 5 years after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph (2)(B)" and inserting "September 30, 2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1140. 7 U.S.C. 6923rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(3)

    (c) Grants and cooperative agreements.—(1) Grants.—(A) In general.— The Director shall award competitive grants to support the development of urban and innovative agricultural production and technical or financial assistance to producers.(B) Subgrants.— An eligible entity may use funds from a grant under subparagraph (A) to provide subgrants to urban and innovative producers to support the growth of the farm or farm business of the urban and innovative producers.(C) Eligible entities.— An entity eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph (A) is—(i) a nonprofit organization;(ii) a unit of local government;(iii) a Tribal organization;(iv) an agricultural cooperative or other agricultural business entity or a producer network or association; or(v) a school that serves any of grades kindergarten through grade 12.(2) Cooperative agreements.—(A) In general.— The Director may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to support the development of urban and innovative agricultural production.(B) Eligible entities.— An entity eligible to enter into cooperative agreements under subparagraph (A) is—(i) a nonprofit organization;(ii) a unit of local government;(iii) a Tribal organization; or(iv) an agricultural cooperative or other agricultural business entity or a producer network or association.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1141. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "pilot";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1142. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: by striking "pilot" each place it appears in paragraphs (1) and (2);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1143. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program for not fewer than 5 years that" and inserting "The Secretary shall continue to implement a program that";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1144. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(C), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1145. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting "and construct at-scale composting, food-to-feed, or anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects" before the period at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1146. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: in the subparagraph heading, by striking "PILOT";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1147. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting "Tribal governments," after "local governments,";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1148. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(2)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (vi) through (viii) as clauses (vii) through (ix), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1149. 7 U.S.C. 6923(d)(2)(B)added (vi)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(4)

    (vi) develop food waste-to-energy operations;

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (v) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1150. 7 U.S.C. 6923(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10003(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6923)

  1151. 7 U.S.C. 8914(c)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10004

    The bill says: Section 12203(c)(5) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 8914(c)(5)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8914)

  1152. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)(2)(A)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ii) through (vii) as clauses (iii) through (viii), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1153. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)(2)(A)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    (ii) a procedure under which a hemp producer shall be required to designate the type of production of the hemp producer as—(I) only industrial hemp; or(II) hemp grown for any purpose other than industrial hemp;

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1154. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "except as provided in subparagraph (B)(i)," before "a procedure"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1155. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    The bill says: by striking "delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration" and inserting "total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1156. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)(2)(A)(viii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    The bill says: in clause (viii), as redesignated by clause (i) of this subparagraph, by striking "clauses (i) through (vi)" and inserting "clauses (i) through (vii)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1157. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    include—(i) notwithstanding subparagraph (A)(iii), a procedure for the use of visual inspections, performance-based sampling methodologies, certified seed, or a similar procedure when developing sampling plans for any producer who elects to be designated as a producer of only industrial hemp under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I);(ii) notwithstanding subsection (e)(3)(B)(i), a procedure for eliminating the 10-year period of ineligibility following the date of conviction for a felony related to a controlled substance for producers who elect to be designated as producers of only industrial hemp under subparagraph (A)(ii); and(iii) any other practice

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "include any other practice" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1158. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(a)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    (4) Inspection of industrial hemp producers.—(A) In general.— If a State or Tribal plan referred to in paragraph (1) includes procedures for reducing or eliminating sampling or testing requirements under paragraph (2)(B)(i) for a producer of industrial hemp, the State or Indian tribe shall require the producer to provide documentation that demonstrates a clear intent to produce, and use in-field practices consistent with production of, only industrial hemp, such as a seed tag, sales contract, Farm Service Agency report, harvest technique, or harvest inspection.(B) Testing.— If a producer fails to provide the documentation required under subparagraph (A), the State or Indian tribe involved shall require the producer to conduct the testing described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1159. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(e)(2)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(2)(A)(iii), by striking "delta-9" and all that follows through "percent" and inserting the following: "total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) of not more than 0.3 percent in the plant"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1160. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(e)(3)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    (A) Reporting.—(i) In general.— In the case of a State department of agriculture or a Tribal Government with respect to which a State or Tribal plan is approved under subsection (b), such State department of agriculture or Tribal Government (as applicable) shall immediately report a hemp producer to the Attorney General and, as applicable, the chief law enforcement officer of the State or Indian tribe, if the State department of agriculture or Tribal Government (as applicable) determines that the hemp producer has—(I) violated the State or Tribal plan with a culpable mental state greater than negligence; or(II) violated the State or Tribal plan by producing a crop that is inconsistent with the designation of only industrial hemp under subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii).(ii) Exception.— Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to—(I) a violation described in subclause (I) of clause (i); or(II) the production of a crop inconsistent with its designation, as described in subclause (II) of such clause.

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1161. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(e)(3)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    (ii) Exception.— Clause (i) shall not apply to any person growing hemp that designates the type of production as only industrial hemp under subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) if—(I) the State or Tribal plan approved under subsection (b) includes a procedure described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii); or(II) the plan established by the Secretary under section 297C includes a procedure described in subsection (a)(2)(B)(ii) of such section.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by amending clause (ii) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1162. 7 U.S.C. 1639p(e)(3)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(a)

    (D) Production inconsistent with industrial hemp designation.— Any person who knowingly produces a crop that is inconsistent with the designation of only industrial hemp under subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) shall be ineligible to participate in the program established under this section for a period of 5 years beginning on the date of the violation.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639p)

  1163. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    paragraph (1)—(A) shall include—(i) a practice to maintain

    The bill says: by striking "paragraph (1) shall" and all that follows through "practice to maintain" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1164. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)(C)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subclauses (I) and (II), respectively, and moving the margins of such subclauses (as so redesignated) two ems to the right;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1165. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as clauses (iii) through (vi), respectively, and moving the margins of such clauses (as so redesignated) two ems to the right;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1166. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    (ii) a procedure under which the Secretary shall require a hemp producer to designate the type of production of the hemp producer as—(I) only industrial hemp; or(II) hemp grown for any purpose other than industrial hemp;

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) (as designated by clause (i) of this subparagraph) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1167. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: by inserting "except as provided in subparagraph (B)(i)," before "a procedure"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1168. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: by striking "delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration" and inserting "total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1169. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)(v)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: in clause (v) (as redesignated by clause (iii) of this subparagraph), by inserting "and" after the semicolon at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1170. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)removedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (F); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1171. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)(2)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    (B) may include—(i) notwithstanding subparagraph (A)(iii), a procedure for the use of visual inspections, performance-based sampling methodologies, certified seed, or a similar procedure when developing sampling plans for any producer who elects to be designated as a producer of only industrial hemp under subparagraph (A)(ii);(ii) notwithstanding section 297B(e)(3)(B)(i), a procedure for eliminating the 10-year period of ineligibility following the date of conviction for a felony related to a controlled substance for producers who elect to be designated as producers of only industrial hemp under subparagraph (A)(ii); and(iii) such other practices or procedures as the Secretary considers to be appropriate, to the extent that the practice or procedure is consistent with this subtitle.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1172. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    (3) Inspections of industrial hemp producers.—(A) In general.— If a plan referred to in paragraph (1) includes procedures for reducing or eliminating sampling or testing requirements under paragraph (2)(B)(i) for a producer of only industrial hemp, the Secretary shall require the producer to provide documentation that demonstrates a clear intent to produce, and use in-field practices consistent with production of, industrial hemp, such as a seed tag, sales contract, Farm Service Agency report, harvest technique, or harvest inspection.(B) Testing.— If a producer fails to provide the appropriate documentation required under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall require the producer to conduct the testing described in paragraph (2)(A)(iii).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1173. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(d)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1174. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(d)(2)(C)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as clauses (ii) and (iii), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1175. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(d)(2)(C)added (i)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    (i) the designation of the type of production of the hemp producers under section 297B(a)(2)(A)(ii) or under subsection (a)(2)(A)(ii) of this section;

    The bill says: by inserting before clause (ii) (as so redesignated), the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1176. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(d)(2)(C)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1177. 7 U.S.C. 1639q(d)(2)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(b)

    (D) the laboratory certificate of analysis for hemp disposed of under section 297B(a)(2)(A)(iv) or subsection (a)(2)(A)(iv) of this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639q)

  1178. 7 U.S.C. 1639rchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(c)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES" and inserting "ADMINISTRATION, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDELINES"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639r)

  1179. 7 U.S.C. 1639r(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(c)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES" and inserting "ADMINISTRATION, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDELINES"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639r)

  1180. 7 U.S.C. 1639r(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10005(c)

    (3) Laboratory accreditation.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, shall establish a process by which the Department of Agriculture can issue certificates of accreditation to laboratories for the purposes of testing hemp in accordance with this subtitle.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1639r)

  1181. 7 U.S.C. 7711added 420Aby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10006

    420A. Pilot program for the intra-organizational movement of genetically engineered microorganisms by certain authorized parties.—(a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Covered microorganism.— The term covered microorganism—(A) means a genetically engineered microorganism that is a plant pest or may pose a plant pest risk; and(B) does not include listed agents or toxins (as defined in section 212(l) of the Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8401(l))).(2) Covered unauthorized release.— The term covered unauthorized release means an unauthorized release of a covered microorganism, including such a release that a responsible party suspects took place.(3) Pilot program.— The term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection (b).(4) Plant pest risk.— The term plant pest risk has the meaning given such term in section 340.3 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).(5) Responsible party.— The term responsible party means a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, or other legal entity that—(A) has a physical address in the United States;(B) is not owned by or otherwise affiliated with the government of a country of concern (as defined in section 10638 of the CHIPS Act of 2022 (42 U.S.C. 19237));(C) has more than 1 responsible party biocontainment facility;(D) employs quality control personnel that are capable of overseeing the movement and control of covered microorganisms;(E) has, in each of the 3 years preceding enrollment in the pilot program, moved plant pests pursuant to permits granted by the Secretary under this Act;(F) has the ability and resources to ensure compliance with the requirements under subsection (e) for the duration of the pilot program;(G) has implemented the precautions specified in subsection (e) to prevent the unauthorized release of covered microorganisms; and(H) has not, during the 5-year period preceding the date on which the relevant application is submitted under subsection (c)—(i) caused an unauthorized release of a plant pest;(ii) materially failed to comply with a permit granted by the Secretary for the interstate movement of plant pests; or(iii) violated any provision of this section (including regulations promulgated thereunder).(6) Responsible party biocontainment facility.— The term responsible party biocontainment facility—(A) means a physical structure or portion thereof, constructed and maintained in order to contain plant pests, that is under the control of, or operated by, a responsible party within the contiguous United States; and(B) includes sites under the control of, or operated by, any parent organization, subsidiary, or affiliate of the responsible party.(b) Establishment.— Not later than 100 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the Secretary shall authorize not more than 75 responsible parties—(1) to move covered microorganisms in interstate commerce between responsible party biocontainment facilities without a permit; and(2) to maintain control over and dispose of such covered microorganisms.(c) Application.—(1) In general.— The Secretary shall accept applications from responsible parties for enrollment in the pilot program during a 45-day application period, beginning on the date on which the pilot program is established under subsection (b), using a web-based application process established by the Secretary.(2) Contents.— An application submitted by a responsible party for enrollment in the pilot program shall include the following:(A) The name and contact information of the responsible party and any agent of the responsible party that will be involved in the movement of a covered microorganism.(B) The methods by which a covered microorganism will be moved and the measures taken to ensure that there is no unauthorized release of the covered microorganism.(C) The manner in which a shipping container, packaging material, or any other material accompanying the covered microorganism will be disposed of to prevent the unauthorized release of a covered microorganism.(D) A list of responsible party biocontainment facilities to which the responsible party intends to move covered microorganisms.(E) A list of the predominant covered microorganism chassis strains that, at the time of the application, the responsible party intends to move.(F) A sworn certification that the responsible party meets each criterion specified in subsection (a)(5).(3) Supplemental applications.—(A) In general.— A responsible party may submit a supplemental application to the Secretary to update a list under subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (2) at any time during such enrollment. The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to such supplemental application not later than 30 days after the date on which such supplemental application is submitted to the Secretary.(B) Denials.— The Secretary may only deny a supplemental application if the Secretary has made the determination set forth in subsection (d)(2)(B). A denial of a supplemental application shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the terms specified in subsection (d)(3).(d) Selection process.—(1) Timing.— The Secretary shall—(A) evaluate applications received under subsection (c)(1) in the order in which the applications are received; and(B) approve or deny all applications received during the period described in that subsection not later than 45 days after the end of that period.(2) Denial.— The Secretary shall deny an application received under subsection (c)(1) if—(A) the Secretary has already selected 75 responsible parties for enrollment in the pilot program; or(B) the Secretary determines that the responsible party submitting the application does not meet each criterion specified in subsection (a)(5).(3) Appeal.—(A) In general.— A responsible party seeking to enroll in the pilot program whose applicatio

    The bill says: Subtitle A of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7711 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7711)

  1182. 7 U.S.C. 608e-1(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10101(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "mandarin oranges," after "oranges,";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 608e-1)

  1183. 7 U.S.C. 608e-1(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10101(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "almonds," after "onions,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 608e-1)

  1184. 7 U.S.C. 608e-1(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10101(3)

    The bill says: by striking ", other than dates for processing," each place it appears.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 608e-1)

  1185. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(a)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (13) as paragraphs (6) through (14), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1186. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(a)added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(1)

    (5) Food hub.— The term food hub means a business or organization that actively manages the aggregation, distribution, and marketing of source-identified food products to multiple buyers from multiple producers, who are primarily local and regional producers, to strengthen the ability of such producers to satisfy local and regional wholesale, retail, and institutional demands.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1187. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(b)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(4), by inserting ", regional food chain coordination," after "collaboration";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1188. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(c)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(4), by striking "stakeholders" and inserting "stakeholders before and after providing grants under the program";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1189. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1190. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(2)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (I), by striking "or";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1191. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(2)(J)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (J)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1192. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(2)added (K)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    (K) to support the purchase of special purpose equipment.

    The bill says: by inserting at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1193. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(B)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (vii) and (viii) as clauses (viii) and (ix), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1194. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(B)added (vii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    (vii) a food hub;

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (vi) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1195. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "applications that" and inserting "applications, outreach, and technical assistance that would";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1196. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(C)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1197. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(C)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating clause (ii) as clause (iii);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1198. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(C)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    (ii) provide greater geographic balance relative to the benefits of the Program; or

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1199. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)(C)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: in clause (iii) (as so redesignated), by striking "are used" and inserting "be used";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1200. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1201. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(d)(6)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(4)

    (D) Simplified applications.—(i) In general.— The Secretary shall establish a simplified application form for eligible entities described in subparagraph (B) that—(I) request less than $100,000; and(II) choose from the project categories described in clause (ii), which shall include a specific, limited set of key activities with predefined requirements established by the Secretary.(ii) Project categories.— The Secretary shall establish a simplified application form for the following project categories but may include additional project categories as necessary:(I) Direct-to-consumer projects.— In the case of a direct-to-consumer project, an application form described in clause (i) may be available for the following categories of projects:(aa) An outreach and promotion project.(bb) A project to provide funding for farmers market manager staff time.(cc) A project to provide vendor training.(dd) A planning and design project.(ee) A data collection and evaluation project.(II) Local and regional food markets and enterprise projects.— In the case of a local and regional food market and enterprise project, an application form described in clause (i) may be available for the following categories of projects:(aa) A food hub feasibility study project.(bb) A project to provide funding for regional food chain coordination staff time.(cc) A project to provide technical assistance.(dd) A data collection and evaluation project.(ee) A project to support the purchase of special purpose equipment.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1202. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(e)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(5)

    2026 through 2031 to support partnerships—(i) to plan a local or regional food system;(ii) to implement a local or regional food system plan;(iii) to develop and implement a regional food chain coordination project; and(iv) to develop and implement a regional outreach, technical assistance, and evaluation project.

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(2)(A), by striking "2019 through 2023" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1203. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(f)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(6)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "subsection (d); or" and inserting "subsection (d)(5);";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1204. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(f)(1)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(6)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1205. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(f)(1)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(6)

    (B) are eligible to submit an application in accordance with subsection (d)(6)(D); or

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1206. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(i)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(7)

    The bill says: by striking "Of the funds" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1207. 7 U.S.C. 1627c(i)(3)(B)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10102(7)

    (ii) Simplified applications.— Of the funds made available for grants under subsection (d)(6) for a fiscal year, not less than 10 percent, and not more than 50 percent, shall be used to provide grants to eligible entities that submit an application in accordance with subsection (d)(6)(D).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1627c)

  1208. 7 U.S.C. 1632crenumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10103(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632c)

  1209. 7 U.S.C. 1632cadded (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10103(2)

    (e) Consultations.—(1) In general.— Beginning with the first request for applications under this section that occurs at least 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, not later than 6 months before such a request for applications, the Secretary shall solicit input from maple syrup industry stakeholders with respect to the research and education priorities of the maple syrup industry.(2) Consideration.— The Secretary shall consider the information provided through the consultation required under paragraph (1) when making grants under this section.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632c)

  1210. 7 U.S.C. 1632c(g)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10103(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), as so redesignated, by striking "2023" and inserting "2031, to remain available until expended".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1632c)

  1211. 7 U.S.C. 5925c(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10104(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925c)

  1212. 7 U.S.C. 5925c(b)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10104(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925c)

  1213. 7 U.S.C. 5925c(b)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10104(1)

    (4) collect and publish cost-of-production data for organic milk, through support from regional and national programs, including regularly reported data related to—(A) the costs of major organic feedstuffs, including—(i) the prices for major organic feedstuffs produced domestically;(ii) the prices for imported major organic feedstuffs; and(iii) all other costs relating to the production of organic milk;(B) the establishment of an Organic All Milk Prices Survey, which shall be analogous to the existing All Milk Prices Survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, to gather and report monthly data about the amounts organic dairy farmers are being paid for organic milk and prices received for organic dairy cows, including—(i) national data; and(ii) data relating to, at a minimum, the 6 regions with the greatest quantity of organic dairy production; and(C) periodic organic milk reporting under which the Secretary, using data collected by the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Economic Research Service, or the Agricultural Marketing Service, publishes new periodic reports that include, or add to existing periodic reports relating to, data for organic milk, which shall be equivalent to data reported for conventionally produced milk.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925c)

  1214. 7 U.S.C. 5925c(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10104(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5925c)

  1215. 7 U.S.C. 6521(d)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10105(a)

    The bill says: Section 2122(d)(1) of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6521(d)(1)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6521)

  1216. 7 U.S.C. 6521aadded 2122Bby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10105(b)

    2122B. Organic technical assistance.—(a) In general.— In carrying out this title, the Secretary may provide technical assistance, outreach, and education to support organic production through existing programs implemented by a covered agency.(b) Covered agency.— For the purposes of this section, the term covered agency means—(1) the Agricultural Marketing Service;(2) the Agricultural Research Service;(3) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture;(4) the Farm Service Agency;(5) the Risk Management Agency;(6) the Natural Resources Conservation Service;(7) the Rural Business-Cooperative Service;(8) the Food and Nutrition Service; and(9) other agencies, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 2122A (7 U.S.C. 6521a) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6521a)

  1217. 7 U.S.C. 6522(b)(6)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10105(c)

    The bill says: Section 2123(b)(6) of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6522(b)(6)) is amended by striking "for fiscal year 2023" and inserting "for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6522)

  1218. 7 U.S.C. 6502renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10107(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (22) as paragraphs (22) through (24), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6502)

  1219. 7 U.S.C. 6502renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10107(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (16) through (19) as paragraphs (17) through (20), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6502)

  1220. 7 U.S.C. 6502added (16)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10107(3)

    (16) Oversight protocols.— The term oversight protocols means the regulations, policies, and procedures issued by the Secretary under the authorities provided in sections 2104, 2107, 2114, 2115, 2116, and 2120.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (15) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6502)

  1221. 7 U.S.C. 6502added (21)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10107(4)

    (21) Risk to organic integrity.— The term risk to organic integrity means the likelihood that a product marketed as organically produced is, or contains, an agricultural product that was not produced using a system of organic farming in compliance with this title, not processed in compliance with this title, or both.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (20), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6502)

  1222. 7 U.S.C. 6506(a)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10108

    (5) provide for annual inspections by the certifying agent of each farm and handling operation that has been certified under this title, which inspections shall be—(A) in the case of a farm or handling operation site located outside of the United States, conducted on-site;(B) in the case of a farm or handling operation site located in the United States, conducted on-site once every three years with intervening annual inspections being conducted on-site or virtually based on the farm’s or handling operation’s risk to organic integrity, as determined by the Secretary; and(C) in the case of a handling operation that acquires but does not physically receive, process, package, or store organic products, conducted through inspection methods, including virtual methods, that provide sufficient assurance of compliance, as determined by the Secretary;

    The bill says: Paragraph (5) of section 2107(a) of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6506(a)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6506)

  1223. 7 U.S.C. 136a new sectionrewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    (v) Plant regulator.—(1) In general.— The term plant regulator means any substance or mixture of substances intended, through physiological action, for accelerating or retarding the rate of growth or rate of maturation, or for otherwise altering the behavior of plants or the produce thereof.(2) Exclusions.— Such term shall not include—(A) substances to the extent that they are—(i) intended to be produced and used within a plant; or(ii) intended as plant nutrients, trace elements, nutritional chemicals, plant inoculants, soil amendments, or vitamin hormone products; or(B) plant biostimulants that—(i) have a low-risk profile in relation to humans and other organisms, as determined by the Agency; and(ii) are of biological origin or include chemical compounds that are synthetically derived, but structurally-similar and functionally identical to, substances of biological origin.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (v) to read as follows:

    Bill text

  1224. 7 U.S.C. 136(hh)(2)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "or";

    Bill text

  1225. 7 U.S.C. 136(hh)(3)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "substances." and inserting "substances"; and

    Bill text

  1226. 7 U.S.C. 136(hh)(3)(B)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    The bill says: by striking "volatilization urease" and inserting "volatilization, or urease";

    Bill text

  1227. 7 U.S.C. 136(hh)(3)(B)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text

  1228. 7 U.S.C. 136(hh)a new sectionadded (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    (4) a plant biostimulant; or(5) a nutritional chemical.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:

    Bill text

  1229. 7 U.S.C. 136a new sectionadded (pp)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(a)

    (pp) Plant biostimulant.— The term plant biostimulant means any substance or mixture of substances that, when applied to seeds, plants, the rhizosphere, or soil or other growth media, acts to support a plant’s natural nutrition processes independently of the nutrient content of that substance or mixture of substances, and that thereby improves—(1) nutrient availability, uptake, or use efficiency;(2) tolerance to abiotic stress; or(3) consequent growth, development, quality, or yield.(qq) Nutritional chemical.— The term nutritional chemical means any substance or mixture of substances that interacts with plant nutrients in a manner that improves nutrient availability or aids the plant in acquiring or utilizing plant nutrients.(rr) Vitamin hormone product.— The term vitamin hormone product means a product that—(1) consists of a mixture of plant hormones, plant nutrients, plant inoculants, soil amendments, trace elements, nutritional chemicals, plant biostimulants, or vitamins that is intended for the improvement, maintenance, survival, health, and propagation of plants;(2) is nontoxic and nonpoisonous in the undiluted packaged concentrations of the product; and(3) is not intended for use on food crop sites and is labeled accordingly.(ss) Plant-incorporated protectant.—(1) In general.— The term plant-incorporated protectant means a pesticide that is—(A) intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating a pest; and(B) a substance or mixture of substances intended to be produced and used within a living plant, or in the produce thereof, and the genetic material necessary for its production.(2) Inclusions.— Such term includes any inert ingredient (as defined in section 174.3 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation)).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1230. 7 U.S.C. 136w(b)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(b)

    (b) Exemption of pesticides.—(1) Exemption by rule.— The Administrator may exempt from the requirements of this Act by regulation any pesticide which the Administrator determines either—(A) to be adequately regulated by another Federal agency; or(B) to be of a character which is unnecessary to be subject to this Act in order to carry out the purposes of this Act.(2) Exemption for certain plant-incorporated protectants.—(A) Exemption.—(i) In general.— Upon the issuance of guidance as described in subparagraph (B), plant-incorporated protectants resulting from endogenous genetic material found within or that could arise from the plant’s gene pool are exempt from the requirements of this Act.(ii) Exception.— A specific plant-incorporated protectant arising from endogenous genetic material found within or that could arise from the plant’s gene pool shall not be exempt from the requirements of this Act if the Administrator determines that such plant-incorporated protectant is of a character which is necessary to be subject to this Act in order to carry out the purposes of this Act.(B) Guidance.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Administrator shall issue guidance for the implementation of subparagraph (A). The Administrator may update such guidance, as the Administrator determines to be appropriate.(C) Order.—(i) In general.— If the Administrator makes a determination described in subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to a plant-incorporated protectant, the Administrator shall issue an order explaining the basis for such determination, which may be issued directly to any person who owns, controls, or has custody of such plant-incorporated protectant or published in the Federal Register.(ii) Effect of order.— After receipt or publication of an order described in clause (i), the plant-incorporated protectant described in the order will no longer be exempt from the requirements of this Act.(D) Tolerance exemption.— The residue of a plant-incorporated protectant that is exempt under subparagraph (A)(i) shall be exempt from the requirement for a tolerance under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a) unless, and until such time as, the Administrator issues or publishes an order under subparagraph (C)(i).

    The bill says: Section 25(b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136w(b)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136w)

  1231. 7 U.S.C. 136o(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(c)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "(as defined in section 174.3 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation))";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136o)

  1232. 7 U.S.C. 136o(c)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136o)

  1233. 7 U.S.C. 136o(c)(2)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136o)

  1234. 7 U.S.C. 136o(c)(2)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(c)

    (D) that plant-incorporated protectant is exempt under section 25(b)(2) or part 174 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136o)

  1235. 7 U.S.C. 136o(c)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10201(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(A), by striking "(as defined in section 174.3 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation))".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136o)

  1236. 7 U.S.C. 136aadded (i)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10202

    (i) Coordination.—(1) Risk mitigation measures.— If any risk mitigation measures are required for any pesticide registered under this Act, the Administrator shall—(A) develop such measures in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture; and(B) conduct, and publish in the docket, with the corresponding action, an economic analysis determining the cost of implementation of such measures.(2) Data and information.—(A) Coordination of data and information.— With regard to the registration or registration review of a pesticide under this Act and for making a determination under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a) with respect to any action that impacts the sale, distribution, or use of a pesticide, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Director of the Office of Pest Management Policy, so that the Administrator has for the Administrator’s use and consideration for such processes—(i) agronomic use data from—(I) the Department of Agriculture; and(II) industry; and(ii) any information relating to the availability and economic viability of alternatives to such pesticide.(B) Data and information.— When issuing any decision resulting from the processes referred to in subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall publish—(i) a description of the use by the Administrator of any data or information provided by the Secretary of Agriculture under subparagraph (A); and(ii) the determination of the Administrator on whether to use such data or information, including, as applicable, the reasons that the data or information was not used.(3) Reasonable and prudent actions and measures.— For implementation of reasonable and prudent actions and measures with respect to the use of a pesticide registered under this Act, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Commerce—(A) to review the development of any such actions and measures that are a result of consultations relating to actions under this Act;(B) to fully consider the risks and benefits of any such actions and measures in a manner consistent with practices established to evaluate the risks and benefits of a pesticide registered under this Act; and(C) to provide feedback to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce on decisions relating to any such actions and measures that may affect end users of a pesticide registered under this Act.(4) Waiver.— The coordination requirements imposed by this subsection may be waived or modified for a specific action to the extent agreed upon by the Administrator, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the registrant so long as such agreement is published by the Administrator in the docket for the corresponding action.

    The bill says: Section 3 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1237. 7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(11)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10203(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The Administrator shall" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1238. 7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(11)(B)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10203(1)

    (ii) Participation.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall include the Director of the Office of Pest Management Policy in all meetings of the interagency working group.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1239. 7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(11)(D)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10203(2)

    The bill says: by striking "every 180 days thereafter" and inserting "each year thereafter"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1240. 7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(11)(D)(iv)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10203(2)

    The bill says: by striking "during the 5-year period beginning on that date"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1241. 7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(11)(D)added (v)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10203(2)

    (v) Availability.— All reports required under this subparagraph shall be published on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1242. 7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(11)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10203(3)

    (E) Consultation.—(i) Working group with private sector.— In carrying out the duties under this paragraph, the working group shall, as appropriate—(I) consult, including through public meetings, with representatives of interested industry stakeholders and nongovernmental organizations not less than once every year; and(II) take into consideration factors, such as actual and potential differences in interest between, and the views of, those stakeholders and organizations.(ii) Administrator with working group.— Before the Administrator implements any policy, strategy, workplan, or pilot program regarding the application of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) to the processes for the registration or registration review of a pesticide under this Act, the Administrator shall—(I) consult with the covered agencies on the policy, strategy, workplan, or pilot program and take into consideration input received; and(II) publish the input received from the covered agencies in the docket with the corresponding policy, strategy, workplan, or pilot program.

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1243. 7 U.S.C. 136a(g)(1)(A)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10204(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking "the registration review of" and inserting "the interim registration review decision of"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1244. 7 U.S.C. 136a(g)(1)(A)(iii)(I)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10204(a)

    The bill says: in subclause (I), by striking "2022" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1245. 7 U.S.C. 136a(g)(1)(A)added (vi)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 10204(b)

    (vi) Interim Registration Review Decision Requirements.—(I) Requirements.— Any covered interim registration review decision shall include, where applicable, measures to reduce the effects of the applicable pesticide on—(aa) species listed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or(bb) any designated critical habitat.(II) Consultation.— In developing measures described in subclause (I), the Administrator shall take into account the input received from the Secretary of Agriculture and other members of the interagency working group established under subsection (c)(11).(III) Covered interim registration review decision.— In this subsection, the term covered interim registration review decision means an interim registration review decision—(aa) that is associated with an initial registration review described in clause (iii);(bb) that is noticed in the Federal Register during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this clause and ending on October 1, 2031; and(cc) for which the Administrator has not, as of the date on which the decision is noticed in the Federal Register, made effects determinations or completed any necessary consultation under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2)).

    The bill says: Section 3(g)(1)(A) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(g)(1)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 136a)

  1246. Public Law 117-328repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10204(c)

    The bill says: Section 711 of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (title VI of division HH of Public Law 117–328) is repealed.

    Bill text

  1247. Public Law 115-334(b)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10211

    (b) Administration.—(1) Submission.— The Secretary shall submit to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and make publicly available, the survey described in subsection (a).(2) Commercial data.— The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Pest Management Policy, shall obtain commercial data on pesticide use to inform the conduct of, and enhance the results of, the survey described in subsection (a).(3) Rulemaking procedure.— The administration of this section shall be made without regard to chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act).

    The bill says: Section 10109(b) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–334; 132 Stat. 4906) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text

  1248. 7 U.S.C. 6912added 220Aby H.R. 7567 Sec. 10213

    220A. Office of Biotechnology Policy.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall establish in the Department an Office of Biotechnology Policy to provide for the effective coordination of policies and activities within the Department of Agriculture related to biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and related emerging technologies, while taking into account the effects of regulatory actions of other government agencies.(b) Director.— The Office of Biotechnology Policy shall be under the direction of a Director appointed by the Secretary, who shall report directly to the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary.(c) Duties.— The Director of the Office of Biotechnology Policy shall—(1) develop and coordinate Department policy on biotechnology and related topics;(2) coordinate activities and services of the Department on biotechnology and related topics, including—(A) research and development;(B) extension and education;(C) communication;(D) regulation and labeling; and(E) commercialization, use, and trade;(3) assist other offices and agencies of the Department in fulfilling their responsibilities related to biotechnology under applicable Federal law; and(4) perform such other functions as may be required under Federal law or prescribed by the Secretary.(d) Interagency coordination.— In carrying out the duties under subsection (c), the Director of the Office of Biotechnology Policy shall provide leadership to ensure coordination of interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and other Federal and State agencies.(e) Outreach.— The Director of the Office of Biotechnology Policy shall consult with biotechnology developers, academics, agricultural producers, and other entities that may be affected by biotechnology-related activities or actions of the Department or other Federal and State agencies as necessary in carrying out the Office’s responsibilities under this section.(f) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

    The bill says: Subtitle A of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6912 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 220 (7 U.S.C. 6920) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6912)

  1249. 7 U.S.C. 1505(a)(2)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1505)

  1250. 7 U.S.C. 1505(a)(2)added (E)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(a)

    (E) The Chairperson of the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee established by subsection (f).

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1505)

  1251. 7 U.S.C. 1505(a)(2)(H)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (H), as so redesignated, by striking "specialty crop" and inserting "livestock";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1505)

  1252. 7 U.S.C. 1505(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) of paragraph (2)" and inserting "subparagraphs (F), (G), and (H) of paragraph (2) and the members of the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee described in subsection (f)(2)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1505)

  1253. 7 U.S.C. 1505added (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(a)

    (f) Specialty crop advisory committee.—(1) In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall—(A) establish a Specialty Crop Advisory Committee (in this subsection referred to as "the Committee"); and(B) appoint to the Committee in accordance with paragraph (2) the initial members that will assist the Corporation in the research, creation, and improvement of policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops.(2) Composition.—(A) Chairperson.— The Chairperson of the Committee shall be an individual with experience in crop insurance and the unique nature of the specialty crop industry.(B) Members.— The Committee shall consist of—(i) individuals with an understanding of the production methods, markets, and risks (including losses due to weather, trade damages, and supply chain disruptions) unique to specialty crop production;(ii) not less than 5 producers and not more than 10 total members; and(iii) not less than 1 producer from each of the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions of the United States (as identified by the Bureau of the Census).(3) Duties.— The Committee established by this subsection shall—(A) advise the Manager of the Corporation on issues relating to specialty crop insurance policies;(B) provide input, through the Chairperson of the Committee, to the Board on decisions relating to specialty crop insurance policies;(C) review available educational programs and make recommendations to the Manager of the Corporation on how to enhance the effectiveness of such programs for specialty crop producers;(D) provide recommendations to the Manager of the Corporation regarding the presentation of policies to the Board required by section 508(a)(6);(E) advise the Manager of the Corporation on entering into partnerships to carry out subsections (d) and (e)(2)(B) of section 522; and(F) meet not less than 2 times each year to carry out these duties.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1505)

  1254. 7 U.S.C. 1507(g)(2)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(b)

    (2) Responsibilities.—(A) In general.— The Specialty Crops Coordinator shall have primary responsibility for addressing the needs of specialty crop producers, and for providing information and advice, in connection with the activities of the Corporation to improve and expand the insurance program for specialty crops.(B) Other duties.— In carrying out this paragraph, the Specialty Crops Coordinator shall—(i) act as the liaison of the Corporation with representatives of specialty crop producers and the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee; and(ii) assist the Corporation with the knowledge, expertise, and familiarity of the producers with risk management and production issues pertaining to specialty crops.

    The bill says: Section 507(g)(2) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1507(g)(2)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1507)

  1255. 7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(6)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11001(c)

    The bill says: Section 508(a)(6)(A) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(6)(A)) is amended by inserting "(in consultation with the Specialty Crop Advisory Committee)" after "Corporation".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1256. 7 U.S.C. 1506(m)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11002(1)

    (3) Identification of holders of substantial interests.—(A) In general.— The Manager of the Corporation may require each policyholder to provide to the Manager, at such times and in such manner as prescribed by the Manager, the name of each individual or other entity that acquires or holds a substantial beneficial interest in such policyholder.(B) Extension available.—(i) In general.— In the case of a policyholder that does not provide the information required pursuant to subparagraph (A) to the Manager at the time prescribed by the Manager, the Manager shall allow such policyholder to provide to the Manager such information at any time during the applicable crop year.(ii) Exception.— Clause (i) shall not apply to a policyholder that an approved insurance provider determines—(I) would receive disproportionate benefits under a crop insurance program as a result of failing to provide the information required pursuant to subparagraph (A) to the Manager at the time prescribed by the Manager; or(II) failed to provide such information to avoid an obligation or requirement under any State or Federal law.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1506)

  1257. 7 U.S.C. 1506(m)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11002(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "5 percent" and inserting "10 percent".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1506)

  1258. 7 U.S.C. 1506(n)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11003

    (4) Actuarial soundness of certain new products.— The Corporation shall—(A) review each policy or product developed under section 508(h) periodically for actuarial soundness; and(B) take such actions, in consultation with persons described in paragraph (1)(A) of such section, as are necessary to improve the actuarial soundness of such policies and products.

    The bill says: Section 506(n) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1506(n)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1506)

  1259. 7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11004

    The bill says: Section 508(a)(1) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(a)(1)) is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting "or a decline in the market price of the insured commodity, so long as such decline was not directly caused by the producer (as determined by the Secretary)" before the period at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1260. 7 U.S.C. 1501changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11005(a)

    The bill says: in section 508(c)(4)(C)(iv) in the heading, by striking "crops and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1501)

  1261. 7 U.S.C. 1501changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11005(a)

    The bill says: in section 508B(f), by striking "Effective beginning with the 2019 crop year" and inserting "Effective for the 2019 through 2025 crop years".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1501)

  1262. 7 U.S.C. 9015added (j)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11005(b)

    (j) Limitation.— Beginning with the 2026 crop year, in the case of a farm for which a producer obtains coverage under the Stacked Income Protection Plan for upland cotton under section 508B of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508b) for a crop year, such farm shall not be eligible to receive payments for seed cotton for such crop year under—(1) price loss coverage under section 1116; or(2) agriculture risk coverage under section 1117.

    The bill says: Section 1115 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9015) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 9015)

  1263. 7 U.S.C. 1508(d)added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11006

    (5) Limitation on interest accrual.— Effective beginning with the 2026 reinsurance year, in the case of a producer that is delinquent in paying a premium or administrative fee, an approved insurance provider may charge such producer with respect to such delinquency an amount less than or equal to 1 percent of the simple interest of the amount for which such producer is delinquent, for each month (not to exceed 60 consecutive months) the producer is so delinquent.

    The bill says: Section 508(d) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(d)) is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1264. 7 U.S.C. 1502(b)(14)(B)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11007(a)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "5 years" and inserting "10 years"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1502)

  1265. 7 U.S.C. 1502(b)(14)(B)(iii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11007(a)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by striking "5-year" and inserting "10-year".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1502)

  1266. 7 U.S.C. 1508(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11007(b)

    The bill says: Section 508(e)(9) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1508(e)) is amended by inserting "or veteran farmer or rancher" after "beginning farmer or rancher" each place it appears.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1267. 7 U.S.C. 1508(h)(4)(A)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11008(1)

    (iii) Application.—(I) In general.— Except as provided in subclause (II), this subparagraph shall apply with respect to a proposal only during the period preceding any approval of the proposal by the Board.(II) Exception.— An approved insurance provider that submits a letter of support for a concept proposal, a policy, or plan of insurance shall—(aa) not be considered the public for purposes of clause (ii);(bb) have access to data and other product development information submitted to the Board during its review under this subsection; and(cc) be subject to the confidentiality requirements as applicable to the Board pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii).

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by amending clause (iii) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1268. 7 U.S.C. 1508(h)(4)(D)added (iv)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11008(2)

    (iv) Marketability deadline.— Any new policy, plan of insurance, or other material approved by the Board under this subsection during a reinsurance year and after the Standard Reinsurance Agreement closing date of July 1 shall not be implemented for such reinsurance year unless at least 90 days prior to the sales closing date for such policy, plan of insurance, or other material, the Board makes available to the approved insurance providers all necessary, as determined by the Board, handbooks, training materials, and other resources associated with such policy, plan of insurance, or other material.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1269. 7 U.S.C. 1508(h)(4)added (F)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11008(3)

    (F) Marketability determination.—(i) Submission to the board.— Prior to the approval of a product, any approved insurance provider that submitted a letter of support for the product shall provide information and analysis to the Board on the marketability of such product.(ii) Deemed marketable.— In reviewing a policy, plan of insurance, or other material submitted to the Board under this subsection, such product shall be deemed marketable in accordance with paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(I) if at least one approved insurance provider, in its submission pursuant to clause (i), expresses support for such policy, plan, or material.(iii) Evaluation by the board.— In evaluating whether a product is marketable in accordance with paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(I), the Board shall take into consideration any information and analysis submitted pursuant to clause (ii).(iv) AIP participation.— The Board shall not require the submission of a letter of support from an approved insurance provider in order to review and approve any policy, plan of insurance, or other material submitted pursuant to this subsection.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1270. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "not exceed";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1271. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "not exceed" before "for the"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1272. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and" after the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1273. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and subsequent" and inserting "through 2026";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1274. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "not exceed" before "for each"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1275. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)(ii)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    The bill says: by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1276. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)(A)added (iii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(1)

    (iii) for each of the 2027 and subsequent reinsurance years, be determined in accordance with subparagraph (F).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1277. 7 U.S.C. 1508(k)(4)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11009(2)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (F) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1278. 7 U.S.C. 1508(m)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11010(1)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1279. 7 U.S.C. 1508(m)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11010(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "Effective beginning not later than the 2004 reinsurance year, based on the review, the Corporation" and inserting "Based on each review conducted under subparagraph (A), the Corporation";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1280. 7 U.S.C. 1508(m)(3)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11010(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1281. 7 U.S.C. 1508(m)(3)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11010(4)

    (B) Stakeholder engagement.— Each review under subparagraph (A) shall include engagement from regionally diverse industry stakeholders for each agricultural commodity for which a quality loss adjustment is offered.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1282. 7 U.S.C. 1508(m)(3)added (D)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11010(5)

    (D) Report.— On the completion of each review under subparagraph (A), the Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives a report that describes—(i) the findings from that review;(ii) the changes to the quality loss adjustment procedures;(iii) the stakeholder engagement for that review conducted pursuant to subparagraph (B); and(iv) plans for establishing specific quality loss adjustment procedures for unique regions, as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1508)

  1283. 7 U.S.C. 1522(c)(7)(E)added (iii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11012

    (iii) Additional review.— Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this clause and annually thereafter, the Corporation shall—(I) review any limitations on insurable revenue (including the overall limitation and limitations specific to animals, animal products, greenhouse and nursery, and aquaculture) to ensure such limitations are adequate to cover the financial risks associated with the production of high-value agricultural products; and(II) submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that includes a summary of the most recent review conducted and any expected changes to the policy for the following reinsurance year.

    The bill says: Section 522(c)(7)(E) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1522(c)(7)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1522)

  1284. 7 U.S.C. 1515(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(a)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting ", response, and final determination" after "Notification";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1515)

  1285. 7 U.S.C. 1515(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "shall notify in writing" and inserting "shall, through an initial finding in writing, notify (unless such notification is pursuant to the responsibilities to conduct reviews and make corrections)";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1515)

  1286. 7 U.S.C. 1515(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(a)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Time for notification" and inserting "Required timing";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1515)

  1287. 7 U.S.C. 1515(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Notice" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1515)

  1288. 7 U.S.C. 1515(b)(2)added (B)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(a)

    (B) Response.— During the 90-day period beginning on the date the Corporation notifies an approved insurance provider through an initial finding under paragraph (1), such approved insurance provider may appeal such initial finding in writing.(C) Final finding.— Not later than 90 days after the date on which an approved insurance provider appeals pursuant to subparagraph (B), the Corporation shall issue a final finding in writing to such approved insurance provider.(D) Request for final administrative determination.— An approved insurance provider shall have not more than 90 days after the receipt of the Corporation’s final finding under subparagraph (C) to request, in writing, a final administrative determination, if such approved insurance provider has reason to believe that the Corporation’s final finding under subparagraph (C) is not in accordance with—(i) the applicable laws, regulations, custom, or practice of the crop insurance industry; or(ii) the approved policy and procedure of the Corporation.(E) Final determination.— The Corporation shall have not more than 90 days after the receipt of a request for a final administrative determination under subparagraph (D) to provide such final administrative determination, unless substantial new information, as determined by the Corporation, is provided by the approved insurance provider.(F) Appeal to Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.— An approved insurance provider shall have not more than 90 days after receipt of a final administrative determination provided pursuant to subparagraph (E) to appeal such determination to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1515)

  1289. 7 U.S.C. 1515(b)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(a)

    (3) Effect of failure to timely notify.—(A) In general.— Except as provided in subparagraph (B), failure of the Corporation to comply with the requirements under paragraph (2) shall relieve the approved insurance provider from the debt owed to the Corporation.(B) Exception.— Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any matters referred to the Office of the Inspector General or the Department of Justice.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1515)

  1290. 7 U.S.C. 1506(r)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 11013(b)

    The bill says: Section 506(r)(1) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1506(r)(1)) is amended by inserting "binding" before "final agency determination".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1506)

  1291. 7 U.S.C. 1522(c)added (20)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 11014(a)

    (20) Expansion of revenue policies.—(A) In general.— The Corporation shall carry out research and development, or offer to enter into 1 or more contracts with 1 or more qualified persons to carry out research and development, to expand the availability of policies that provide coverage against losses of revenue for—(i) oilseeds, including camelina, carinata, and pennycress;(ii) alfalfa;(iii) pulse crops (including dry edible beans);(iv) sugarbeets;(v) sugarcane;(vi) blueberries; and(vii) other crops for which only individual yield-based insurance policies are available.(B) Availability of policy.— Notwithstanding the last sentence of section 508(a)(1), and section 508(a)(2), the Corporation shall make a policy described in subparagraph (A) available if the requirements of section 508(h) are met.(C) Determination of projected price.— In developing a policy described in subparagraph (A), the Corporation may utilize alternative methods of determining a projected price for a crop, including the correlation of actual prices received for such crop to the futures markets prices of other commodities.(D) Pricing library.— In developing a policy described in subparagraph (A), the Corporation shall determine the feasibility of creating a pricing library for agents and approved insurance providers using data from alternative sources, as determined by the Secretary.(E) Discount factor.— For purposes of developing a policy described in subparagraph (A), the Corporation shall determine the feasibility of—(i) establishing a State or regional discount factor as an endorsement policy to provide coverage against losses of revenue due to quality discounts in soybeans; and(ii) an alternative to applying the term zero-market value in the case of an available salvage market.(F) Report.— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes—(i) the crops for which research and development has been carried out under subparagraph (A);(ii) the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph (A);(iii) any recommendations with respect to those results; and(iv) additional crops for which research and development under this paragraph is planned to be carried out.

    The bill says: Section 522(c) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1522(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1522)

  1292. 7 U.S.C. 8308A(b)(2)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(a)

    including—(i) training additional emergency response personnel; and

    The bill says: by striking "including training additional emergency response personnel." and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308A)

  1293. 7 U.S.C. 8308A(b)(2)(F)added (ii)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(a)

    (ii) improving animal disease traceability.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308A)

  1294. 7 U.S.C. 8308A(b)(2)(I)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (I), by inserting before the period at the end the following: ", including activities approved by the Secretary as of the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308A)

  1295. 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(b)

    The bill says: Section 10409A(d)(2)(A) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(2)(A)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308a)

  1296. 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(2)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(b)

    The bill says: Section 10409A(d)(2)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(2)(B)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308a)

  1297. 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(b)

    The bill says: by striking "carry out the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program under subsection (b)" and inserting "carry out the National Animal Health Laboratory Network under subsection (a) and the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program under subsection (b)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308a)

  1298. 7 U.S.C. 8308a(d)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(b)

    The bill says: by striking "10 percent" and inserting "15 percent".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308a)

  1299. 7 U.S.C. 8308a(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12001(b)

    The bill says: Section 10409A(e)(1) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8308a(e)(1)) is amended by striking "2019 through 2023" and inserting "2027 through 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8308a)

  1300. Public Law 118-191added 4by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12003

    4 Additional training facilities.—(a) In general.— In addition to the Center established under section 2(a), the Secretary may—(1) establish other dog training facilities, which shall have the same duties as are specified in section 2(b) for the Center; and(2) enter into a cooperative agreement with the department of agriculture of a State (or political subdivision thereof) to establish an off-site training program for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance in the training of dogs, as described in section 2(b).(b) Considerations.— When determining the need for additional training facilities under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—(1) the location of international ports of entry;(2) the volume of international passengers and cargo; and(3) regional agricultural production trends and associated pest and disease threats.

    The bill says: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 (Public Law 118–191) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1301. 7 U.S.C. 8304renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12004(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8304)

  1302. 7 U.S.C. 8304added (d)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12004(a)

    (d) Engagement with key export markets.— To reduce the impact of animal disease outbreaks on United States exports, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and the Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, is authorized to negotiate in advance, to the extent practicable, regionalization, zoning, compartmentalization, and other agreements regarding outbreaks of known animal disease threats of trade significance with the governments of countries with export markets for livestock animals or animal products from the United States.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8304)

  1303. 7 U.S.C. 8301added 10404Aby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12005(a)

    10404A. Importation of live dogs.—(a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Compensation.— The term compensation means any act, consideration, or thing of value received by a person directly, including cash or noncash benefits, cost-avoidance, obtaining positive or avoiding negative publicity, an exchange of services, or maintaining a license issued under any local, State, or Federal government authority.(2) Importer.— The term importer means any person who transports or causes the transportation of a dog into the United States from a foreign country.(3) Import transporter.— The term import transporter means any person or entity that—(A) receives an imported dog from any importer, dealer, research facility, exhibitor, operator of an auction sale, or department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of any State or local government; and(B) receives compensation for moving such dog in commerce.(4) Transfer.— The term transfer means a change of ownership or control of an imported dog to another person, including by sale, adoption, exchange, or donation.(b) Requirements.—(1) In general.— Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall import a dog into the United States unless prior to transport to the United States, the Secretary receives electronic documentation necessary, as determined by the Secretary, to demonstrate that the dog—(A) is in good health;(B) has received all necessary vaccinations and internal and external parasite treatment, and demonstrated negative test results, as required by the Secretary and evidenced by a certificate that—(i) is issued by a licensed veterinarian accredited by a competent veterinary authority recognized by the Secretary; and(ii) is endorsed by that authority in a manner representing that the veterinarian issuing the certificate was authorized to do so;(C) is officially identified by a permanent method approved by the Secretary; and(D) in the case that the dog is intended for transfer—(i) is at least 6 months old; and(ii) is accompanied by an import permit issued by the Secretary under this Act.(2) Exceptions.— The Secretary, by regulation, shall provide an exception to any requirement under this Act in any case in which a dog is imported for purposes of transfer—(A) as a personal pet of United States origin returning to the United States;(B) as a United States military working dog or contracted working dog supporting a military mission or tasking;(C) for research purposes;(D) for veterinary treatment which is paid for by the importer, subject to the condition that the dog—(i) is taken directly to a veterinary facility for treatment with appropriate quarantine until the dog meets the criteria described in paragraph (1); and(ii) is then exported to its country of origin; or(E) in the case of a dog that is less than 6 months old, for lawful importation into the State of Hawaii from the British Isles, Australia, Guam, or New Zealand in compliance with the regulations of the State of Hawaii and the other requirements of this section, if the dog is not transported out of the State of Hawaii for transfer at less than 6 months of age.(c) Implementation and regulations.— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall promulgate such regulations as the Secretary determines necessary to implement and enforce this section, including regulations—(1) to facilitate electronic submission and interagency sharing of all documentation required prior to the importation of a dog into the United States under subsection (b)(1);(2) to establish any necessary post-arrival verification processes for imported dogs;(3) to ensure the denial of entry into the United States of any dog attempted to be imported into the United States in violation of subsection (b)(1);(4) to provide that each importer, import transporter, intermediate handler, or carrier receiving a certificate of veterinary inspection required under this section shall submit a copy of the certificate to the Secretary, who shall, upon receipt—(A) record and maintain the information in a centralized database; and(B) upon request by a State veterinarian, share the information with such State veterinarian not later than 3 days after such request is received by the Secretary;(5) to require the Secretary to annually aggregate and publicly report the data submitted under paragraph (4), including information on the countries of origin of the imported dogs and the purposes for the importation of such dogs; and(6) to determine and establish such fees for the verification of documentation and issuance of permits required under subsection (b)(1) as may be necessary to fund the implementation and enforcement of this section.(d) Rule of construction.— Nothing in subsection (c)(5) shall be construed as limiting the availability of funding made available under section 10417 to carry out this section.(e) Enforcement.—(1) Authority.— The Secretary shall have the authority granted under section 10414 to enforce this section.(2) Penalties.— An importer or import transporter that fails to comply with this section shall—(A) be subject to penalties under section 10414; and(B) provide, as the Secretary may determine, at the expense of the importer or import transporter, for—(i) the care (including appropriate veterinary care), forfeiture, quarantine, and removal from the United States of each applicable dog; and(ii) the return of each applicable dog to its place of export, with due care for the welfare of each applicable dog.

    The bill says: The Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 10404 (7 U.S.C. 8303) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 8301)

  1304. 7 U.S.C. 2148repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12005(c)

    The bill says: Section 18 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2148) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2148)

  1305. 7 U.S.C. 2131added 30by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12008(a)

    30 Protection of greyhounds.—(a) In general.— It shall be unlawful—(1) for any person to knowingly engage in commercial greyhound racing in which any greyhound is moved in interstate or foreign commerce;(2) to conduct any commercial greyhound racing or racing meeting where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of greyhounds occurs;(3) to engage in or facilitate simulcast betting or wagering on greyhound races in interstate or foreign commerce; and(4) for any person to knowingly sell, buy, possess, train, transport, deliver, or receive any greyhound for purposes of having the greyhound participate in commercial greyhound racing.(b) Investigations.— The Secretary, or any other person authorized by the Secretary, shall make such investigations as the Secretary determines necessary to determine whether any person has violated or is violating any provision of this section. The Secretary may obtain the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of the Treasury, or other law enforcement agencies of the United States, and State and local governmental agencies, in the conduct of such investigations, under cooperative agreements with such agencies.(c) Penalties.— Any person who violates any of paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (a) shall be fined under this Act, imprisoned for not more than 7 years, or both, for each such violation. Each instance of a violation of any such paragraph shall be considered a single violation.(d) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Commercial greyhound racing.— The term commercial greyhound racing means any event involving the participation of greyhounds in which betting or wagering on the speed or ability of such greyhounds occurs.(2) Simulcast.— The term simulcast means the simultaneous audio or visual transmission from one location of foreign or domestic greyhound races taking place at a different location and gambling on the results of such races.

    The bill says: The Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2131)

  1306. 7 U.S.C. 2156changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12009(1)

    26 Sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in, attending, causing an individual who has not attained the age of 16 to attend, or gambling on, an animal fighting venture.—(a) Sponsoring or exhibiting.—(1) In general.— It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture.(2) Attending or causing an individual who has not attained the age of 16 to attend.— It shall be unlawful

    The bill says: by striking the section designation and all that follows through "It shall be unlawful" in subsection (a)(2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2156)

  1307. 7 U.S.C. 2156(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12009(2)

    (3) Animal venture gambling.— It shall be unlawful for any person to gamble on an animal fighting venture, including an in-person or broadcast event.

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2156)

  1308. 7 U.S.C. 2144rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12010

    14 Standards for Federal facilities.—(a) Laboratory animal facilities.— Any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States having laboratory animal facilities shall comply with the standards and other requirements promulgated by the Secretary under sections 13(a), (f), (g), and (h).(b) Adoption and non-Laboratory placement.— Any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States operating as a Federal research facility shall, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, promulgate standards and other requirements that, in the determination of the department, agency, or instrumentality, facilitates the adoption or non-laboratory placement of any eligible animal of the facility no longer needed for research and determined to be suitable for release to an animal rescue organization, animal sanctuary, animal shelter, or individual.(c) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Animal rescue organization.— The term animal rescue organization means an organization—(A) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; and(B) with the purpose of rescuing animals that are unwanted, abandoned, or otherwise in need of placement and finding permanent adoptive homes for such animals.(2) Animal sanctuary.— The term animal sanctuary means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code that—(A) is registered with the Secretary;(B) operates a place of refuge—(i) where an unwanted, displaced, or retired animal is provided care for the lifetime of such animal; and(ii) where an unescorted public visitation of such an animal is not permitted;(C) does not engage in commercial trade of such an animal;(D) does not breed such an animal;(E) does not permit direct contact between the public and such an animal;(F) does not allow the use of such an animal for performance or exhibition purposes; and(G) does not conduct research that pains or distresses such an animal.(3) Animal shelter.— The term animal shelter means a facility that accepts or seizes animals to care for such animals, place such animals in a permanent adoptive home, or carry out law enforcement purposes.(4) Eligible animal.— The term "eligible animal" means any dog, cat, nonhuman primate, guinea pig, hamster, or rabbit.(5) Suitable for release.— The term "suitable for release" means an eligible animal that has been evaluated and has received a certificate issued by a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine, certifying that they inspected the eligible animal on a specified date that is not more than ten days before such animal is released, and when so inspected, the eligible animal appeared free of any infectious disease or physical abnormality which would endanger the eligible animal, other animals, or public health.

    The bill says: Section 14 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2144) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2144)

  1309. 21 U.S.C. 625added 26by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12112(a)

    26 Small and very small establishment guidance and resources.—(a) Studies; model plans.— Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, make publicly available—(1) a list of scientific studies (which the Secretary shall update as necessary) for use by small establishments and very small establishments in developing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan;(2) guidelines relating to best practices and techniques by small establishments and very small establishments in the production of raw or further processed meat and meat food products; and(3) scale-appropriate model Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for small establishments and very small establishments, including model plans for—(A) slaughter-only establishments;(B) processing-only establishments; and(C) slaughter and processing establishments.(b) Guidance.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall publish a guidance document, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, providing information on the requirements that need to be met for small establishments and very small establishments to develop, pursuant to this Act, a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan.(c) Data confidentiality.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall not publish confidential business information of any meat processing establishment, including a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan of a meat processing establishment.(d) Small establishment and very small establishment defined.— In this section, the terms small establishment and very small establishment have the meanings given the terms smaller establishment and very small establishment, respectively, in the final rule entitled "Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems" (61 Fed. Reg. 38806 (July 25, 1996)) (or successor regulations).

    The bill says: The Federal Meat Inspection Act is amended by inserting after section 25 (21 U.S.C. 625) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 625)

  1310. 21 U.S.C. 463added 14Aby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12112(b)

    14A. Small and very small establishment guidance and resources.—(a) Studies; model plans.— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, make publicly available—(1) a list of scientific studies (which the Secretary shall update as necessary) for use by small establishments and very small establishments in developing a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan;(2) guidelines relating to best practices and techniques used by small establishments and very small establishments in the production of raw or further processed poultry products; and(3) scale-appropriate model Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for small establishments and very small establishments, including model plans for—(A) slaughter-only establishments;(B) processing-only establishments; and(C) slaughter and processing establishments.(b) Guidance.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall publish a guidance document, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, providing information on the requirements that need to be met for small establishments and very small establishments to develop a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan pursuant to this Act.(c) Data confidentiality.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall not publish confidential business information of any poultry processing establishment, including a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plan of a poultry processing establishment.(d) Small establishment and very small establishment defined.— In this section, the terms small establishment and very small establishment have the meanings given the terms smaller establishment and very small establishment, respectively, in the final rule entitled "Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems" (61 Fed. Reg. 38806 (July 25, 1996)) (or successor regulations).

    The bill says: The Poultry Products Inspection Act is amended by inserting after section 14 (21 U.S.C. 463) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 463)

  1311. 21 U.S.C. 683added (k)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12113(a)

    (k) Federal outreach.— In each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to States that—(1) have a State meat inspection program in effect pursuant to section 301; and(2) do not have a selected establishment.

    The bill says: Section 501 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 683) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 683)

  1312. 21 U.S.C. 472added (j)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12113(b)

    (j) Federal outreach.— In each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to States that—(1) have a State poultry product inspection program in effect pursuant to section 5; and(2) do not have a selected establishment.

    The bill says: Section 31 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 472) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 472)

  1313. 7 U.S.C. 6922(d)(7)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12201(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6922)

  1314. 7 U.S.C. 6922(d)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12201(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (9); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6922)

  1315. 7 U.S.C. 6922(d)added (8)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12201(1)

    (8) conducting annual cross-sector crisis simulation exercises related to a food-related emergency or disruption; and

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6922)

  1316. 7 U.S.C. 6922added (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12201(2)

    (f) Detailees.— The Secretary may detail employees of the Department of Agriculture to, and accept employees detailed from, the intelligence community (as defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947) to assist in carrying out the duties of the Office of Homeland Security.(g) Risk assessments and reports.—(1) Risk assessments.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and not less than every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct an assessment of risks and security vulnerabilities to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector, including—(A) naturally occurring, unintentional, or intentional threats, including chemical, biological, cybersecurity, or bioterrorism attacks;(B) influence of state-owned enterprise;(C) control of and access to agricultural data;(D) foreign acquisition of intellectual property, agricultural assets, and land;(E) agricultural input shortages and dependence on foreign-sourced inputs;(F) supply chain and trade disruptions;(G) science and technology cooperation;(H) unequal investments in research, development, and commercialization;(I) incongruent regulatory policies; and(J) any other vulnerabilities identified by the Secretary.(2) Briefing and report.—(A) In general.— Not later than 180 days after the completion of a risk assessment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide a briefing on the results of the risk assessment and submit to the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes—(i) an assessment of any gaps or limitations in national security efforts related to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector;(ii) any actions taken by the Secretary to address any gaps or limitations identified under clause (i), including through interagency coordination, threat information sharing, and stakeholder outreach;(iii) any recommendations for administrative, regulatory, or legislative actions that can be taken to reduce any gaps or limitations identified under clause (i), including—(I) recommendations to reduce the dependence on foreign-source inputs necessary for the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector; and(II) recommendations to address the cybersecurity threats to, and security vulnerabilities in, the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector; and(iv) resources the Secretary requires to address current and future national security vulnerabilities related to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector.(B) Exemption from Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act.— A report required under subparagraph (A) shall be exempt from the requirements of the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (subtitle D of title VII of Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 3677).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6922)

  1317. 7 U.S.C. 6934(f)(3)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12202

    The bill says: Section 226B(f)(3)(B) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6934(f)(3)(B)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6934)

  1318. 7 U.S.C. 6997(c)(4)rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12203

    The bill says: Section 277(c)(4) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6997(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6997)

  1319. 7 U.S.C. 7014(b)added (11)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12204

    (11) The authority of the Secretary to carry out the amendments made to this title by the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

    The bill says: Section 296(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 7014(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7014)

  1320. 7 U.S.C. 6921(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12205(1)

    The bill says: by striking "shall advise" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "shall—"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6921)

  1321. 7 U.S.C. 6921(a)added (1)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12205(1)

    (1) advise the Secretary on policies related to Indian tribes;(2) oversee—(A) each self-determination contract (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)) entered into between the Secretary and a tribal organization; and(B) each self-governance compact (as defined in section 401 of such Act (25 U.S.C. 5361)) entered into between the Secretary and an Indian tribe; and(3) carry out such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6921)

  1322. 7 U.S.C. 6921(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12205(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1), by striking "this subsection" and inserting "this section".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6921)

  1323. 7 U.S.C. 3502renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(d)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1324. 7 U.S.C. 3502changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(d)

    3 Civil penalties.—(a) In general.— A person shall be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Secretary if the Secretary determines that the person—(1) has failed to submit a report in accordance with the provisions of section 2; or(2) has knowingly submitted a report under section 2 that—(A) does not contain all the information required to be in such report; or(B) contains information that is misleading or false.(b) Civil action.— Any civil penalty imposed by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall be recoverable

    The bill says: by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through "Any such civil penalty shall be recoverable" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1325. 7 U.S.C. 3502(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(d)

    The bill says: by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through "The amount" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1326. 7 U.S.C. 3502(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(d)

    The bill says: by striking "of this section"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1327. 7 U.S.C. 3502(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(d)

    The bill says: by striking "shall not exceed 25 percent" and inserting "for violations under subsection (a)(1) shall not exceed 25 percent, and for violations under subsection (a)(2) shall be not less than 5 percent, but not more than 25 percent,".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1328. 7 U.S.C. 3502added (d)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(e)

    (d) Public disclosure of enforcement actions.— The Secretary shall publicly disclose the name of each person who paid to the Secretary a civil penalty imposed under subsection (a), including, if applicable, after the completion of an appeal of a civil penalty.

    The bill says: Section 3 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3502) (as amended by subsection (b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1329. 7 U.S.C. 3502added (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12301(f)

    (e) Outreach.— Using existing resources and efforts to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall carry out a nationwide outreach program directed primarily toward landlords, operators, owners, persons, producers, and tenants (as those terms are defined in section 718.2 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026)) of agricultural land and county property appraiser offices, land appraisal companies, and real estate auction companies to increase public awareness and provide education regarding the reporting requirements under this Act.

    The bill says: Section 3 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3502) (as amended by subsection (c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3502)

  1330. 7 U.S.C. 3503rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(a)

    4 Investigative actions.—(a) In general.— The Secretary shall appoint an employee in the Senior Executive Service (as described in section 3131 of title 5, United States Code) of the Department of Agriculture to serve as Chief of Operations of Investigative Actions (referred to in this section as the "Chief of Operations"), who shall hire, appoint, and maintain additional employees to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Act.(b) Chief of Operations.— The Chief of Operations may serve in such position simultaneously with a concurrent position within the Department of Agriculture.(c) Security.— The Secretary shall—(1) provide classified storage, meeting, and other spaces, as necessary, for personnel of the Chief of Operations; and(2) assist such personnel in obtaining security clearances.(d) Duties.— The Chief of Operations shall—(1) monitor compliance with this Act;(2) refer noncompliance with this Act to the Secretary, the Farm Service Agency, and any other appropriate authority;(3) conduct investigations, in coordination with the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of the Treasury, the National Security Council, and State and local law enforcement agencies, on malign efforts—(A) to steal agricultural knowledge and technology; or(B) to disrupt the United States agricultural base;(4) conduct an annual audit of the database developed under section 12304(b) of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026;(5) seek to enter into memoranda of agreement and memoranda of understanding with the Federal agencies described in paragraph (3)—(A) to ensure compliance with this Act; and(B) to prevent the malign efforts described in that paragraph;(6) refer to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States transactions that—(A) raise potential national security concerns; and(B) result in agricultural land acquisition by a foreign person that is a citizen of, or headquartered in, as applicable, a foreign entity of concern; and(7) publish annual reports that summarize the information contained in every report received by the Secretary under section 2 during the period covered by the report.(e) Administration.— The Chief of Operations shall report to—(1) the Secretary; or(2) if delegated by the Secretary, to—(A) the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency; or(B) the Director of the Department of Agriculture Office of Homeland Security.

    The bill says: Section 4 of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 3503) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3503)

  1331. 7 U.S.C. 3508changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "For purposes of this Act—" and inserting "In this Act:";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1332. 7 U.S.C. 3508changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    The bill says: by striking "the term" and inserting "The term"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1333. 7 U.S.C. 3508changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    The bill says: by inserting a paragraph heading, the text of which comprises the term defined in that paragraph;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1334. 7 U.S.C. 3508changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    The bill says: in each of paragraphs (1) through (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting a period;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1335. 7 U.S.C. 3508(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "; and" and inserting a period;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1336. 7 U.S.C. 3508renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (3), (4), (6), (7), and (8), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1337. 7 U.S.C. 3508added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    (2) Foreign entity of concern.— The term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given the term in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C. 4651).

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1338. 7 U.S.C. 3508added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12303(b)

    (5) Malign effort.— The term malign effort means any hostile effort undertaken by, at the direction of, on behalf of, or with the substantial support of the government of a foreign entity of concern.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 3508)

  1339. Public Law 117-328repealedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12304(e)

    The bill says: Section 773 of division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117–328) is repealed.

    Bill text

  1340. 50 U.S.C. 4565(k)added (8)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12305(a)

    (8) Inclusion of the Secretary of Agriculture.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall be a member of the Committee with respect to a covered transaction that involves—(A) agricultural land;(B) agriculture biotechnology; or(C) the agriculture industry, including agricultural transportation, storage, and processing.

    The bill says: Section 721(k) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(k)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (50 U.S.C. 4565)

  1341. 50 U.S.C. 4565(b)(1)added (I)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12305(b)

    (I) Consideration of certain agricultural land transactions.—(i) In general.— After receiving notification from the Secretary of Agriculture of a reportable agricultural land transaction, the Committee shall determine—(I) whether the transaction is a covered transaction; and(II) if the Committee determines that the transaction is a covered transaction, whether the Committee should initiate a review pursuant to subparagraph (D), or take another action authorized under this section, with respect to the reportable agricultural land transaction.(ii) Reportable agricultural land transaction.— In this subparagraph, the term reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction—(I) that the Secretary of Agriculture has reason to believe is a covered transaction, based on information from or in cooperation with the intelligence community;(II) that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, or the Islamic Republic of Iran; and(III) with respect to which a person is required to submit a report to the Secretary of Agriculture under section 2(a) of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978.(iii) Sunset.— The requirements under this subparagraph shall terminate, with respect to a foreign person of the respective foreign country, on the date that the People’s Republic of China, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, or the Islamic Republic of Iran, as the case may be, is removed from the list of foreign adversaries in section 791.4 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations.

    The bill says: Section 721(b)(1) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (50 U.S.C. 4565)

  1342. Public Law 115-334(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "There is established" and inserting "Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Secretary shall establish";

    Bill text

  1343. Public Law 115-334(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "and recommendations" after "Study";

    Bill text

  1344. Public Law 115-334(b)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ", and make recommendations relating to," after "study on";

    Bill text

  1345. Public Law 115-334(b)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting "and timely" after "affordable"; and

    Bill text

  1346. Public Law 115-334(b)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following:

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  1347. Public Law 115-334(b)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "existing and new Federal tax policies" and inserting "existing and new State and Federal policies, including tax policies"; and

    Bill text

  1348. Public Law 115-334(b)(3)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting "or impede" after "facilitate";

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  1349. Public Law 115-334(b)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text

  1350. Public Law 115-334(b)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

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  1351. Public Law 115-334(b)added (6)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(2)

    (6) heirs’ property and succession of agricultural land;(7) any unique barriers faced by historically underserved and women farmers and ranchers in the ability to transfer, inherit, or purchase agricultural assets, including land; and(8) leasing and ownership trends, including leasing and ownership trends by foreign persons or entities.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1352. Public Law 115-334(f)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (f), by striking "1 year after the date of enactment of this Act" and inserting "2 years after the date of enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026";

    Bill text

  1353. Public Law 115-334rewrittenby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(4)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:

    Bill text

  1354. Public Law 115-334(m)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12401(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (m), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text

  1355. Public Law 115-334changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12402

    The bill says: Section 12506 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–334) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text

  1356. 7 U.S.C. 5856(d)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12403

    The bill says: Section 12512(d)(2) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 5856(d)(2)) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 5856)

  1357. 7 U.S.C. 2204i(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12404(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter," before "the Secretary of Agriculture";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2204i)

  1358. 7 U.S.C. 2204i(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12404(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2204i)

  1359. 7 U.S.C. 2204i(a)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12404(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2204i)

  1360. 7 U.S.C. 2204i(a)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12404(1)

    (4) a catalog of existing Federal, State, or private programs that facilitate access to land, capital, and markets, including programs providing assistance relating to—(A) acquiring of real property (including air rights, water rights, and other interests therein), including closing costs;(B) subsidizing interest rates and mortgage principal amounts for intended beneficiaries;(C) providing down payment assistance to decrease farm mortgages;(D) securing clear title on heirs’ property farmland;(E) conducting surveys and assessments of agricultural land;(F) improving or remediating land, water, and soil;(G) constructing or repairing infrastructure;(H) supporting land use planning;(I) acquiring legal or financial planning assistance;(J) carrying out Tribal consultation;(K) supporting acquisition of a Department of Agriculture farm number; and(L) any other activities as determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2204i)

  1361. 7 U.S.C. 2204i(c)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12404(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2204i)

  1362. 7 U.S.C. 2143(a)(2)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12406(b)

    The bill says: Section 13(a)(2)(A) of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2143(a)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting "(which shall include visual dental examinations, whenever practicable)" after "adequate veterinary care".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2143)

  1363. 7 U.S.C. 2143renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12406(b)

    The bill says: Section 13 of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2143) is amended by redesignating the second subsection (f) (prohibiting delivery of certain animals without certificate of inspection), subsection (g), and subsection (h) as subsections (g) through (i), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 2143)

  1364. Public Law 115-334(b)(8)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12407

    The bill says: Section 12502(b)(8) of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–334) is amended by striking "2023" and inserting "2031".

    Bill text

  1365. 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(A)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12410(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "Act—" and inserting "Act and breakfasts served by schools participating in the school breakfast program under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773)—";

    Bill text

  1366. 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(C)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12410(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by inserting "or the school breakfast program under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773)" after "Act"; and

    Bill text

  1367. 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(2)(D)a new sectionchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12410(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking "section 210.10" and inserting "sections 210.10 and 220.8".

    Bill text

  1368. 7 U.S.C. 7401renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12415(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as subsections (e) through (g);

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7401)

  1369. 7 U.S.C. 7401added (d)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12415(2)

    (d) Transparency of records of commodity boards.—(1) In general.— For each order issued by the Secretary under a commodity promotion law, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of Agriculture the following information:(A) The reports of audits submitted by each commodity board to the Secretary for each fiscal year pursuant to section 515(g)(2).(B) The activities and budgets of each commodity board approved by the Secretary for each fiscal year.(C) The results of each periodic independent evaluation described in subsection (c).(2) Publication timeline.— In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—(A) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, publish the information described in such paragraph with respect to the 5 full fiscal years preceding such date of enactment; and(B) not later than 365 days after the end of any subsequent fiscal year, publish the information described in such paragraph with respect to such fiscal year.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7401)

  1370. 7 U.S.C. 7401(f)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12415(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(4) (as so redesignated), by striking "subsection (f)" and inserting "subsection (g)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 7401)

  1371. 7 U.S.C. 1622(h)(6)added (A)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12416

    (A) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Secretary shall initiate consultation with the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop a detailed and harmonized Federal definition for honey that promotes honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers and the honey market, and ensures consistency in labeling and enforcement under the respective authorities of each agency.(B) The consultation required under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in coordination with domestic honey producer associations and land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)) with demonstrated expertise in honey authenticity, quality, and related testing.(C) The harmonized definition developed under this paragraph shall be used, as appropriate, to support enforcement under applicable Federal law administered by the Secretary, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including laws relating to adulteration, misbranding, false or misleading labeling, import declarations, country-of-origin claims, and customs fraud.(D) The Secretary shall cease consultation under this paragraph if the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration otherwise publishes a standard of identity for honey under section 401 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 341).

    The bill says: Section 203(h)(6) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622(h)(6)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1622)

  1372. 7 U.S.C. 6912added 224Bby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12419(a)

    224B. Office of Seafood.—(a) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish for the Department an Office of Seafood to provide leadership, expertise, management, and advice to the Secretary of Agriculture on matters impacting the seafood industry.(b) Duties.— The Office of Seafood shall be additionally responsible for—(1) coordinating across the Department to ensure fishermen are integrated into Department programs; and(2) working alongside appropriate counterparts of the Department of Commerce and other Federal departments and agencies to revitalize the American seafood industry.

    The bill says: Subtitle A of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6912 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 6912)

  1373. 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "farming." and inserting "farming, commercial fishing, or fish processing.";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1991)

  1374. 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "farming." and inserting "farming, commercial fishing, and fish processing."; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1991)

  1375. 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)added (14)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(a)

    (14) Commercial fishing.— The term commercial fishing means fishing (as defined in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802)) in which the fish harvested, either in whole or in part, are intended to enter commerce or enter commerce through sale, barter, or trade.(15) Commercial fishing vessel.— The term commercial fishing vessel means a fishing vessel and a fish processing vessel (as those terms are defined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code).(16) Fish.— The term fish has the meaning given the term in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code.(17) Fish processing.— The term fish processing means the processing of fish for commercial use or consumption.(18) Fish processing facility.— The term fish processing facility means a facility or vessel, boat, ship, or other craft used or equipped for fish processing.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1991)

  1376. 7 U.S.C. 1922(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(b)

    (3) Eligibility of wild-caught fish and shellfish.— Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, for purposes of direct and guaranteed farm loans under this subtitle—(A) the terms "farmer" and "rancher" shall include an individual or entity engaged in commercial fishing or fish processing; and(B) the terms "farm" and "ranch" shall include—(i) a commercial fishing vessel; and(ii) a fish processing facility.

    The bill says: Section 302(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1922(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1922)

  1377. 7 U.S.C. 1923(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(b)

    (3) Commercial fishery participants; fish processors.—(A) Commercial fishery participants.— An individual or entity engaged in commercial fishing may only use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for—(i) acquiring a commercial fishing permit;(ii) acquiring a commercial fishing vessel; and(iii) making capital improvements to a commercial fishing vessel.(B) Fish processors.— An individual or entity engaged in fish processing may use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for acquiring or making capital improvements to a fish processing facility.

    The bill says: Section 303(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1923(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1923)

  1378. 7 U.S.C. 1941(a)added (3)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(c)

    (3) Eligibility of wild-caught fish and shellfish.— Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, for purposes of direct and guaranteed farm loans under this subtitle—(A) the terms "farmer" and "rancher" shall include an individual or entity engaged in commercial fishing or fish processing; and(B) the terms "farm" and "ranch" shall include—(i) a commercial fishing vessel; and(ii) a fish processing facility.

    The bill says: Section 311(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1941(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1941)

  1379. 7 U.S.C. 1942added (f)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12420(c)

    (f) Commercial fishery participants; fish processors.—(1) Commercial fishery participants.— An individual or entity engaged in commercial fishing may only use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for the costs associated with operating and maintaining a commercial fishing vessel.(2) Fish processors.— An individual or entity engaged in fish processing may use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for the costs associated with operating and maintaining a fish processing facility.

    The bill says: Section 312 of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1942) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1942)

  1380. 7 U.S.C. 1622(h)(6)added (A)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12421

    Any sampling or analytical testing relied upon by a packer, repacker, importer, distributor, or seller to substantiate that honey packed, repacked, labeled, marketed, or sold in interstate commerce in the United States, including imported honey, is honey, pure honey, or otherwise meets any claim regarding purity, floral source, geographic origin, grade, or authenticity—(A) shall be conducted by a laboratory or other qualified testing entity located in the United States;(B) shall be conducted using methods recognized or approved by the Secretary; and(C) may not be satisfied solely by a foreign certificate of analysis, foreign government certification, or testing conducted outside the United States.

    The bill says: Section 203(h)(6) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622(h)(6)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 1622)

  1381. 42 U.S.C. 7547added (e)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12422

    (e) Exemption for farm equipment.— The standards under this section shall not apply to new or in-use—(1) agricultural tractors, as such term is defined in section 1928.51 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations; or(2) self-propelled agricultural equipment used to spray, fertilize, or harvest covered commodities, as such term is defined in section 1111(6) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9011(6)).

    The bill says: Section 213 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7547) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 7547)

  1382. 7 U.S.C. 74(b)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12501(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 74)

  1383. 7 U.S.C. 74(b)(3)(F)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12501(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 74)

  1384. 7 U.S.C. 74(b)added (4)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12501(3)

    (4) that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 74)

  1385. 7 U.S.C. 79(e)added (5)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12502(1)

    (5) The Secretary may provide that domestic non-export grain loaded or unloaded into or out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container, at an export port location, shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act.

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79)

  1386. 7 U.S.C. 79(g)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12502(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(2), by striking "fund created" and inserting "trust fund created"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79)

  1387. 7 U.S.C. 79(j)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12502(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(C), by striking "fund which" and inserting "trust fund which";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79)

  1388. 7 U.S.C. 79(j)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12502(3)

    The bill says: by striking "fund created" and inserting "trust fund created"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79)

  1389. 7 U.S.C. 79(j)(3)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12502(3)

    The bill says: by striking "credited to the fund" and inserting "credited to the trust fund account"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79)

  1390. 7 U.S.C. 79(j)(5)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12502(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "2025" and inserting "2033".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79)

  1391. 7 U.S.C. 79a(c)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12503(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(2), by striking "State agency" and inserting "State agency or official agency"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79a)

  1392. 7 U.S.C. 79a(l)(1)(C)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12503(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(C), by striking "fund created" and inserting "trust fund created";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79a)

  1393. 7 U.S.C. 79a(l)(2)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12503(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "fund created" and inserting "trust fund created"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79a)

  1394. 7 U.S.C. 79a(l)(4)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12503(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "2025" and inserting "2033".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79a)

  1395. 7 U.S.C. 79b(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12504

    The bill says: Section 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended by striking "fund created" and inserting "trust fund created".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79b)

  1396. 7 U.S.C. 79dchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12505(1)

    The bill says: by striking "activities)" and inserting "activities, equipment, and development of technology)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79d)

  1397. 7 U.S.C. 79dchangedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12505(2)

    The bill says: by striking "2025" and inserting "2033".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 79d)

  1398. 7 U.S.C. 87e(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12506(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by striking "Department of Agriculture" and inserting "Department of Agriculture and official agencies"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87e)

  1399. 7 U.S.C. 87e(j)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12506(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (j), by striking "fund created" and inserting "trust fund created".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87e)

  1400. 7 U.S.C. 87f-1(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12507

    The bill says: Section 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended by striking "fund described" and inserting "trust fund described".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87f-1)

  1401. 7 U.S.C. 87f-2(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12508(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "The Secretary may, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary" and inserting "On December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall";

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87f-2)

  1402. 7 U.S.C. 87f-2(e)(1)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12508(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87f-2)

  1403. 7 U.S.C. 87f-2(e)renumberedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12508(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87f-2)

  1404. 7 U.S.C. 87f-2(e)added (2)by H.R. 7567 Sec. 12508(4)

    (2) an analysis of any and all existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading and minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry; and

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87f-2)

  1405. 7 U.S.C. 87h(a)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12509(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "2021 through 2025" and inserting "2026 through 2033"; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87h)

  1406. 7 U.S.C. 87h(b)(1)(A)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12509(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking "other services" and inserting "other services (excluding grading services performed under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946)".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87h)

  1407. 7 U.S.C. 87j(a)addedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12510(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: "Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the Secretary does not make a new appointment upon the completion of a term of an existing member (including such existing member’s second successive term), then such existing member shall continue to serve until such appointment is made."; and

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87j)

  1408. 7 U.S.C. 87j(e)changedby H.R. 7567 Sec. 12510(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by striking "2025" and inserting "2033".

    Bill text · Current law (7 U.S.C. 87j)

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What it does

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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address

• commodity support,

• conservation,

• trade and international food aid,

• nutrition assistance,

• farm credit,

• rural development,

• research and extension activities,

• forestry,

• energy,

• horticulture,

• crop insurance,

• livestock and other animals, and

• foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 13, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Apr 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 154). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Apr 21, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-620.Library of Congress
  3. Feb 13, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 30, 2026 · HousePassed 224–200
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 209 yes, 3 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 14 yes, 197 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Apr 30, 2026 · HouseFailed 211–214
    On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 213 noI 0 yes, 1 noD 211 yes, 0 noEach member · Record