United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 2091 — Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes the Chesapeake Bay States Partnership Initiative and amends several existing provisions related to agricultural conservation to enhance efforts for environmental protection in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3831(a)

    Through the 2023 fiscal year → fiscal year 2028

    The reauthorization period for the conservation reserve program is extended to 2028.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3831(b)

    cropland, marginal pastureland, grasslands, and other rural land that will-- (A) have a positive impact on water quality in furtherance of the goals of the conservation reserve enhancement program under section 1231A; and (B) be devoted to a riparian buffer.

    New categories of eligible land are defined to enhance conservation efforts in relation to water quality.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3831A(b)

    Updates.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall provide to each signatory to an agreement under this subsection an option to update the agreement, without renegotiating other provisions of the agreement, to include new incentives made available under this subchapter beginning on January 1, 2018, such as riparian forest buffer management payments.

    The Secretary is required to provide an option for updating agreements to include new incentives.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3831A(b)

    Matching funds.--Requirements for matching funds described in paragraph (2)(B) shall not apply to an update to an agreement under clause (i).

    Matching fund requirements are waived for updating agreements.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3831A(b)

    Amendments.-- (A) In general.--In the case of an amendment to an agreement under this subsection, including an addendum to such an agreement, the Secretary shall-- (i) streamline the amendment process relating to time-sensitive national priorities, including the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load; and (ii) give priority to simple amendments to update existing agreements in accordance with paragraph (3)(C).

    The amendment process for agreements is streamlined for time-sensitive priorities.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3834(b)(4)

    In addition → In general.--In addition

    Clarification added to the language regarding additional payments in certain contracts.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3834(b)(4)

    Minimum payment for certain contracts.--In the case of a contract updated under section 1231A(b)(3)(C), the incentive payment under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount that is not less than 40 percent of the actual costs described in that subparagraph.

    Minimum incentive payment requirements are established for updated contracts.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3834(g)(1)

    $50,000 → $100,000

    The maximum payment limit for certain contracts is increased.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(j)(2)(C)

    consider participation in the conservation reserve program and the conservation reserve enhancement program under subchapter B of chapter 1, and practices under those programs (such as riparian buffers), in prioritizing grazing practices under the program established by this subchapter with respect to the efficient implementation of grazing systems to holistically address resource concerns.

    Consideration for participation in conservation programs is added when prioritizing grazing practices.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-3(b)

    that would include grazing practices under the program established by this subchapter, in consideration of participation in the conservation reserve program and the conservation reserve enhancement program under subchapter B of chapter 1, and practices under those programs (such as riparian buffers), with respect to the efficient implementation of grazing systems to holistically address resource concerns.

    Inclusion of grazing practices in evaluation of applications is mandated.

  • 16 U.S.C. 3831c

    Chesapeake Bay Watershed Turnkey Pilot Program.

    A new pilot program for conservation practices in the Chesapeake Bay watershed is established.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 2091?
HR 2091 is sponsored by Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (Democratic), Kiggans, Jennifer A. (Republican), Elfreth, Sarah (Democratic), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), and McClain Delaney, April (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2091?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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