United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 5257 — To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enhance the long-term protection of watersheds, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enhance the long-term protection of watersheds, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a new subsection regarding the level of restoration allowed for watersheds under the existing law.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 2203

    (b) Level of Restoration.--The Secretary may allow restoration above pre-disaster conditions if that restoration is in the best interest of the long-term health and protection of the watershed.

    This change allows the Secretary to approve restoration efforts that exceed the conditions before a disaster to promote better watershed health.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 2203

    (b) → (c)

    This change renumbers the existing subsection (b) to (c) to accommodate the new subsection.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

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

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5257 do?
To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enhance the long-term protection of watersheds, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 5257?
HR 5257 is sponsored by Nunn, Zachary (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5257?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5257?
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