United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

S 3820 — Soil CARE Act of 2026

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · 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.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Summary

Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act of 2026 or the Soil CARE Act of 2026This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a training program for soil health management in Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs.Under the bill, soil health management means land management methods used to increase and balance soil health, such as microbial biomass and macrofauna, for the purpose of improving biological functions, including forming and stabilizing soil structure, cycling nutrients, controlling pests and disease, and degrading or detoxifying contaminants.The training program must (1) provide education, resources, and technical support to NRCS personnel and third-party providers on the rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices for improving soil health; and (2) assist NRCS personnel and third-party providers in supporting agricultural producers in understanding and implementing soil health management systems that regenerate farmland.The training program must be available twice every two years in each NRCS region and include both an online curriculum and in-person training workshops.The training program must be developed and delivered through cooperative agreements with entities with soil health management systems expertise and experience working with and training producers.The bill includes minimum curriculum requirements for the training program, including specific units on soil health and diversified production systems.USDA must review and update the training program curriculum and materials every two years.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3820 do?
Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act of 2026 or the Soil CARE Act of 2026This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a training program for soil health management in Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs.Under the bill, soil health management means land management methods used to increase and balance soil health, such as microbial biomass and macrofauna, for the purpose of improving biological functions, including forming and stabilizing soil structure, cycling nutrients, controlling pests and disease, and degrading or detoxifying contaminants.The training program must (1) provide education, resources, and technical support to NRCS personnel and third-party providers on the rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices for improving soil health; and (2) assist NRCS personnel and third-party providers in supporting agricultural producers in understanding and implementing soil health management systems that regenerate farmland.The training program must be available twice every two years in each NRCS region and include both an online curriculum and in-person training workshops.The training program must be developed and delivered through cooperative agreements with entities with soil health management systems expertise and experience working with and training producers.The bill includes minimum curriculum requirements for the training program, including specific units on soil health and diversified production systems.USDA must review and update the training program curriculum and materials every two years.
Who sponsors S 3820?
S 3820 is sponsored by Wyden, Ron (Democratic), Welch, Peter (Democratic), and Merkley, Jeff (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3820?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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