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HB5922: CROP for Farming Act Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act

: Michael Lawler (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jan 18, 2024
Environmental protection
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts.

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This bill would change federal farm conservation programs to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon in soil. It amends the Food Security Act of 1985, a law that pays farmers for conservation practices. The bill would create incentive contracts—payments to farmers—for practices that cut emissions or increase carbon storage. Greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide contribute to climate change. The bill is currently introduced, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to a for debate.

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