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BillHR 5111 · 119

CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025

Introduced
Sep 3, 2025
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Modifies the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to give farmers more flexibility in how they use their land. Requires the US Department of Agriculture to make changes to the CRP to improve its effectiveness.

Sponsored By

Jim Costa
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 3, 2025
  2. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects farmers and landowners who participate in the Conservation Reserve Program, potentially allowing them to use their land for other purposes while still receiving program benefits. It may also impact rural communities and ecosystems by altering land use patterns.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Conservation
IntroducedSep 3, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.