Farmers would get paid to protect water and land in certain areas through a new program.
This bill would create a new program to pay farmers directly for using conservation practices in up to 30 specific watersheds. It aims to improve the environment by supporting farmers who adopt methods that benefit water, soil, and air quality, and would set aside money for these payments.
Today, there isn't a specific federal program that directly pays farmers for conservation work in a limited number of watersheds. This bill would create such a program, setting aside $1 million in the government's budget year 2026 and $150 million annually from 2027 to 2029 to pay farmers for environmental practices like improving water quality and soil health.
HR 6969 · 119th Congress · January 7, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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