Conservation Stewardship Funding Increase

Summary#

The bill would set annual funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program at $1.8 billion for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2031. It would also transfer $5.02 billion in unused funds from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the program.

What it means for you#

The bill would increase funding available for the Conservation Stewardship Program. It does not describe changes to eligibility or explain how individual participants would be affected.

Expenses#

The bill would transfer $5.02 billion in unused funds already made available under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It also sets annual program funding at $1.8 billion for fiscal years 2025 through 2031.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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