Search Results: keywords:"farmland conversion"

  • H. R. 1592 — To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:760

    H. R. 1592, named the "Securing Our Lands and Resources Act" or "SOLAR Act," aims to limit the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) funding for projects that convert farmland into ground-mounted solar energy systems. The bill prevents financial support for projects that would...

    Simple Explanation

    The "SOLAR Act" is a plan to stop giving money to big solar panel projects that take over farmland, unless they don't use much land or get local approval. If they break the rules, they have to pay the money back.

  • H. R. 7923 — To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:798

    The bill, H.R. 7923, seeks to limit the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from providing financial assistance for projects that convert farmland into ground-mounted solar energy systems. Exceptions are made if the project converts only a minimal amount of farmland and has local...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making sure that farms don't turn into places with lots of solar panels, unless it's just a tiny part and everyone nearby is okay with it. If they get money to do this, they need to promise to keep the land healthy or give the money back.