Search Results: keywords:"non-federal certifying entity"

  • S. 156 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,958

    S. 156, titled the “Increased TSP Access Act of 2025,” proposes to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 by modifying how technical assistance is delivered. The bill seeks to enhance the certification process for third-party providers, allowing non-federal entities and state...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 156, the “Increased TSP Access Act of 2025,” is a plan to help more groups give advice on how to grow food by making the process of becoming certified easier and quicker, and it wants to make sure everyone knows how money and results are shared for these services.

  • H. R. 575 — To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,042

    H. R. 575, titled the “Increased TSP Access Act of 2025,” proposes changes to the Food Security Act of 1985 to enhance the delivery of technical assistance in agriculture. It introduces the concept of a "non-Federal certifying entity," which allows non-Federal and State...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 575 wants to make it easier for farmers to get help from experts by letting more people certify those experts, so they can protect the land better and faster.