Search Results: keywords:"secretary of agriculture discretion"

  • 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.

  • S. 3838 — To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize assistance for emergency measures in response to pine beetle outbreaks, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,306

    The Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2024 seeks to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to provide financial assistance to help tackle pine beetle outbreaks in nonindustrial private forest land. It proposes payments and loans to landowners and timber service...

    Simple Explanation

    The Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2024 helps people who own forests pay for fighting bug problems that hurt trees, by sharing the cost of fixing the trees with them and giving them loans if needed.