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This bill would amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to simplify how the Department of Agriculture handles non-federal contributions to its conservation programs. Specifically, it removes language that previously allowed the department to accept and use contributions through public-private partnerships and instead creates a more basic framework allowing the secretary to establish sub-accounts for each conservation program to receive non-federal funding. The bill eliminates detailed provisions that previously governed how these partnership contributions could be managed and used. The legislation affects the USDA's ability to partner with private entities on conservation initiatives but maintains the department's authority to accept non-federal funds for conservation work. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the bill text.

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