To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase payments for drought-resilient or water-saving practices and to provide additional payments for perennial production systems, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · January 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
The Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act of 2023 amends federal farm conservation programs to encourage farmers to adopt water-saving and drought-resistant practices. The bill increases federal cost-sharing payments for eligible practices from the standard rate up to 85 percent, making it more financially attractive for farmers to install water-efficient equipment and adopt conservation methods that reduce runoff and increase water absorption. The legislation also creates additional incentive payments for farmers who transition to perennial crop systems like agroforestry and perennial grains, which are considered more sustainable for long-term soil and water health. The bill modifies an existing cap on individual farm payments, setting a limit of $200,000 per person or entity over any five-year period for conservation stewardship payments. These changes aim to help agricultural producers become more resilient to drought while improving overall resource conservation on farmland.
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