Bills · HR 7474
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7474Agriculture and Food
Soil CARE Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 10· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because healthy soil is fundamental to the food we eat, the water we drink, and the environment we live in. If this bill becomes law, agricultural advisors will be better equipped to help farmers adopt practices that improve soil quality, which can lead to higher crop yields, reduced need for certain fertilizers and pesticides, and more profitable farms. It also means improved water quality by reducing runoff and increased resilience of farmland to extreme weather events like droughts and floods.
Without this bill, the training and expertise available to farmers on soil health might not keep pace with new scientific discoveries and evolving agricultural practices. This could leave farmers using outdated methods, potentially missing opportunities to improve their land, reduce costs, and contribute to a healthier environment. By investing in education on soil health, this bill aims to ensure a more sustainable and productive future for American agriculture.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a training program for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) personnel and third-party providers.
This ensures that those directly advising farmers on conservation practices have up-to-date knowledge on soil health.
PROVISION 02
The training program will include both a nationally available online curriculum and in-person training workshops, offered twice every two years in each Service region.
This makes the training widely accessible and provides practical, hands-on learning opportunities for advisors.
PROVISION 03
The curriculum must cover key topics such as soil biology, transitioning to soil-building agriculture, organic production, diversified farming systems, climate impacts, and issues specific to Indian Tribes.
This ensures a comprehensive understanding of various soil health practices and their broader environmental and social impacts.
PROVISION 04
The program must be developed and delivered through cooperative agreements with entities like farming consultants, nonprofits serving regenerative producers, universities, and conservation districts.
This leverages diverse expertise and practical experience from various stakeholders in the agricultural community.
PROVISION 05
Relevant NRCS personnel and third-party providers will be encouraged to complete the training, and continuing education will be provided.
This promotes ongoing learning and ensures that advisors stay current with new conservation practice standards related to soil health.
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YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
40
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
FEB 10
Introduced in House
FEB 10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
FEB 10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7474
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 10, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026
House BillHR 7474Agriculture and Food
Soil CARE Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
2
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