Bills · S 1150
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1150Agriculture and Food
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to solve a common problem for farmers and ranchers: getting timely and specific technical assistance to put conservation practices into action. Many landowners want to adopt environmentally friendly practices, but they often face delays or limited access to expert guidance from government agencies. By expanding who can certify and provide this assistance, the bill aims to reduce these bottlenecks, increase the availability of help, and potentially speed up the adoption of beneficial conservation efforts across the country.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient and widespread implementation of conservation practices, benefiting both agricultural productivity and environmental health. For example, more farmers could get help implementing practices that improve water quality or soil fertility. If the bill does not pass, the current system for accessing technical assistance, which can sometimes be slower or have fewer options, would largely remain in place, potentially slowing the adoption of critical conservation measures.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes "approved non-Federal certifying entities," which are non-government organizations that can certify third-party providers of conservation technical assistance.
This creates a new pathway for certification, aiming to significantly increase the pool of available conservation experts beyond government staff.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to set up a process within 180 days for these non-federal entities to certify third-party providers.
This ensures the new system for certifying private conservation experts is put into practice quickly and expands the capacity for technical assistance.
PROVISION 03
Creates a streamlined certification process for third-party providers who already hold certain professional licenses or certifications (e.g., professional engineers, certified crop advisors).
This recognizes existing expertise and reduces redundant requirements, making it faster for qualified individuals to participate in the program.
PROVISION 04
Expands the types of technical assistance offered to include "timely, science-based, and site-specific practice design and implementation assistance."
This ensures that the technical help provided is comprehensive and directly supports the actual installation and management of conservation practices.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that the Secretary regularly review certification requirements and conduct outreach to current and former providers and agricultural groups to identify program improvements.
This helps ensure the program remains effective, responsive, and continuously improves based on real-world feedback from those involved.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Idaho
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in Senate
MAR 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1150
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
Senate BillS 1150Agriculture and Food
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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