Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act

# Climate Agricultural Conservation Practices Act Summary **What the bill does:** This bill would require the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a federal agency that administers farm conservation programs, to evaluate climate benefits when updating or reviewing its conservation practice standards. These standards guide farmers and landowners on how to implement conservation practices using federal funding. Under this bill, the agency would specifically consider whether practices reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage in soil, or help farms adapt to extreme weather. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects farmers and landowners who participate in NRCS conservation programs, as well as the agency itself.

These programs help agricultural producers implement conservation practices on their land. The changes could influence which practices receive federal support and how they're designed. **Current status:** The bill (HR 1854) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.