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S. 629

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee · Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)

The law expands two federal disaster-assistance programs for farmers and forest owners by allowing them to receive advance payments covering up to 75% of emergency repair and restoration costs, rather than the current 25% limit, and extends the deadline to use those funds from 60 days to 180 days. It also broadens eligibility to include damages from wildfires caused by human activity or the federal government, and makes advance payments available for the first time under the forest restoration program.[AI-Generated]

Became Public Law 12 July 2026

Record as of 12 July 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

  1. 12 July 2026 Became Public Law

    What's next: Takes effect (on enactment unless the text sets other dates)

    1 more action
    1. 12 July 2026 Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.
  2. 30 June 2026 Presented to President
  3. 23 June 2026 Passed House 368 - 19
    6 more actions
    1. 23 June 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    2. 23 June 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4192)
    3. 23 June 2026 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
    4. 23 June 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 629.
    5. 23 June 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4137-4138)
    6. 23 June 2026 Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  4. 24 March 2026 Passed Senate
    3 more actions
    1. 24 March 2026 Held at the desk.
    2. 24 March 2026 Received in the House.
    3. 24 March 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. 24 March 2026 Discharged from committee (Senate)
  6. 19 February 2025 Referred to committee
  7. 19 February 2025 Introduced in Senate
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