Bill · H.R. 1011· House(119-HR-1011)
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Letlow
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. It amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to help agricultural producers access funds more easily for emergency measures. The bill allows producers to receive advance payments before carrying out certain repairs, replacements, or rehabilitations. It also expands the definition of wildfires to include non-natural wildfires, such as those caused by the Federal Government, under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill provides advance payment options for owners of nonindustrial private forest land for emergency measures.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill reduces financial barriers for agricultural producers by allowing them to receive a portion of emergency payments upfront.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Agricultural producers benefit from the option to receive advance payments for emergency repairs and replacements.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill facilitates easier access to funds for emergency conservation measures and wildfire damage recovery.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 395–10
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
04/14/2026 · Roll call 109 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: Gives agricultural producers the option to receive up to 75 percent of a payment before carrying out replacement or rehabilitation, and up to 50 percent before carrying out repairs, based on fair market value. This is positive because it helps producers access needed funds upfront without waiting until the work is completely finished.
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Section 2: Expands the definition of a wildfire to include any wildfire not caused naturally, including those caused by the Federal Government, as long as the damage spreads due to natural causes. This is positive because it ensures producers affected by these specific types of fires can still qualify for emergency payments.
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Section 3: Gives owners of nonindustrial private forest land the option to receive up to 75 percent of the cost of emergency measures in advance. This is positive because it removes financial barriers for forest landowners trying to recover from emergencies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 3: Requires forest landowners to return advanced funds within a reasonable timeframe if the funds are not spent by the end of the 180-day period after receiving them. This could be a burden or negative consequence for landowners who face unexpected delays and are forced to return the money quickly.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+4
- 4/15/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 4/14/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2844)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 10 (Roll no. 109). (text: CR H2844)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874)
- 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1011.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2844-2846)
- Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 3/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/7/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Marie PerezDemocrat · Washington
Adrian SmithRepublican · Nebraska