Bill · H.R. 4296· House(119-HR-4296)
CROP for Farming Act
- Introduced
- 7/7/2025
- Last activity
- 7/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act" or the "CROP for Farming Act," seeks to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. The proposed changes focus on addressing emissions of certain greenhouse gases and carbon storage. It specifically targets the inclusion of nitrous oxide or methane emissions and the storage of carbon in plants or soil. These elements would be integrated into conservation incentive contracts. The bill was introduced by Mr. Lawler and several others in the House of Representatives.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+6
The bill explicitly allows conservation contracts to target the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions like methane and nitrous oxide.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances environmental oversight by integrating carbon storage and gas emissions into agricultural conservation practices.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill creates new ways for farmers to receive incentives for greenhouse gas reduction and carbon storage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Addressing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The bill expands the scope of conservation incentive contracts to include concerns regarding emissions of nitrous oxide or methane (Section 2). This could be seen as positive by addressing environmental impacts related to these specific gases.
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Promoting Carbon Storage: The amendment allows for the inclusion of storage of carbon in plants or soil within conservation incentive contracts (Section 2). This could provide a way to recognize or incentivize the storage of carbon in the environment.
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Expanded Definitions for Conservation: By changing the language in the Food Security Act of 1985, the bill expands what is considered under conservation incentive contracts to include reductions of greenhouse gas emissions or increased levels of carbon storage (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia