Bill · H.R. 7330· House(119-HR-7330)
DALCI Act
- Introduced
- 2/3/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the DALCI Act, seeks to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. It aims to reestablish the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with creating this initiative to reduce erosion and restore cold water stream corridors in the Midwestern United States. The program focuses on climate-smart agriculture, soil health, carbon sequestration, and ecological restoration. To achieve this, the Secretary will provide assistance to producers and grassroots partnerships. The initiative will be funded at $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The initiative aims to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and restore cold water stream corridors.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill explicitly focuses on carbon sequestration through soil management, woodland health, and prairie restoration.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill provides specific financial and technical assistance to producers for managing working lands and implementing climate-smart practices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assistance for Producers: The Secretary will provide assistance to help producers manage working lands, woodlands, prairies, grasslands, and cold water streams (Section 2(b)(1)). This includes help with rebuilding soil, sequestering carbon, and improving water quality.
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Educational Opportunities: The bill allows for assistance to grassroots partnerships to educate landowners and operators on the benefits of climate-smar agriculture, soil health, and holistic grazing (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Diverse Forms of Support: Support is not limited to just one method, as the Secretary may provide financial assistance, technical assistance, and payments for the conveyance of easements (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois