Bill · H.R. 7474· House(119-HR-7474)
Soil CARE Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Andrea Salinas
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Soil CARE Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a training program focused on soil health management. This program is designed for Natural Resources Conservation Service personnel and third-party providers. It aims to provide education on evolving science, practices, and methodologies to improve soil health on agricultural land. The training will include online curriculums and in-person workshops. These efforts are intended to help service members and providers assist agricultural producers in implementing regenerative systems. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 for these purposes over fiscal years 2027 through 2032.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill provides essential technical training and resources to help farmers implement regenerative and profitable soil management systems.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill promotes regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, water quality, and biodiversity.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly includes training units on issues specific to Indian Tribes and traditional ecological knowledge.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Agricultural Producers: The program aims to assist personnel and providers in helping producers understand and implement soil health management systems that regenerate farmland (Section 2, subsection (j)(2)(A) and (B)).
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Reduced Costs for Farmers: The curriculum includes instruction on transition management that covers reducing input costs by building on-farm and ranch fertility (Section 2, subsection (j)(4)(A)(ii)(II)).
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Resource Accessibility for Specific Groups: The curriculum includes specific units designed to address the special needs of new, small scale, and underserved producers (Section 2, subsection (j)(4)(A)(viii)(I)).
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Inclusion of Cultural Knowledge: The training program includes a unit on traditional ecological knowledge and issues specific to Indian Tribes (Section 2, subsection (j)(4)(A)(vii)).
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Enhanced Technical Expertise: By providing education, resources, and technical support, the bill seeks to keep personnel updated on rapidly evolving science and practices (Section 2, subsection (j)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Requirement of Schedules for Third-Party Providers: The Secretary is tasked with establishing specific completion schedules for the online curriculum and in-person workshops that third-party providers are encouraged to follow (Section 2, subsection (j)(3)(C)(iii)).
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 Native Americans+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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