Bill · S. 1150· Senate(119-S-1150)
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Crapo
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Increased TSP Access Act of 2025 aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve how technical assistance is delivered. It focuses on expanding the capacity of third-party providers through a new certification process. This process may include the use of approved non-Federal certifying entities and State agencies. The bill seeks to provide timely, science-based, and site-specific assistance for conservation. It also establishes requirements for fair payment amounts for these technical services. Finally, the Act mandates public transparency regarding funds and certification results.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill improves technical assistance capacity and payment structures for agricultural producers.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances the delivery of technical assistance for conservation practices.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates public transparency regarding funds and certification results.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Capacity for Technical Assistance: The bill aims to increase third-party provider capacity by establishing a process for certification through approved non-Federal certifying entities (Section 2, subsection (e)(5)(A)).
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Improved Quality of Assistance: The Secretary is tasked with making adjustments to improve the quality and effectiveness of conservation practices implemented with support from technical service providers (Section 2, subsection (f)(3)(B)).
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Timely and Specific Guidance: The amendment changes the language regarding assistance to focus on "timely, science-based, and site-specific practice design and implementation assistance" (Section 2, subsection (b)).
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Fair Compensation for Providers: The Secretary is required to establish fair and reasonable payment amounts for technical services, taking into account factors like specialized equipment, training, and travel (Section 2, subsection (f)(5)(A) and (B)).
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Streamlined Entry for Professionals: A streamlined certification process will be provided for third-party providers that hold appropriate specialty certifications, such as professional engineers or certified crop advisors (Section 2, subsection (e)(6)).
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Increased Transparency: The Secretary must provide accessible public information regarding funds obligated to third-party providers and various certification results (Section 2, subsection (f)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Limitations on Payment Amounts: While the bill mandates fair and reasonable payments, it specifies that these rates must not exceed the technical assistance provided by the Secretary (Section 2, subsection (f)(5)(A)).
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+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 3/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas