Bill · S. 156· Senate(119-S-156)
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/21/2025
- Last activity
- 1/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Marshall
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- 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 change how technical assistance is delivered. It focuses on modifying the delivery of technical assistance by incorporating third-party providers and non-Federal entities into the process. The bill establishes a system for the Secretary to certify third-party providers through various entities or agencies. It also outlines a process for non-Federal certifying entities to assess and train providers. Additionally, the Act requires the Secretary to establish fair payment amounts for these services and maintain transparency regarding funds and certification results.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances the quality and availability of technical assistance for conservation and resource planning.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill updates the delivery of technical assistance to ensure it includes timely, science-based, and site-specific conservation practices.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the Secretary to provide accessible public information regarding obligated 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 seeks to increase third-party provider capacity through a new certification process for entities like agricultural retailers, cooperatives, and professional societies (Section 2, subsection (e)(6)(A)).
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Efficient Implementation of Practices: The bill modifies the language regarding assistance to ensure it includes "timely, science-based, and site-specific practice design and implementation assistance" (Section 2, subsection (b)).
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Streamlined Processes 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)(7)).
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Fair Compensation for Providers: The Secretary is required to establish "fair and reasonable amounts of payments" for technical services, taking into account factors like specialized equipment, training, and travel (Section 2, subsection (e)(5)(A) and (B)).
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Improved Transparency for the Public: The Secretary must provide accessible public information regarding funds obligated to third-party providers and certification results (Section 2, subsection (e)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Administrative Requirements for Certifying Entities: Non-Federal certifying entities approved by the Secretary must perform specific duties, such as assessing provider abilities, providing training, and submitting timely notices to the Secretary (Section 2, subsection (e)(6)(D)).
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Payment Limitations: While payments are to be fair and reasonable, they are set at rates that "do not exceed" the technical assistance provided by the Secretary (Section 2, subsection (e)(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 Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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