S. 4912In Committee
BUFFER Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Makes land subject to state, tribal, or local conservation requirements eligible for Conservation Reserve Program enrollment, except when those requirements come from administrative or court orders
Key points
- Amend CRP land eligibility
- Prohibit eligibility
- Allow enrollment despite local conservation laws
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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