H.R. 4134 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Jun 25, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAdds flood prevention to farm conservation program
This bill expands what the USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program can focus on. Right now the program helps fund conservation projects in specific areas through partnerships. The bill adds flood and drought prevention, plus improvements to help communities better handle flooding, as new goals the program can support.
How it affects you
If you're a farmer or rancher, this could mean new opportunities to get USDA support for conservation work that protects your land from floods and droughts. Communities in flood-prone areas might see more conservation projects designed to reduce flooding risk, though the summary doesn't specify what those projects would look like or who would directly benefit.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 25, 2025)
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
This bill amends the purpose of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include the prevention and mitigation of the effects of flooding and drought and the improvement or expansion of flood resiliency.
Under the RCPP, USDA enters into agreements with eligible partners to deliver conservation projects in specific geographical areas. Within an RCPP project, producers enter into contracts and agreements with USDA to carry out eligible conservation activities.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4134
A BILL
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA-2) · Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 25, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.”