We have received text from H.R. 7567: CFTC Whistleblower Office Account Act of 2021. This bill was received on 2026-02-13, and currently has no cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026" is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at reforming agricultural programs and services managed by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), extending these operations through fiscal year 2031. The bill addresses various areas including agricultural commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, rural development, and research.
The bill includes provisions for disclosing agricultural foreign investments, enhancing investigative activities and data collection regarding land ownership. It mandates reports on land transactions involving foreign entities and improves transparency concerning agricultural imports. Additionally, it provides support for agricultural producers who have experienced economic losses.
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to award competitive grants for innovative agricultural practices such as precision agriculture. Conservation programs and reporting standards would be revised, with dedicated support for soil health, managing feral swine populations, and watershed management, alongside funding allocations until 2031.
The bill stipulates that the...
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