Bills · S 2582
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2582Agriculture and Food
Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because healthy soil is crucial for growing food, managing water, and can play a role in addressing climate concerns by storing carbon. Currently, there isn't one universal way to accurately measure how much carbon is in farm soil, which makes it hard to compare results, track progress, or reward farmers for good practices. If this bill becomes law, it would create a single, trusted method for measuring soil carbon, making it easier for farmers to understand their soil's health and potentially participate in carbon markets or other conservation incentives.
Without this bill, soil carbon measurement efforts would likely remain fragmented and inconsistent, making it difficult to assess the true impact of conservation practices on carbon storage. By standardizing measurements and providing support for farmers, the bill could help unlock new opportunities for soil health improvements, provide valuable data for climate research, and ensure that investments in agricultural conservation are more effective and measurable. It would give farmers better tools and knowledge to manage their land for long-term sustainability.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a standardized methodology for directly measuring soil carbon for research and conservation purposes within 270 days.
This creates a consistent and reliable way to track and compare soil carbon data across different farms and regions.
PROVISION 02
Directs the USDA to provide technical assistance and guidance to farmers for voluntarily measuring, monitoring, and reporting soil carbon data using the new standardized methodology.
This empowers farmers to understand and improve their soil health, potentially linking to future conservation or carbon market opportunities.
PROVISION 03
Amends existing grant programs (like the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative and Conservation Innovation Grants) to explicitly include research and demonstration trials on soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions.
This increases the focus and funding for scientific advancements in agricultural soil carbon management.
PROVISION 04
Requires on-farm demonstration projects for soil carbon sequestration under the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and extends the duration of On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials from 3 to 5 years.
This provides practical, real-world examples and longer-term data on effective soil carbon practices.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $2,000,000 to be appropriated annually to carry out the development of the standardized methodology and voluntary reporting program.
This provides dedicated funding to support the initial establishment and ongoing updates of these key initiatives.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2582
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2582Agriculture and Food
Advancing Research on Agricultural Soil Health Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
1
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