Bills · S 629
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 629Forests, forestry, treesAgricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 19· LAST ACTION JUL 12
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 8 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenFarmers, ranchers, and owners of nonindustrial private forest land (small, privately owned forests) would be most directly affected. These individuals often face significant financial burdens and logistical challenges after natural disasters like floods, droughts, or wildfires, which can severely impact their ability to continue operations.
The changes in this bill would make it easier for them to quickly get the money needed to repair damaged land, fences, and conservation structures, helping them resume their livelihoods sooner and reducing their immediate out-of-pocket costs during a crisis.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows agricultural producers to receive advance payments of 75% for replacements or 50% for repairs/restorations under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) before the work is carried out.
This significantly reduces the immediate financial burden on farmers and ranchers recovering from disasters by providing funds upfront.
PROVISION 02
Extends the deadline for agricultural producers to complete emergency conservation measures under ECP from 60 days to 180 days.
This provides more realistic time for producers to plan and carry out necessary repairs after a disaster, acknowledging the complexities involved.
PROVISION 03
Expands the types of damages covered under ECP to include other emergency measures to replace or restore farmland or conservation structures requiring an immediate response.
This broadens the scope of assistance available to farmers and ranchers beyond just fencing, addressing a wider range of disaster impacts.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that wildfires eligible for payment under both ECP and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) include those that spread naturally from a non-natural cause, and those caused by the Federal Government.
This ensures that a wider range of wildfire damage scenarios, including complex ones, are explicitly covered for federal assistance.
PROVISION 05
Enables owners of nonindustrial private forest land to receive advance payments of up to 75% for emergency measures under the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), with a requirement to return unspent funds within 180 days.
This helps private forest landowners fund urgent restoration work without having to pay all costs upfront, speeding up recovery efforts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Nebraska
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
27 EVENTSJUL 12
Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.
JUL 12
Became Public Law No: 119-102.
JUN 30
Presented to President.
JUN 23
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 629
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedFeb 19, 2025
Last actionJul 12, 2026
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 19, 2025
Senate BillS 629Forests, forestry, treesAgricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 19, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 12, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
