H.R. 5365119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Dec 2, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 5365 lets SAFE initiative farmland qualify for continuous CRP enrollment anytime, removing a signup timing barrier for farmers.
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HR 5365 amends the Conservation Reserve Program to allow land enrolled in the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiative to qualify for continuous enrollment, which permits signup at any time rather than during formal signup periods. The bill also corrects a technical cross-reference error in the law by updating a section number related to acreage limits. It does not create a new program.
The bill directly affects farmers and landowners who participate in or are considering the SAFE initiative. USDA staff who administer the CRP are also affected by the rule and technical corrections.
Qualifying for continuous enrollment can allow farmers to sign up wildlife habitat land faster and may come with additional incentives under existing CRP rules. The technical fix ensures acreage limit rules point to the correct part of the statute, reducing potential administrative confusion.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.