Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act

This bill would require the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to give grants to state agriculture departments, Tribal Governments, farmer groups, cooperatives, colleges, conservation districts, and similar organizations. The grants would pay to develop or carry out plans on farmland that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, store carbon in soil and plants, or help farms handle extreme weather. Planning grants could be up to $7.5 million per year and implementation grants up to $15 million per year, with limits on the federal share of costs that are higher for Tribal Governments. The program would use $150 million a year from existing conservation funds for fiscal years 2026 through 2034, with 33 percent reserved for Tribal Governments. Grant recipients would have to report progress, conduct yearly audits, and limit administrative spending.

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Sponsors

• Kim Schrier Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors