CALL Act

Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land Act or the CALL Act

This bill directs the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the Department of Agriculture to carry out a study and make recommendations regarding conservation practices on leased agricultural land.

The study must (1) address issues such as participation in conservation programs and barriers to adopting conservation practices; and (2) be carried out with particular consideration of farmers and ranchers who are people of color, including Black and indigenous farmers and ranchers, and beginning farmers and ranchers.

NASS may enter into an agreement with a nonfederal entity (e.g., a nonprofit entity or university) to carry out the study.

Other titles

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To require a study of the barriers to conservation practice adoption on leased agricultural land, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

CALL ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Conservation for Agricultural Leased Land ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 1853·House·Bill·Agriculture and Food

Rep. Julia Brownley(Democratic-California-26)·

Mar 5, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Mar 5, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Mar 28, 2025

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Documents

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Bill text

Mar 5, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Mar 5, 2025Introduced in House