,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ecce ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #ah1 #bjbd,ms4 ,stabenow introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the ,department of ,agriculture through fiscal year #bjbi1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4,,title ,i--,commodities,subtitle ,a--,commodity ,policy,sec4 #aaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aajb4 ,base acres4,sec4 #aajc4 ,payment yields4,sec4 #aajd4 ,payment acres4,sec4 #aaje4 ,producer election4,sec4 #aajf4 ,price loss coverage4,sec4 #aajg4 ,agriculture risk coverage4,subtitle ,b--,marketing loans,sec4 #abja4 ,loan rates4,sec4 #abjb4 ,textile mills4,sec4 #abjc4 ,extensions4,subtitle ,c--,sugar,sec4 #acja4 ,sugar policy4,subtitle ,d--,dairy,sec4 #adja4 ,dairy ,margin ,coverage4,sec4 #adjb4 ,dairy products donation program4,sec4 #adjc4 ,reauthorizations4,sec4 #adjd4 ,related provisions4,subtitle ,e--,supplemental and emergency agricultural disaster assistance programs,sec4 #aeja4 ,definitions2 conforming amendments4,sec4 #aejb4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance4,sec4 #aejc4 ,emergency relief program4,subtitle ,f--,noninsured ,crop ,assistance,sec4 #afja4 ,noninsured crop assistance program4,subtitle ,g--,administration,sec4 #agja4 ,regulations4,sec4 #agjb4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority4,sec4 #agjc4 ,ineligibility of land owned by foreign persons for program benefits4,sec4 #agjd4 ,adjusted gross income limitation4,sec4 #agje4 ,farm program implementation coordination4,sec4 #agjf4 ,legal entities4,sec4 #agjg4 ,geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers4,sec4 #agjh4 ,limitation on ,commodity ,credit ,corporation authority4,subtitle ,h--,emergency assistance,sec4 #ahja4 ,emergency assistance4,,title ,,ii--,conservation,sec4 #bjja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,wetland ,conservation,sec4 #baja4 ,mitigation banking4,subtitle ,b--,conservation ,reserve ,program 7including ,farmable ,wetland ,program7,sec4 #bbja4 ,conservation reserve4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,farmable wetland program4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,special programs4,sec4 #bbje4 ,conservation reserve easements4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,sec4 #bbjg4 ,payments4,sec4 #bbjh4 ,contracts4,subtitle ,c--,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program and ,conservation ,stewardship ,program,p,a,r,t ,i--,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program,sec4 #bcja4 ,purposes4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,establishment and administration4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,environmental quality incentives program plan4,sec4 #bcje4 ,limitation on payments4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments4,,part ,,ii--,conservation ,stewardship ,program,sec4 #bcaa4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bcab4 ,stewardship contracts4,sec4 #bcac4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,sec4 #bcad4 ,on-farm conservation stewardship innovation grants4,subtitle ,d--,other conservation programs,sec4 #bdja4 ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,soil and water resources conservation4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,emergency conservation programs4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,conservation of private grazing land4,sec4 #bdje4 ,grassroots source water protection program4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,feral swine eradication and control program4,sec4 #bdjh4 ,report on small wetlands4,sec4 #bdji4 ,terminal lakes assistance4,sec4 #bdaj4 ,colorado salinity control units4,sec4 #bdaa4 ,chesapeake ,bay ,states' ,partnership ,initiative4,sec4 #bdab4 ,driftless area landscape conservation initiative4,sec4 #bdac4 ,expansion of ,,nrcs snow survey and water supply forecasting4,subtitle ,e--,funding and administration,sec4 #beja4 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation4,sec4 #bejb4 ,delivery of technical assistance4,sec4 #bejc4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs4,sec4 #bejd4 ,best practices guidance for solar energy land management4,subtitle ,f--,agricultural conservation easement program,sec4 #bfja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,agricultural land easements4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,wetland reserve easements4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,administration4,subtitle ,g--,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program,sec4 #bgja4 ,establishment and purposes4,sec4 #bgjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bgjc4 ,regional conservation partnerships4,sec4 #bgjd4 ,assistance to producers4,sec4 #bgje4 ,funding4,sec4 #bgjf4 ,administration4,sec4 #bgjg4 ,critical conservation areas4,,title ,,iii--,trade,subtitle ,a--,food for ,peace ,act,sec4 #caja4 ,united ,states policy4,sec4 #cajb4 ,provision of agricultural commodities4,sec4 #cajc4 ,levels of assistance4,sec4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group4,sec4 #caje4 ,issuance of regulations4,sec4 #cajf4 ,oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation4,sec4 #cajg4 ,assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution of shelf-stable prepackaged foods4,sec4 #cajh4 ,definitions4,sec4 #caji4 ,use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation4,sec4 #caaj4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #caaa4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance4,sec4 #caab4 ,funds for emergency and nonemergency food assistance4,sec4 #caac4 ,micronutrient fortification programs4,sec4 #caad4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program4,sec4 #caae4 ,technical corrections4,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh,sec4 #cbja4 ,preserving foreign markets for goods using common names4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,report on competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops4,sec4 #cbjd4 ,agricultural trade promotion and facilitation4,sec4 #cbje4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetable working group4,subtitle ,c--,other agricultural trade laws,sec4 #ccja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe4,sec4 #ccjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act4,sec4 #ccjc4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets4,sec4 #ccjd4 ,growing ,american food exports4,sec4 #ccje4 ,international food security technical assistance4,sec4 #ccjf4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program4,sec4 #ccjg4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust4,sec4 #ccjh4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects4,sec4 #ccji4 ,international agricultural education fellowship program4,,title ,,iv--,nutrition,subtitle ,a--,supplemental nutrition assistance program,sec4 #daja4 ,ensuring transparency and accountability in thrifty food plan4,sec4 #dajb4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations4,sec4 #dajc4 ,income exclusion for military basic allowance for housing4,sec4 #dajd4 ,,snap materials for health care professionals4,sec4 #daje4 ,college students4,sec4 #dajf4 ,improvements to ,,snap employment and training4,sec4 #dajg4 ,ensuring ,,ebt integrity4,sec4 #dajh4 ,retail food stores4,sec4 #daji4 ,improving customer service to retail food stores4,sec4 #daaj4 ,restoring ,,snap benefits for drug-related convictions4,sec4 #daaa4 ,streamlining ,,snap applications4,sec4 #daab4 ,improving ,state administration and quality control4,sec4 #daac4 ,process and technology innovation grants4,sec4 #daad4 ,elderly simplified application option4,sec4 #daae4 ,hot foods4,sec4 #daaf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #daag4 ,inclusion of ,puerto ,rico in supplemental nutrition assistance program4,sec4 #daah4 ,assistance for community food projects4,sec4 #daai4 ,nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program4,sec4 #dabj4 ,retail food store and recipient trafficking4,subtitle ,b--,emergency food assistance program,sec4 #dbja4 ,,tefap farm-to-food bank projects4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,kosher1 ,halal1 and culturally relevant foods projects4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,flexibilities for geographically isolated ,states and ,indian tribes4,sec4 #dbjd4 ,fresh produce procurement option4,sec4 #dbje4 ,emergency food assistance for ,indian tribes4,sec4 #dbjf4 ,emergency food assistance4,subtitle ,c--,commodity distribution programs,sec4 #dcja4 ,commodity distribution program4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,commodity supplemental food program4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous,sec4 #ddja4 ,senior farmers' market nutrition program4,sec4 #ddjb4 ,purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions4,sec4 #ddjc4 ,gus ,schumacher nutrition incentive program4,sec4 #ddjd4 ,healthy dairy nutrition incentives projects4,sec4 #ddje4 ,healthy food financing initiative4,sec4 #ddjf4 ,microgrants for food security4,sec4 #ddjg4 ,study and report on nutrition programs in geographically isolated ,states4,sec4 #ddjh4 ,streamlining application process for direct marketing farmers in nutrition programs4,sec4 #ddji4 ,nutrition security report4,sec4 #ddaj4 ,senior nutrition task force4,sec4 #ddaa4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #ddab4 ,effective date4,,title ,v--,credit,subtitle ,a--,farm ownership loans,sec4 #eaja4 ,modification of experience eligibility requirement for farm ownership loans4,sec4 #eajb4 ,conservation and ,precision ,agriculture ,loan and ,loan ,guarantee ,program4,sec4 #eajc4 ,limitations on amount of farm ownership loans4,sec4 #eajd4 ,refinancing of guaranteed loans into direct loans4,sec4 #eaje4 ,down payment loan program4,sec4 #eajf4 ,support for resolving ownership and succession issues relating to farmland4,subtitle ,b--,operating loans,sec4 #ebja4 ,limitation on amount of operating loans4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility for operating loans4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,microloans4,subtitle ,c--,emergency loans,sec4 #ecja4 ,emergency loan determination factors4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,eligibility for assistance based on production loss4,subtitle ,d--,administrative provisions,sec4 #edja4 ,distressed borrowers4,sec4 #edjb4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program4,sec4 #edjc4 ,loan authorization levels4,sec4 #edjd4 ,definition of qualified beginning farmer or rancher4,sec4 #edje4 ,loan fund set-asides4,sec4 #edjf4 ,temporary prohibition of loans to borrowers that have received debt forgiveness4,sec4 #edjg4 ,guaranteed farmer program loan applications4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #eeja4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #eejb4 ,qualifying agricultural mediation programs4,sec4 #eejc4 ,financing for essential rural community facilities4,sec4 #eejd4 ,qualified loan definition4,sec4 #eeje4 ,eligibility for water and wastewater disposal facility loans4,,title ,,vi--,rural ,development,subtitle ,a--,rural healthcare and childcare,sec4 #faja4 ,improving rural healthcare4,sec4 #fajb4 ,improving rural childcare4,sec4 #fajc4 ,access to credit for rural healthcare and childcare4,subtitle ,b--,rural partnerships and prosperity,sec4 #fbja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,rural partnership program grants4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,rural partnership technical assistance grants4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,rural ,partners ,network4,sec4 #fbje4 ,funding4,subtitle ,c--,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf,,part ,i--,rural ,broadband ,access,sec4 #fcja4 ,re,connect ,program4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,innovative ,broadband ,advancement ,program4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program4,,part ,,ii--,additional ,amendments ,sec4 #fcaa4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes4,sec4 #fcab4 ,rural development loans and grants4,sec4 #fcac4 ,expansion of #iaa access4,subtitle ,d--,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act,sec4 #fdja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,,search grants4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program4,sec4 #fdje4 ,rural water and wastewater cybersecurity circuit rider program4,sec4 #fdjf4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities4,sec4 #fdjg4 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training4,sec4 #fdjh4 ,emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program4,sec4 #fdji4 ,assistance to provide water and wastewater services in financially distressed rural areas4,sec4 #fdaj4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program4,sec4 #fdaa4 ,additional assistance for rural water systems4,sec4 #fdab4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska4,sec4 #fdac4 ,rural decentralized water systems4,sec4 #fdad4 ,healthy drinking water affordability assistance program4,sec4 #fdae4 ,rural business and industry guaranteed loans4,sec4 #fdaf4 ,solid waste management grants4,sec4 #fdag4 ,rural business development grants4,sec4 #fdah4 ,rural cooperative development grants4,sec4 #fdai4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products4,sec4 #fdbj4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program4,sec4 #fdba4 ,rural economic area partnership zones4,sec4 #fdbb4 ,intermediary relending program4,sec4 #fdbc4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training4,sec4 #fdbd4 ,national ,rural ,development ,partnership4,sec4 #fdbe4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters4,sec4 #fdbf4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program4,sec4 #fdbg4 ,health care services4,sec4 #fdbh4 ,strategic community investment plans4,sec4 #fdbi4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program4,sec4 #fdcj4 ,rural business investment program4,sec4 #fdca4 ,investments in rural infrastructure4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #feja4 ,distance learning and telemedicine4,sec4 #fejb4 ,last acre projects4,sec4 #fejc4 ,food supply chain guaranteed loan and grant program4,sec4 #fejd4 ,agriculture ,innovation ,center ,demonstration ,program4,sec4 #feje4 ,rural energy savings program4,sec4 #fejf4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,,vii--,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg,sec4 #gaja4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board4,sec4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee4,sec4 #gajc4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education4,sec4 #gajd4 ,agricultural and food policy research centers4,sec4 #gaje4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native serving institutions and ,native ,hawaiian serving institutions4,sec4 #gajf4 ,nutrition education program4,sec4 #gajg4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs4,sec4 #gajh4 ,extension at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaji4 ,agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaaj4 ,scholarships for students at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions4,sec4 #gaac4 ,research and extension activities at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gaad4 ,new beginning for ,tribal students4,sec4 #gaae4 ,hispanic-serving institutions4,sec4 #gaaf4 ,international agriculture partnerships and grants program4,sec4 #gaag4 ,research equipment grants4,sec4 #gaah4 ,university research4,sec4 #gaai4 ,cooperative extension service4,sec4 #gabj4 ,supplemental and alternative crops4,sec4 #gaba4 ,new ,era ,rural ,technology ,program4,sec4 #gabb4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions4,sec4 #gabc4 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority4,sec4 #gabd4 ,capacity building grants for community college agricultural programs4,sec4 #gabe4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors4,sec4 #gabf4 ,national agroforestry survey4,sec4 #gabg4 ,aquaculture assistance programs4,sec4 #gabh4 ,rangeland research programs4,sec4 #gabi4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response4,sec4 #gacj4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education4,subtitle ,b--,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij,sec4 #gbja4 ,best utilization of biological applications4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,integrated management systems4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program4,sec4 #gbjd4 ,national training program4,sec4 #gbje4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative4,sec4 #gbjh4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives4,sec4 #gbji4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbaj4 ,enhanced coordination of organic agriculture research4,sec4 #gbaa4 ,farm business management4,sec4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbac4 ,centers of ,excellence at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gbad4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities4,sec4 #gbae4 ,national ,rural ,information ,center ,clearinghouse4,subtitle ,c--,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih,sec4 #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by ,fusarium graminearum or by ,tilletia indica4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations4,sec4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative4,sec4 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program4,sec4 #gcjg4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy4,sec4 #gcjh4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research4,subtitle ,d--,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh,,part ,i--,agricultural security,sec4 #gdja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center4,sec4 #gdjb4 ,assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning1 preparation1 and response4,sec4 #gdjc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures4,sec4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program4,,part ,,ii--,miscellaneous provisions,sec4 #gdaa4 ,grazinglands research laboratory4,sec4 #gdab4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network4,sec4 #gdac4 ,natural products research program4,sec4 #gdad4 ,sun grant program4,subtitle ,e--,other matters,sec4 #geja4 ,foundation for ,food and ,agriculture ,research4,sec4 #gejb4 ,heirs property and fractionated land legal clinics4,sec4 #gejc4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act4,sec4 #gejd4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid4,sec4 #geje4 ,report on the extension service needs of ,tribal lands and populations4,sec4 #gejf4 ,restoration of #d-;,h name and emblem authority4,sec4 #gejg4 ,amendments to the ,hatch ,act4,sec4 #gejh4 ,research ,facilities ,act4,sec4 #geji4 ,public cultivar development4,sec4 #geaj4 ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative4,sec4 #geaa4 ,extension ,design and ,demonstration ,initiative4,sec4 #geab4 ,biomass research and development4,sec4 #geac4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh4,sec4 #gead4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj4,sec4 #geae4 ,federal agriculture research facilities4,sec4 #geaf4 ,enhanced use lease authority program4,sec4 #geag4 ,agrivoltaic systems4,sec4 #geah4 ,department of ,agriculture1 ,department of ,energy1 and ,national ,science ,foundation joint research and development activities4,sec4 #geai4 ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and ,economic ,development ,administration partnership on cooperative extension activities4,,title ,,viii--,forestry,subtitle ,a--,forest data modernization,sec4 #haja4 ,forest inventory and analysis4,sec4 #hajb4 ,data on forest management projects4,sec4 #hajc4 ,forest and wood products carbon provision4,subtitle ,b--,forest health and management,sec4 #hbja4 ,definition of ,national ,forest ,system4,,part ,i--,forest ,service management,sec4 #hbaa4 ,hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land4,sec4 #hbab4 ,insect infestations and related diseases4,sec4 #hbac4 ,insect and disease treatment areas4,sec4 #hbad4 ,study on protection of forests from invasive species4,sec4 #hbae4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces ,program4,sec4 #hbaf4 ,tribal consultation in land use plans4,sec4 #hbag4 ,prescribed fire centers4,sec4 #hbah4 ,cost-share waiver for rehabilitation from wildland fires4,sec4 #hbai4 ,utility infrastructure rights-of-way vegetation management pilot program4,sec4 #hbbj4 ,permits and agreements with electric utilities4,,part ,,ii--,state1 private1 and ,tribal partnerships,sec4 #hbca4 ,support for ,state assessments and strategies for forest resources4,sec4 #hbcb4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program4,sec4 #hbcc4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation4,sec4 #hbcd4 ,water ,source ,protection ,program4,sec4 #hbce4 ,watershed condition framework4,sec4 #hbcf4 ,tribal forest protection management activities and projects4,sec4 #hbcg4 ,incorporation of ,tribal management plans4,sec4 #hbch4 ,healthy forests reserve program4,sec4 #hbci4 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service sites4,sec4 #hbdj4 ,modification of good neighbor authority4,sec4 #hbda4 ,,gao reports on good neighbor authority4,sec4 #hbdb4 ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,program4,sec4 #hbdc4 ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program4,sec4 #hbdd4 ,emergency forest watershed program4,sec4 #hbde4 ,emergency ,forest ,restoration ,program4,sec4 #hbdf4 ,nursery and seed orchard support4,sec4 #hbdg4 ,contracts1 grants1 and agreements to carry out certain ecosystem restoration activities4,,part ,,iii--,timber innovation,sec4 #hbfa4 ,wood ,innovations ,grant ,program4,sec4 #hbfb4 ,community ,wood ,facilities ,grant ,program4,sec4 #hbfc4 ,report on use of mass timber in construction of ,federal facilities4,subtitle ,c--,forest conservation,sec4 #hcja4 ,national and ,regional ,agroforestry ,centers4,sec4 #hcjb4 ,american forest farming association4,sec4 #hcjc4 ,rural ,forest ,market ,investment ,program4,sec4 #hcjd4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,road and ,trail ,remediation ,program4,subtitle ,d--,land designations,sec4 #hdja4 ,chester ,county reversionary and mineral interests release4,sec4 #hdjb4 ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness and ,rich ,hole ,wilderness designations4,sec4 #hdjc4 ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4,sec4 #hdjd4 ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area4,sec4 #hdje4 ,flatside-,bethune ,wilderness4,sec4 #hdjf4 ,shawnee ,national ,forest designations4,sec4 #hdjg4 ,patrick ,leahy ,wilderness4,sec4 #hdjh4 ,black ,river ,state ,forest release of reversionary interest4,sec4 #hdji4 ,benton ,mackaye ,national ,scenic ,trail feasibility study4,subtitle ,e--,other matters,sec4 #heja4 ,urban and ,community ,forestry4,sec4 #hejb4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act4,sec4 #hejc4 ,conveyance of ,forest ,service administrative sites4,sec4 #hejd4 ,rural revitalization technologies4,sec4 #heje4 ,resource ,advisory ,committees4,sec4 #hejf4 ,rapid ,ohia ,death4,sec4 #hejg4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers4,sec4 #hejh4 ,special use authorization rental fee waivers4,sec4 #heji4 ,special forest products program4,sec4 #heaj4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,,ix--,energy,sec4 #ijja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program4,sec4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery1 renewable chemical1 and biobased product manufacturing assistance4,sec4 #ijjd4 ,bioenergy program for advanced biofuels4,sec4 #ijje4 ,biodiesel fuel education program4,sec4 #ijjf4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program4,sec4 #ijjg4 ,feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers4,sec4 #ijjh4 ,biomass crop assistance program4,sec4 #ijji4 ,carbon utilization and biogas education program4,sec4 #ijaj4 ,agrivoltaic system projects4,sec4 #ijaa4 ,industrial heat pump program4,,title ,x--,horticulture,sec4 #ajjja4 ,specialty crops market news allocation4,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,food loss and waste process verification4,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program4,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,local food purchase assistance cooperative agreements4,sec4 #ajjje4 ,organic market development grant4,sec4 #ajjjf4 ,organic production and market data initiatives4,sec4 #ajjjg4 ,national organic program4,sec4 #ajjjh4 ,assessment of national organic program enforcement authority4,sec4 #ajjji4 ,national organic certification cost-share program4,sec4 #ajjaj4 ,food safety education initiatives4,sec4 #ajjaa4 ,specialty crop block grants4,sec4 #ajjab4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey4,sec4 #ajjac4 ,defining plant biostimulants4,sec4 #ajjad4 ,soil health study4,sec4 #ajjae4 ,report on plant-incorporated protectants4,sec4 #ajjaf4 ,hemp production4,sec4 #ajjag4 ,,fifra interagency working group4,sec4 #ajjah4 ,interstate movement outside of the continental ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajjai4 ,plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention4,sec4 #ajjbj4 ,agriculture quarantine and inspection program reserve fee4,,title ,,xi--,crop insurance,subtitle ,a--,producer affordability,sec4 #aaaja4 ,enhancing subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers4,sec4 #aaajb4 ,higher area-based premium subsidy option4,sec4 #aaajc4 ,expansion of performance-based discount4,sec4 #aaajd4 ,higher premium subsidy rates4,subtitle ,b--,producer accessibility and representation,sec4 #aabja4 ,composition of ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation ,board4,sec4 #aabjb4 ,ensuring access for producers4,sec4 #aabjc4 ,improvements to whole farm and micro farm insurance plans4,sec4 #aabjd4 ,research and development of new crops and coverages4,sec4 #aabje4 ,risk management education and outreach4,sec4 #aabjf4 ,underserved producers report4,sec4 #aabjg4 ,voluntary good farming practices4,sec4 #aabjh4 ,state cover crop and soil health matching payments4,sec4 #aabji4 ,enterprise units for fallow and continuous practices4,sec4 #aabaj4 ,eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions4,subtitle ,c--,agent incentives and options,sec4 #aacja4 ,option for ,corporation to underwrite policies4,sec4 #aacjb4 ,updates to administrative and operating subsidies4,subtitle ,d--,specialty crops,sec4 #aadja4 ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #aadjb4 ,addition and expansion of specialty crop policies4,sec4 #aadjc4 ,priorities for private development of new policies and expansion of existing policies4,sec4 #aadjd4 ,advance payments for specialty crop insurance policies in development4,sec4 #aadje4 ,priorities for internal development of new policies and expansion of existing policies4,subtitle ,e--,program integrity,sec4 #aaeja4 ,actuarial soundness of ,federal crop insurance program4,sec4 #aaejb4 ,rating methodology and data reporting updates4,sec4 #aaejc4 ,data analytics and improvement4,sec4 #aaejd4 ,reimbursement of privately developed plans4,sec4 #aaeje4 ,standard reinsurance agreement negotiation4,sec4 #aaejf4 ,protection against retaliation4,subtitle ,f--,other matters,sec4 #aafja4 ,native sod4,sec4 #aafjb4 ,technical amendments4,,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous,subtitle ,a--,livestock,sec4 #abaja4 ,animal disease prevention and management4,sec4 #abajb4 ,sheep production and marketing grant program4,sec4 #abajc4 ,resources and grant program for small and medium poultry and meat establishments4,sec4 #abajd4 ,exemption for meat processors of livestock market ownership under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba4,sec4 #abaje4 ,prompt payment4,sec4 #abajf4 ,animal disease regional export ban agreements4,sec4 #abajg4 ,office of the ,special ,investigator for ,competition ,matters4,sec4 #abajh4 ,product of ,,usa label4,sec4 #abaji4 ,cattle contracts library4,sec4 #abaaj4 ,livestock consolidation research4,subtitle ,b--,historically ,underserved ,producers,sec4 #abbja4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach4,sec4 #abbjb4 ,strengthening the transparency and accountability report4,sec4 #abbjc4 ,,usda ,ombudsperson4,sec4 #abbjd4 ,farmland ownership4,sec4 #abbje4 ,civil rights accountability for ,,usda employees4,sec4 #abbjf4 ,equitable relief recommendations by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights4,sec4 #abbjg4 ,advisory committee improvements and transparency4,sec4 #abbjh4 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production4,sec4 #abbji4 ,office of ,small ,farms4,sec4 #abbaj4 ,strengthening the farm and food system workforce4,sec4 #abbaa4 ,grocery1 farm1 and food worker stabilization grant program4,sec4 #abbab4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee2 ,tribal self-determination pilot projects4,sec4 #abbac4 ,tribal promise zones4,subtitle ,c--,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid amendments,sec4 #abcja4 ,cost-benefit analyses4,sec4 #abcjb4 ,offices of ,customer ,experience and ,digital ,service4,sec4 #abcjc4 ,food loss and waste4,sec4 #abcjd4 ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison4,sec4 #abcje4 ,hubs for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change4,sec4 #abcjf4 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4,sec4 #abcjg4 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4,sec4 #abcjh4 ,regional food business centers4,sec4 #abcji4 ,aquaculture ,liaison4,sec4 #abcaj4 ,termination of authority4,subtitle ,d--,agriculture and food defense,sec4 #abdja4 ,amendments to the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh4,sec4 #abdjb4 ,national plant diagnostic network4,sec4 #abdjc4 ,office of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abdjd4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #abdje4 ,risk assessment on cybersecurity-related threats to agriculture and food systems4,subtitle ,e--,other miscellaneous provisions,sec4 #abeja4 ,maple ,research and ,market ,promotion ,program4,sec4 #abejb4 ,protecting animals with shelter4,sec4 #abejc4 ,beagle ,brigade4,sec4 #abejd4 ,importation of dogs into the ,united ,states4,sec4 #abeje4 ,veterinary medicine loan repayment program and veterinary services grant program4,sec4 #abejf4 ,report on animal depopulation4,sec4 #abejg4 ,retirement of research animals4,sec4 #abejh4 ,strengthening enforcement of ,animal ,welfare ,act4,sec4 #abeji4 ,dairy business innovation initiatives4,sec4 #abeaj4 ,marketing orders4,sec4 #abeaa4 ,farmer ,seed ,liaison4,sec4 #abeab4 ,procurement study and report4,sec4 #abeac4 ,promotion of food and agricultural workplace accountability4,sec4 #abead4 ,relief for farmers4,sec4 #abeae4 ,improvements to the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor4,sec4 #abeaf4 ,program data protection and access4,sec4 #abeag4 ,measurement1 monitoring1 reporting1 and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration4,sec4 #abeah4 ,report on personnel4,sec4 #abeai4 ,conversion authority4,sec4 #abebj4 ,department of ,agriculture recruitment and retention authorities4,sec4 #abeba4 ,authorization of protection operations for the ,secretary of ,agriculture and others4,sec4 #abebb4 ,commission on ,farm ,transitions4,sec4 #abebc4 ,notifications and reports from ,,usda4,sec4 #abebd4 ,standards for precision agriculture4,sec4 #abebe4 ,pima ,agriculture ,cotton ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #abebf4 ,agriculture ,wool ,apparel ,manufacturers ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #abebg4 ,wool research and promotion4,sec4 #abebh4 ,emergency citrus disease research and development trust fund4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities ,a ,commodity ,policy #aaja4 ,definitions ,section #aaaa of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the term effective reference price1 with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year1 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #bjai through #bjbd crop years ,the term effective reference price1 with respect to a covered commodity for any of the #bjai through #bjbd crop years1 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 #bjbe through #bjbi crop years ,the term effective reference price1 with respect to a covered commodity for any of the #bjbe through #bjbi crop years1 means the lesser of the following3 7i7 ,an amount equal to #aae percent of the reference price for such covered commodity4 7ii7 ,an amount equal to the greater of-- 7,i7 the reference price for such covered commodity2 or 7,,ii7 #he percent of the average of the marketing year average price of the covered commodity for the most recent #e crop years4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ai7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,o7 as clauses 7i7 through 7xv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the term and all that follows through the following3 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #bjai through #bjbc crop years ,the term reference price1 with respect to a covered commodity for each of crop years #bjai through #bjbc1 means the following3 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 #bjbd through #bjbi crop years ,the term reference price1 with respect to a covered commodity for each of crop years #bjbd through #bjbi1 means the following3 7i7 ,for wheat1 #e4gh per bushel4 7ii7 ,for corn1 #c4hi per bushel4 7iii7 ,for grain sorghum1 #d4ae per bushel4 7iv7 ,for barley1 #e4bj per bushel4 7v7 ,for oats1 #b4eb per bushel4 7vi7 ,for long grain rice1 #ad4gj per hundredweight4 7vii7 ,for medium grain rice1 #ad4gj per hundredweight4 7viii7 ,for soybeans1 #h4hb per bushel4 7ix7 ,for other oilseeds1 #ba4af per hundredweight4 7x7 ,for peanuts1 #efa4ge per ton4 7xi7 ,for dry peas1 #aa4ee per hundredweight4 7xii7 ,for lentils1 #bj4ig per hundredweight4 7xiii7 ,for small chickpeas1 #ai4ii per hundredweight4 7xiv7 ,for large chickpeas1 #bb4fb per hundredweight4 7xv7 ,for seed cotton1 #j4che per pound4 4 #aajb4 ,base acres ,section #aaab of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,base acre increase for underserved farmers of covered commodities 7#a7 ,definition of underserved farmer of covered commodities ,in this subsection1 the term underserved farmer of covered commodities means an underserved producer 7as defined in section #ejh7;a77#g77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77;,a777 or a limited resource or economically distressed farmer 7as determined by the ,secretary7 of #a or more covered commodities4 7#b7 ,opportunity to increase base acres ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall provide a #a-time opportunity for an underserved farmer of covered commodities to increase base acres on a farm if-- 7,a7 the underserved farmer of covered commodities-- 7i7 is an operator on the farm and provides a significant contribution of active personal labor on the farm1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 has a significant ownership share of the farm or a business producing covered commodities on the farm1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the average number of acres on the farm planted or prevented from planting as described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 of paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7 to covered commodities during the #bjah through #bjbb crop years is greater than the number of base acres on the farm4 7#c7 ,base acre increase 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the number of base acres added to a farm under paragraph 7#b7 shall be equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the sum obtained by adding-- 7,i7 the #e-year average of the acreage planted on the farm to all covered commodities for harvest1 grazing1 haying1 silage1 or other similar purposes for the #bjah through #bjbb crop years1 according to records submitted to the ,farm ,service ,agency or the ,risk ,management ,agency2 and 7,,ii7 the #e-year average of any acreage on the farm that was prevented from planting to #a or more covered commodities during the #bjah through #bjbb crop years because of drought1 flood1 or other natural disaster1 or other condition beyond the control of the producers1 as determined by the ,secretary1 according to records submitted to the ,farm ,service ,agency or the ,risk ,management ,agency2 and 7ii7 the number of base acres for covered commodities on the farm4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,maximum ,not more than #afj base acres shall be added to any farm under paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,prohibition on reconstitution of farm ,the ,secretary shall ensure that producers on a farm do not reconstitute the farm for the purpose of increasing the number of base acres added to the farm under paragraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,distribution ,base acres added to a farm under paragraph 7#b7 shall be added to the base acreage of each covered commodity on the farm in the proportion that-- 7i7 the acreage planted or prevented from planting to the covered commodity on the farm2 bears to 7ii7 the acreage planted or prevented from planting to all covered commodities on the farm4 7#d7 ,reduction of base acres ,if an underserved farmer of covered commodities on a farm for which base acres have been increased under paragraph 7#b7 does not own or operate the farm for any of the #bjbe through #bjbi crop years1 the ,secretary shall reduce the number of base acres on the farm eligible for payment for that crop year by the number of base acres added to the farm under paragraph 7#b71 in the same proportion among covered commodities on the farm described in paragraph 7#c77;,c74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and any addition of base acres under subsection 7b7 after subsection 7a72 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and any addition of base acres under subsection 7b7 after subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,c72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #aajc4 ,payment yields ,section #aaac of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,in the case in paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,oilseeds designated after certain date ,in the case 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,effect of lack of payment yield ,in the case of a covered commodity on a farm for which base acres have been established1 if no payment yield is otherwise established for the covered commodity on the farm1 the payment yield shall be equal to the greater of-- 7#a7 #ij percent of the average of the yield per planted acre for the crop of covered commodities on the farm for the most recent #e crop years1 as determined by the ,secretary1 excluding any crop year in which the acreage planted to the covered commodity was zero2 and 7#b7 the payment yields applicable to that covered commodity for similarly situated farms1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #aajd4 ,payment acres ,section #aaad of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in the case and inserting ,effective for the #bjad through #bjah crop years1 in the case2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,with respect to and inserting ,effective for the #bjad through #bjah crop years1 with respect to2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,when generic base acres and inserting ,effective for the #bjad through #bjah crop years1 when generic base acres2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 fava beans1 after mung beans2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 1 fava beans1 after mung beans4 #aaje4 ,producer election ,section #aaae of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,continuity of elected coverage ,for the #bjbe crop year and each crop year thereafter1 the elected coverage in effect under this section for the previous crop year shall apply to a farm until a crop year for which an election change is made with respect to the farm under subsection 7h74 7j7 ,special rule for #bjbc and #bjbd crop years ,if the producers on the farm elected price loss coverage under section #aaaf or agriculture risk coverage under section #aaag7;b77#a71 or were deemed to have elected such coverage1 for the #bjbc and #bjbd crops years1 notwithstanding such election1 the producers on the farm shall be deemed to have elected the coverage with the higher payment rate for each of the #bjbc and #bjbd crop years4 4 #aajf4 ,price loss coverage ,section #aaaf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking make the election and all that follows through subsection 7c77#b7 of such section1 and inserting have elected or have been deemed to have elected price loss coverage under section #aaae12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 #bjbe through #bjbi crop years ,for the #bjbe through #bjbi crop years1 the payment rate shall be equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the difference between-- 7,i7 the effective reference price for the covered commodity2 and 7,,ii7 the effective price determined under subsection 7b7 for the covered commodity2 and 7ii7 #ae percent of the effective reference price4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi2 and 7ii7 by striking ,if price loss coverage and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,if price loss coverage 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,adjustment for #bjbd through #bjbi crop years ,for the #bjbd through #bjbi crop years1 the ,secretary shall make an appropriate adjustment in the price loss coverage payment amount determined under paragraph 7#a7 by subtracting from the payment amount any portion of the payment amount that would have been included in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii77cc71 7,b77i77,,ii77cc71 7,c77i77,i77bb77,,bb71 or 7,c77ii77,i77bb7 of section #aejc7;e77#a7 but for the timing of the price loss coverage payment4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,if the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 if the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,availability of partial payments 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 before the end of the #ab-month marketing year for a covered commodity for any of the #bjbd through #bjbi crop years1 the ,secretary projects that price loss coverage payments will be required for the crop of the covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall give producers on a farm the option to receive partial payments of the price loss coverage payments to be made for that crop of the covered commodity4 7,b7 ,time for partial payments ,when the ,secretary makes partial payments available under subparagraph 7,a7 for a covered commodity1 the partial payment shall be made beginning ,february #a1 or as soon as practicable thereafter1 after the beginning of the applicable marketing year for the covered commodity4 7,c7 ,amount of partial payments ,the partial payments under subparagraph 7,a7 to the producers on a farm may not exceed #ej percent of the projected price loss coverage payment for the covered commodity for the crop year1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,repayment ,the producers on a farm that receive a partial payment under subparagraph 7,a7 for a crop year shall repay to the ,secretary the amount1 if any1 by which the partial payments received by the producers on a farm exceed the actual price loss coverage payments to be made for the covered commodity for that crop year4 4 #aajg4 ,agriculture risk coverage ,section #aaag of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking make the election under section #aaae7;a7 to obtain agriculture risk coverage1 and inserting have elected or have been deemed to have elected agriculture risk coverage under section #aaae12 and 7,b7 by striking years or the #bjai through #bjbc crop years1 and inserting years1 the #bjai through #bjbc crop years1 or the #bjbd through #bjbi crop years12 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the agriculture and inserting the following3 7,a7 #bjad through #bjbc crop years ,for the #bjad through #bjbc crop years1 the agriculture 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 #bjbd through #bjbi crop years ,for the #bjbd through #bjbi crop years1 the agriculture risk coverage guarantee for a crop year for a covered commodity shall equal #hh percent of the benchmark revenue4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 7i7 for the #bjad through #bjbc crop years1 #aj percent of the benchmark revenue for the applicable crop year2 or 7ii7 for the #bjbd and subsequent crop years1 #ab4e percent of the benchmark revenue for the applicable crop year4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7ii7 by striking ,if agriculture risk coverage and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,if agriculture risk coverage 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,adjustment for #bjbd through #bjbi crop years ,for the #bjbd through #bjbi crop years1 the ,secretary shall make an appropriate adjustment in the agriculture risk coverage payment amount determined under paragraph 7#a7 by subtracting from the payment amount any portion of the payment amount that would have been included in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii77cc71 7,b77i77,,ii77cc71 7,c77i77,i77bb77,,bb71 or 7,c77ii77,i77bb7 of section #aejc7;e77#a7 but for the timing of the agriculture risk coverage payment4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,if the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 if the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,availability of partial payments 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 before the end of the #ab-month marketing year for a covered commodity for any of the #bjbd through #bjbi crop years1 the ,secretary projects that agriculture risk coverage payments will be required for the crop of the covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall give producers on a farm the option to receive partial payments of the agriculture risk coverage payments to be made for that crop of the covered commodity4 7,b7 ,time for partial payments ,when the ,secretary makes partial payments available under subparagraph 7,a7 for a covered commodity1 the partial payment shall be made beginning ,february #a1 or as soon as practicable thereafter1 after the beginning of the applicable marketing year for the covered commodity4 7,c7 ,amount of partial payments ,the partial payments under subparagraph 7,a7 to the producers on a farm may not exceed #ej percent of the projected agriculture risk coverage payment for the covered commodity for the crop year1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,repayment ,the producers on a farm that receive a partial payment under subparagraph 7,a7 for a crop year shall repay to the ,secretary the amount1 if any1 by which the partial payments received by the producers on a farm exceed the actual agriculture risk coverage payments to be made for the covered commodity for that crop year4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#e71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7i77#e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,b ,marketing loans #abja4 ,loan rates 7a7 ,in general ,section #abjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd2 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 #bjbe and subsequent crop years ,beginning with the #bjbe crop year1 the ,secretary shall establish a loan rate for a marketing assistance loan under section #abja for a loan commodity equal to the lesser of-- 7#a7 an amount equal to #aaj percent of the loan rate for the loan commodity described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7,a7 the loan rate for the loan commodity described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the sum obtained by adding-- 7i7 the loan rate for the loan commodity described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 the loan rate for the loan commodity described in subsection 7b72 and 7,,ii7 using data calculated and published by the ,economic ,research ,service in the annual ,farm ,sector ,income ,forecast as first released for the applicable crop year1 the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7aa7 the difference between-- 7,,aa7 the forecasted crop input expenses 7including interest1 labor1 property taxes1 seed1 fertilizer and lime1 fuel1 oil1 electricity1 pesticides1 and net rent to landowners7 for the applicable crop year2 and 7,,bb7 the average of the crop input expenses for the #e-year period immediately preceding the applicable crop year2 by 7bb7 the average of the crop input expenses described in item 7aa77,,aa7 for the #e-year period immediately preceding the applicable crop year4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #abjd7;h77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7;h77#a77 is amended by striking 7a77#bj7 or 7b77#bj71 and inserting 7a77#bj71 7b77#bj71 or 7c714 #abjb4 ,textile mills ,section #abjg7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcg7;c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,effective beginning on ,august #a1 #bjac1 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,august #bjac through ,july #bjbe ,effective during the period beginning on ,august #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,july #ca1 #bjbe1 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,beginning ,august #bjbe ,effective beginning on ,august #a1 #bjbe1 the value of the assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be #d cents per pound4 4 #abjc4 ,extensions 7a7 ,nonrecourse marketing assistance loans ,section #abja7;b77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca7;b77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,repayment ,section #abjd of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7c7 ,loan deficiency payments 7#a7 ,extension ,section #abje7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijce7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7#b7 ,payments in lieu of ,l,d,ps ,section #abjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcf7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 7d7 ,special competitiveness provisions of extra long staple cotton ,section #abjh7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijch7;a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi4 7e7 ,availability of recourse loans ,section #abji of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijci7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 ,c ,sugar #acja4 ,sugar policy 7a7 ,sugar program 7#a7 ,sugarcane ,section #aef7;a7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #bjbc crop years4 and inserting #bjbd crop years2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 #bd4j cents per pound for raw cane sugar for each of the #bjbe through #bjbi crop years4 4 7#b7 ,sugar beets ,section #aef7;b7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc crop years4 and inserting #bjbd crop years2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a rate that is equal to #acf4e percent of the loan rate per pound of raw cane sugar for the applicable crop year under subsection 7a7 for each of the #bjbe through #bjbi crop years4 4 7#c7 ,effective period ,section #aef7;i7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;i77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,adjustments to ,commodity ,credit ,corporation storage payment rates ,section #afg of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the #bjbe crop year and each crop year thereafter1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall establish rates for the storage of forfeited sugar in an amount that is not less than-- 7#a7 in the case of refined sugar1 #cd cents per hundredweight per month2 and 7#b7 in the case of raw cane sugar1 #bg cents per hundredweight per month4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,subsequent and inserting ,prior2 and 7,b7 by striking and subsequent and inserting through #bjbd4 7c7 ,flexible marketing allotments for sugar 7#a7 ,sugar estimates ,section #cei;b7a77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;bb7a77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7#b7 ,adjustment of marketing allotments ,section #cei;c7g77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;cc7g77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,in the case and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 in the case 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception ,if the ,secretary makes an upward adjustment under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in adjusting allocations among beet sugar processors1 the ,secretary shall give priority to beet sugar processors with available sugar4 4 7#c7 ,reassignment of deficits ,section #cei;e7b77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;ee7b77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,if the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,timing ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make an initial determination following publication of the ,world ,agricultural ,supply and ,demand ,estimates approved by the ,world ,agricultural ,outlook ,board for ,january that shall be applicable to the crop year for which allotments are required2 and 7ii7 provide for any reassignment under subparagraph 7,a77i7 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,world ,agricultural ,supply and ,demand ,estimates described in clause 7i7 is released4 4 7#d7 ,administration of tariff rate quotas ,section #ceik of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aceikk7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,before ,april #a and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not increase the tariff-rate quota for raw cane sugar before ,april #a of each fiscal year4 7,b7 ,exception ,before ,april #a 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,reallocation 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 before ,march #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reallocate any forecasted shortfall in the fulfillment of the tariff-rate quotas for raw cane sugar established under subsection 7a77#a7 for the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,cessation of effectiveness ,paragraph 7#a7 shall cease to be in effect if-- 7,a7 the ,agreement ,suspending the ,countervailing ,duty ,investigation on ,sugar from ,mexico1 signed ,december #ai1 #bjad1 is terminated2 and 7,b7 no countervailing duty order under subtitle ,a of title ,,vii of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afga et seq47 is in effect with respect to sugar from ,mexico4 4 7#e7 ,effective period ,section #ceil7a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aceill7a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,d ,dairy #adja4 ,dairy ,margin ,coverage 7a7 ,definitions ,section #adja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting premium and supreme before alfalfa2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,covered production ,the term covered production means the covered production elected by a participating dairy operation under section #adjf7;a77#b74 4 7b7 ,calculation of average feed cost and actual dairy production margins ,section #adjb7;a77#c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeb7;a77#c77 is amended by inserting premium and supreme before alfalfa each place it appears4 7c7 ,participation of dairy operations in dairy margin coverage ,section #adjd7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,election period for #bjbe calendar year ,for the #bjbe calendar year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 open the election period not later than ,march #b1 #bjbe2 and 7,b7 hold that election period open for not less than #ij days4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 7d7 ,production history of participating dairy operations ,section #adje of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d71 with respect to a dairy operation that was in operation for at least #a of the full #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc calendar years1 the production history of the dairy operation for dairy margin coverage shall be equal to the highest annual milk marketings of the participating dairy operation during any #a of the #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc calendar years4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,in the case and inserting ,subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d71 in the case2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,in the case and inserting ,subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d71 in the case2 7ii7 by striking prior to ,january #a1 #bjad1 and inserting for at least #a of the full #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc calendar years12 and 7iii7 by inserting beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 after #a calendar year2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,adjustment ,the ,secretary shall adjust the production history of a participating dairy operation determined under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to reflect any increase in the national average milk production relative to the calendar year used to establish the production history of the participating dairy operation4 7d7 ,continued applicability of base production history ,a production history established for a dairy operation under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall be the base production history for the dairy operation in subsequent years 7as adjusted under subsection 7c774 4 7e7 ,dairy margin coverage payments ,section #adjf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking annually elect and inserting establish the covered production by annually electing4 7f7 ,premiums for dairy margin coverage ,section #adjg of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking #e1jjj1jjj pounds of production and inserting #f1jjj1jjj pounds of covered production2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking production history and inserting covered production2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking production in excess of #e1jjj1jjj and inserting covered production in excess of #f1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking production history and inserting covered production2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjai4 and inserting #bjbe42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 7g7 ,duration ,section #adji of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijei7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7h7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbe4 #adjb4 ,dairy products donation program 7a7 ,in general ,section #adca of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,milk and inserting ,dairy products2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 incurs expenses in donating eligible dairy products4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking milk and inserting dairy products to recipient individuals and families2 7,c7 striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,eligible dairy product ,the term eligible dairy product means a product primarily made from milk1 including fluid milk1 that is produced and processed in the ,united ,states4 2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7ii7 by striking milk and inserting dairy products2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking milk and inserting dairy products2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking milk2 and inserting dairy products2 and2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 describes whether an emergency or disaster was a substantial factor in the submission1 including-- 7i7 a declared or renewed public health emergency under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d72 and 7ii7 a disaster designated by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,review and approval 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after receiving a donation and distribution plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 review the donation and distribution plan2 and 7ii7 issue an approval or disapproval of the donation and distribution plan4 7,b7 ,priority ,in approving and disapproving donation and distribution plans under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary shall give priority to plans for which an emergency or disaster was a substantial factor in the submission1 as described under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking a participating partnership and inserting an eligible partnership for which the ,secretary has approved a donation and distribution plan under subsection 7c77#b77;,a77ii72 and 7ii7 by striking qualified expenses described in subsection 7e7 and inserting expenses incurred in donating eligible dairy products2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking to demonstrate and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 to demonstrate-- 7i7 the production of the eligible dairy products2 and 7ii7 the donation of the eligible dairy products to an eligible distributor4 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,reimbursement price ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall set the price for a reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 at a value that-- 7i7 is representative of the cost of the milk required to produce the eligible dairy product2 7ii7 is between the lowest and highest of the classes ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv milk prices on the date of the production of the eligible dairy product2 7iii7 is sufficient to reduce food waste2 and 7iv7 will not interfere with the commercial marketing of milk or dairy products2 and 7,b7 may set appropriate reimbursement prices under subparagraph 7,a7 for different eligible dairy products by class and region for the purpose of-- 7i7 encouraging the donation of surplus eligible dairy products2 7ii7 facilitating the orderly marketing of milk2 7iii7 reducing volatility relating to significant market disruptions2 7iv7 maintaining traditional price relationships between classes of milk2 or 7v7 stabilizing on-farm milk prices4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking participating partnership and inserting eligible partnership described in paragraph 7#a72 7#f7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f72 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7j7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7i71 respectively2 7#h7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking milk and inserting dairy products2 and 7#i7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7h7 ,publication of donation activity ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 shall publish on the publicly accessible website of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service periodic reports describing donation activity under this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading for part ,,iii of subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fie2 #acb ,stat4 #deai7 is amended by striking ,milk and inserting ,dairy products4 #adjc4 ,reauthorizations 7a7 ,forward pricing ,section #aejb7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcd4 7b7 ,indemnity program ,section #c of ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7c7 ,promotion and research ,section #aac7;e77#b7 of the ,dairy ,production ,stabilization ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #adjd4 ,related provisions 7a7 ,improved data collection for organic dairy ,section #gdjg7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 with respect to the collection and reporting of data on the production and marketing of organic dairy products-- 7,a7 collect and publish cost-of-production data for organic milk1 through support from regional and national programs1 including regularly reported data relating to-- 7i7 the costs of major organic feedstuffs1 including-- 7,i7 the prices for major organic feedstuffs produced domestically2 and 7,,ii7 the prices for imported major organic feedstuffs2 and 7ii7 all other costs relating to the production of organic milk2 7,b7 establish an ,organic ,all ,milk ,prices ,survey conducted by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service for the purpose of gathering and reporting monthly data relating to the prices organic dairy farmers are paid for organic milk and prices received for organic dairy cows1 including-- 7i7 national data2 and 7ii7 data relating to1 at a minimum1 the #f regions with the greatest quantity of organic dairy production2 and 7,c7 periodically report on organic milk1 under which the ,secretary1 using data collected by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 the ,economic ,research ,service1 or the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 shall publish periodic reports relating to data for organic milk1 which shall be equivalent to data reported for conventionally produced milk4 4 7b7 ,mandatory reporting for dairy products ,section #bgc of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 for each manufacturer required to report under subparagraph 7,a7 for any product1 require that manufacturer to report production cost and product yield information1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for all products processed in the same facility or facilities2 and 7,d7 require any manufacturer of such other dairy products as determined by the ,secretary to report production cost and product yield information in the same manner as under subparagraph 7,c71 for the purpose of providing information for the regulatory or administrative establishment of pricing rules4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,electronic reporting and inserting ,reporting2 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking this section each place it appears and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,dairy product processing costs ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of subsection 7b77#a74 4 ,e ,supplemental and emergency agricultural disaster assistance programs #aeja4 ,definitions2 conforming amendments 7a7 ,definitions ,section #aeja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7v7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7vi71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 an alien who has applied for employment authorization and is authorized to accept employment pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,g71 by striking livestock1 and inserting livestock 7including unweaned livestock712 7#b7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through section3 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #aeja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and inserting the following3 #aejb4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance 7a7 ,livestock indemnity payments 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha et seq47 is amended1 in the subtitle heading1 by inserting and emergency after supplemental4 7#b7 ,section #aejb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7as designated by subsection 7a77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e71 respectively2 7,b7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 or 7c7 and inserting subsection 7a7 or 7b72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,section #abeab7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehef7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #aeja7;c7 and inserting #aejb7;b72 and 7,b7 by striking 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c774 #aejb4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance 7a7 ,livestock indemnity program ,section #aejb7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7as designated by section #aeja7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting during the time of the year that the livestock death losses occurred after normal mortality2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,payment rates 7,a7 ,in general ,indemnity payments to an eligible producer on a farm under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made at a rate of the applicable percentage described in subparagraph 7,b7 of the market value of the affected livestock1 as determined under subparagraph 7,c71 on1 as applicable-- 7i7 the day before the date of death of the livestock2 or 7ii7 the day before the date of the event that caused the harm to the livestock that resulted in a reduced sale price4 7,b7 ,percentages ,the percentage referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 in the case of a payment under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 #ajj percent2 or 7ii7 in the case of a payment under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 #ge percent4 7,c7 ,determination of market values ,the ,secretary shall determine the market value of the affected livestock under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in consultation with the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 and 7ii7 based on quarterly estimates of market values4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,weight categories ,for the purposes of establishing weight categories to carry out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish categories with weights not less than those described in section #adaf4cjb of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph71 with respect to livestock described in section #aeja7d77;,a74 7#f7 ,normal mortality for honey bees ,in determining honey bee normal mortality1 the ,secretary shall not include losses caused by colony collapse disorder4 4 7b7 ,emergency assistance for livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-,raised fish ,section #aejb7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7as designated by section #aeja7;b77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking reduce losses and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8reduce-- 7,a7 losses caused by feed or water shortages 7including1 in the case of drought1 transportation costs for feed1 water1 livestock1 and honey bees71 disease1 or other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including inspections of cattle tick fever2 and 7,b7 winter stockpile grazing losses4 4 7c7 ,tree assistance program ,section #aejb7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7as designated by section #aeja7;b77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or biennial after annual2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or pest after insect2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking bush1 and vine and inserting a bush1 a vine1 and any other fruit-producing crop that is not planted on an annual basis1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting carry out this subsection and before provide2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ae percent 7adjusted for normal mortality7 and inserting normal mortality2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking #ae percent mortality 7adjusted for normal mortality7 and inserting normal mortality2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ae percent damage or mortality 7adjusted for normal tree damage and mortality7 and inserting normal tree damage or mortality2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,payment rate for covered producers ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 in the case of a covered producer1 the ,secretary shall provide reimbursement of #ge percent of the costs under subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,timing requirements ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower shall agree1 as a condition on receipt of assistance under this subsection1 to carry out any replacement and rehabilitation activities for which such assistance is provided not later than-- 7,a7 #b years after the receipt of such assistance2 or 7,b7 if the period specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is not adequate1 such time as is determined by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,alternatives used in replanting 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower receiving assistance under this subsection with respect to tree loss may1 with the approval of the ,secretary1 use such assistance to replant using-- 7i7 an alternative variety from the variety used prior to the loss2 7ii7 an alternative crop from the crop planted prior to the loss2 7iii7 an alternative stand density from the stand density used prior to the loss2 and 7iv7 an alternative location from the location used prior to the loss4 7,b7 ,cost share limitations with respect to alternatives ,the assistance provided by the ,secretary to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers-- 7i7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be in an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted using the variety lost2 7ii7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall be in an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted using the crop lost2 7iii7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77iii7 shall be in an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted using the stand density lost2 and 7iv7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77iv7 shall be in an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted in the location in which the loss occurred4 4 #aejc4 ,emergency relief program ,subtitle ,e of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha et seq47 7as amended by section #aeja7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aejc4 ,emergency relief program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered crop ,the term covered crop means crops1 trees1 bushes1 and vines4 7#b7 ,disaster ,the term disaster means-- 7,a7 a natural disaster designated by the ,secretary under section #cba7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7;a772 7,b7 a major disaster or emergency designated by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 7,c7 a quarantine imposed by the ,secretary under the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq47 or the animal quarantine laws 7as defined in section #beji7;f7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7f7772 7,d7 a physical loss notification by the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency under section #gei4f7;a77#b7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 or 7,e7 any other disruption outside of the control of an eligible producer on a farm that results in a significant loss of production or revenue1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,expected crop revenue ,the term expected crop revenue means-- 7,a7 in the case of covered crops insured under ,federal ,crop ,insurance-- 7i7 the revenue used to calculate the liability for the ,federal ,crop ,insurance2 or 7ii7 a higher amount1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to reflect costs of production that exceed the insured value of the covered crop2 7,b7 in the case of covered crops covered under the ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program-- 7i7 the revenue used to calculate the liability for the coverage2 or 7ii7 a higher amount1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to reflect costs of production that exceed the coverage for the covered crop2 and 7,c7 in the case of covered crops that are neither insured under ,federal ,crop ,insurance nor covered under the ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program1 the expected revenue for the covered crop1 as determined by the ,secretary1 which the ,secretary may adjust to reflect costs of production that exceed the expected revenue for the covered crop4 7#d7 ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,the term ,federal ,crop ,insurance means any crop insurance program1 policy1 or plan of insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7#e7 ,net crop insurance indemnity ,the term net crop insurance indemnity means the difference between-- 7,a7 the indemnity paid to an eligible producer on a farm under ,federal ,crop ,insurance2 and 7,b7 the cost to the eligible producer on a farm for that ,federal ,crop ,insurance4 7#f7 ,net noninsured crop disaster assistance program payment ,the term net noninsured crop disaster assistance program payment means the difference between-- 7,a7 the payment received by an eligible producer on a farm for coverage under the ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program2 and 7,b7 the cost to the eligible producer on a farm for that coverage4 7#g7 ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program ,the term ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program means the program under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc74 7#h7 ,qualified loss 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualified loss means a production or value loss in a covered crop incurred by an eligible producer on a farm as a consequence of a disaster4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term qualified loss includes-- 7i7 a loss incurred by an eligible producer on a farm as a result of being prevented from planting a crop due to a disaster2 7ii7 a loss in the quality of a crop1 trees1 bushes1 or vines due to a disaster2 and 7iii7 a loss in the quality of a crop 7including wine grapes71 trees1 bushes1 or vines due to smoke exposure from a wildfire4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall provide payments during each crop year to eligible producers on farms that experienced a qualified loss during the crop year4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a payment under this section for a crop year1 an eligible producer on a farm shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a description of each qualified loss incurred by the eligible producer on a farm during the crop year4 7#b7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall approve an application submitted by an eligible producer on a farm under paragraph 7#a7 if the application demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the eligible producer on a farm has incurred a qualified loss during the applicable crop year4 7d7 ,provision of payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to each eligible producer on a farm the application of whom is approved under subsection 7c77#b7 a payment for the applicable crop year1 in accordance with subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,requirement to purchase insurance ,as a condition of receiving a payment under this section1 an eligible producer on a farm shall purchase1 for each of the #b succeeding crop years for each crop for which the eligible producer on a farm received a payment-- 7,a7 ,federal ,crop ,insurance1 if available2 or 7,b7 if ,federal ,crop ,insurance is not available1 coverage under the ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program4 7e7 ,calculation of payments 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and subsection 7f71 the amount of a payment provided to an eligible producer on a farm under subsection 7d77#a7 shall be equal to-- 7,a7 in the case of a covered crop insured under ,federal ,crop ,insurance1 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7i7 the difference between-- 7,i7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of #ie percent of the expected crop revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7,,ii7 the sum obtained by adding-- 7aa7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of the actual revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 7bb7 the net crop insurance indemnity2 7cc7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,a with respect to the base acres on which the covered crop was planted or prevented from being planted2 7dd7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm or on behalf of the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,b with respect to the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7ee7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under section #aejb for the crop for the crop year2 by 7ii7 in the case of a ,federal ,crop ,insurance coverage level purchased by the eligible producer on a farm that is-- 7,i7 catastrophic coverage1 #ge percent2 7,,ii7 more than catastrophic coverage and less than #ee percent coverage1 #hj percent2 7,,iii7 not less than #ee percent coverage and less than #fj percent coverage1 #hb4e percent2 7,,iv7 not less than #fj percent coverage and less than #fe percent coverage1 #he percent2 7,v7 not less than #fe percent coverage and less than #gj percent coverage1 #hg4e percent2 7,,vi7 not less than #gj percent coverage and less than #ge percent coverage1 #ij percent2 7,,vii7 not less than #ge percent coverage and less than #hj percent coverage1 #ib4e percent2 or 7,,viii7 not less than #hj percent coverage1 #ie percent2 7,b7 in the case of a covered crop covered under the ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program1 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7i7 the difference between-- 7,i7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of #ie percent of the expected crop revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7,,ii7 the sum obtained by adding-- 7aa7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of the actual revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 7bb7 the net noninsured crop disaster assistance program payment2 7cc7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,a with respect to the base acres on which the covered crop was planted or prevented from being planted2 7dd7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm or on behalf of the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,b with respect to the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7ee7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under section #aejb for the crop for the crop year2 by 7ii7 in the case of a ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program coverage level purchased by the eligible producer on a farm that is-- 7,i7 catastrophic coverage1 #ge percent2 7,,ii7 more than catastrophic coverage and less than #fj percent coverage1 #hj percent2 7,,iii7 not less than #fj percent coverage and less than #gj percent coverage1 #he percent2 7,,iv7 not less than #gj percent coverage and less than #ge percent coverage1 #ij percent2 or 7,v7 not less than #ge percent coverage1 #ie percent2 or 7,c7 in the case of a covered crop that is neither insured under ,federal ,crop ,insurance nor covered under the ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program-- 7i7 subject to clause 7ii71 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 the difference between-- 7aa7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of #ie percent of the expected crop revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7bb7 the sum obtained by adding-- 7,,aa7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of the actual revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 7,,bb7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,a with respect to the base acres on which the covered commodity was planted or prevented from being planted2 7,,cc7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm or on behalf of the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,b with respect to the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7,,dd7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under section #aejb for the crop for the crop year2 by 7,,ii7 #gj percent2 or 7ii7 if the eligible producer on a farm is in an area that is not adequately served 7as defined in section #ejh7;a77#g77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77;,a777 or is an underserved producer 7as defined in that section71 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 the sum obtained by adding-- 7aa7 the share of the eligible producer on a farm of the actual revenue for the covered crop for the crop year2 7bb7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,a with respect to the base acres on which the covered crop was planted or prevented from being planted2 7cc7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm or on behalf of the eligible producer on a farm under subtitle ,b with respect to the covered crop for the crop year2 and 7dd7 any payments made to the eligible producer on a farm under section #aejb for the crop for the crop year2 by 7,,ii7 #ge percent4 7#b7 ,vertical integration for producers of wine grapes ,in the case of a producer of wine grapes that uses not less than #ge percent of the grapes to produce wine at a facility owned by the producer1 the amount of a payment provided to the producer under subsection 7d77#a7 shall be calculated under paragraph 7#a7 based on the market rate for wine grapes at the time of calculation1 in lieu of the revenue of the producer4 7f7 ,limitations ,for each crop year-- 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 an eligible producer on a farm may receive payments under subsection 7d77#a7 in an amount equal to not more than-- 7,a7 #ejj1jjj for the specialty covered crops and high-value covered crops of the eligible producer on a farm1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 #bej1jjj for the covered crops of the eligible producer on a farm not described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,reduced limitations ,if the amount made available to make payments under subsection 7d77#a7 for a crop year is insufficient to pay all eligible producers on farms that are eligible for payments under that subsection the amount calculated under subsection 7e71 as limited by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall reduce the limitations described in that paragraph in a manner such that the maximum number of those eligible producers on farms receive #ajj percent of the amount calculated under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 estimate the percentage of qualified losses that will be paid from the amount made available to make payments under subsection 7d77#a7 for a crop year2 7#b7 using the estimate under paragraph 7#a71 provide partial payments as soon as practicable after receipt and approval of an application under subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 make final payments under subsection 7d77#a7 for the crop year as soon as practicable after all applications submitted under subsection 7c7 have been approved1 modified1 or rejected4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7#b7 ,administrative costs ,of the amount made available under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use not more than #a percent to pay the administrative costs of the ,secretary4 4 ,f ,noninsured ,crop ,assistance #afja4 ,noninsured crop assistance program 7a7 ,in general ,section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting or whole farm revenue in accordance with clause 7ii7 before equivalent to2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #fe and inserting #ge2 7iii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iv7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,in the case and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,in the case 2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,option for whole farm revenue coverage for beginning farmers and ranchers 7,i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall provide the option for a beginning farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #ejb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b7771 during the first #e years of operation of a farm or ranch1 to purchase coverage under the program under this section for the revenue of the entire farming or ranching operation1 similar to whole farm revenue protection and micro farm4 7,,ii7 ,sources for revenue guarantee ,under the coverage provided under subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary-- 7aa7 shall prioritize the use of farm or ranch revenue projections from a business plan acceptable to the lender of the beginning farmer or rancher2 and 7bb7 may use to establish a revenue guarantee alternative sources of information that the ,secretary determines to be sufficient for establishing a revenue guarantee under a whole farm revenue or micro farm plan of insurance in accordance with subsection 7b77#d77;,c71 such as-- 7,,aa7 financial records of the prior operator2 7,,bb7 production contracts and records2 and 7,,cc7 other sources1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,,iii7 ,ineligibility for other policies ,a producer that obtains coverage provided under subclause 7,i7 shall be ineligible to purchase a whole farm revenue protection or micro farm policy through the ,federal crop insurance program to cover the same risk4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking program that-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through best facilitates in clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 program-- 7i7 to best facilitate 2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iv72 7iv7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 to ensure that the data are transferred by the ,farm ,service ,agency and processed by the ,risk ,management ,agency for the purpose of facilitating the use of historical production records for ,federal crop insurance policies2 7iii7 to ensure that the data are available in a non-personally-identifiable format consistent with section #ejb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;c77 to private developers of ,federal crop insurance policies for the purpose of creating new ,federal crop insurance policies or endorsements or expanding the availability of an existing ,federal crop insurance policy or endorsement2 and 2 and 7v7 in clause 7iv7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ensures and inserting to ensure2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,requirement 7i7 ,definition of underserved producer ,in this subparagraph1 the term underserved producer means-- 7,i7 a limited resource farmer or rancher1 as defined by the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 a beginning farmer or rancher1 as defined by the ,secretary2 7,,iii7 a veteran farmer or rancher1 as defined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,iv7 a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher1 as defined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that an underserved producer is automatically offered an opportunity to enroll in catastrophic coverage under subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i77,i7 by completing an application unless the underserved producer opts out-- 7,i7 at the time that the producer is identified as an underserved producer2 or 7,,ii7 as part of an application for another program administered by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,whole farm revenue and micro farm plans of insurance ,in the case of diverse production systems that are eligible under the plans described in paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#ah7 of section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c771 the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined process for submission of records or acreage reports under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 specifically designed to assist producers to graduate on a voluntary basis to the whole farm revenue or micro farm plan of insurance by establishing the requisite actual production history through participation in the program under this section4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,community ditches 7i7 ,definition of community ditch ,in this subparagraph1 the term community ditch means a private1 unincorporated or cooperative irrigation ditch system1 including an acequia or an unincorporated mutual ditch company4 7ii7 ,causes of loss ,on making a determination described in subsection 7a77#c7 for producers that rely on a community ditch1 the ,secretary shall provide assistance under this section to those producers from all losses suffered as a result of the causes described in subsection 7a77#c74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#b77;,b71 by striking #cjj1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i77,i71 by striking #fe and inserting #ge2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 in the case of additional coverage that is-- 7i7 not less than #ej percent and not more than #fe percent1 the lesser of-- 7,i7 the sum of the premiums for each eligible crop1 with the premium for each eligible crop obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the number of acres devoted to the eligible crop2 7bb7 the yield1 as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7e72 7cc7 the coverage level elected by the producer2 7dd7 the average market price1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ee7 a #e4be-percent premium fee2 and 7ff7 the producer's share of the crop2 and 7,,ii7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 a #e4be-percent premium fee2 and 7bb7 the applicable payment limit2 7ii7 not less than #fe percent but not more than #gj percent1 the lesser of-- 7,i7 the sum of the premiums for each eligible crop1 with the premium for each eligible crop obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the number of acres devoted to the eligible crop2 7bb7 the yield1 as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7e72 7cc7 the coverage level elected by the producer2 7dd7 the average market price1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ee7 a #f4dc-percent premium fee2 and 7ff7 the producer's share of the crop2 and 7,,ii7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 a #f4dc-percent premium fee2 and 7bb7 the applicable payment limit2 and 7iii7 not less than #gj percent but not more than #ge percent1 the lesser of-- 7,i7 the sum of the premiums for each eligible crop1 with the premium for each eligible crop obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the number of acres devoted to the eligible crop2 7bb7 the yield1 as determined by the secretary under subsection 7e72 7cc7 the coverage level elected by the producer2 7dd7 the average market price1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ee7 a #f4fd-percent premium fee2 and 7ff7 the producer's share of the crop2 and 7,,ii7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 a #f4fd-percent premium fee2 and 7bb7 the applicable payment limit4 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,premium reduction ,the premium amount determined for a producer under paragraph 7#b7 shall be reduced by the same percentage as the percentage reduction in payments for the crop year under a sequestration order issued under the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 or the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ica et seq474 4 ,g ,administration #agja4 ,regulations ,section #afja7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77#b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and section #ajaji of that ,act and inserting section #ajaji of that ,act1 and title ,i of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd and the amendments made by that title4 #agjb4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority ,section #afjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijib7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 #agjc4 ,ineligibility of land owned by foreign persons for program benefits 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajja;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,united ,states or and inserting ,united ,states12 7,b7 by inserting 1 or an alien who has applied for employment authorization and is authorized to accept employment pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 after 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 and 7,c7 by striking 1 unless such person is an individual who is providing land1 capital1 and a substantial amount of personal labor in the production of crops on such farm2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,land owned by foreign persons 7#a7 ,in general ,a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive any payment under section #aaaf or #aaag of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf1 #ijag7 with respect to land that is owned by-- 7,a7 any person who is not-- 7i7 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 an alien lawfully admitted into the ,united ,states for permanent residence under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 or 7iii7 an alien who has applied for employment authorization and is authorized to accept employment pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 or 7,b7 a corporation or other entity more than #aj percent of the beneficial ownership of which is held by persons described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,proportionate ownership ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 with respect to land determined to be ineligible for payments under that paragraph1 the ,secretary may make payments under sections #aaaf and #aaag of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf1 #ijag7 in an amount determined by the ,secretary to be representative of the percentage interests of the land that is owned by-- 7,a7 citizens of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 aliens lawfully admitted into the ,united ,states for permanent residence under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 or 7,c7 aliens who have applied for employment authorization and are authorized to accept employment pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply beginning with the #bjbe crop1 fiscal1 or marketing year1 as appropriate4 #agjd4 ,adjusted gross income limitation 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajja;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in this section1 and inserting ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 in this section12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,adjustment ,any income received by a person or legal entity that is a landowner of eligible land 7as defined in section #abfe;,a7 as compensation for the purchase of an agricultural land easement or a wetland reserve easement on that eligible land under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii shall be excluded from adjusted gross income for purposes of this section for the taxable year for which the person or legal entity receives such compensation4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,commodity policy 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive a payment or benefit under subtitle ,a of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq47 for a crop year if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #gjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,land ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity 7except an underserved farmer of covered commodities 7as defined in subsection 7b77#a7 of section #aaab of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab777 shall not be eligible to receive a payment or benefit under subtitle ,a of title ,i of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq47 for a crop year with respect to land that is owned by a person or legal entity the average adjusted gross income of which exceeds #gjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,marketing assistance loan benefits ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive a marketing loan gain1 a loan deficiency payment1 or a certificate in lieu of a cash payment under subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca et seq47 for a crop or marketing year1 as appropriate1 if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #gjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive a payment or benefit under subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7 for a fiscal year if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #gjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,specialty and high-value crops ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity that produces specialty or high-value crops1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall not be eligible for a payment or benefit under subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7 for a fiscal year if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #a1ejj1jjj4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the limitation established by subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 with respect to a person or legal entity that is an economically distressed producer1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,conservation benefits 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if the average adjusted gross income of a person or legal entity exceeds #gjj1jjj1 the person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive a payment or benefit for a fiscal year under-- 7i7 title ,,ii of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #decj72 7ii7 title ,,ii of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #gac72 7iii7 title ,,ii of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #agec72 7iv7 title ,,ii of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-aga2 #aaf ,stat4 #bbc72 or 7v7 title ,,xii of this ,act4 7,b7 ,specialty and high-value crops ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity that produces specialty or high-value crops1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall not be eligible to receive a payment or benefit under any provision of law described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #a1ejj1jjj4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the limitation established by subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines that environmentally sensitive land of special significance would be protected as a result of such waiver4 7#e7 ,agricultural management assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive a payment or benefit under section #ebd7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b77 for a fiscal year if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #gjj1jjj4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,secretary that the average and inserting the following3 8,secretary that-- 7i7 the average 2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subsection2 or in clause 7i7 7as so designated7 and inserting the following3 8subsection2 and 7ii7 in the case of payments received by the person or legal entity under subtitle ,a of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq471 the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity that owns the land with respect to which the payments are provided does not exceed the limitation specified in subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 or 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting described in clause 7i7 or 7ii71 as applicable1 of subparagraph 7,a7 after person or legal entity2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in the case and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 made in and inserting subsection 7b7 made for2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,applicability to land limitation ,in the case of a payment or benefit described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 made for a crop year to a person or legal entity1 in addition to any reduction under paragraph 7#a71 the amount of the payment shall be reduced by an amount that is commensurate with the direct and indirect ownership interest in the applicable land of each person or legal entity that has an average adjusted gross income in excess of the limitation specified in that subsection4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ajja7;e77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;e77#a77 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,b7 of section #ajja;,d7b7 and inserting section #ajja;,d7b74 7#b7 ,section #abdj;,h7c77#c77;,b77i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77#c77;,b77i77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking #ajja;,d7b77#a7 and inserting #ajja;,d7b77#d74 7#c7 ,section #abda7;i77#b77;,c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77#b77;,c77 is amended by striking #ajja;,d7b77#c7 and inserting #ajja;,d7b77#d77;,b74 7#d7 ,section #abga;,b7f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7f77 is amended by striking #ajja;,d7b77#a7 and inserting #ajja;,d7b77#d74 7#e7 ,section #abga;,c7c77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7c77#c77 is amended by striking #ajja;,d7b77#b7 and inserting #ajja;,d7b77#d74 7#f7 ,section #aif7;i7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking through #ajja;,d and inserting through #ajja;,c2 and 7ii7 by striking #acjh et seq4 and inserting #acjh through #acjh-c4 7#g7 ,section #bejg7;c77#b77;,e7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#f7;c77#b77;,e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 benefits under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc74 4 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply beginning with the #bjbe crop1 fiscal1 or marketing year1 as appropriate4 #agje4 ,farm program implementation coordination ,section #afad of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking as adjusted pursuant to sections #aaab and #aaac and inserting as adjusted1 increased1 or reduced pursuant to sections #aaab and #aaac2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 direct the ,farm ,service ,agency to engage with the ,office of ,customer ,service and the ,office of ,digital ,services to facilitate efforts under this subsection4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking pursuant #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a7 and inserting pursuant to section #bea7;a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a772 and 7ii7 by striking such sums as and inserting such sums as are2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking repayment provisions of subtitles ,b or ,c and inserting provisions of subtitles ,b and ,c relating to repayment2 and 7ii7 by striking under subtitles ,b or ,c and inserting under subtitle ,b or ,c2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #agjf4 ,legal entities ,section #ajja7;a77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a77#c77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,federal or ,state law and inserting ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal law4 #agjg4 ,geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers ,section #afba7;c77#c77;,b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgib7;c77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj4 #agjh4 ,limitation on ,commodity ,credit ,corporation authority 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #e of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c71 during fiscal years #bjbe through #bjcj1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation is authorized to use its general powers only to carry out operations as ,congress may specifically authorize or provide for4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed to impact funds obligated or transferred to the ,secretary before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,scoring ,for purposes of preparing a cost estimate of this section1 the ,director of the ,congressional ,budget ,office shall assume that the discretionary spending under section #e of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c7 for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcc shall be equal to #f1gjj1jjj1jjj4 ,h ,emergency assistance #ahja4 ,emergency assistance 7a7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe to reimburse producers for not more than #bj1jjj of-- 7#a7 premiums paid by a producer under a policy or plan of insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 for the #bjbd reinsurance year2 7#b7 fees paid by a producer under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program established by section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 for the #bjbd crop year2 or 7#c7 a combination thereof4 7b7 ,special rule for program interaction ,the ,secretary shall include any amounts received by a producer under subsection 7a7 in determining the net crop insurance indemnity or the net noninsured crop disaster assistance program payment for emergency relief program payments under section #aejc of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad for the #bjbd crop year4 ,,ii ,conservation #bjja4 ,definitions ,section #abja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 and 7#bg7 as paragraphs 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#ca71 and 7#cb71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#ad7 and inserting the following3 7#ad7 ,indian land2 ,tribal land ,the terms ,indian land and ,tribal land mean land that is-- 7,a7 held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of an ,indian ,tribe or one or more individual members of an ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 held by an ,indian ,tribe or one or more individual members of an ,indian ,tribe1 subject to a restriction against alienation or encumbrance by operation of ,federal law2 7,c7 held in fee by an ,indian ,tribe or one or more individual members of an ,indian ,tribe2 7,d7 ,hawaiian ,home ,lands 7as defined in section #hja of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba772 7,e7 held by a majority-owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services consistent with the purposes of a program established under this title2 or 7,f7 any combination of the types of land described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#ae7 ,indian ,tribe ,the terms ,indian tribe and ,indian ,tribe mean any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation1 individually identified 7including parenthetically7 in the list published pursuant to section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ai7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ba7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#bb7 ,precision agriculture ,the term precision agriculture means managing1 tracking1 or reducing crop or livestock production inputs1 including seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 and time1 at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies1 reduce waste1 and maintain environmental quality4 7#bc7 ,precision agriculture technology ,the term precision agriculture technology means any technology 7including equipment that is necessary for the deployment of such technology7 that directly contributes to a reduction in1 or improved efficiency of1 inputs used in crop or livestock production1 which may include seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 and time4 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bi7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#cj7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 ,a ,wetland ,conservation #baja4 ,mitigation banking ,section #abbb7k77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7k77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter4 ,b ,conservation ,reserve ,program 7including ,farmable ,wetland ,program7 #bbja4 ,conservation reserve 7a7 ,in general ,section #abca7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;a77 is amended by striking ,through the #bjbc fiscal year1 the and inserting ,the4 7b7 ,eligible land ,section #abca7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking rangeland and pastureland7 and inserting rangeland1 pastureland1 and pastureland devoted to silvopasture1 as determined by the ,secretary72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by inserting 1 prairie strip1 or filterstrip after contour grass sod strip2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b77ii71 by striking or at the end2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g77;,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 cropland1 marginal pastureland1 grasslands1 and other rural land that will-- 7,a7 have a positive impact on water quality in furtherance of the goals of the ,conservation ,reserve ,enhancement ,program established by the ,secretary under section #abca;,a2 and 7,b7 be devoted to a riparian buffer2 or 7#i7 land that is otherwise eligible for enrollment and for which a ,tribal1 ,state1 or local government law1 ordinance1 or regulation requires any resource-conserving or environmental protection measure or practice1 unless the requirement to implement such a measure or practice has been imposed by an administrative order or a court order1 in which case that land shall not be eligible for enrollment4 4 7c7 ,enrollment ,section #abca7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbg1 not more than #bg1ejj1jjj acres2 7,b7 fiscal year #bjbh1 not more than #bh1jjj1jjj acres2 and 7,c7 fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter1 not more than #bi1jjj1jjj acres4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #bjbc2 and and inserting #bjbi22 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 in carrying out clause 7i71 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall maintain in the conservation reserve at any one time during-- 7,i7 fiscal year #bjbe1 #g1jjj1jjj acres2 7,,ii7 fiscal year #bjbf1 #h1ejj1jjj acres2 and 7,,iii7 fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 #aj1jjj1jjj acres2 and 7iii7 in carrying out clause 7i71 the ,secretary may maintain in the conservation reserve at any time during fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter not more than #ab1jjj1jjj acres4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7iii7 in clause 7iii77,,iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 that comprises native grasslands4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting establish a ,clean ,lakes1 ,estuaries1 and ,rivers 7,,clear7 ,initiative to after ,secretary shall2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking #dj percent and inserting #de percent2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc each place it appears and inserting fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 land that will be enrolled under the ,state acres for wildlife enhancement practice established by the ,secretary2 2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the farmable wetland program under section #abca;,b2 and 7iv7 the ,,clear #cj and soil health and income protection programs under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively1 of section #abca;,c4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,,iv71 by striking fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjbb and each fiscal year thereafter4 7d7 ,duration of contract ,section #abca7;e77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;e77#b77 is amended by inserting riparian buffers1 forest farming1 after windbreaks14 7e7 ,multi-,year grasses and legumes ,section #abca7;g77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;g77#b77 is amended by inserting and other multi-year grasses and legumes after ,alfalfa4 7f7 ,eligibility for consideration ,section #abca7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii71 by inserting and windbreaks after shelterbelts2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,land with grazing infrastructure ,on the expiration of a contract entered into under this subchapter that covers land that includes grazing infrastructure established with cost sharing assistance under section #abcd7;b77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall consider that land to be planted for purposes of subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 that land shall be eligible for reenrollment in the conservation reserve1 subject to the requirements of this subchapter4 4 7g7 ,balance of natural resource purposes ,section #abca7;i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;i77 is amended by striking and wildlife habitat and inserting drought resilience1 wildlife habitat1 and climate change adaptation1 mitigation1 and resilience4 #bbjb4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program ,section #abca;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 an ,indian ,tribe or a ,tribal organization2 7,d7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization2 or 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7other than an agreement described in subsection 7e77 after this subchapter2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77vi71 by inserting or other appropriate practices1 such as dryland agricultural uses and grazing1 after conservation practices2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,updates to existing agreements 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide an option to signatories to an agreement under this subsection to update the agreement1 without renegotiating other provisions of the agreement1 to include new incentives made available under this subchapter beginning on ,january #a1 #bjah1 such as riparian forest buffer management payments4 7ii7 ,matching funds ,requirements for matching funds described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall not apply to the updates to an agreement described in clause 7i74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,drought and water conservation agreements 7,a7 ,retirement of water rights ,in the case of an agreement described in subsection 7e7 that includes a permanent retirement of water rights1 the payment rates for annual payments shall be equal to the irrigated acre payment rates determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,dryland agricultural uses ,in the case of an agreement described in subsection 7e7 that permits dryland agricultural uses pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 the payment rates for annual payments shall be equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the irrigated acre payment rates determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the dryland acre payment rates determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting through the long-term reduction of consumptive water use1 as measured by an evapotranspiration data program or other monitoring tools after regional drought concerns2 and 7ii7 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including agricultural land on which a continuous crop or crop rotation is maintained7 after agricultural land2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking with the adoption of best management practices on and inserting in accordance with a conservation plan adopted with respect to2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting subject to subsection 7c77#e71 before calculate2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 provide financial support for an eligible partner to develop and deploy monitoring tools for measuring the reduction in consumptive water use1 at the discretion of the ,secretary2 7#e7 notwithstanding section #abcd7;b77#e71 consider funds contributed by another ,federal agency as part of a matching contribution required from an eligible partner under subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 and described in subsection 7c77#a72 7#f7 accept1 in lieu of the conservation plan of the ,secretary1 the conservation plan of an eligible partner with an owner or operator with respect to land enrolled under a ,,crep1 at the discretion of the ,secretary2 and 7#g7 limit the number of acres added as enrolled under this subsection to not more than #ajj1jjj acres for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 any activity under subsection 7e71 including-- 7,a7 any obstacles to finalizing an agreement in accordance with that subsection and any recommendations to address those obstacles2 and 7,b7 any innovations from a ,,crep that advance the purposes of subsection 7e74 4 #bbjc4 ,farmable wetland program ,section #abca;,b7a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7a77#a77 is amended by striking the #bjjh through #bjbc fiscal years and inserting fiscal year #bjjh and each fiscal year thereafter4 #bbjd4 ,special programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #abca;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 is amended by striking the section heading and inserting ,special ,programs44 7b7 ,,clear #cj ,section #abca;,c7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking pilot2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking priority described in section #abca7;d77#c7 7or the predecessor practices that constitute the priority and inserting initiative described in section #abca7;d77#c7 7or predecessor practices that provided similar priority2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,transfer ,prior to the expiration of a covered contract1 an owner or operator party to the covered contract may elect to terminate the contract and to enroll that land through a ,,clear #cj contract under this subsection4 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,eligible land ,eligible land for enrollment through a ,,clear #cj contract is-- 7,a7 land under a covered contract2 or 7,b7 any eligible land described in section #abca7;d77#c74 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b71 by striking or ,indian ,tribe and inserting ,indian ,tribe1 or ,tribal organization2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#i77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 in the clause heading1 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state12 and 7,b7 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state14 7c7 ,soil health and income protection program ,section #abca;,c7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking pilot2 7#b7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 is in a location in which the program established under this subsection can be carried out in a manner such that the amount of rental payments made under a contract entered into under this subsection is less than the total amount of commodity payments1 crop insurance indemnities1 and crop insurance subsidies that would otherwise be provided with respect to the acres to be enrolled in the program2 2 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,iii7-- 7i7 by striking verified to be2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 as determined by the owner or operator before the period at the end2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by striking subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,e71 of the actual cost of establishment of the conserving use cover crop under subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 using the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall pay #ej percent2 and 7bb7 the owner or operator of the eligible land shall pay #ej percent2 2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking seed1 hayed1 and inserting seed2 and 7iii7 in subclause 7,v71 by striking a nonprofit wildlife organization and inserting a nonprofit conservation organization1 ,state agency1 or other non-,federal entity2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,e7 and and inserting subparagraph2 and 7ii7 by striking #ej percent and inserting #ge percent2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through a contract in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 of clause 7i7 and inserting the ,secretary1 a contract2 7ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 7iii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iv7 in clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #ej percent and inserting #ge percent2 and 7v7 in clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #ej percent and inserting #be percent2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,harvesting1 haying1 and and inserting ,harvesting and2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking seed1 haying1 or and inserting seed or2 and 7iii7 in clause 7i71 by striking hayed or2 7#f7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7#g7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d74 7d7 ,agroforesty pilot program ,section #abca;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,agroforestry pilot program 7#a7 ,definition of eligible land ,in this subsection1 the term eligible land means cropland-- 7,a7 that is selected by the owner or operator of the land for proposed enrollment in the pilot program under this subsection2 7,b7 that-- 7i7 is located within #a or more of the ,states of ,iowa1 ,minnesota1 ,illinois1 ,wisconsin1 ,michigan1 ,ohio1 ,indiana1 and ,pennsylvania2 or 7ii7 is in a location selected by the ,secretary based on consultation with ,state ,committees of the ,farm ,service ,agency and ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a72 7,c7 that had a cropping history or was considered to be planted at least #c of the #aj crop years preceding enrollment1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,d7 that is located in an area that historically maintained trees1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 on which trees and shrubs are to be planted as part of an agroforestry system4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a voluntary agroforestry pilot program 7referred to in this subsection as the pilot program7 under which eligible land is enrolled through the use of contracts to assist owners and operators of eligible land in implementing and maintaining agroforestry systems to conserve and improve the soil1 water1 or wildlife resources of the eligible land4 7,b7 ,duties of the ,secretary ,under a contract entered into with an owner or operator under the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make payments to the owner or operator based on rental rates for the eligible land enrolled in the pilot program2 and 7ii7 provide assistance to the owner or operator in accordance with sections #abcc and #abcd and this subsection4 7,c7 ,priority ,in entering into contracts under the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to contracts focused on the planting of native trees and shrubs4 7,d7 ,inclusion of acreage limitation ,for purposes of applying the limitations in section #abca7;d77#f77;,b71 the ,secretary shall include acres of land enrolled under this subsection4 7#c7 ,contracts 7,a7 ,requirements ,a contract entered into under the pilot program shall-- 7i7 be entered into by the ,secretary1 the owner of the eligible land1 and 7if applicable7 the operator of the eligible land2 and 7ii7 provide that1 during the term of the contract-- 7,i7 the most cost-effective conservation cover that produces non-timber forest products for the eligible land1 as determined by the applicable ,state conservationist after considering the advice of the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a71 shall be planted on the eligible land2 7,,ii7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,e71 the owner or operator of the eligible land shall pay the cost of planting the conservation cover under subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 subject to subparagraph 7,f71 the eligible land may be harvested or grazed outside the primary nesting season established for the applicable county2 and 7,,iv7 on notification to the ,secretary1 a nonprofit wildlife organization may provide to the owner or operator of the eligible land a payment in exchange for an agreement by the owner or operator not to harvest the conservation cover4 7,b7 ,payments ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f77iv71 the annual rental rate for a payment under a contract entered into under the pilot program shall be equal to #ij percent of the average rental rate for the applicable county under section #abcd7;d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,limitation on enrolled land ,not more than #bj percent of the eligible land on an agricultural operation may be enrolled in the pilot program under this subsection4 7,d7 ,term 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 each contract entered into under the pilot program shall be for a term of #aj or #ae years1 as determined by the parties to the contract4 7ii7 ,early termination 7,i7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary may terminate a contract entered into under the pilot program before the end of the term described in clause 7i7 if the ,secretary determines that the early termination of the contract is necessary4 7,,ii7 ,owners and operators ,an owner and 7if applicable7 an operator of eligible land enrolled in the pilot program may terminate a contract entered into under the pilot program before the end of the term described in clause 7i7 if the owner and 7if applicable7 the operator pay to the ,secretary an amount equal to the amount of rental payments received under the contract4 7,e7 ,cost-share and rental rate ,with respect to a contract entered into under the pilot program with an owner or operator described in subsection 7b77#c77;,e71 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 the contract shall provide that1 during the term of the contract1 of the actual cost of establishment of the conservation cover under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i7-- 7,i7 using the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall pay #ej percent2 and 7,,ii7 the owner or operator shall pay #ej percent2 and 7ii7 the annual rental rate for a payment under the contract shall be equal to #ajj percent of the average rental rate for the applicable county under section #abcd7;d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,harvesting and grazing ,the harvesting or grazing of eligible land under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iii7 outside of the primary nesting season established for the applicable county shall be subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 any harvesting shall not damage the conservation cover or other conservation benefits of the enrollment of the eligible land in the pilot program2 7ii7 any harvesting does not include the production of wood products2 7iii7 any grazing is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the conservation resources of the eligible land2 and 7iv7 the owner or operator shall be subject to a reduction in the rental rate of #ej percent1 unless the ,secretary determines that the harvesting or grazing will cause no reduction in the environmental benefits of the established conservation cover on the eligible land4 7#d7 ,acreage limitation ,of the number of acres available for enrollment in the conservation reserve under section #abca7;d77#a71 not more than #ej1jjj total acres of eligible land may be enrolled under the pilot program4 7#e7 ,coordination ,for the purpose of enrolling acres under the pilot program1 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency shall coordinate with the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 the ,director of the ,national ,agroforestry ,center1 regional agroforestry working groups1 ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a71 applicable ,state forestry agencies1 and nongovernmental organizations with demonstrated expertise4 7#f7 ,transition ,the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity to enroll in the pilot program land described in section #abca7;b77#e7 that is enrolled in the conservation reserve on the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#g7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the viability of transitioning eligible land enrolled in the pilot program to agroforestry systems1 including-- 7,a7 the estimated conservation value of the eligible land enrolled in the pilot program2 7,b7 the estimated economic value of the trees and shrubs planted as part of the pilot program2 and 7,c7 estimated savings for the ,federal ,government1 including savings from reduced commodity payments1 crop insurance indemnities1 and crop insurance premium subsidies4 4 #bbje4 ,conservation reserve easements ,subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abca;,c 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 the following3 #abca;,d4 ,conservation reserve easements 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,enrollment ,the ,secretary shall offer to enroll land in the conservation reserve program through a conservation reserve easement in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,exclusion of acreage limitation ,for purposes of applying the limitations in section #abca7;d77#a71 the ,secretary shall not count acres of land enrolled under this section4 7b7 ,eligible land ,only land subject to an expired covered contract 7as defined in section #abce7;i77#a77 shall be eligible for enrollment through a conservation reserve easement under this section4 7c7 ,term ,the term of a conservation reserve easement shall be-- 7#a7 permanent2 or 7#b7 the maximum period allowed by ,state law4 7d7 ,agreements ,to be eligible to enroll land in the conservation reserve program through a conservation reserve easement1 the owner of the land shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary-- 7#a7 to grant an easement on the land to the ,secretary2 7#b7 to implement a conservation reserve easement plan developed for the land under subsection 7h77#a72 7#c7 to create and record an appropriate deed restriction in accordance with applicable ,state law to reflect the easement2 7#d7 to provide a written statement of consent to the easement signed by any person holding a security interest in the land2 7#e7 to comply with the terms and conditions of the easement and any related agreements2 and 7#f7 to permanently retire any existing base acres 7as defined in section #aaaa of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa77 history for the land covered by the easement4 7e7 ,terms and conditions of easements 7#a7 ,in general ,a conservation reserve easement shall include terms and conditions that-- 7,a7 permit-- 7i7 repairs1 improvements1 and inspections on the land that are necessary to maintain existing public drainage systems2 and 7ii7 owners to control public access on the land while identifying access routes to be used for restoration activities and management and easement monitoring2 7,b7 prohibit-- 7i7 the alteration of wildlife habitat and other natural features of the land1 unless specifically authorized by the ,secretary as part of the conservation reserve easement plan under subsection 7h77#a72 7ii7 the spraying of the land with chemicals or the mowing of the land1 except where the spraying or mowing is authorized by the ,secretary or is necessary-- 7,i7 to comply with ,federal or ,state noxious weed control laws2 7,,ii7 to comply with a ,federal or ,state emergency pest treatment program2 or 7,,iii7 to meet habitat needs of specific wildlife species2 7iii7 any activity to be carried out on the land of the owner or successor that is immediately adjacent to1 and functionally related to1 the land that is subject to the easement if the activity will alter1 degrade1 or otherwise diminish the functional value of the land2 and 7iv7 the adoption of any other practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of the conservation reserve program1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 include any additional provision that the ,secretary determines is appropriate to carry out this section or facilitate the practical administration of this section4 7#b7 ,violation ,on the violation of a term or condition of a conservation reserve easement-- 7,a7 the conservation reserve easement shall remain in force2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary may require the owner to refund all or part of any payments received by the owner under the program1 with interest on payments1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,compatible uses ,land subject to a conservation reserve easement may be used for compatible economic uses1 including hunting and fishing1 managed timber harvest1 periodic haying outside of the primary nesting season1 or periodic grazing1 if the use-- 7,a7 is specifically permitted by the conservation reserve easement plan developed for the land under subsection 7h77#a72 and 7,b7 is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the conservation resources for which the easement was established4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,determination 7,a7 ,permanent easements ,the ,secretary shall pay as compensation for a permanent conservation reserve easement acquired under this section an amount necessary to encourage enrollment of land in such a conservation reserve easement1 based on the lowest of-- 7i7 the fair market value of the land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 using the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice or an areawide market analysis or survey2 7ii7 the amount corresponding to a geographical limitation1 as determined by the ,secretary in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary2 or 7iii7 the offer made by the landowner4 7,b7 ,other ,compensation for a conservation reserve easement that is not permanent due to a restriction in applicable ,state law shall be not less than #ej percent1 but not more than #ge percent1 of the compensation that would be paid for a permanent conservation reserve easement4 7#b7 ,form of payment ,compensation for a conservation reserve easement shall be provided by the ,secretary in the form of a cash payment1 in an amount determined under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,payments ,the ,secretary may provide payment under this subsection to a landowner using-- 7,a7 #aj annual payments2 or 7,b7 #a payment4 7#d7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall provide any annual easement payment obligation under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 as early as practicable in each fiscal year4 7#e7 ,payments to others ,the ,secretary shall make a payment1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 in a manner as the ,secretary determines is fair and reasonable under the circumstances1 if an owner who is entitled to a payment under this section-- 7,a7 dies2 7,b7 becomes incompetent2 7,c7 is succeeded by another person or entity who renders or completes the required performance2 or 7,d7 is otherwise unable to receive the payment4 7g7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist owners in complying with the terms and conditions of a conservation reserve easement4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts with private entities or agreements with a ,state1 nongovernmental organization1 ,indian ,tribe1 or ,tribal organization to carry out necessary restoration1 maintenance1 repair1 assessment1 or monitoring of a conservation reserve easement if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the conservation reserve program4 7h7 ,administration 7#a7 ,conservation reserve easement plan ,the ,secretary shall develop a conservation reserve easement plan for any land subject to a conservation reserve easement1 which shall include practices and activities necessary to maintain1 protect1 and enhance the conservation value of the enrolled land4 7#b7 ,delegation of easement administration 7,a7 ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government agencies ,the ,secretary may delegate any of the management1 monitoring1 and enforcement responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government agencies that have the appropriate authority1 expertise1 and resources necessary to carry out those delegated responsibilities4 7,b7 ,conservation organizations ,the ,secretary may delegate any management responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to conservation organizations1 including ,tribal organizations dedicated to conservation and natural resource management1 if the ,secretary determines the conservation organization has similar expertise and resources4 4 #bbjf4 ,duties of the ,secretary 7a7 ,specific activities permitted ,section #abcc7;b77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting subject to clause 7i77,,iii71 and subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii71 of subparagraph 7,b71 before are subject to2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,a7 by striking subclause 7,,iii72 7,b7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,i7 emergency haying in response to a localized or regional drought1 flooding1 wildfire1 or other emergency1 on certain practices1 outside the primary nesting season on not more than #ej percent of contract acres1 as identified in the site-specific plan1 when-- 7aa7 the county is designated as ,d#b 7severe drought7 or greater according to the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor during the primary nesting season2 7bb7 there is at least a #dj percent loss in forage production in the county2 or 7cc7 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,state technical committee1 determines that the program can assist in the response to a natural disaster event without permanent damage to the established cover2 2 7,d7 in subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking the matter preceding item 7aa7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 emergency grazing on all practices1 outside the primary nesting season1 on not more than #ej percent of contract acres or subject to a #ej percent reduction in the stocking rate1 as identified in the site-specific plan1 in response to a localized or regional drought1 flooding1 wildfire1 or other emergency1 when-- 2 and 7ii7 in item 7aa71 by striking ,monitor2 and inserting ,monitor during the primary nesting season22 and 7,e7 in subclause 7,,iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking payments are authorized for a county under the livestock forage disaster program under clause 7ii7 of section #aeja7;c77#c77;,d7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c77#c77;,d77 and inserting the county is designated as ,d#c 7extreme drought7 or greater according to the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor during the primary nesting season4 7b7 ,authorized activities on grasslands ,section #abcc7;c77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;c77#c77 is amended by inserting restoration of native plant species1 prescribed burning 7in consultation with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a771 before and construction4 7c7 ,conservation outcomes monitoring ,section #abcc of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,conservation outcomes monitoring 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish long-term monitoring of conservation outcomes of program enrollments1 including pilot projects1 to determine program results with respect to-- 7,a7 soil conservation1 soil health1 and carbon sequestration2 7,b7 water quality and quantity2 and 7,c7 biodiversity and wildlife habitat4 7#b7 ,report on outcomes ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report that includes-- 7,a7 a description of conservation outcomes achieved2 7,b7 a description of the approaches1 tools1 and methods used to measure or model the conservation outcomes reported2 and 7,c7 recommendations and guidance to improve conservation outcomes4 4 #bbjg4 ,payments 7a7 ,cost sharing payments ,section #abcd7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ej percent and inserting a portion2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including seed cost1 after conservation measures and practices2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,rate for certain measures and practices ,the portion of the establishment cost described in paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary shall pay shall be-- 7,a7 in the case of water quality and conservation measures and practices that focus on establishing non-native habitat1 #ce percent2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding paragraph 7#e7 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 in the case of all other water quality and conservation measures and practices1 #ej percent4 7#c7 ,state high-priority conservation practices 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 may select up to #c conservation practices described in subparagraph 7,b7 that shall be eligible for payment by the ,secretary of #fe percent of the establishment cost described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,conservation practices described ,a conservation practice referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is a conservation practice described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 that provides #a or more of the following benefits3 7i7 ,incentivizing restoration of early successional habitat and grasslands with native plant materials4 7ii7 ,establishing rare or declining habitat4 7iii7 ,addressing water quality concerns relating to impingement of nearby waterways4 7iv7 ,supporting the goals of the ,state climate adaptation1 mitigation1 or resilience plan4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,management payments ,the ,secretary shall make cost sharing payments to an owner or operator under this subchapter for any management activity described in section #abcb7;a77#e7 in accordance with subsection 7c71 except for those management activities relating to haying or grazing4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by inserting not less than #dj percent and before not to exceed #ej percent2 7,b7 by striking ,in addition and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,minimum payment for certain contracts ,in the case of a contract updated under section #abca;,a7b77#c77;,c77i71 the incentive payment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an amount that is not less than #dj percent of the actual costs described in that subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,supplemental practice payments ,section #abcd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,supplemental practice payments 7#a7 ,in general ,using funds made available under section #abda7;a77#b71 the ,secretary may make available-- 7,a7 additional incentive payments to an owner or operator of eligible land in an amount sufficient to encourage-- 7i7 proper thinning and other practices to improve the condition of resources1 promote forest management1 or enhance wildlife habitat on the land2 7ii7 establishment of grazing infrastructure1 including interior cross fencing1 perimeter fencing1 and water infrastructure 7such as rural water connections1 water wells1 pipelines1 and water tanks71 under each contract1 for all practices1 if grazing is included in the conservation plan and addresses a resource concern2 7iii7 prescribed burning1 including for the cost of liability insurance1 necessary to promote the quality and resiliency of native habitat established on enrolled land2 and 7iv7 any management activity described in section #abcb7;a77#e71 except for those management activities relating to emergency haying or grazing2 and 7,b7 funds to carry out section #abce7;f7 to facilitate the transfer of land subject to contracts from contract holders to covered farmers or ranchers 7as defined in section #abce7;f77#a771 including to provide outreach and technical assistance to facilitate such transfers4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a payment described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may not exceed #ajj percent of the total cost of practices conducted by the owner or operator4 4 7c7 ,annual rental payments ,section #abcd7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,in determining and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,determination ,in determining 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,adjustment ,the ,secretary shall adjust the annual rental payment determined under subparagraph 7,a7 based on an analysis of local rental rate trends such that-- 7i7 the annual rental payment reflects the likely changes in market rental rates over the term of the contract2 and 7ii7 the inflation adjustment does not increase the annual rental payment by more than #aj percent4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 by striking #he percent and inserting #ie percent2 and 7,b7 by striking #ij percent and inserting #ajj percent2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,e7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking #he percent and inserting #ie percent2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #ij percent and inserting #ajj percent4 7d7 ,payment limitation for rental payments ,section #abcd7;g77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;g77#a77 is amended by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #abe1jjj4 #bbjh4 ,contracts ,section #abce of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b77iii71 by inserting 1 including agroforestry and other productive perennial systems after methods2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i71 by inserting or establishing agroforestry and other productive perennial systems after crop2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,owner or operator election relating to conservation reserve easements 7#a7 ,definition of covered contract ,in this subsection1 the term covered contract means a contract entered into under this subchapter-- 7,a7 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbi2 and 7,b7 that covers land enrolled in the conservation reserve program-- 7i7 under the ,clean ,lakes1 ,estuaries1 and ,rivers 7,,clear7 ,initiative established under section #abca7;d77#c72 or 7ii7 that is located in a ,state acres for wildlife enhancement area established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,election ,on the expiration of a covered contract1 an owner or operator party to the covered contract shall elect-- 7,a7 not to reenroll the land under the contract2 7,b7 to reenroll the land under the contract1 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 the annual rental payment shall be decreased by #dj percent2 and 7ii7 no incentive payments shall be provided under the contract2 or 7,c7 not to reenroll the land under the contract and to enroll the land under the contract in a conservation reserve easement under section #abca;,d4 7#c7 ,exception ,on the expiration of a covered contract1 if land enrolled in the conservation reserve program under that contract is determined by the ,secretary to not be suitable for permanent protection through a conservation reserve easement under section #abca;,d1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall allow the land to be reenrolled under the terms of the conservation reserve program in effect on the date of expiration4 7j7 ,enrollment in other conservation programs 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 an owner or operator party to a contract entered into under this subchapter may-- 7,a7 subject to section #abdj;,b7d77#f71 enroll the land enrolled under the contract in the environmental quality incentives program established under subchapter ,a of chapter #d2 7,b7 subject to section #abga;,b7g71 receive cost-share assistance under the regional conservation partnership program established under subtitle ,i with respect to the land enrolled under the contract2 or 7,c7 both enroll land in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 and receive cost-share assistance in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent an owner or operator party to a contract entered into under this subchapter from simultaneously receiving a rental payment under the terms of that contract and cost-share assistance under the environmental quality incentives program established under subchapter ,a of chapter #d or the regional conservation partnership program established under subtitle ,i4 7#c7 ,limitation ,an owner or operator party to a contract entered into under this subchapter shall not be eligible to receive a cost-share payment under more than #a program established under this title for the same activity carried out on the same land4 4 ,c ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program and ,conservation ,stewardship ,program ,i ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program #bcja4 ,purposes ,section #abdj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and environmental quality and inserting environmental quality1 and climate change adaptation and mitigation2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 climate change adaptation1 mitigation1 and resilience2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting sequestering carbon1 increasing drought resilience1 reducing greenhouse gas emissions1 and before conserving energy2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting climate change and before increasing weather volatility4 #bcjb4 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking a practice and inserting a management practice1 including a land or livestock management practice12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or livestock before management2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7v7 through 7vii7 as clauses 7vi7 through 7viii71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 native habitat restoration2 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking planning2 and inserting planning that1 where practicable1 incorporates planning for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions22 7ii7 in clause 7v7-- 7,i7 by inserting 7including planning for the adoption of precision agriculture practices and precision agriculture technology7 after planning2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7iv7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 greenhouse gas emissions reduction planning2 and 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting ,tribal1 before or local2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,state or region and inserting ,state1 at a regional scale1 or on ,indian land4 #bcjc4 ,establishment and administration 7a7 ,payments ,section #abdj;,b7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,other payments 7,a7 ,enrollment in other conservation programs ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a producer party to a contract entered into under this subchapter may-- 7i7 subject to section #abce7;j71 enroll the eligible land enrolled under the contract in the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a2 7ii7 subject to section #abga;,b7g71 receive cost-share assistance under the regional conservation partnership program established under subtitle ,i with respect to the eligible land enrolled under the contract2 or 7iii7 both enroll land in accordance with clause 7i7 and receive cost-share assistance in accordance with clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a producer shall not be eligible for payments for practices on eligible land under the program if the producer receives payments or other benefits for the same practice on the same land under another program under this subtitle4 7,c7 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program payments 7i7 ,in general ,a producer receiving payments for practices on eligible land under the program may also receive a loan or loan guarantee under section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 to cover costs for the same practices on the same land4 7ii7 ,notice to producers ,the ,secretary shall inform a producer participating in the program in writing of the availability of a loan or loan guarantee under section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 as it relates to the costs of implementing practices under the program4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking ,each ,state and inserting ,the designee of the ,secretary in each ,state2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,state1 and inserting the ,state and1 in the case of ,indian land1 the applicable ,tribal conservation advisory council12 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 provides a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions1 including enteric methane emissions from livestock1 or sequesters carbon2 or 7vi7 furthers efforts to implement the climate adaptation and resilience plan of a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local government4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,enteric methane emissions reducing practices ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 in the case of a practice relating to the management of livestock to reduce enteric methane emissions1 the ,secretary shall increase the amount that would otherwise be provided for a practice under this subsection to not more than #ge percent of the costs associated with that management1 including the cost of methane-inhibiting products for livestock4 4 7b7 ,allocation of funding ,section #abdj;,b7f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjca in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,wildlife habitat ,for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,small farms ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 at least #aj percent of the funds made available for payments under the program shall be targeted at practices implemented on small farms1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice ,section #abdj;,b7h77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;h77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary shall waive the applicability of the limitations in sections #ajja;,d7b7 and #abdj;,g for a payment made under a contract entered into under this paragraph if the total amount of payments received by the person or legal entity under the contract during either of the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi or the period of fiscal years #bjcj and #bjca does not exceed-- 7i7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 the maximum payment for the applicable period under section #abdj;,g2 and 7,,ii7 the number of producers served by the contract through the entity that is party to the contract2 less 7ii7 the sum of any other payments received under the program during either of the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi or the period of fiscal years #bjcj and #bjca by-- 7,i7 producers served by the contract2 and 7,,ii7 the entity that is party to the contract1 limited to the proportion of those payments that benefit those producers served by the contract4 4 7d7 ,payments for conservation practices related to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i77#c77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 during the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 #dej1jjj2 and 7iv7 during each #e-;fiscal-year period thereafter1 #dej1jjj4 4 7e7 ,conservation incentive contracts ,section #abdj;,b7j7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;j77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking concerns and inserting concerns1 which may include emissions of nitrous oxide or methane 7referred to in this subsection as greenhouse gas emissions7 or storage of carbon in plants or soil 7referred to in this subsection as carbon storage712 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i71 by striking conservation and inserting conservation1 reductions of greenhouse gas emissions1 or increased levels of carbon storage2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,term 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 a contract under this subsection shall have a term of not less than #e1 and not more than #aj1 years4 7ii7 ,graduation option ,the ,secretary may reduce the term of a contract under this subsection if the producer enters into a conservation stewardship contract under section #abdj,k with respect to the eligible land that is subject to the contract under this subsection4 4 7f7 ,annual report to ,congress ,section #abdj;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,annual report to ,congress ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the amount obligated under the program with respect to each category of practice1 with information categorized by fiscal year and ,state2 and 7#b7 the amount obligated under the program in each ,state1 with information categorized by fiscal year and the size of the operation of each producer4 4 7g7 ,streamlining and coordination ,section #abdj;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 7as amended by subsection 7f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,streamlining and coordination ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,secretary shall provide for streamlined and coordinated procedures for the program and the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b1 including applications1 contracting1 conservation planning1 conservation practices1 and related administrative procedures4 4 #bcjd4 ,environmental quality incentives program plan ,section #abdj;,e7a77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#e7;a77#c77 is amended by inserting 1 and a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan after if applicable4 #bcje4 ,limitation on payments ,section #abdj;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is amended by striking exceed and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8for all contracts entered into under this subchapter by the person or legal entity 7regardless of the number of such contracts entered into by such person or legal entity71 exceed #dej1jjj during-- 7#a7 the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah2 7#b7 the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 7#c7 the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 or 7#d7 each #e-;fiscal-year period thereafter4 4 #bcjf4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments 7a7 ,competitive grants for innovative conservation approaches ,section #abdj;,h7a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking pay the cost of and inserting award2 7#b7 by inserting the development and evaluation of new and before innovative approaches2 and 7#c7 by inserting 1 including for the purpose of incorporating innovation and new technologies into existing conservation practice standards or establishing new conservation practice standards before the period at the end4 7b7 ,on-,farm conservation innovation trials ,section #abdj;,h7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting on-farm nutrient recycling1 after plans12 7,b7 in each of subclauses 7,,vi7 and 7,,vii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,vii7 perennial production systems1 including agroforestry and perennial forages and grain crops2 and 7,,viii7 livestock-related practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 including enteric methane emissions2 and 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking #bjai through #bjca1 the ,secretary and inserting #bjai through #bjbd and #ej1jjj1jjj of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking ,using and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,using 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,allocation of funding ,of the funds made available under subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall use #ej percent to provide grants for soil health demonstration trials established under paragraph 7#g74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,enteric methane emissions studies 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall carry out one or more studies on changes in methane emissions and1 if feasible1 economic outcomes1 generated as a result of livestock-related practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 including enteric methane emissions4 7,b7 ,reports ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress and results under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,reporting and database ,section #abdj;,h7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking including1 if feasible and inserting including any barriers to or best practices for the adoption of new and innovative conservation approaches identified through the activities1 opportunities for future research1 and1 if feasible2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,public-facing reports ,not later than #a year after the completion of a project funded under this section1 the ,secretary shall publish a public-facing report1 submitted by the grant recipient following the completion of the grant period1 that includes an assessment of-- 7,a7 the acreage of the area where the project was implemented2 7,b7 in the case of a trial conducted under subsection 7c77#b71 the types of crops produced using the new or innovative conservation approach either directly by a producer or through an eligible entity2 7,c7 any results on the efficacy of the new or innovative conservation approach in achieving its intended conservation purpose2 7,d7 the regional applicability of the new or innovative conservation approach1 including any geographic characteristics associated with the increased efficacy of the innovative conservation approach2 7,e7 any barriers that prevented the project from achieving the conservation benefits identified at the outset of the project2 7,f7 any support needed to encourage adoption of the new or innovative conservation approach by producers1 including the level of technical assistance required to adopt the new or innovative conservation approach2 and 7,g7 as appropriate1 other outcomes of the project and lessons learned through the implementation of the project4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking practices and inserting practices1 including both management and structural practices12 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 evaluation data for new and emerging technology and recommendations for ,state and regional applications2 and 2 and 7,d7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking practices4 and inserting practices for consideration through the process established under section #abdb7;h77#c744 ,,ii ,conservation ,stewardship ,program #bcaa4 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,i of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting enhancements1 after practices12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 activities that will assist a producer in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions1 including enteric methane emissions4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by striking tribal land and inserting ,tribal land2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,state1 or local level as a priority for a particular area of a ,state and inserting ,state1 ,tribal1 or local level as a priority for a particular area2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,state or region and inserting ,state1 at a regional scale1 or on ,indian land4 #bcab4 ,stewardship contracts ,section #abdj,k7b77#a77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bc7;b77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 other consistent criteria that the ,secretary determines are necessary to ensure that the program effectively-- 7,i7 targets improvements to soil health1 increases carbon sequestration1 and reduces greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7,,ii7 addresses other national1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local priority resource concerns4 4 #bcac4 ,duties of the ,secretary 7a7 ,conservation stewardship payments ,section #abdj,l7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting on #a or more types of eligible land covered by the contract after activities2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the amount and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,income forgone by the producer1 including amounts that reflect-- 7,i7 increased economic risk2 and 7,,ii7 loss in revenue due to-- 7aa7 production changes2 7bb7 anticipated reductions in yield2 7cc7 transitioning to an organic1 resource-conserving cropping or grazing1 or perennial production system2 or 7dd7 acreage converted to conservation uses4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,minimum payment ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall establish a minimum payment of not less than #d1jjj1 to be reviewed regularly and increased at the discretion of the ,secretary4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,payments for conservation activities related to organic production systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide payments under this subsection for conservation activities relating to-- 7i7 organic production2 and 7ii7 transitioning to organic production4 7,b7 ,conservation activities ,conservation activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 generally available and specifically tailored conservation activities2 and 7ii7 individual conservation activities and bundles of conservation activities4 4 7b7 ,supplemental payments for resource-,conserving crop rotations1 advanced grazing management1 and livestock feed management ,section #abdj,l7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,rotations and ,advanced ,grazing ,management and inserting ,rotations1 ,advanced ,grazing ,management1 and ,livestock ,feed ,management2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,livestock feed management ,the term livestock feed management means providing livestock with forage and feed that-- 7i7 manipulates and controls the quantity and quality of available nutrients1 feedstuffs1 ingredients1 or additives fed to livestock2 7ii7 minimizes excess nutrients in surface water and groundwater by reducing the quantity of nitrogen1 phosphorus1 sulfur1 salts1 or other nutrients excreted in manure2 or 7iii7 reduces emissions of ammonia1 odors1 greenhouse gases1 volatile organic components1 or dust from animal feeding operations4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 livestock feed management4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking rotations or advanced and inserting rotations1 livestock feed management1 or advanced4 7c7 ,payment for comprehensive conservation plan ,section #abdj,l7e77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 82 and 7,b7 with respect to an organic production system-- 7i7 is integrated with an organic system plan approved under the national organic program established under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq472 or 7ii7 allows a producer to transition to organic production systems and pursue certification under that ,act4 2 and 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,b7 7as added by paragraph 7#a771 by striking plan that meets and inserting the following3 8plan that-- 7,a7 meets 4 7d7 ,payment limitations ,section #abdj,l7f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;f77 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi and each #e-;fiscal-year period thereafter4 7e7 ,specialty crop and organic producers ,section #abdj,l7g7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;g77 is amended by inserting 1 and producers transitioning to organic production systems1 after organic producers4 7f7 ,organic certification ,section #abdj,l7h77#b77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;h77#b77;,a77 is amended by inserting 1 including by providing payments for conservation activities relating to organic production and transitioning to organic production under subsection 7c77#f7 before the period at the end4 7g7 ,soil health ,section #abdj,l7k7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,to the maximum and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,to the maximum 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,soil testing ,soil testing 7as defined in section #abdj;,a7 shall be eligible as a conservation activity on its own under a conservation stewardship contract under this subchapter1 if the results of the soil testing are intended to be used to develop specifications or design elements required for implementing another conservation activity under the contract4 7#c7 ,nationwide soil testing ,the ,secretary shall prioritize nationwide collection of data to make possible site-specific interpretations of soil health test results for producers at the local level4 4 #bcad4 ,on-farm conservation stewardship innovation grants ,subchapter ,b of chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj,l-#b4 ,pastureland conservation and gulf hypoxia reduction initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible land ,notwithstanding section #abdj;,i7#d71 the term eligible land means private land or ,indian land that-- 7,a7 is in use for livestock grazing and production purposes as of the date of enactment of this section2 7,b7 7i7 is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover2 or 7ii7 is planted to a crop planted specifically for the purpose of providing grazing for livestock1 such as forage sorghum1 small grains1 annual planted ryegrass1 or annual planted crabgrass2 and 7,c7 is located within #a or more ,states in the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,valley that encompass the ,ouachita1 ,yazoo1 or ,atchafalaya ,river drainage basins4 7#b7 ,initiative ,the term initiative means the voluntary pastureland conservation and gulf hypoxia reduction initiative established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment and purpose ,the ,secretary shall establish within the program a voluntary pastureland conservation and hypoxia reduction initiative for the purposes of1 by conserving eligible land through pastureland conservation contracts under subsection 7e7-- 7#a7 assisting livestock producers in conserving and protecting soil1 water1 and wildlife resources2 and 7#b7 reducing nutrient loading into the ,gulf of ,mexico4 7c7 ,election ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall provide a #a-time election to enroll eligible land in the initiative under a contract described in subsection 7e74 7d7 ,method of enrollment ,subject to subsection 7h71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notwithstanding subsection 7b7 of section #abdj,k1 determine under subsection 7c7 of that section that eligible land ranks sufficiently high under the evaluation criteria described in subsection 7b7 of that section2 and 7#b7 enroll the eligible land in the initiative under a contract described in subsection 7e74 7e7 ,pastureland conservation contract 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #abdj,k7a77#a71 to enroll eligible land in the initiative under a pastureland conservation contract1 a livestock producer shall agree-- 7,a7 to meet or exceed the stewardship threshold for not less than #b priority resource concerns by the date on which the contract expires2 and 7,b7 to comply with the terms and conditions of the contract4 7#b7 ,terms ,a pastureland conservation contract shall be for a single #e-year term4 7f7 ,payments 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbd1 of the funds made available for this subchapter under section #abda7;a77#c77;,b71 and notwithstanding any payment under section #abdj,l7c71 the ,secretary shall make annual pastureland conservation contract payments to the livestock producer of any eligible land that is the subject of a pastureland conservation contract under this section4 7#b7 ,payment noneligibility ,a pastureland conservation contract under this section shall not be subject to the payment limitations under this subchapter4 7#c7 ,amount ,the amount of an annual payment under this subsection shall be #bj per acre4 7g7 ,acreage limitation ,not more than #ejj1jjj total acres of eligible land may be enrolled in the initiative4 7h7 ,evaluation of contract offers ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 the ,secretary may rank applications relating to contract offers to enroll eligible land in the initiative based on the degree to which the proposed conservation activities increase natural resource conservation and environmental benefits if-- 7#a7 contract offers are submitted to enroll more than #djj1jjj acres of eligible land2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines such ranking of applications to be necessary to comply with the acreage limitation established by subsection 7g74 4 ,d ,other ,conservation ,programs #bdja4 ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7a7 ,short title2 findings2 declaration of policy ,the first section of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7 is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 findings2 declaration of policy 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds that erosion1 floodwater1 drought1 and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of the ,united ,states cause loss of life1 declines in agricultural production1 harm to fish1 birds1 wildlife1 and recreation opportunities1 and damage to property1 thereby constituting a menace to the national welfare4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,federal ,government should cooperate with local organizations for the purposes of-- 7#a7 preventing the damages described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 furthering the conservation1 management1 development1 utilization1 and disposal of water1 and the conservation and utilization of land2 and 7#c7 thereby preserving1 protecting1 and improving land and water resources and the quality of the environment4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7 is amended to read as follows3 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,conservation of water ,the term conservation of water means a reduction in total annual consumptive water use1 as compared to total annual consumptive water use before a work of improvement is carried out under this ,act4 7#b7 ,local organization ,the term local organization means-- 7,a7 7i7 any ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 soil or water conservation district1 flood prevention or control district1 or combination thereof2 or 7ii7 any other governmental agency having authority under ,state law to carry out1 maintain1 and operate a work of improvement2 7,b7 any irrigation district or reservoir company1 water users' association1 canal company1 ditch association1 acequia1 or similar entity1 or nongovernmental organization that is not being operated for profit1 with-- 7i7 the capacity to engage in the planning or implementation of land treatment and related conservation measures2 or 7ii7 the authority to construct and maintain structural measures2 or 7,c7 any ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 having authority under ,federal1 ,state1 or ,indian ,tribal law to carry out1 maintain1 and operate a work of improvement4 7#c7 ,management of water ,the term management of water means any project or activity carried out to increase the efficiency of water use1 transfer1 diversion1 or conveyance4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,work of improvement 7,a7 ,in general ,the term work of improvement means any undertaking carried out in a watershed or subwatershed area not exceeding #bej1jjj acres 7including on ,federal land necessary to accomplish the purposes of the undertaking7 for-- 7i7 flood prevention 7including structural and land treatment measures72 7ii7 the conservation1 management1 development1 utilization1 and disposal of water2 or 7iii7 the conservation and proper utilization of land4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term work of improvement does not include any single structure that provides-- 7i7 more than #ab1ejj acre-feet of floodwater detention capacity2 and 7ii7 more than #be1jjj acre-feet of total capacity4 7,c7 ,requirement for agriculture benefits ,each undertaking described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall contain benefits directly related to agriculture1 including communities in rural areas 7as defined in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7771 that account for at least #bj percent of the total benefits of the undertaking4 7,d7 ,consolidated planning #a or more subwatersheds1 when the subwatersheds are components of a larger watershed1 may be planned together at the discretion of the local organization sponsoring the applicable undertaking4 7,e7 ,multibenefit inclusion ,a work of improvement may provide #b or more public benefits or ecosystem services in addition to a purpose described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,assistance to local organizations ,section #c of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7f72 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#f71 in the first sentence1 by striking occupiers1 individually and inserting the following3 8occupiers in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,agreements with landowners1 operators1 and occupiers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into agreements under subsection 7a77#f7 with landowners1 operators1 and occupiers1 individually 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by striking supplemented4 ,applications and inserting the following3 8supplemented4 7#b7 ,applications ,applications 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking such conservation plans and inserting conservation plans described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 by striking such district4 ,in return and all that follows through interest4 ,the portion and inserting the following3 8that district4 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may agree to share the costs of carrying out a work of improvement1 or specific practices and measures described in such an agreement1 if the ,secretary determines that cost sharing is appropriate and in the public interest4 2 7,b7 ,portion of costs ,the portion 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 by striking programs4 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8programs4 7#d7 ,termination2 modifications ,the ,secretary 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking hereunder1 as he and inserting under this subsection1 as the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking herein4 ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 8under this subsection4 7#e7 ,preservation or surrender of history ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7ii7 by striking paragraph and inserting subsection2 7iii7 by striking hereunder for 7#a7 preservation and inserting the following3 8under this paragraph for-- 7,a7 preservation 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking crop2 or 7#b7 surrender and inserting the following3 8crop2 or 7,b7 surrender 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as so designated7 the following3 7c7 ,delegation of authorities 7#a7 ,final authority ,the ,secretary shall provide a ,state ,conservationist final authority to approve watershed plans for works of improvement within the ,state4 7#b7 ,approval of outsourcing preliminary activities ,the ,secretary and a ,state ,conservationist shall1 on the approval of the ,state ,conservationist1 allow a local organization sponsoring a work of improvement to use funds made available under this ,act to pay a third party to conduct preliminary investigations and pre-planning activities relating to the work of improvement4 7#c7 ,additional authorities ,the ,secretary may provide authority to a ,state ,conservationist to support a streamlined process4 7d7 ,deadline for approval or disapproval 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than #de days after the date on which an application for a work of improvement is submitted to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the application4 7#b7 ,extensions ,the ,secretary may extend the deadline described in paragraph 7#a7 by #de days1 if necessary4 7e7 ,approved watershed plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may not provide funds under this ,act for the costs of designing or constructing a work of improvement without an approved watershed plan4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that the circumstances are so exigent that not providing funds is against the public interest2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary has waived the requirement for a watershed plan under subsection 7f74 4 7d7 ,cost share assistance ,section #c;,a of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 as determined by the ,secretary1 after assistance2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,treatment of other ,federal funds for works of improvement ,any funds provided for a work of improvement through any ,federal department or agency other than the ,department of ,agriculture shall be considered to be part of the non-,federal share of the cost of the work of improvement provided by the sponsor of the work of improvement4 4 7e7 ,conditions for ,federal assistance ,section #d7b7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjd7b77 is amended by inserting management1 after conservation1 7f7 ,limitation ,the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act is amended by inserting after section #d 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjd7 the following3 #d;,a4 ,notification requirement 7a7 ,in general ,no amounts shall be provided under this ,act for any plan for a work of improvement involving an estimated ,federal contribution to construction costs in excess of #ej1jjj1jjj1 or that includes any structure that provides more than #b1ejj acre-feet of total capacity1 unless1 not less than #ij days before amounts are provided for the plan1 the ,secretary submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress described in subsection 7b7 a notice of the approval of the plan1 including a description of the justification for the approval and a copy of the plan4 7b7 ,committees described ,the appropriate committees of ,congress referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 in the case of a plan involving no single structure providing more than #d1jjj acre-feet of total capacity1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 in the case of a plan involving any single structure providing more than #d1jjj acre-feet of total capacity1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7g7 ,construction standards ,the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #d;,a 7as added by subsection 7f77 the following3 #d;,b4 ,construction standards 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the requirements of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review and update as necessary the engineering standards and requirements to be used for works of improvement under this ,act2 and 7#b7 in collaboration with each ,state ,conservationist and ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;a771 review and update as necessary the acceptable variances from national engineering standards that are appropriate alternatives suited to the geomorphology of1 and purpose for which works of improvement are established within1 each ,state4 7b7 ,local consultation ,a ,state ,conservationist and ,state technical committee engaged in collaboration pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 may consult with local municipalities undertaking works of improvement within that ,state under this ,act4 4 7h7 ,monetization ,section #e7a7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajje7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,state ,conservationist1 after and the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by inserting 3 ,provided further1 ,that if insufficient data exists to monetize the benefits of wildlife habitat or water quality improvement against the costs1 these benefits shall be quantified to the extent practicable and described in sufficient detail to be considered against the cost before the period at the end4 7i7 ,certain authorities ,section #g of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#fh ,stat4 #ffh1 chapter #fef2 #gd ,stat4 #aca2 #gf ,stat4 #faj7 is amended1 in the last proviso1 by inserting management1 after conservation14 7j7 ,loan and advancement amounts ,section #h of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjf;a7 is amended1 in the last sentence1 by striking five million dollars and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 7k7 ,data ,section #ac of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking collect and maintain and inserting collect1 maintain1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking control and conservation and inserting control1 conservation1 and drought resilience4 7l7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aa of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja note2 #fh ,stat4 #ffh2 #gj ,stat4 #ajij7 is repealed4 #bdjb4 ,soil and water resources conservation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,soil and ,water ,resources ,conservation ,act of #aigg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #e7;e7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7;e771 by striking and ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 and every #e years thereafter2 7#b7 in section #f7;d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjje7;d771 by inserting 1 and ,december #ca1 #bjbi1 and every #e years thereafter after #bjbc2 and 7#c7 in section #g 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking and #bjbb and inserting #bjbb1 #bjbh1 and every #e years thereafter2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and #bjbc and inserting #bjbc1 #bjbi1 and every #e years thereafter4 7b7 ,repeal of termination ,section #aj of the ,soil and ,water ,resources ,conservation ,act of #aigg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji7 is repealed4 #bdjc4 ,emergency conservation programs 7a7 ,emergency conservation program ,section #dja of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and other emergency conservation measures after fencing2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or other emergency measures to restore farmland or replace conservation structures requiring an immediate response 7as determined by the ,secretary71 after replacement of fencing12 and 7ii7 by striking option of receiving and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 option of receiving1 before the agricultural producer carries out the repair1 replacement1 or restoration-- 7,a7 with respect to a payment to the agricultural producer for a replacement1 #ge percent of the cost of the replacement1 as determined by the ,secretary based on the fair market value of the cost of the replacement using the estimated cost of the applicable practice published in the ,field ,office ,technical ,guide of each ,state by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or other appropriate and comparable guidance document1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 with respect to a payment to the agricultural producer for a repair or restoration1 #ej percent of the cost of the repair or restoration1 as determined by the ,secretary based on the fair market value of the cost of the repair or restoration using the estimated cost of the applicable practice published in the ,field ,office ,technical ,guide of each ,state by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or other appropriate and comparable guidance document1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #fj-;day and inserting #ahj-;day2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,wildfire determination ,a wildfire that causes damage eligible for a payment under subsection 7a7 includes-- 7#a7 a wildfire that is not caused naturally if the damage is caused by the spread of the wildfire due to natural causes2 and 7#b7 a wildfire that is caused by an action directly performed by the ,federal ,government4 4 7b7 ,additional requirements for the emergency conservation program ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh is amended by inserting after section #djb;,b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;b7 the following3 #djb;,c4 ,additional requirements for the emergency conservation program 7a7 ,eligibility of ,federal1 ,state1 and local land users 7#a7 ,in general ,an agricultural producer eligible to receive payments under sections #dja and #djb includes a person that-- 7,a7 holds a permit or lease from the ,federal ,government to conduct agricultural production or grazing on ,federal land2 or 7,b7 holds a permit or leases land from a ,state or unit of local government to conduct agricultural production or grazing on that land4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the ,secretary to make a payment under section #dja or #djb to the ,federal ,government1 a ,state1 or a unit of local government4 7b7 ,permanent and temporary improvements ,emergency measures eligible for payments under sections #dja and #djb include-- 7#a7 new permanent or temporary measures1 including permanent water wells and permanent or temporary surface or aboveground pipelines and watering facilities2 and 7#b7 replacement or restoration of existing emergency measures with permanent or temporary measures1 including permanent water wells and permanent or temporary surface or aboveground pipelines and watering facilities4 4 7c7 ,emergency watershed program ,section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,eligible purposes of floodplain easements ,a floodplain easement acquired by the ,secretary under this section may be used-- 7,a7 to restore1 protect1 maintain1 and enhance the hydrologic and other functions of wetlands and associated land1 riparian areas1 and stream channels2 7,b7 to conserve natural values1 including fish and wildlife habitat1 water quality1 flood water retention1 and groundwater recharge2 and 7,c7 to safeguard lives and property from floods1 drought1 and the products of erosion4 7#c7 ,easement restoration ,the ,secretary may restore the hydrologic and other functions and values of wetlands on floodplain easements acquired by the ,secretary under this section4 7#d7 ,easement management 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall restore1 protect1 manage1 maintain1 enhance1 and monitor floodplain easements acquired by the ,secretary under this section4 7,b7 ,allowable uses ,the ,secretary may authorize1 in writing and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe in the sole discretion of the ,secretary1 the use by the landowner for compatible uses of the area of a floodplain easement acquired by the ,secretary under this section1 if the ,secretary determines that the use is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the floodplain1 riparian1 wetland1 and associated land1 and other natural values of the easement area4 7#e7 ,deadlines 7,a7 ,in general ,except in the case of a floodplain easement acquired by the ,secretary under this section and as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 not later than #a year after the date on which funds are obligated to a ,state ,conservationist for emergency watershed protection measures under this section1 construction of the emergency watershed protection measures shall be completed4 7,b7 ,exigent situations ,if the ,secretary determines that an exigent situation exists1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall be applied by substituting #cj days for #a year4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the ,the ,secretary in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,modification and termination of floodplain easements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,preagreement costs 7#a7 ,definition of sponsor ,in this subsection1 the term sponsor means-- 7,a7 a ,state or local government2 and 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7#b7 ,preagreement project costs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify a list of emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the ,secretary under this section2 and 7,b7 develop a procedure1 including appropriate deadlines1 to be implemented at the ,state level1 through which a sponsor may request1 for a specified natural disaster1 additional emergency watershed protection measures the cost of which may be incurred by a sponsor prior to entering into an agreement with the ,secretary under this section4 7#c7 ,agreement contribution ,if the ,secretary and a sponsor enter into an agreement under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider any applicable preagreement costs incurred by the sponsor for undertaking emergency watershed protection measures identified under paragraph 7#b7 as meeting part of the contribution of the sponsor toward the cost of the project4 7#d7 ,assumption of risk ,a sponsor that undertakes emergency watershed protection measures prior to entering into an agreement with the ,secretary under this section shall assume the risk of incurring any cost of undertaking those measures4 7#e7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection requires the ,secretary to enter into an agreement with a sponsor4 4 7d7 ,emergency forest restoration program ,section #djg of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 with respect to nonindustrial private forest land or industrial private forest land-- 7i7 an owner of the nonindustrial private forest land or industrial private forest land2 or 7ii7 a person that-- 7,i7 receives concurrence from the landowner to carry out emergency measures in lieu of the owner2 and 7,,ii7 holds a lease on the land for a minimum of #aj years2 7,b7 with respect to ,federal forest land1 a person that holds a permit or lease from the ,federal ,government to conduct livestock grazing on the ,federal forest land2 and 7,c7 with respect to forest land owned by a ,state or a unit of local government1 a person that holds a permit or leases land from the ,state or unit of local government to conduct livestock grazing on that forest land4 7#b7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means-- 7,a7 nonindustrial private forest land or industrial private forest land2 7,b7 ,federal forest land on which livestock grazing is authorized through a permit or lease2 and 7,c7 forest land owned by a ,state or unit of local government on which livestock grazing is authorized through a permit or lease4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking nonindustrial private forest land and inserting eligible land2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking wildfires1 and inserting wildfires 7including a wildfire that is not caused naturally if the damage is caused by the spread of the wildfire due to natural causes and a wildfire that is caused by the ,federal ,government712 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking an owner of nonindustrial private forest land who and inserting an eligible entity that2 and 7,b7 by striking restore the land and inserting restore eligible land2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking owner must and inserting eligible entity shall2 and 7,b7 by striking nonindustrial private forest land and inserting eligible land2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking an owner of nonindustrial private forest land and inserting an eligible entity2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,advance payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall give an eligible entity the option of receiving1 before the eligible entity carries out emergency measures under this section1 not more than #ge percent of the cost of the emergency measures1 as determined by the ,secretary based on the fair market value of the cost of the emergency measures using the estimated cost of the applicable practice published in the ,field ,office ,technical ,guide of each ,state by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or other appropriate and comparable guidance document1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,return of funds ,if the funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 are not expended by the end of the #b-year period beginning on the date on which the eligible entity receives those funds1 the funds shall be returned within a reasonable timeframe1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,effect ,nothing in this section authorizes the ,secretary to make a payment under this section to the ,federal ,government1 a ,state1 or a unit of local government4 4 #bdjd4 ,conservation of private grazing land ,section #abdj,m of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 supporting planning1 management1 and coordination of grazing in agrivoltaic systems4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjjb through #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjjb and each fiscal year thereafter4 #bdje4 ,grassroots source water protection program ,section #abdj,o7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjjh and each fiscal year thereafter2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj beginning in fiscal year #bjbe and every #e fiscal years thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 4 #bdjf4 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program ,section #abdj,r7f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7;f77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking and after #bjbc12 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 and #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and #c1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi after #bjbc4 #bdjg4 ,feral swine eradication and control program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking pilot2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking pilot program and inserting program 7referred to in this section as the program72 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking pilot2 7,b7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking the pilot areas and inserting eligible areas2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking pilot and inserting eligible2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 after the ,secretary determines that feral swine have been eradicated from an eligible area1 ensure that the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service continue monitoring that area for the reoccurrence of feral swine for a period of #a year2 2 7#d7 in each of subsections 7c71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 by striking pilot program each place it appears and inserting program2 7#e7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking the pilot areas and inserting eligible areas2 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 in the subsection heading1 by striking pilot and inserting eligible2 7#g7 in subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and and inserting #bjbc12 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 and #ge1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi before the period at the end2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,reports ,not less than #b years1 and not later than #d years and #f months1 after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service and the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 acting jointly1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report that-- 7#a7 describes1 for the period beginning on the date of the establishment of the program and ending on the date of the submission of the report-- 7,a7 activities carried out under the program1 including-- 7i7 the number of counties in which feral swine are no longer present2 and 7ii7 estimated reductions in agriculture and natural resource damage1 and improvements to human and livestock health and safety1 as a result of feral swine removal2 7,b7 the use of funding made available under this section1 including the number of counties in each ,state provided funding2 and 7,c7 the roles of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and agricultural producers provided financial assistance under this section in carrying out activities under the program2 and 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 a determination by the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service and the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service as to the extent to which the program has been successful2 and 7,b7 any recommendations for improvements to the program4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ddia7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bdjh and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bdjh4 ,feral swine eradication and control program4 4 #bdjh4 ,report on small wetlands ,section #bdji7;a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dege7 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #bdji4 ,terminal lakes assistance ,section #bejg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,additional funds 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,availability of funds ,any funds made available to carry out this section before ,december #bj1 #bjah1 may remain available until expended4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7f74 #bdaj4 ,colorado salinity control units ,section #bje of the ,colorado ,river ,basin ,salinity ,control ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aeie7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through 7a7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 #bje4 ,salinity control units2 authority and functions of the ,secretary of the ,interior 7a7 ,allocation of ,costs ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,nonreimbursable costs2 reimbursable costs 7,a7 ,nonreimbursable costs 7i7 ,in general ,in recognition of ,federal responsibility for the ,colorado ,river as an interstate stream and for international comity with ,mexico1 ,federal ownership of the land of the ,colorado ,river ,basin from which most of the dissolved salts originate1 and the policy established in the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 and except as provided in clause 7ii71 the following shall be nonreimbursable3 7,i7 #ge percent of the total costs of construction and replacement of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by section #bjb7;a77#a71 including #ij percent of-- 7aa7 the costs of operation and maintenance of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by that section2 and 7bb7 the total costs of construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the associated measures to replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone4 7,,ii7 #ge percent of the total costs of construction and replacement of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by section #bjb7;a77#b71 including #ajj percent of-- 7aa7 the costs of operation and maintenance of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by that section2 and 7bb7 the total costs of construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the associated measures to replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone4 7,,iii7 #ge percent of the total costs of construction1 operation1 maintenance1 and replacement of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by section #bjb7;a77#c71 including #ge percent of the total costs of construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the associated measures to replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone4 7,,iv7 #gj percent of the total costs of construction1 operation1 maintenance1 and replacement of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#f7 of section #bjb7;a71 including #gj percent of the total costs of construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the associated measures to replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone4 7,v7 #gj percent of the total costs of construction and replacement of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by section #bjb7;a77#e71 including #ajj percent of-- 7aa7 the costs of operation and maintenance of each unit or separable feature of a unit authorized by that section2 and 7bb7 the total costs of construction1 operation1 and maintenance of the associated measures to replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone4 7,,vi7 #he percent of the total costs of implementation of the on-farm measures authorized by section #bjb7;c71 including #he percent of the total costs of the associated measures to replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone4 7ii7 ,special rule for nonreimbursable costs for fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 for each of fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe1 the following shall be nonreimbursable3 7,i7 #ge percent of all costs described in clause 7i77,i74 7,,ii7 #ge percent of all costs described in clause 7i77,,ii74 7,,iii7 #gj percent of all costs described in clause 7i77,v74 7,,iv7 ,the percentages of all costs described in subclauses 7,,iii71 7,,iv71 and 7,,vi7 of clause 7i74 7,b7 ,reimbursable costs ,the total costs remaining after the allocations under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be reimbursable as provided for in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,costs of construction in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,costs payable from ,lower ,colorado ,river ,basin ,development ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,costs of construction 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 7c7 ,costs of construction and inserting the following3 7c7 ,costs payable from ,upper ,colorado ,river ,basin ,fund ,costs of construction 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking 7e7 ,the ,secretary is and inserting the following3 7e7 ,upward adjustment of rates for electrical energy ,the ,secretary is 4 #bdaa4 ,chesapeake ,bay ,states' ,partnership ,initiative ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abdj,o 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cici;bb-#b7 the following3 #abdj,q4 ,chesapeake ,bay ,states' ,partnership ,initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,chesapeake ,bay watershed the term ,chesapeake ,bay watershed means-- 7,a7 the portions of the ,states of ,delaware1 ,maryland1 ,new ,york1 ,pennsylvania1 ,virginia1 and ,west ,virginia that contain the tributaries1 backwaters1 and side channels1 including their watersheds1 that drain into the ,chesapeake ,bay2 and 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia4 7#b7 ,most effective basins ,the term most effective basins means the local rivers and streams located within the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed that are identified by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency as being most beneficial to the downstream ,chesapeake ,bay if prioritized for water quality improvement4 7b7 ,establishment and purpose ,the ,secretary shall carry out a ,chesapeake ,bay ,states' ,partnership ,initiative 7referred to in this section as the ,initiative7 to assist producers in implementing conservation activities on agricultural land in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed for the purposes of-- 7#a7 improving water quality and quantity in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed2 7#b7 restoring1 enhancing1 and preserving soil1 air1 and related resources in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed2 and 7#c7 increasing the resilience of agricultural production in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed to withstand the impacts of climate change4 7c7 ,conservation activities ,the ,secretary shall deliver the funds made available to carry out this section through applicable programs under this subtitle1 including by providing enrollment opportunities that are targeted to the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed1 to assist producers in enhancing land and water resources-- 7#a7 by controlling erosion and reducing sediment and nutrient levels in ground and surface water2 and 7#b7 by planning1 designing1 implementing1 and evaluating habitat conservation1 restoration1 and enhancement measures where there is significant ecological value if the land is-- 7,a7 retained in its current use2 or 7,b7 restored to its natural condition4 7d7 ,considerations ,in delivering the funds made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall give special consideration to applications-- 7#a7 submitted by producers in the most effective basins2 or 7#b7 to carry out conservation activities that reduce nitrogen and sediment1 improve management of livestock and waste1 and conserve wetlands4 7e7 ,duties of the ,secretary ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 where available1 use existing plans1 models1 and assessments to assist producers in implementing conservation activities2 and 7#b7 proceed expeditiously to deliver funding to a producer to implement conservation activities that are consistent with ,state strategies for the restoration of the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed4 7f7 ,consultation and coordination ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies1 ensure conservation activities carried out under this section complement ,federal1 ,state1 and local programs1 including programs that address water quality1 in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed2 and 7#b7 in carrying out this section1 coordinate with the ,farm ,service ,agency to identify needs and opportunities for buffer management on land subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program under subchapter ,b of chapter #a that may be expiring soon4 7g7 ,task force 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall jointly establish a ,federal task force1 to be known as the ,task ,force on ,crediting ,chesapeake ,bay ,conservation ,investments 7referred to in this subsection as the task force74 7#b7 ,action plan ,the task force shall develop an action plan that-- 7,a7 identifies improvements to the processes of analyzing1 reporting1 and quantifying nutrient reductions from the conservation activities in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed2 7,b7 is responsive to the needs of ,states in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed 7including the ,district of ,columbia7 and the agricultural community2 7,c7 maintains the scientific integrity of the decision-making process and accounting tools under the ,initiative and the ,chesapeake ,bay ,program 7as defined in section #aag7;a7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfg7;a7772 and 7,d7 ensures producer privacy is protected4 7#c7 ,identification of opportunities ,the task force shall leverage findings from successful data sharing pilots to identify opportunities to integrate time-saving technologies for the implementation of conservation activities under this section4 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #cge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each fiscal year4 7#c7 ,unobligated funds ,the ,secretary may use to carry out this section amounts made available for the programs described in paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 of section #abda7;a7 for any fiscal year that remain unobligated at the end of that fiscal year4 4 #bdab4 ,driftless area landscape conservation initiative ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj,s4 ,driftless area landscape conservation initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,driftless ,area ,landscape ,conservation ,initiative to reduce erosion and restore cold water stream corridors in the ,driftless ,area of the ,midwestern ,united ,states1 with a focus on climate-smart agriculture1 carbon sequestration1 soil health1 and ecological restoration4 7b7 ,initiative elements 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the initiative established under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide assistance to producers to implement practices-- 7,a7 to manage working land for year-round ground cover to rebuild soil1 sequester carbon1 improve water quality1 increase water holding capacity of soil1 reduce soil erosion1 and mitigate flooding and other climate impacts2 7,b7 to manage woodland for increased biodiversity to improve the health of the woodland to provide habitat and sequester carbon2 7,c7 to restore prairies and manage grassland1 oak savannas1 and barrens to expand habitat and sequester carbon2 and 7,d7 to restore cold water streams by reducing stream bank erosion and threats of flooding while improving trout habitat4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the initiative established under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide assistance to partnerships to educate landowners and operators on the benefits of climate-smart agriculture1 soil health1 and holistic grazing1 with a focus on equity4 7#c7 ,types of assistance ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under this section in the form of financial assistance1 technical assistance1 and payments for the conveyance of easements to the ,secretary1 under such terms as the ,secretary may establish4 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each fiscal year4 7#b7 ,unobligated funds ,the ,secretary may use to carry out this section amounts made available for the programs described in paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 of section #abda7;a7 for any fiscal year that remain unobligated at the end of that fiscal year4 4 #bdac4 ,expansion of ,,nrcs snow survey and water supply forecasting 7a7 ,definition of ,northeastern ,united ,states ,in this section1 the term ,northeastern ,united ,states means the ,states of ,maine1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,vermont1 ,new ,york1 and any other ,states determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,expansion ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall expand the snow survey and water supply forecasting program carried out by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service to serve the ,northeastern ,united ,states4 ,e ,funding and ,administration #beja4 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation 7a7 ,in general ,section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,annual funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use the funds1 facilities1 and authorities of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out the programs described in this subsection1 including the provision of technical assistance4 7#b7 ,conservation reserve ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 using the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall carry out the conservation reserve program under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d1 to the maximum extent practicable1 including using #fj1jjj1jjj to provide payments under section #abcd7;c74 7#c7 ,agricultural conservation easement program 7,a7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out the agricultural conservation easement program under subtitle ,h1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7ii7 #edj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7iii7 #edj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7iv7 #egj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7v7 #egj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7vi7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7vii7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 7viii7 #fge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca2 7ix7 #fge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcb2 and 7x7 #gej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcc and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available by subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #hj percent to carry out the purposes described in section #bajja7;a77#c7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjaf74 7#d7 ,environmental quality incentives program 7,a7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out the environmental quality incentives program under subchapter ,a of chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 #b1jbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7ii7 #b1ege1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7iii7 #b1ege1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7iv7 #b1fge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7v7 #b1fge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7vi7 #b1gge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7vii7 #b1gge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 7viii7 #b1ige1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca2 7ix7 #b1ige1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcb2 and 7x7 #c1bbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcc and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available by subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #fj percent to carry out the purposes described in section #bajja7;a77#a7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjae74 7,c7 ,conditions ,the use of amounts described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall be subject to the conditions described in section #bajja7;a77#a77;,b7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjae74 7#e7 ,conservation stewardship program 7,a7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b of chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7ii7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7iii7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7iv7 #a1bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7v7 #a1bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7vi7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7vii7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 7viii7 #a1dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca2 7ix7 #a1dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcb2 and 7x7 #a1eej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcc and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available by subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #ej percent to carry out the purposes described in section #bajja7;a77#b7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjaf74 7,c7 ,conditions ,the use of amounts described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall be subject to the conditions described in section #bajja7;a77#b77;,b7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjaf74 7,d7 ,contracts previously entered into ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use such sums as are necessary to administer contracts entered into before ,december #bj1 #bjah1 under the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b of chapter #b of subtitle ,d 7as in effect on ,december #ai1 #bjah74 7#f7 ,regional conservation partnership program 7,a7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 7ii7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7iii7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7iv7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7vi7 #hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7vii7 #hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 7viii7 #ijj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca2 7ix7 #ijj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcb2 and 7x7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcc and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available by subparagraph 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #hj percent to carry out the purposes described in section #bajja7;a77#d7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjaf74 7,c7 ,conditions ,the use of amounts described in subparagraph 7,b7 shall be subject to the conditions described in section #bajja7;a77#d77;,b7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjaf74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fiscal years #bjad through #bjca and inserting fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter4 7b7 ,rescission ,the unobligated balances of amounts appropriated by section #bajja7;a7 of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjae7 are rescinded4 7c7 ,assistance to certain farmers or ranchers for conservation access ,section #abda7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,fiscal years #bjai through #bjca and inserting ,subsequent fiscal years2 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjca and inserting fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and1 in the case of fiscal years #bjai through #bjca1 and inserting and4 7d7 ,report on program enrollments and assistance ,section #abda7;i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking each of calendar years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting calendar year #bjai and each calendar year thereafter4 7e7 ,conservation standards and requirements ,section #abda7;j77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;j77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 a schedule for the revision of existing1 and establishment of new1 conservation practice standards under section #abdb7;h74 4 #bejb4 ,delivery of technical assistance ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,approved non-,federal certifying entity ,the term approved non-,federal certifying entity means a non-,federal entity approved by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#e77;,c77ii7 to perform certifications of third-party providers under this section4 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#c7 ,farmer-to-farmer network ,the term farmer-to-farmer network means any affiliation or association of farmers that share information1 technical assistance1 or any other type of mutually beneficial support4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking science-based1 site-specific practices designed and inserting timely1 science-based1 and site-specific practice design and implementation assistance2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 7including private sector entities7 after non-,federal entities2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh and inserting ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking ensure and all that follows through engineering1 and inserting ensure that third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation planning1 watershed planning1 environmental engineering1 conservation practice design1 implementation1 and evaluation1 or other technical skills1 as determined by the ,secretary12 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall certify a third-party provider through-- 7,a7 a certification process administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,b7 a non-,federal entity 7other than a ,state agency7 approved by the ,secretary to perform the certification2 or 7,c7 a ,state agency with ,state statutory authority to certify1 administer1 or license professionals in one or more fields of natural resources1 agriculture1 or engineering approved by the ,secretary to perform the certification4 7#e7 ,non-,federal certifying entity process 7,a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall establish a process for the certification of third-party providers through approved non-,federal certifying entities1 with the goal of increasing third-party provider capacity1 including the certification of qualified agricultural retailers1 cooperatives1 professional societies1 service providers1 and organizations described in section #abfe;,a7#c77;,b77i74 7,b7 ,eligibility of non-,federal entities ,in determining the eligibility of an entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 7referred to in this paragraph as a non-,federal entity7 to perform certifications1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the ability and capacity of the non-,federal entity to assess qualifications of a third-party provider and certify third-party providers at scale2 7ii7 the experience of the non-,federal entity in working with third-party providers and eligible participants2 7iii7 the expertise of the non-,federal entity in the technical and science-based aspects of conservation delivery described in paragraph 7#c77;,a72 7iv7 the history of the non-,federal entity in working with agricultural producers2 and 7v7 such other qualifications as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,approval ,not later than #dj business days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application submitted by a non-,federal entity to perform certifications of third-party providers under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine if the non-,federal entity meets the eligibility requirements established under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 if the ,secretary makes a positive determination under clause 7i71 approve the non-,federal entity to perform certifications of third-party providers under this section4 7,d7 ,timely decisions ,not later than #aj business days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a notification submitted by a third-party provider that the third-party provider has been certified by an approved non-,federal certifying entity to provide technical assistance for specified practices and conservation activities1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 review the certification2 and 7ii7 if the certification is satisfactory to the ,secretary1 include the name of the third-party provider on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,duties of approved non-,federal certifying entities ,an approved non-,federal certifying entity shall-- 7i7 assess the ability of a third-party provider to appropriately provide technical assistance to eligible participants for specified practices and conservation activities2 and 7ii7 provide to third-party providers certified by the approved non-,federal certifying entity-- 7,i7 training to ensure that the third-party providers are qualified to provide the technical assistance described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 continuing education1 as appropriate1 to ensure that the third-party providers are educated in the most recent technical- and science-based aspects of conservation delivery4 7#f7 ,streamlined certification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall provide a streamlined certification process for a third-party provider that has an appropriate specialty certification1 including a certified crop advisor certified by the ,american ,society of ,agronomy1 a professional engineer1 or a holder of a technical certification approved by the ,secretary4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and for the purpose of carrying out subsection 7k7 before the period at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or an approved non-,federal certifying entity after third-party provider2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and additionally thereafter at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review certification requirements for third-party providers2 7,b7 make any adjustments considered necessary by the ,secretary to improve participation and the quality and effectiveness of conservation practices implemented and adopted with support from technical service providers2 and 7,c7 conduct outreach to and receive input from third-party providers1 both that currently participate in the program under this section and those that no longer participate in the program1 and entities1 organizations1 and associations providing or supporting consultative services to agriculture1 livestock1 and forest producers to assess barriers and opportunities for the use of third-party provider assistance for improved conservation program delivery4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by inserting maintenance1 after outreach12 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,payment amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish fair and reasonable amounts of payments for technical services provided by third-party providers at rates equivalent to1 but that do not exceed1 technical assistance provided by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining fair and reasonable payment amounts under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider specialized equipment1 frequency of site visits1 training1 travel and transportation1 and such other factors as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,exclusion ,a payment provided under another ,federal program directly to an eligible participant for technical assistance provided by a third-party provider certified under this section shall be-- 7i7 excluded from cost-sharing requirements under the program under which the payment was provided2 and 7ii7 equal to not more than #ajj percent of the fair and reasonable payment amount for the applicable technical assistance determined under subparagraph 7,b74 7#f7 ,transparency ,not later than #a year after the date of establishment of the processes under paragraphs 7#e77;,a7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7e71 and routinely thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide accessible public information on-- 7,a7 funds obligated to third-party providers through-- 7i7 contracts entered into between eligible participants and individual third-party providers2 and 7ii7 agreements with public and private sector entities to secure third-party technical assistance2 7,b7 certification results1 including-- 7i7 the number of third-party providers certified by the ,secretary2 7ii7 the number of approved non-,federal certifying entities2 7iii7 the number of third-party providers certified through approved non-,federal certifying entities2 and 7iv7 the number of third-party providers certified based on ,state agency or professional association credentialing2 and 7,c7 the estimated number of staff hours or full-time equivalents saved through work accomplished by third-party providers4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,establishment and before ,review2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting not less frequently than once every #e years2 7,,ii7 by inserting on a rolling basis1 after standard12 and 7,,iii7 by striking that ,act and inserting the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 provide an opportunity for public input on each conservation practice standard under review2 7,f7 publicly post a summary of comments received under subparagraph 7,e7 and decisions made or not made due to those comments2 and 7,g7 publish each revised conservation practice standard4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 after nongovernmental organizations12 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,establishment of conservation practice standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 develop1 for the programs under this title1 a streamlined1 publicly accessible1 administrative process for establishing1 including proposing1 reviewing1 and adopting1 interim conservation practice standards and conservation practice standards2 and 7ii7 publish a detailed description of the process developed under clause 7i71 including-- 7,i7 specific thresholds appropriate for expedited review2 and 7,,ii7 an associated timeline for the implementation of the review4 7,b7 ,requirements ,under the process established under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider conservation innovations1 scientific and technological advancements1 and traditional ecological knowledge1 including from projects developed under section #abdj;,h2 7ii7 allow ,state1 local1 and ,tribal flexibility in the creation of-- 7,i7 interim conservation practice standards and supplements to existing conservation practice standards to address the considerations described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 partnership-led proposals for new and innovative techniques to facilitate implementing agreements and grants under this title2 7iii7 solicit regular input from ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a7 for recommendations that identify innovations or advancements described in clause 7i72 and 7iv7 allow for public submission of proposals for consideration as interim conservation practice standards4 7,c7 ,public information ,under the process established under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available information describing-- 7i7 what constitutes-- 7,i7 a conservation practice standard2 and 7,,ii7 an interim conservation practice standard2 7ii7 the process by which the public can submit to the ,secretary proposals for consideration as interim conservation practice standards1 including a template and written instructions for how to submit a conservation practice for consideration2 7iii7 the data1 metrics1 third-party or scientific information1 and other relevant information that the ,secretary needs to consider in the establishment of interim conservation practice standards2 7iv7 the process by which an interim conservation practice standard becomes a conservation practice standard2 7v7 the means by which the public can engage ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a7 to consider interim conservation practice standards already in effect in other ,states2 and 7vi7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,congress a report on-- and inserting ,congress and make publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report describing--2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting a detailed description of before the administrative2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking or revised2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate with respect to improving the process for reviewing and establishing conservation practice standards4 2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,enteric methane emissions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 complete a review of conservation practice standards in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this paragraph to consider any revisions to conservation practice standards1 including for feed management1 or new conservation practice standards that would be appropriate to assist in reducing enteric methane emissions2 7,b7 revise appropriate conservation practice standards in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this paragraph as necessary to assist in reducing enteric methane emissions2 and 7,c7 establish any appropriate new conservation practice standards to assist in reducing enteric methane emissions4 2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,native traditional ecological knowledge 7#a7 ,definition of native entity ,in this subsection1 the term ,native entity means-- 7,a7 an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,b7 a conservation-focused ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7#b7 ,incorporating native traditional ecological knowledge ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 fully incorporate ,native traditional ecological knowledge into the conservation practice standards1 including the ,native conservation practice standards developed under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,native conservation practice standards 7,a7 ,working groups ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish in each service area office of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service a working group consisting of-- 7i7 a representative from the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a72 7ii7 the applicable ,state ,conservationist of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7iii7 a designated representative from each ,native entity within the service area that elects to participate4 7,b7 ,development of standards ,each working group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall develop technical standards based on ,native traditional ecological knowledge to be-- 7i7 recognized as ,native conservation practice standards for the applicable service area2 and 7ii7 incorporated into the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service field office technical guide for the applicable service area4 7k7 ,provision of assistance to farmer-to-,farmer networks 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subsection are-- 7,a7 to build capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks1 connect farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities1 and support goal setting to increase long-term adoption of consistent1 science-based1 site-specific practices designed to achieve conservation objectives on land active in agricultural1 forestry1 or related uses2 7,b7 to increase the provision of technical assistance that meets the specific needs of1 and is accessible to1 farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners using different farming models1 practices1 and scales2 and 7,c7 to establish and steward farmer-to-farmer networks4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to carry out the purposes described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonprofit entity described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 7ii7 a farmer-to-farmer network2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a ,tribal organization2 7v7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization1 including the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs2 7vi7 a unit of local government 7including a conservation district and a conservation district association72 7vii7 an institution of higher education2 7viii7 a ,state2 and 7ix7 any other entity designated by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,prioritization ,in selecting eligible entities with which to enter into cooperative agreements under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that seek to meet the specific needs of1 and are accessible to-- 7i7 historically underserved farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners1 including limited-resource farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners2 or 7ii7 farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners operating in high-poverty areas4 7#c7 ,responsibilities of providers of assistance to farmer-to-farmer networks 7,a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity provides assistance to establish a farmer-to-farmer network using assistance provided through a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#b71 the eligible entity shall be responsible for not less than #b of the following actions3 7i7 ,facilitating and increasing farmer access to farmer-to-farmer networks4 7ii7 ,facilitating mentor and mentee matchmaking among farmers4 7iii7 ,coordinating training and resources to build the skills of farmer-to-farmer network leaders and participants for effective education1 grassroots-based learning1 and cross-training with respect to the facilitation of1 information about1 and other skills with respect to building effective farmer-to-farmer networks4 7iv7 ,maintaining and promulgating a list of relevant entities1 associations1 and individuals that are supporting1 or have an interest in supporting1 farmer-to-farmer networks4 7v7 ,administering subawards to increase farmer access to farmer-to-farmer assistance in accordance with paragraph 7#d74 7vi7 ,other actions determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,language assistance ,if an eligible entity provides assistance described in subparagraph 7,a7 to a non-,english speaking farmer1 rancher1 or forest owner1 the eligible entity shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 provide that assistance in the native language of the farmer1 rancher1 or forest owner4 7#d7 ,subawards 7,a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity awards a subaward pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,a77v7 to an eligible subawardee described in subparagraph 7,b71 the eligible subawardee shall use that award-- 7i7 to plan and conduct events1 and identify and develop innovative activities1 to support building capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks1 connecting farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities1 and supporting goal setting to increase long-term adoption of consistent1 science-based1 site-specific conservation objectives on land active in agricultural1 forestry1 or related uses2 and 7ii7 to compensate participants in the events and activities described in clause 7i7 at market rates4 7,b7 ,eligible subawardees ,an entity eligible for a subaward under paragraph 7#c77;,a77v7 is-- 7i7 a nonprofit entity described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 7ii7 a farmer-to-farmer network2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a ,tribal organization2 7v7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag772 7vi7 a unit of local government 7including a conservation district and a conservation district association72 7vii7 an institution of higher education2 7viii7 an individual2 and 7ix7 any other entity designated by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall establish any necessary additional requirements for subawards under paragraph 7#c77;,a77v74 7l7 ,technical assistance on agrivoltaics ,in carrying out the conservation programs under this title1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance under those programs to farmers growing crops below or in tandem with solar energy systems4 4 #bejc4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#d71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,state acres for wildlife enhancement ,the limitations established under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to land enrolled in the ,state acres for wildlife enhancement practice under section #abca7;d77#f77;,a77i77,,iv74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7m71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subtitle ,d and and all that follows through the ,secretary shall and inserting subtitle ,d1 the environmental quality incentives program under subchapter ,a of chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 and the agricultural conservation easement program under subtitle ,h1 and in entering into alternative funding arrangements under the regional conservation partnership program under section #abga;,c7d71 the ,secretary shall2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,encouragement of habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors ,in carrying out any conservation program administered by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may1 as appropriate1 encourage-- 7#a7 the conservation of landscape corridors and hydrologic connectivity1 where native fish1 wildlife1 and plant species and ecological processes can transition from one habitat to another1 in order to conserve native biodiversity and ensure resiliency against impacts from a range of stressors2 and 7#b7 the use of conservation practices that support the development1 restoration1 and maintenance of landscape corridors and hydrologic connectivity4 4 #bejd4 ,best practices guidance for solar energy land management ,subtitle ,e of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdh4 ,best practices guidance for solar energy land management 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,energy 7including the ,solar ,energy ,technologies ,office7 and the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,rural ,development1 shall-- 7#a7 develop both national and regionally relevant guidance on best practices for protection of soil health and productivity during the siting1 construction1 operation1 and decommissioning of solar energy systems on agricultural land1 which shall include-- 7,a7 guidance for-- 7i7 soil carbon and soil health2 7ii7 water management2 7iii7 vegetation management1 including types of plants best suited for pollinators2 and 7iv7 other practices1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 regional considerations for each type of guidance described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 make the guidance developed under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7b7 ,review required ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall-- 7#a7 update guidance developed under subsection 7a77#a7 not less frequently than once every #b years2 and 7#b7 ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the completeness and relevance of that guidance4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult with eligible participants1 ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a71 crop consultants1 cooperative extension and land grant universities1 nongovernmental organizations1 industry1 and other qualified entities4 4 ,f ,agricultural conservation easement program #bfja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #abfe;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking an eligible entity the first place it appears and inserting one or more eligible entities2 and 7,,ii7 by striking an eligible entity owns or is and inserting one or more of those eligible entities own or are2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking the eligible entity certifies to the ,secretary that the and inserting each eligible entity certifies to the ,secretary that an2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by striking the subclause designation and all that follows through hold in item 7bb7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 hold 2 7bb7 by striking transfer ownership of the land and inserting ownership of the land will be transferred2 and 7cc7 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting that owns the land subject to the agricultural land easement held by another eligible entity after eligible entity2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 at no time hold both an agricultural land easement and ownership of the land subject to that agricultural land easement2 and 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking by the eligible entity and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting by one or more eligible entities if such an eligible entity fails to transfer ownership under clause 7ii742 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,a77ii77,i77bb7 and inserting 7,a77ii77,i72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,buy-sell-protect transaction ,the term buy-sell-protect transaction means a legal arrangement-- 7,a7 between one or more eligible entities and the ,secretary relating to land that one or more of those eligible entities own or are going to purchase prior to acquisition of an agricultural land easement2 and 7,b7 under which each eligible entity certifies to the ,secretary that an eligible entity shall hold an agricultural land easement on that land1 but ownership of the land will be transferred to a farmer or rancher that is not an eligible entity prior to or on acquisition of the agricultural land easement4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking tribal land and inserting ,tribal land2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by adding or at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 a buy-sell-protect transaction2 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #abga;,a7#d77;,i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7#d77;,i77 is amended by striking #abfe;,a7#c77;,b7 and inserting #abfe;,a7#d77;,b74 #bfjb4 ,agricultural land easements 7a7 ,availability of assistance ,section #abfe;,b7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 buy-sell-protect transactions4 4 7b7 ,cost-,share assistance ,section #abfe;,b7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #ej percent and inserting #fj percent1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i712 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking that is at least equivalent to that provided by the ,secretary and inserting of not less than #dj percent1 except as provided in clause 7ii77,,ii71 of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking ,secretary1 the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8,secretary-- 7,i7 the ,secretary 2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated7-- 7aa7 by striking #ge percent and inserting #hj percent2 and 7bb7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 the eligible entity shall provide a share that is not less than #bj percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement4 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,certification of eligible entities 7,a7 ,certification purpose ,the purpose of the certification of eligible entities under this paragraph is-- 7i7 to minimize administrative burdens on the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 to recognize the ability of experienced eligible entities to carry out the purposes of the program with minimal oversight by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,certification process ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary-- 7i7 directly certifies eligible entities that meet established criteria described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d72 7ii7 enters into long-term agreements with certified eligible entities2 7iii7 accepts proposals for cost-share assistance for the purchase of agricultural land easements throughout the duration of such agreements2 7iv7 allows a certified eligible entity to use its own terms and conditions1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#d77;,c71 as long as the terms and conditions are consistent with the purposes of the program2 7v7 may allow a certified eligible entity to include the minimum deed terms established by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#d77;,c72 and 7vi7 may allow a certified eligible entity to assist a non-certified eligible entity in the purchase and stewardship of an agricultural land easement4 7,c7 ,certification criteria for eligible entities ,to be certified through the process established under subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the ,secretary that the eligible entity-- 7i7 will maintain1 at a minimum1 for the duration of the agreement and the duration of each agricultural land easement acquired under the agreement-- 7,i7 a plan for administering agricultural land easements that is consistent with the purposes of the program2 7,,ii7 the capacity and resources to monitor and enforce agricultural land easements consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7,,iii7 policies and procedures to ensure-- 7aa7 the long-term integrity of agricultural land easements on eligible land consistent with the purposes of the program2 7bb7 timely completion of acquisitions of such agricultural land easements2 7cc7 timely and complete evaluation and reporting to the ,secretary on the use of funds provided under the program2 and 7dd7 compliance with program requirements1 including timely notifications to the ,secretary required under the program1 such as notifications of de minimis adjustments in accordance with section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b77iii72 and 7ii7 has-- 7,i7 acquired not fewer than #aj agricultural land easements under the program2 and 7,,ii7 successfully met the responsibilities of the eligible entity under the applicable agreements with the ,secretary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 relating to agricultural land easements that the eligible entity has acquired under the program or any predecessor program4 7,d7 ,expedited certification of public entities and accredited land trusts ,the ,secretary may certify an eligible entity using an expedited certification process under subparagraph 7,b7 if the eligible entity demonstrates that it-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 accredited by the ,land ,trust ,accreditation ,commission1 or by an equivalent accrediting body1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 a public agency with statutory authority for farm and ranchland protection2 7ii7 has acquired not fewer than #e agricultural land easements under the program or any predecessor program2 7iii7 has successfully met the responsibilities of the eligible entity under the applicable agreements with the ,secretary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 relating to agricultural land easements that the eligible entity has acquired under the program or any predecessor program2 and 7iv7 meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,c77i74 7,e7 ,applicability to regional conservation partnership program ,the certification of an eligible entity under this paragraph1 and the authorities under this paragraph resulting from that certification1 shall apply to the establishment by the eligible entity of agricultural land easements under the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i4 7,f7 ,review2 revocation 7i7 ,review 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of eligible entities certified under subparagraph 7,b7 every #c years to ensure that such certified eligible entities are meeting the criteria established under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d74 7,,ii7 ,de minimis adjustments ,each review under subclause 7,i7 shall include a review of any de minimis adjustments made by each certified eligible entity under section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b71 including a review of whether timely notification of each de minimis adjustment was made to the ,secretary in accordance with clause 7iii77,i7 of that section4 7,,iii7 ,notification of accreditation entity ,if the ,secretary determines in a review under subclause 7,i7 that an eligible entity is not in compliance1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate accrediting or governing body overseeing the certification of the eligible entity under subparagraph 7,d7 of the noncompliance of the eligible entity4 7ii7 ,revocation 7,i7 ,based on eligibility criteria ,if the ,secretary finds that a certified eligible entity no longer meets the criteria established under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 as applicable1 the ,secretary may-- 7aa7 allow the certified eligible entity a specified period of time1 at a minimum #ahj days1 in which to take such actions as may be necessary to meet the criteria2 and 7bb7 revoke the certification of the eligible entity1 if1 after the specified period of time1 the certified eligible entity does not meet such criteria4 7,,ii7 ,failure to comply with de minimis notifications ,if an eligible entity fails to comply with notification requirements under section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b77iii71 the ,secretary may-- 7aa7 immediately revoke the certification of the eligible entity under this paragraph2 and 7bb7 pursue any other remedies available to the ,secretary4 4 #bfjc4 ,wetland reserve easements ,section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7f7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7g72 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting technical and before financial2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 as subsections 7f7 through 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,easement stewardship 7#a7 ,in general ,using amounts made available to carry out the program1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to eligible land enrolled under this section-- 7,a7 regularly assess and monitor the enrolled land2 7,b7 provide technical and financial assistance for the repair1 necessary maintenance1 and enhancement activities described in the wetland reserve easement plan developed for the eligible land under subsection 7g77#a72 and 7,c7 create and execute a #e-year stewardship plan for assessment1 capacity1 and performance1 ensuring the monitoring1 repair1 maintenance1 and enhancement activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 are completed to ensure wetland reserve easements fulfill the purposes of-- 7i7 the program2 and 7ii7 the wetland reserve easement plans described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,payments ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make payments in amounts that are not more than #ajj percent of the eligible costs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,report ,not later #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing-- 7,a7 an inventory of the existing stewardship needs of all wetland reserve easements2 7,b7 a plan to address the stewardship needs described in that inventory2 7,c7 the amounts the ,secretary will allocate to address those stewardship needs2 and 7,d7 the planned use of compatible uses under subsection 7b77#e77;,c71 contracts or agreements under subsection 7e77#b71 or wetland reserve easement plans under subsection 7g77#a7 to ensure that each of those stewardship needs is addressed4 7e7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist owners in complying with the terms and conditions of a wetland reserve easement4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts or agreements with a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency1 nongovernmental organization1 ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization1 or private entity to carry out necessary restoration1 enhancement1 maintenance1 repair1 assessment1 or monitoring of a wetland reserve easement if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the program4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking ,federal or ,state and inserting ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal4 #bfjd4 ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,section #abfe;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,de minimis adjustments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may approve and make a de minimis adjustment1 as determined by the ,secretary and subject to conditions determined by the ,secretary1 to any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the ,secretary determines that the adjustment-- 7i7 increases conservation values or has a neutral or limited negative effect on conservation values2 7ii7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program2 and 7iii7 is not a subordination1 modification1 exchange1 or termination1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,de minimis adjustments by certified eligible entities 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may authorize an eligible entity certified under section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 that has demonstrated the ability to make easement management decisions consistent with the purposes of the program to approve and make de minimis adjustments described in clause 7ii7 to any interest in eligible land held by the certified eligible entity if the certified eligible entity determines that the adjustment-- 7,i7 increases conservation values or has a neutral or limited negative effect on conservation values2 7,,ii7 is consistent with the program purposes for which the interest was originally acquired and furthers the practical administration of the program2 7,,iii7 is not made to resolve a violation or a potential violation2 and 7,,iv7 is not made with respect to an easement that is co-held by the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,types of de minimis adjustments ,the de minimis adjustments referred to in clause 7i7 are limited to-- 7,i7 title corrections2 7,,ii7 corrections to typographical errors2 7,,iii7 changes in legal descriptions as a result of minor survey or mapping errors2 7,,iv7 changes to a building envelope boundary that do not increase the total square footage of the impervious surface of the original building envelope boundary2 and 7,v7 relocation of easement access4 7iii7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a certified eligible entity records a de minimis adjustment under clause 7i71 the certified eligible entity shall provide to the ,secretary a notice of the de minimis adjustment and a copy of the recorded instrument4 7iv7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subparagraph requires the ,secretary to determine whether each eligible entity seeking certification under section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 meets the requirements to make de minimis adjustments under this subparagraph4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,compliance with certain requirements 7#a7 ,conservation and wetland protection requirements ,the ,secretary may not provide assistance under this subtitle to an eligible entity or owner of eligible land unless the owner of the eligible land1 at the time of acquisition of an easement under this subtitle1 is in compliance with applicable requirements under subtitles ,b and ,c4 7#b7 ,equitable treatment ,the ,secretary shall ensure the equitable treatment of a purchaser of eligible land under a purchase agreement1 an installment land contract1 or a lease-to-own agreement by-- 7,a7 identifying the purchaser of the land as the owner of the land2 7,b7 appropriately identifying the seller of the land based on the instrument2 and 7,c7 addressing the interests of the parties described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 as determined necessary by the ,secretary1 by the time of acquisition of an easement under this subtitle4 4 7b7 ,report on groundwater conservation easement program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a groundwater conservation easement program within the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe et seq474 7#b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 examine the impact of legal regimes governing water rights on the establishment of easements across the ,united ,states1 particularly focused on how water rights under ,state laws can be purchased or regulated by the ,federal ,government as a property right2 7,b7 examine the feasibility of establishing an easement program devoted to purchasing eligible water rights either in perpetuity or for a term1 which may include establishing easements on eligible land associated with such water rights1 through groundwater conservation easements2 7,c7 analyze how the establishment of a groundwater conservation easement program would incentivize farmers and ranchers to discontinue irrigation practices and to adopt groundwater conservation management practices2 7,d7 consider what potential effects a groundwater conservation easement program would have on sustainable groundwater management1 the recharging of declining aquifers1 and the reduction of reliance on groundwater water supply2 7,e7 assess the effectiveness of a groundwater conservation easement program if the landowner or eligible entity has the right to continue agricultural production and other uses compatible with sustainable groundwater management while participating in the program2 7,f7 analyze the elements of the groundwater conservation easement program that may not be consistent with the agricultural conservation easement program1 such as-- 7i7 the length of an easement agreement to restore and enhance groundwater-dependent ecosystems2 and 7ii7 geographic scope2 and 7,g7 consider the costs of-- 7i7 the fair market value of a groundwater conservation easement2 7ii7 technical assistance to implement the groundwater conservation easement program2 and 7iii7 revegetating land with plants that can survive drought and do not require irrigation4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the findings of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 including findings relating to each of the matters described in paragraph 7#b74 ,g ,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program #bgja4 ,establishment and purposes ,section #abga7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking eligible activities to and inserting projects that2 and 7ii7 by striking programs1 as and inserting the following3 8programs3 7,a7 ,the following programs1 as 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,the following programs1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd3 7i7 ,the water bank program established under the ,water ,bank ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq474 7ii7 ,the agricultural management assistance program established under section #ebd7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b774 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gases1 and the adaptation to and mitigation of climate change1 through the coordinated efforts of eligible partners1 producers1 and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking affect and inserting create conservation benefits across2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 implementing or establishing a soil health plan or program of a ,state or ,tribal government4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking through partnership agreements2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking conservation projects to achieve and inserting innovative methods of conservation delivery that generate2 and 7,b7 by striking outcomes and2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,to facilitate the conversion from concentrated animal feeding operations to climate-friendly agricultural production systems1 including regenerative grazing1 agroforestry1 organic1 and diversified crop and livestock production systems4 4 #bgjb4 ,definitions ,section #abga;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 7#h71 and 7#i71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,conservation benefit 7,a7 ,in general ,the term conservation benefit means1 with respect to an eligible activity1 the resulting-- 7i7 improvement of-- 7,i7 agricultural or nonindustrial forest land2 7,,ii7 water1 air1 or soil quality2 7,,iii7 water quantity2 or 7,,iv7 the condition of habitat for fish or wildlife2 7ii7 protection of agricultural or nonindustrial forest land2 or 7iii7 reduction in consumptive water use4 7,b7 ,measurement ,a conservation benefit 7as defined in subparagraph 7,a77 may be measured or modeled by an eligible partner for the purposes of reporting a verifiable1 quantifiable improvement in the natural resource concern targeted by the applicable eligible activity4 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity means-- 7,a7 a practice1 activity1 agreement1 easement1 or related conservation measure that is available under the statutory authority for a covered program2 and 7,b7 a practice1 activity1 agreement1 easement1 or related conservation measure that-- 7i7 is consistent with the purposes of at least one covered program2 and 7ii7 proposes an innovative-- 7,i7 conservation approach2 7,,ii7 method of conservation funding delivery2 or 7,,iii7 approach to leveraging the ,federal investment4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,the term eligible land may include other spaces on which identified or expected resource concerns related to agricultural production could be addressed under the program1 as determined by the ,secretary1 such as urban agriculture and other innovative production methods4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking tribe and inserting ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,h72 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,h71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,a not-for-profit conservation organization4 7,l7 ,an agricultural retailer 7including an agrichemical business and a farm retail outlet or supplier74 7,m7 ,any other entity that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 2 and 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#g7 ,performance-based payments ,the term performance-based payments means payments to a producer by an eligible partner under section #abga;,c7d7 to purchase quantified and verified conservation benefits4 4 #bgjc4 ,regional conservation partnerships ,section #abga;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,a partnership agreement shall be for a period not to exceed #e years1 subject to renewal or extension4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting not more than one time after renewed under subsection 7e77#e72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking of a partnership agreement and all that follows through #ab months1 and inserting thereof1 may each be extended under subsection 7e77#f7 not more than #b times for a period of not longer than #bd months each12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,effect on existing agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,a partnership agreement entered into on or after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd shall not affect1 modify1 or interfere with any partnership agreement in effect on the day before that date of enactment4 7,b7 ,modification of existing agreements ,to implement the amendments made to this subsection by the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd-- 7i7 the signatories to a partnership agreement in effect on the day before the date of enactment of that ,act may mutually agree to a modification of the length of1 and options for renewals and extensions available for1 that partnership agreement2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for the signatories to a partnership agreement described in clause 7i7 to modify the partnership agreement pursuant to that clause without requiring the renegotiation of any other provision of the partnership agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,mandatory duties2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking each conservation benefit and all that follows through 2 and and inserting the conservation benefits of the partnership agreement22 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 any barriers that prevented the project from achieving the conservation benefits of the partnership agreement2 and 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking project and inserting project and lessons learned through the implementation of the project2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,discretionary duties ,under a partnership agreement1 the eligible partner may-- 7,a7 provide technical and financial assistance to producers to design1 implement1 and monitor eligible activities on eligible land2 and 7,b7 contract or establish sub-agreements or grants for financial or technical assistance1 including performance-based payments1 with producers or other entities to carry out the project4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,requirement ,an eligible partner shall provide a significant contribution towards the implementation of the project that is the subject of the agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,rule of construction ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a contribution of an eligible partner under this paragraph may be used to meet matching or cost participation requirements under other ,federal programs 7other than ,department of ,agriculture programs7 and non-,federal programs4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 project financing that helps expedite project implementation2 or 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7iv7 7as so redesignated7 by striking and in-kind support and inserting 1 in-kind support1 or financing2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 finalizing the partnership agreement not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary announces the awarding of the partnership agreement2 7,b7 finalizing renewal or extension agreements not later than #abj days after the date of approval of the renewal or extension2 7,c7 reimbursing eligible partners not later than #cj days after the date of submission of a complete reimbursement request2 7,d7 in the case of a partnership agreement that is funded through an alternative funding arrangement or grant agreement under section #abga;,c7b71 reimbursing eligible partners not later than #cj days after the date of a complete submission of receipts for the payments made to producers by the eligible partner for carrying out eligible activities2 7,e7 in the case of a project focused on delivering eligible activities described in section #abga;,a7#c77;,b71 identifying appropriate timelines to finalize partnership agreements1 renewals1 and extensions based on the innovative nature of the eligible activities proposed for the project while ensuring that review of agreements1 renewals1 and extensions takes place as soon as practicable2 7,f7 providing payments to an eligible partner for goods and services that support program implementation1 as identified by the ,secretary2 and 7,g7 in the case of a cost-share agreement with an eligible entity 7as defined in section #abfe;,a7 in an approved project area1 provide payments to the eligible entity to assist with the purchase of an easement on eligible land with a producer2 2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 make covered program authorities1 such as entity certification under section #abfe;,b7b77#e71 available1 but not required1 in the implementation of a partnership agreement2 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking guidance and inserting guidance1 including suggested quantification models12 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 make funding available to not-for-profit entities and land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 to make assessment tools more broadly available to eligible partners2 and 7#f7 publish public-facing reports submitted by the eligible partner under subsection 7c77#a77;,f7 not later than #ij days after the date of expiration of the term of the partnership agreement4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking project's objectives and inserting objectives1 including the conservation benefits1 of the project2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,e72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d71 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state12 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,c7 demonstrate that a significant number of historically underserved producers will benefit from the project2 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking area restoration plans and inserting area-wide plans2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting emerging before factors2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,extensions ,if the ,secretary determines that a project that is the subject of a partnership agreement has made substantial progress towards meeting the objectives of the project1 the ,secretary may extend the partnership agreement if the #a or more eligible partners that are parties to the partnership agreement request the extension in order to continue to implement the project under an extension of the partnership agreement4 7#g7 ,nonexclusivity of renewals and extensions ,the granting of an extension under paragraph 7#f7 does not preclude the subsequent granting of a renewal under paragraph 7#e71 and vice versa4 2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,amount 7#a7 ,limitation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall not provide more than #be1jjj1jjj under a partnership agreement4 7#b7 ,renewals ,in the case of a partnership agreement renewed under subsection 7e77#e71 the ,secretary may provide not more than an additional #be1jjj1jjj under the partnership agreement4 7g7 ,enrollment in other conservation programs 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a producer party to a contract entered into under this subtitle may-- 7,a7 subject to section #abce7;j71 enroll the land enrolled under the contract in the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d2 7,b7 subject to section #abdj;,b7d77#f71 enroll the land enrolled under the contract in the environmental quality incentives program established under subchapter ,a of chapter #d of subtitle ,d2 or 7,c7 both enroll land in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 and receive a cost-share assistance in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,limitation ,a producer shall not be eligible for payments for practices on eligible land under the program if the producer receives payments or other benefits for the same practice on the same land under another program under this title4 4 #bgjd4 ,assistance to producers ,section #abga;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for a period of #e years2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,advance payments to producers 7,a7 ,in general ,on an election by a producer1 the ,secretary may provide an advance payment for costs related to purchasing materials or contracting associated with implementing an eligible activity4 7,b7 ,return of funds ,if the funds provided under subparagraph 7,a7 are not expended within #abj days1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 determine that the producer is in violation of the program contract2 and 7ii7 require the funds to be returned within a reasonable period1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,advance payments to eligible partners 7,a7 ,in general ,on an election by an eligible partner1 the ,secretary may provide an advance payment to the eligible partner related to project implementation1 as provided in the partnership agreement1 including an alternative funding arrangement under subsection 7d77#a74 7,b7 ,timeframe ,if the funds provided under subparagraph 7,a7 are not expended within the period specified in the partnership agreement1 but not more than #abj days1 the ,secretary shall not provide any additional advance payment under that paragraph until the eligible partner demonstrates the ability to expend the funds within the applicable period4 7,c7 ,return of funds ,the ,secretary may determine that an eligible partner is in violation of the partnership agreement and require the funds to be returned within a reasonable period1 as determined by the ,secretary1 if the eligible partner-- 7i7 fails to expend the funds within the applicable period2 or 7ii7 otherwise fails to manage any funds in accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 by striking shall-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through under a in the matter preceding clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting shall1 under a2 7iii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 in the case of an agreement with an ,indian ,tribe or a ,tribal organization1 provide an opportunity for the ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization to develop with the ,secretary projects that-- 7i7 address eligible resource concerns on ,indian land2 and 7ii7 allow for flexibility in conservation implementation and administration4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77iii7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking in conservation with private financial mechanisms1 in conjunction with agricultural production or forest resource management1 such as and inserting 1 or innovative approaches to delivering conservation funding to producers1 including2 7ii7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking provision of and inserting use of innovative contracting or2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,i7 by striking support for and inserting supporting2 and 7,,ii7 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 accelerating the adoption and use of agricultural or processing equipment by producers that achieve conservation benefits2 and 4 #bgje4 ,funding ,section #abga;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7d7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,allocation of funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds made available for the program under section #abda7;a77#f71 the ,secretary shall allocate1 to the extent practicable in order to maximize conservation benefits-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi for projects focused on establishing groundwater conservation easements that-- 7i7 are held by an eligible entity 7as defined in section #abfe;,a7 participating in the partnership agreement2 and 7ii7 meet the criteria described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 of the remaining funds1 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter-- 7i7 #df percent to projects based on a ,state or multistate competitive process administered by the ,secretary at the local level with the advice of the applicable ,state technical committees established under subtitle ,g2 7ii7 #ej percent to projects for critical conservation areas designated under section #abga;,f2 7iii7 #c percent to carry out activities described in section #abga;,b7d77#e72 and 7iv7 #a percent to carry out activities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,groundwater conservation easement criteria ,the criteria referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 are the following3 7,a7 ,the terms of the groundwater conservation easement shall contain terms that encumber and sufficiently address the management1 monitoring1 and enforcement of surface water uses and groundwater rights and uses4 7,b7 ,the eligible partner shall-- 7i7 identify the applicable legal framework that would allow for a groundwater conservation easement to be established in the applicable jurisdiction2 7ii7 outline the specific attributes of the proposed groundwater conservation easement2 7iii7 identify the regulating organization that meters or monitors groundwater in the applicable jurisdiction2 and 7iv7 identify the proposed valuation methodology4 7,c7 ,the eligible partner shall provide a letter of support from the applicable ,state ,conservationist and a letter of compatibility from the appropriate ,state1 local1 and ,tribal agencies responsible for oversight of conservation easements and groundwater use and regulation in the applicable jurisdiction4 7b7 ,limitation on administrative expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide to an eligible partner a payment for indirect costs to cover administrative expenses of the eligible partner under a partnership agreement4 7#b7 ,rate 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the rate of a payment for indirect costs under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7i7 an indirect cost rate negotiated by the ,secretary and the eligible partner1 which shall not exceed #bj percent of the total project cost2 or 7ii7 if the eligible partner does not have a negotiated indirect cost rate described in subparagraph 7,a71 #bj percent of the total project cost4 7,b7 ,rate for certain projects ,in the case of a partnership agreement that primarily serves historically underserved producers1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the rate of a payment for indirect costs under paragraph 7#a7 may be up to #cj percent of the total project cost4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible partner may provide technical assistance to producers as needed to support project planning and implementation for conservation benefits4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall limit costs of the ,secretary for technical assistance to costs specific and necessary to carry out the objectives of the program4 7,b7 ,technical assistance by the ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall not use amounts provided under a partnership agreement for technical assistance provided by the ,secretary without providing explicit notification to the eligible partner4 7,c7 ,technical assistance by eligible partners ,the ,federal share of the cost of technical assistance provided by an eligible partner shall be not more than #cj percent of the total cost of the project4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking pursuant to a partnership agreement and inserting and producers participating in the program2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,information technology and automated programmatic tools 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure the timely development and availability of integrated information technology and automated programmatic tools to support program implementation4 7#b7 ,program access ,subject to section #abdd7;b7 of this ,act and section #afai of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia71 the ,secretary may develop protocols for eligible partners to access automatic programmatic tools of the ,department of ,agriculture in a manner that supports the implementation of an approved project4 4 #bgjf4 ,administration ,section #abga;,e of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjai1 and every two and inserting #bjbe1 and not less frequently than once every #b2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the characteristics of ongoing projects2 7,b7 the progress made towards achieving the conservation goals of completed projects and renewed projects2 7,c7 any other related outcomes of completed projects and renewed projects2 and 7,d7 conservation benefits purchased through performance-based payments and the per-unit prices of those conservation benefits2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting approximate before number2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking administered in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting administered2 and2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary may not and inserting ,neither an eligible partner nor the ,secretary may4 #bgjg4 ,critical conservation areas ,section #abga;,f of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f 7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or substantially affecting after located in2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 including restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors after local level2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,in administering funds under section #abga;,d7d77#b71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary4 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food for ,peace ,act #caja4 ,united ,states policy ,section #b7a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia7a77 is amended by striking hunger and malnutrition and inserting hunger1 malnutrition1 child wasting14 #cajb4 ,provision of agricultural commodities 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjb of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking governments and public or private agencies1 including intergovernmental organizations such as the ,world ,food ,program and other multilateral organizations and inserting eligible organizations2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking agricultural commodities for nonemergency assistance and inserting assistance1 including in the form of agricultural commodities1 for nonemergency purposes2 7,b7 by striking 7as described in subsection 7d772 and 7,c7 by striking to use the commodities2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,of the funds and all that follows through subsection 7d71 and inserting ,using funds made available under this title1 the ,administrator may provide funds to eligible organizations2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking developmental and inserting resilience2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,agricultural commodities ,using funds made available under this title1 the ,administrator may-- 7,a7 acquire and make available to eligible organizations such agricultural commodities as are necessary to carry out agreements under this title2 and 7,b7 pay all associated and incidental costs of those commodities1 including-- 7i7 the cost of acquiring those commodities2 7ii7 the costs associated with packaging1 enrichment1 preservation1 and fortification of those commodities1 including the costs of carrying out section #dae with respect to the commodities2 7iii7 the cost of processing1 milling1 handling1 storage1 distribution1 and program implementation to use the commodities2 and 7iv7 the cost of transportation to move the commodities from the ,united ,states to pre-positioning sites1 ports of entry abroad1 and distribution sites within and between foreign countries1 including ocean and inland freight charges1 and the charges for general average contributions arising out of ocean transportation of those commodities4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting or agricultural commodities after for funds2 7ii7 by inserting or agricultural commodities after ,to receive funds2 7iii7 by inserting or 7#b7 after paragraph 7#a72 and 7iv7 by striking described in subsection 7d72 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 for fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc2 and 7,b7 by inserting for each fiscal year after may be used4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bje of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking hereinafter2 and 7ii7 by striking described in section #bjb7;d77#a72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking #bjb7;h7 and inserting #bjb7;g74 7#b7 ,section #bjg7;f77#d77;,a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjb7;h77#c7 and inserting #bjb7;g77#c74 7#c7 ,section #djg7;f77#b77;,i7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77#b77;,i77 is amended by striking section #bjb7;e71 and inserting sections #bjb7;d714 7#d7 ,section #dab7;e77#b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjb7;e77#a77;,c7 and inserting #bjb7;d77#a77;,c74 #cajc4 ,levels of assistance ,section #bjd of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,minimum assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall make agricultural commodities available for food distribution under this title for emergency assistance under section #bjb7;a7 for each fiscal year in a quantity that results in the amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 being not less than #dj percent of the funds made available through annual appropriations in that fiscal year for this title4 7,b7 ,amount described ,the amount referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is the sum obtained by adding-- 7i7 the value of the agricultural commodities made available pursuant to that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 the cost of ocean shipping for those agricultural commodities4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking the third sentence2 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,in making a waiver and all that follows through ,house of ,representatives and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,report ,if the ,administrator provides a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,appropriations1 and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives 2 and 7iii7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,administrator may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year if1 after the beginning of the applicable fiscal year1 the ,administrator determines that-- 7i7 such quantities of commodities cannot be used effectively to carry out this title or in order to meet an emergency2 or 7ii7 the requirements of that paragraph cannot otherwise be met due to circumstances beyond the control of the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,subsequent year minimum assistance ,in the first fiscal year beginning after the date on which a waiver is provided under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall make agricultural commodities available for food distribution under this title for emergency assistance under section #bjb7;a7 in a quantity that represents-- 7i7 the quantity of agricultural commodities needed to meet the requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 the quantity of agricultural commodities covered by the waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 for the preceding fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subsection 7a77#b7 be and inserting subsection 7a77#a7 is4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group ,section #bje7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #caje4 ,issuance of regulations ,section #bjg7;c77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7c77#a77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking the enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd4 #cajf4 ,oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation ,section #bjg7;f77#d7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77 is amended1 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b77i71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 #cajg4 ,assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution of shelf-stable prepackaged foods ,section #bjh7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd1 and #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #cajh4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,as used in and inserting ,in2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,effective and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,treatment ,effective 2 and 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking and livestock as well as and inserting livestock1 specialized nutrition products1 and2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#e7 ,eligible organization ,the term eligible organization means-- 7,a7 a government of a foreign country2 7,b7 a private voluntary organization or cooperative2 7,c7 an intergovernmental organization1 such as the ,world ,food ,program2 and 7,d7 any other organization1 as determined by the ,administrator4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #djg7;f77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77#a77 is amended by striking appropriate committees of ,congress and inserting ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #caji4 ,use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,section #djf7;b77#f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7;b77#f77 is amended by striking in the case of commodities for urgent and extraordinary relief requirements 7including pre-positioned commodities74 #caaj4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,in general ,section #djg of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking for fiscal years #bjja through #bjbc2 7,b7 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjja through #bjac not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of such funds and2 and 7,c7 by striking of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc and inserting fiscal year2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 ,an assessment of activities specifically targeting women and girls and the impact of those activities in addressing the unique needs of women and girls4 4 7b7 ,clerical correction 7#a7 ,in general ,section #baf of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,stat4 #ieg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7as amended by section #ajaa7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajd-ff 7#aji ,stat4 #gji77 after 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7c7 and inserting 7b72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7d7 and inserting 7c72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7g77#b7 and inserting 7f77#b72 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7h7 and inserting 7g74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect as if enacted in the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,stat4 #hhh74 #caaa4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance ,section #djh of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;b7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #caab4 ,funds for emergency and nonemergency food assistance ,section #dab7;e77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77#a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc1 not less than #cfe1jjj1jjj and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi1 not less than #ah percent4 #caac4 ,micronutrient fortification programs ,section #dae7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #caad4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program ,section #eja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ah and inserting 7#ah72 and 7,b7 in clause 7viii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 by adding a semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #caae4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,food for ,peace ,act ,section #dad7;b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#a7;b77 is amended by striking 7as defined and all that follows through #aifa7 and inserting 7as defined in section #dha7;e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;e7774 7b7 ,president's ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihd ,section #cjc7;c7 of the ,president's ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbh;a7c77 is amended by striking expanded and inserting expended4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh #cbja4 ,preserving foreign markets for goods using common names 7a7 ,definitions ,section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,as used in this ,act-- and inserting ,in this ,act32 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#d71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,common name 7,a7 ,in general ,the term common name means a name that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 is ordinarily or customarily used for an agricultural commodity or food product2 7ii7 is typically placed on the packaging and product label of the agricultural commodity or food product2 7iii7 with respect to wine-- 7,i7 is-- 7aa7 ordinarily or customarily used for a wine grape varietal name2 or 7bb7 a traditional term or expression that is typically placed on the packaging and label of the wine2 and 7,,ii7 does not mean any appellation of origin for wine listed in subpart ,c of part #i of title #bg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7iv7 the use of which is consistent with standards of the ,codex ,alimentarius ,commission4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may take into account-- 7i7 competent sources1 such as dictionaries1 newspapers1 professional journals and literature1 and information posted on websites that are determined by the ,secretary to be reliable in reporting market information2 7ii7 the use of the common name in a domestic1 regional1 or international product standard1 including a standard promulgated by the ,codex ,alimentarius ,commission1 for the agricultural commodity or food product2 and 7iii7 the ordinary and customary use of the common name in the production or marketing of the agricultural commodity or food product in the ,united ,states or in other countries4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 prohibits or disallows the use of the common name of an agricultural commodity or food product of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7,d7 in the undesignated matter at the end1 by striking ,for purposes and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,inclusion ,for purposes 4 7b7 ,negotiations ,to defend use of common names ,title ,,iii of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efeb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjc4 ,negotiations to defend use of common names 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall coordinate efforts with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative to secure the right of ,united ,states agricultural producers1 processors1 and exporters to use common names for agricultural commodities or food products in foreign markets through the negotiation of bilateral1 plurilateral1 or multilateral agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or exchanges of letters that assure the current and future use of each common name identified by the ,secretary in connection with ,united ,states agricultural commodities or food products4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary and the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall submit to ,congress a report every #b years regarding efforts and successes in carrying out subsection 7a74 4 #cbjb4 ,technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities ,section #bjc7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities 7,a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall enter into contracts or other agreements with eligible trade organizations to provide needs assessment1 training1 and other technical assistance-- 7i7 to enhance the capabilities of infrastructure in new and developing foreign markets1 including infrastructure relating to cold chain capacity1 port improvements1 and other developments2 and 7ii7 to ensure ,united ,states agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to deficiencies in the infrastructure described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7i7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7ii7 ,rule of construction ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subparagraph may be used only to carry out subparagraph 7,a74 7iii7 ,availability ,if the ,secretary determines that the total amount made available pursuant to this subparagraph for a fiscal year is not necessary to carry out subparagraph 7,a71 any excess amounts may be used to carry out the program established under this subsection4 4 #cbjc4 ,report on competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops ,section #bjc7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;e77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing the competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify and analyze acts1 policies1 or practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to1 or distortions of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops1 including the imposition of-- 7,i7 tariffs 7including retaliatory tariffs7 and quotas 7including tariff-rate quotas72 and 7,,ii7 nontariff barriers1 including technical barriers to trade1 sanitary and phytosanitary measures1 import licensing procedures1 and subsidies2 7ii7 in conjunction with the ,united ,states ,international ,trade ,commission1 make an estimate of-- 7,i7 the impacts on the competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops of any act1 policy1 or practice identified under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 if feasible1 the value of additional specialty crops that would1 during the year preceding submission of the report1 have been exported from the ,united ,states to each foreign country an act1 policy1 or practice of which is identified under clause 7i7 if each such act1 policy1 or practice of that country did not exist2 7iii7 assess the extent to which each act1 policy1 or practice identified under clause 7i7 is subject to international agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party2 7iv7 include information with respect to any action taken by the executive branch during the year preceding submission of the report1 or expected to be taken after submission of the report1 to eliminate any act1 policy1 or practice identified under clause 7i71 including-- 7,i7 any action under section #cja2 7,,ii7 negotiations or consultations with foreign governments1 which may include engagement through the standing committee on sanitary and phytosanitary matters established under a free trade agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party2 and 7,,iii7 action at the ,world ,trade ,organization1 including dispute settlement actions1 consultations1 or negotiations2 and 7v7 a description of-- 7,i7 any funds provided under subsection 7f77#c77;,a77iv7 that were not obligated in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report2 and 7,,ii7 the reason such funds were not obligated4 7,c7 ,comment period ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall-- 7i7 before preparing the report required by subparagraph 7,a71 seek comment from the public and the ,agricultural ,technical ,advisory ,committee for ,trade in ,fruits and ,vegetables2 and 7ii7 take such comments into account in preparing the report4 7,d7 ,form of report 7i7 ,in general ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7ii7 ,public availability ,the unclassified portion of the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available to the public in machine readable format4 4 #cbjd4 ,agricultural trade promotion and facilitation ,section #bjc7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 of and inserting ,of2 and 7,b7 by striking section and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section1 to remain available until expended-- 7,a7 for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbg1 #bee1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 for each of fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi1 #die1ejj1jjj4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,fiscal years #bjai through #bjbg2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbg2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi ,for each of fiscal years #bjbh and #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall allocate funds to carry out this section in accordance with the following3 7i7 ,market access program ,for market access activities authorized under subsection 7b71 of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not less than #djj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7ii7 ,foreign market development cooperator program ,to carry out subsection 7c71 of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not less than #fi1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7iii7 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,garza ,emerging ,markets ,program ,to provide assistance under subsection 7d71 of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not more than #h1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7iv7 ,technical assistance for specialty crops ,to carry out subsection 7e71 of the funds of1 or an equal value of the commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 #ae1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7v7 ,priority trade fund 7,i7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts allocated under clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 and notwithstanding any limitations in those clauses1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for #a or more programs under this section for authorized activities to access1 develop1 maintain1 and expand markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities1 #c1ejj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7,,ii7 ,considerations ,in allocating funds made available under subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary may consider providing a greater allocation to #a or more programs under this section for which the amounts requested under applications exceed the funding for #a or more programs4 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by inserting or 7,b7 after of subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a77v7 and inserting clause 7v7 of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 as applicable2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or 7,b71 as applicable before the period at the end2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the second sentence4 #cbje4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetable working group ,subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dah4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables working group 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other ,federal agencies or entities1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 shall jointly establish an interagency working group 7referred to in this section as the working group7 composed of representatives from each agency to monitor and assess1 on an ongoing basis1 seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables trade data and related information4 7b7 ,trade actions and investigations ,the working group shall coordinate as appropriate regarding potential additional trade actions and investigations with respect to any seasonal or perishable agricultural products1 as determined to be advisable by the working group4 7c7 ,consultation ,the working group shall consult with the ,agricultural ,trade ,advisory ,committee1 relevant seasonal or perishable agricultural producers1 and other relevant trade associations to identify threats that imports pose to domestic producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables4 7d7 ,recommendations to ,secretary ,the working group shall recommend programs or assistance that the ,secretary could provide to producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables to address market impacts4 4 ,c ,other agricultural trade laws #ccja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe ,the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,commodities to prevent waste ,unless authorized in advance in appropriation ,acts1 no funds of the ,corporation may be used to carry out this section with respect to eligible commodities made available under section #daf7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #aidi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;b77 in excess of 7exclusive of the cost of eligible commodities7-- 7,a7 #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 7,b7 #eb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,c7 #ee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,d7 #eh1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbg2 7,e7 #fa1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,f7 #fd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking eligible eligible commodities and inserting eligible commodities2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#c7 in subsection 7j71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall not enter into any agreement pursuant to this section under which more than #ej percent of the amounts made available to carry out the program for a fiscal year are awarded to a single entity4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#e7 in subsection 7l77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7p7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcj4 #ccjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act ,section #cjb of the ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking shall not be-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 shall not be considered to be a part of the total domestic supply 7including carryover7 for the purpose of-- 7#a7 subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 administering the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq474 4 #ccjc4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets ,section #aedb7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ccjd4 ,growing ,american food exports ,section #aedc;,a7d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7;d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ccje4 ,international food security technical assistance ,section #aedc;,b7f7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;dd7f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ccjf4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program ,section #cajg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,c71 by striking indigenous institutions as well as local and inserting indigenous institutions1 women-led and women-owned organizations1 and local2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking not more than #aj percent and inserting not less than #aj percent1 but not more than #bj percent12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,capacity-building activities ,of the amounts described in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary may provide funds for capacity-building activities to support the purchase of agricultural commodities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 4 #ccjg4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust ,section #cbjb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbj;a note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ccjh4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects ,section #cbjf7;e77#a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;c7e77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ccji4 ,international agricultural education fellowship program ,section #ccjg7;g77#a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbie7;g77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplemental nutrition assistance program #daja4 ,ensuring transparency and accountability in thrifty food plan 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7u7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7u77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting after the second sentence the following3 ,those re-evaluations shall include an external peer review process and be submitted to ,congress and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in accordance with section #hja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,to the extent legally allowable1 the computer code and data used for the re-evaluations to generate the market baskets shall be made publicly available44 7b7 ,hawaii 7#a7 ,interim final rule ,notwithstanding section #bgc4aj7;e77#d77;i7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall promulgate an interim final rule to use food price data throughout the ,state of ,hawaii to calculate the cost of the thrifty food plan 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 for that ,state4 7#b7 ,cost adjustment 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and on ,october #a of each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall apply the cost estimate for the thrifty food plan 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 for the ,state of ,hawaii pursuant to the interim final rule promulgated under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,exception for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj ,for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the ,secretary may not apply the cost estimate described in subparagraph 7,a7 if that application would result in the cost of the diet under the thrifty food plan 7as so defined7 being below the amount of the cost of that diet as calculated using the method of calculating the cost of the diet under the thrifty food plan for the ,state of ,hawaii for each of fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe4 #dajb4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations 7a7 ,in general ,section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,participation in ,,snap ,any household eligible to participate or participating in the program established under this subsection may simultaneously participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the designation and heading and all that follows through #hj percent and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary shall pay #ajj percent2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,tribal procurement 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,eligible ,tribal organization ,the term eligible ,tribal organization means a ,tribal organization that meets the requirements for a participating ,tribal organization under clause 7ii71 except that the ,tribal organization does not satisfy the requirement described in subclause 7,,ii7 of that clause4 7ii7 ,participating ,tribal organization ,the term participating ,tribal organization means a ,tribal organization that-- 7,i7 is successfully administering the food distribution program of the ,tribal organization established under this subsection2 7,,ii7 has entered into a self-determination contract to procure agricultural commodities for distribution under that food distribution program for not less than #ab months of distribution across the contract period2 7,,iii7 has the capacity to purchase agricultural commodities in accordance with subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,,iv7 meets any other criteria determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,indian tribes4 7iii7 ,self-determination contract ,the term self-determination contract means a self-determination contract 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 as implemented under the demonstration project established under section #djjc7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd71 with modifications as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,tribal commodity purchases ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 subject to the availability of appropriations under subparagraph 7,e77i71 enter into self-determination contracts with eligible ,tribal organizations to allow those eligible ,tribal organizations to directly purchase agricultural commodities for distribution under the food distribution program of the eligible ,tribal organization established under this subsection2 and 7ii7 subject to the availability of appropriations under subparagraph 7,e77ii71 enter into self-determination contracts with participating ,tribal organizations to allow those participating ,tribal organizations to directly purchase agricultural commodities for distribution under the food distribution program of the participating ,tribal organization established under this subsection4 7,c7 ,procurement requirements ,any agricultural commodity purchased by a ,tribal organization under a self-determination contract entered into under subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 shall be domestically produced2 7ii7 shall supplant1 not supplement1 the types of agricultural commodities in existing food packages for that ,tribal organization2 7iii7 shall be-- 7,i7 of a similar or higher nutritional value as the types of agricultural commodities that would be supplanted in the existing food package of the ,tribal organization2 or 7,,ii7 an agricultural commodity with ,tribal significance to that ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 shall not result in a material increase in the total amount of food in the food package of that ,tribal organization1 as compared to the amount of food authorized under the monthly distribution guide rates established by the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 and 7v7 shall meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a list of each ,tribal organization purchasing agricultural commodities in accordance with a self-determination contract entered into under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,funding 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations for eligible ,tribal organizations 7,i7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #aj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year1 to remain available until expended1 to enter into self-determination contracts under subparagraph 7,b77i7 with eligible ,tribal organizations4 7,,ii7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds appropriated pursuant to subclause 7,i7 in advance specifically to the ,secretary to enter into self-determination contracts under subparagraph 7,b77i7 with eligible ,tribal organizations shall be available for that purpose4 7,,iii7 ,option ,if any funds described in subclause 7,,ii7 are remaining in a fiscal year after requests to enter into self-determination contracts from eligible ,tribal organizations for that fiscal year have been met1 the ,secretary may use those remaining funds to enter into self-determination contracts under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 with participating ,tribal organizations4 7ii7 ,funding for participating ,tribal organizations ,of the funds made available under section #ah7;a71 not more than #bj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary for each fiscal year1 to remain available for #b fiscal years1 to enter into self-determination contracts under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 with participating ,tribal organizations4 7,f7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any provision of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 the ,secretary shall not be liable1 or use any amounts made available under subparagraph 7,e77i7 or section #ah7;a7 for purposes of carrying out this paragraph1 for contract support costs or other costs not expressly authorized in this paragraph4 7#i7 ,emergencies and disasters 7,a7 ,definition of emergency period ,in this paragraph1 the term emergency period means a period during which there exists-- 7i7 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 or a renewal of such a public health emergency declaration2 7ii7 a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 or 7iii7 an emergency declared by the ,president under section #eja of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7,b7 ,modification or waiver ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 during an emergency period1 the ,secretary may modify or waive any regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section for a ,tribal organization or ,state agency administering the program under this section if-- 7i7 the regulatory requirement cannot be met by the ,tribal organization or ,state agency during any portion of the emergency period under the conditions that prompted the emergency period2 and 7ii7 the modification or waiver of such a requirement is necessary to provide assistance to that ,tribal organization or ,state agency under this subsection4 7,c7 ,duration ,a modification or waiver made under subparagraph 7,b7 may be available for not more than #b calendar months after the end of the applicable emergency period4 4 7b7 ,research1 demonstration1 and evaluations ,section #ag7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;a77#a77 is amended in the first sentence by striking program and inserting program1 the food distribution program on ,indian ,reservations carried out under section #d7;b71 and the emergency food assistance program established under the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja et seq474 7c7 ,demonstration project for ,tribal organizations termination ,section #djjc7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,termination of authority ,the demonstration project under this subsection shall terminate on the date on which the ,secretary certifies that paragraph 7#h7 of section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77 has been implemented4 4 #dajc4 ,income exclusion for military basic allowance for housing ,section #e7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ai77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 the value of an allowance received under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #dajd4 ,,snap materials for health care professionals ,section #e of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,training materials for health care professionals 7#a7 ,definition of health care professional ,in this subsection1 the term health care professional means an individual who is licensed1 registered1 or certified under ,federal or ,state law to provide health care services4 7#b7 ,training materials ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall-- 7,a7 develop and make available materials designed to train health care professionals to inform their patients about the availability of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program and other nutrition assistance programs administered by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 perform outreach to hospitals1 universities1 nursing associations1 and similar entities to ensure that health care professionals have access to those materials and are informed about the supplemental nutrition assistance program and other nutrition assistance programs administered by the ,secretary4 4 #daje4 ,college students 7a7 ,college students ,section #f7;e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 is #bd years of age or younger and was in foster care under the responsibility of a ,state on the date of attaining #ah years of age or such higher age as the ,state has elected under section #dge7h77;,b77iii7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fge7h77;,b77iii774 4 7b7 ,ensuring coordination ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7y7 ,coordination ,to support ,,snap access to college students 7#a7 ,guidance and other materials ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall issue-- 7,a7 clear1 understandable1 and easy-to-use guidance on eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program for students at institutions of higher education2 7,b7 a template for institutions of higher education to use to provide students with local food assistance information1 including contact information for-- 7i7 the appropriate ,state agency administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7ii7 local and campus food pantries2 and 7iii7 any other local food assistance facilities and services available to students enrolled in the institution of higher education2 and 7,c7 any other information or material1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that would assist institutions of higher education with ensuring that students who are likely to be eligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program have access to-- 7i7 those benefits2 and 7ii7 available food assistance facilities and services4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,education-- 7,a7 to disseminate1 not less frequently than annually1 the guidance and other materials described in paragraph 7#a7 to1 as applicable-- 7i7 institutions of higher education2 and 7ii7 low-income students and other students at risk of experiencing food insecurity1 as determined by the ,secretary1 at institutions of higher education1 including students who-- 7,i7 are eligible to participate in a ,state or federally financed work study program during the regular school year1 as determined by the institution of higher education2 or 7,,ii7 for the current academic year1 have an expected family contribution or student aid index of #j or less1 as determined in accordance with part ,f of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgkk et seq472 and 7,b7 to make the guidance and other materials described in paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the websites of the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,department of ,education4 4 #dajf4 ,improvements to ,,snap employment and training 7a7 ,exclusions from income 7#a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7 7as amended by section #dajc7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#ai77;,b71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 any payment1 income1 allowance1 or earnings made to household members provided under-- 7,a7 any work program 7as defined in section #f7o77#a772 7,b7 any employment and training program2 7,c7 any vocational rehabilitation program 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 and 7,d7 any refugee employment and training program established under section #dab7;c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c774 2 7,b7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,time-limited exclusion for certain employment and training programs ,the ,secretary shall exclude from financial resources under this subsection any payment1 income1 allowance1 or earnings described in subsection 7d77#ba7 received by any member of a household for the month of receipt1 and each of the #aa months beginning after the month of receipt1 if that member was participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program at the time the payment1 income1 allowance1 or earning was received4 2 7,c7 by striking subsection 7l72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subsections 7m71 7n71 and 7o7 7as added by section #dajd7 as subsections 7l71 7m71 and 7n71 respectively4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #f7s77#b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7s77#b77 is amended by striking 7l71 7m71 and 7n7 and inserting 7l71 and 7m74 7b7 ,employment and training ,section #f of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,vii71 by striking #ij and inserting #ahj2 and 7ii7 by striking subclause 7,,viii7 and inserting the following3 7,,viii7 ,programs and activities with demonstrated effectiveness in increasing skills and improving the ability of participants to find and retain employment that leads to increased household income1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i77i77,i71 by inserting addressing barriers to after directly related to2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,l7 and inserting the following3 7,l7 ,state agency requirement 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each ,state agency complies with-- 7,i7 the requirements of this paragraph and section #aa7;e77#ai72 and 7,,ii7 the plan of the ,state agency developed pursuant to that section4 7ii7 ,certification ,the chief executive officer of a ,state1 in coordination with the ,state agency1 shall annually submit to the ,secretary the following information3 7,i7 ,a statement certifying that the ,state has cooperated with the ,secretary to ensure the compliance described in clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,the total number of participants served by the employment and training program of the ,state under this paragraph in the prior fiscal year4 7,,iii7 ,the total amount of ,federal and ,state funding expended on the employment and training program of the ,state under this paragraph1 including the total amount of payments and reimbursements made under subparagraph 7,i71 in the prior fiscal year4 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act and inserting the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,o77i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking eligible for an exemption under paragraph 7#b7 and who and inserting exempt from meeting a requirement under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by adding or at the end2 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking or at the end2 and 7iv7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii7 as subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,i71 respectively1 and moving the subclauses so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7,p7 ,procedures for referrals ,in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary1 the ,state agency shall establish procedures to ensure that each referral results in directly connecting a participant with a service provider or other appropriate entity to receive appropriate support and services4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c77;,a71 by striking title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act and inserting the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 and 7#c7 in subsection 7o77#a77;,a71 by striking title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act and inserting the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 other than a self-service activity authorized under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq474 7c7 ,state plans ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#ai71 by striking the activities and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting appropriate activities carried out under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 as determined by the ,secretary1 a description of the ,state agency's screening of individuals to determine whether an individual is exempt from meeting a requirement under subsections 7d77#a77;,a7 and 7o77#b7 of section #f and the appropriateness of the employment and training program for the skills and circumstances of the individual prior to the referral of that individual to an employment and training program1 the basis1 including any cost information1 for exemptions of categories and individuals1 and the justification for the choice of employment and training program components reflected in the plans1 including how those components address the skill needs of participants and regional or local workforce needs22 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7w7 and inserting the following3 7w7 ,additional notification of employment and training opportunities 7#a7 ,in general ,for households containing at least #a individual between the ages specified in section #f7;d77#a71 a ,state agency shall1 at the time of certification and recertification1 be required to provide information to those individuals on available employment and training services and local employment and training providers4 7#b7 ,notification ,a ,state agency that does not exempt all work registrants from participation in an employment and training program shall notify1 in writing1 households with members that are exempt from the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of section #f7;d7 due to physical or mental unfitness or pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of that section that those households are not required to contact the providers or participate in the services described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,request for employment and training provider assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,an individual who is determined to be eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program by a ,state agency that exempts all work registrants from an employment and training program may request that the provider of a component of the employment and training program of the ,state assess the individual for appropriateness for participation in that component1 notwithstanding any determination by the ,state agency of the eligibility of the individual for the employment and training program of that provider4 7,b7 ,notification ,each provider of a component of an employment and training program shall-- 7i7 notify the applicable ,state agency of each individual that the provider identifies as appropriate for the component of the employment and training program under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 verify other eligibility conditions with the ,state agency prior to enrolling each of those individuals in the component of the employment and training program4 4 7d7 ,,snap employment and training reallocation ,section #af7;h77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bd and inserting #cf2 and 7,b7 by striking #ajc1ijj1jjj and inserting #aaj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking 7v7 and inserting 7iv72 and 7,b7 by striking clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 ,priority ,in reallocating unexpended funds under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall give priority to ,state agencies requesting such funds for work-based learning employment and training programs and activities that-- 7,i7 are coordinated with employers that can transition to unsubsidized employment2 7,,ii7 are targeted to-- 7aa7 individuals #ej years of age or older2 7bb7 formerly incarcerated individuals2 7cc7 individuals participating or having recently participated in a substance abuse treatment program2 7dd7 homeless individuals2 7ee7 individuals with disabilities seeking to enter the workforce2 7ff7 other individuals with substantial barriers to employment2 7gg7 households facing multigenerational poverty1 to support employment and workforce participation through an integrated and family-focused approach in providing supportive services2 and 7hh7 members of ,indian tribes2 and 7,,iii7 meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary4 4 7e7 ,employment and training study 7#a7 ,study ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on-- 7,a7 the level of coordination among various employment and training programs that are federally funded and ,state- or locality-administered1 including-- 7i7 programs under sections #f7;d7 and #bj of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d71 #bjbi72 7ii7 programs under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7iii7 work supports funded under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 and 7iv7 the ,jobs ,plus ,initiative ,program administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7,b7 differences in the populations served by each program studied under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 the different performance and reporting measures used in each program studied under subparagraph 7,a7 and opportunities for aligning those performance measures2 and 7,d7 to the maximum extent practicable1 the effectiveness of each of those programs in serving individuals with substantial barriers to employment1 such as substance use disorders1 mental health issues1 physical or mental disabilities1 unstable housing1 lack of basic education or life skills1 or lack of childcare1 transportation1 or access to appropriate technologies1 including with respect to-- 7i7 assessing the suitability of those individuals for the employment and training activities offered2 and 7ii7 improving the short-term and long-term employment outcomes for those individuals4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of that study4 #dajg4 ,ensuring ,,ebt integrity 7a7 ,protecting ,,ebt cardholders 7#a7 ,in general ,section #g of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting and security1 including completeness of fraud protection and prevention tools and coverage of infrastructure cost before the period at the end2 7,b7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,updating point-of-sale equipment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to require retail food stores to make any necessary and appropriate upgrades to point-of-sale equipment to ensure a more secure means of conducting transactions4 7,b7 ,liability ,except as otherwise provided by the ,secretary1 a retail food store shall be liable to the ,secretary for the value of benefits redeemed via fraudulent on-site transactions using an ,,ebt card with a magnetic stripe in lieu of more secure means1 as determined by the ,secretary1 after the requirement for those secure means is implemented nationwide by regulation4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,state review ,each ,state agency shall review existing technology and contract requirements before entering into or renewing an electronic benefit transfer contract to ensure the electronic benefit transfer technology of the ,state agency reflects up-to-date standards to ensure the security of benefits4 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 in clause 7ii71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as items 7aa7 and 7bb71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7bb7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 as clauses 7i7 through 7viii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7#b7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,federal standards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,additional specifications 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the electronic benefit transfer system of each ,state agency shall include-- 7,i7 a prohibition on the use of common personal identification numbers2 7,,ii7 an option for households to temporarily lock all activity of the ,,ebt card of the household1 with #b or more easy-to-use options to unlock the ,,ebt card before making a purchase2 7,,iii7 validation of the card authentication value of an ,,ebt card2 7,,iv7 a means to authenticate card balance inquiries2 7,v7 a means for ,states and the applicable benefit issuer to record and track data on reports of stolen benefits2 7,,vi7 an option for households to view ,,ebt card transaction history2 and 7,,vii7 the household option under subsection 7j77#e74 7ii7 ,recipient protection ,a ,state agency may not deny a claim of a household for replacement of stolen benefits based on the decision of the household not to use any of the options described in subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,vi71 and 7,,vii7 of clause 7i74 7iii7 ,regulations 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall promulgate interim final rules to implement clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,,ii7 ,procedure ,regulations promulgated pursuant to subclause 7,i7 shall be made without regard to-- 7aa7 the notice and comment provisions of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7bb7 chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iv7 ,subsequent reviews ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 review the requirements described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 promulgate regulations to make such revisions to those requirements as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,failure to comply 7i7 ,in general ,in addition to compliance and enforcement required under section #af1 for each #cj-;day period during which a ,state agency is not acting in good faith to comply with subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may assess against the ,state agency a fine in an amount equal to #bej1jjj4 7ii7 ,administrative and judicial review ,any amount assessed by the ,secretary under this subparagraph shall be subject to administrative and judicial review under section #ad4 2 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,replacement of benefits 7,a7 ,in general ,regulations issued by the ,secretary regarding the replacement of benefits and liability for replacement of benefits under an electronic benefit transfer system shall be similar to the regulations in effect for a paper-based supplemental nutrition assistance issuance system4 7,b7 ,replacement of stolen benefits ,the ,secretary shall require ,states to replace benefits that are determined by the ,state agency to have been stolen through ,,ebt card skimming1 ,,ebt card cloning1 or similar fraudulent methods1 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 the ,state plan of operation shall include a plan for the replacement of stolen benefits that includes appropriate procedures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for-- 7,i7 the timely submission of claims to1 timely validation of claims by1 and replacement issuance by the ,state agency that includes-- 7aa7 a signed statement by the affected household on the benefit theft1 consistent with the signature requirements and options provided under section #aa7;e77#b77;,c72 7bb7 criteria for determining whether a submitted claim is valid2 7cc7 procedures for the documentation of replacement issuances1 including the submitted claims and findings from the validation2 7dd7 the submission to the ,secretary of data reports relating to benefit theft and replacement activity2 7ee7 procedures to inform households of the right to a fair hearing1 consistent with the procedures established under section #aa7;e7 7including regulations7 with respect to replacement issuances2 and 7ff7 the use and planned use by the ,state agency of benefit theft prevention measures2 and 7,,ii7 reporting to the ,secretary the scope and frequency of ,,ebt card skimming affecting households within the ,state2 7ii7 the replacement of stolen benefits for a household-- 7,i7 shall not exceed the lesser of-- 7aa7 the amount of benefits stolen from the household2 and 7bb7 an amount equal to #b months of the monthly allotment of the household immediately prior to the date on which the benefits were stolen2 7,,ii7 shall not occur more than #b times per fiscal year per household by a single ,state agency2 and 7,,iii7 shall only apply to benefits stolen on or after ,october #a1 #bjbb2 and 7iii7 the replacement of stolen benefits under this subparagraph shall not be regarded as a loss for purposes of subsection 7e71 to the extent such replacement is in accordance with an approved plan that complies with this subparagraph4 2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#ac7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,effective through fiscal year #bjbc1 neither and inserting ,neither2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,additional ,,ebt fees ,effective through fiscal year #bjbi1 no agent1 contractor1 or subcontractor of a ,state who facilitates the provision of benefits in that ,state may impose a fee on retail food stores authorized under this ,act for costs to implement paragraph 7#a77;,e71 subsection 7d71 or for other costs associated with updating electronic benefit transfer processing infrastructure4 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7j71 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,household option 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall allow a household to control the interoperability of the ,,ebt card of the household1 including by allowing the household to restrict the ,,ebt card to work only in #a or more particular ,states4 7,b7 ,ensuring household access ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 a ,state agency provides #b or more easy-to-access and easy-to-use options for a household to control the interoperability of the ,,ebt card of the household2 and 7ii7 any ,,ebt card received by the household is interoperable4 4 7#b7 ,application of amendments ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a71 and clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be applied to supersede section #eja7;a77#b7 of division ,,hh of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf;a7a77#b771 and any agency action taken pursuant to that section4 7b7 ,preventing unauthorized benefit redemptions ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by adding and at the end2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iv72 and 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7iv72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,,ebt equipment or service provider requirement ,an applicant shall not be authorized to accept and redeem benefits unless the applicant certifies that the applicant will use an electronic benefit transfer equipment and service provider that is included on the list described in paragraph 7#d77;,b74 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,electronic benefit transfer equipment and service provider standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish standards for approving electronic benefit transfer equipment and service providers to route electronic benefit transfer transactions1 which shall include-- 7i7 requiring those providers to submit to benefit issuers sufficient transaction information to minimize the risk of fraudulent transactions and unauthorized redemptions2 7ii7 registration in the ,system for ,award ,management maintained by the ,general ,services ,administration2 7iii7 safeguarding confidential retail food store identifiers necessary for processing and routing electronic benefit transfer transactions2 and 7iv7 other requirements to ensure the security and stability of the electronic benefit transfer system1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,list of approved providers ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 compile and publish a list of electronic benefit transfer equipment and service providers that meet the standards established under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 regularly update that list4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,sale or transfer of retail food store 7,a7 ,in general ,a retail food store authorized under this section to accept and redeem benefits or currently serving a period of disqualification under the supplemental nutrition assistance program shall-- 7i7 notify the ,secretary of a sale or transfer of ownership of the retail food store before the sale or transfer in a timely manner1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 submit documentation to the ,secretary confirming the sale or transfer in a timely manner1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,certification ,a retail food store seeking authorization under this section shall certify in the application of the retail food store that the retail food store shall comply with the requirements under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,disabling ,,snap functions ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any electronic benefit transfer equipment used by a retail food store described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is sold or transferred shall be disabled not later than #gb hours after the ,secretary confirms the sale or transfer4 4 7c7 ,civil penalties1 flagrant violations1 and suspensions ,section #ab of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj2 7#c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking establish procedures and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting promulgate regulations to establish procedures under which benefit transactions likely to be in flagrant violation of this ,act 7including regulations promulgated pursuant to this ,act71 as determined through the use of real-time transaction data1 may be blocked in real time1 for the purpose of the immediate protection of ,federal funds42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking determines that in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b77ii7 and inserting blocks a benefit transaction likely to be in flagrant violation of this ,act 7including regulations promulgated pursuant to this ,act71 the ,secretary shall provide prompt notification to the affected retail food store1 household1 and benefit issuer with an explanation for the block1 including an explanation of the necessity of the block for the immediate protection of ,federal funds1 and the suspected violation42 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,no liability ,the ,secretary shall not be liable for the value of any funds or interest on funds blocked under this subsection4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the total number of benefits transactions and the total benefits amount blocked under this subsection in each ,state during the preceding year4 7#e7 ,termination of authority ,the authority under this subsection shall expire #e years after the effective date of regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,,ebt equipment and service providers 7#a7 ,in general ,an electronic benefit transfer equipment or service provider that facilitates unauthorized redemption of benefits or otherwise violates a provision of this ,act 7including regulations7 may be-- 7,a7 suspended or debarred in accordance with the procedures under part #dag of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,b7 assessed a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed #aej1jjj per violation2 or 7,c7 both4 7#b7 ,review and appeal of civil penalty ,the imposition of a civil penalty under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to review1 and may be appealed by the electronic benefit transfer equipment or service provider1 in accordance with section #ad4 4 7d7 ,administrative and judicial review ,section #ad7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbc7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of this ,act each place it appears2 7#b7 by inserting or an electronic benefit transfer equipment or service provider is assessed a civil penalty under section #ab7;j71 before or all or part of2 and 7#c7 by inserting or retail food store or wholesale food concern before is stated pursuant to4 #dajh4 ,retail food stores 7a7 ,stocking units 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c7o77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7o77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 offers and displays for sale1 on a continuous basis1 at least #be stockkeeping units of foods in each of the #d categories of staple foods described in subsection 7q77#a7-- 7i7 including-- 7,i7 perishable foods in at least #c of those categories2 and 7,,ii7 #g varieties in the category described in subparagraph 7,c7 of that subsection2 and 7ii7 of which not less than #ab of the stockkeeping units in each of those #d categories of staple foods are identified for increased consumption for any age group1 consistent with the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published under section #cja of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda71 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 4 7#b7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,promulgation ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to implement the amendment made by paragraph 7#a71 which shall take effect not later than #ahj days after publication of the regulation in the ,federal ,register4 7,b7 ,listening sessions ,in promulgating regulations pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall conduct #b or more public listening sessions that shall-- 7i7 engage the full range of interested groups1 including1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 and 7,,ii7 different types of retail food stores authorized to participate in that program under section #i of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah72 and 7ii7 be included in the rulemaking record4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date on which regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a7 take effect1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that assesses the compliance by retail food stores 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab771 including small grocery stores and convenience stores1 with those regulations1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of any challenges retail food stores face with respect to meeting the requirements in those regulations2 and 7,b7 recommendations for additional approaches that small-scale retail food stores may take to stock and promote healthy food options4 7b7 ,online-,only entities 7#a7 ,definition of retail food store ,section #c7o77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7o77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking sells food and inserting owns food inventory and sells that food4 7#b7 ,additional requirements for participation of retail food stores ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking 7#b7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,,ii7 by indenting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 appropriately2 and 7ii7 by conforming the margin of paragraph 7#c7 with the margin of paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 in the third sentence1 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7 after ,act of #aiff2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,additional requirements for participation 7#a7 ,house-to-house trade routes1 online-only entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall limit participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program of house-to-house trade routes and entities that operate solely online 7referred to in this paragraph as online-only entities7 to include only such routes and online-only entities that support the purposes of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary shall establish terms and conditions for participation of house-to-house trade routes and online-only entities in the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 a requirement to be fully operational with respect to sales to the public for not less than #a year before receiving authorization under this section1 including1 for online-only entities1 operation in e-commerce for not less than that #a-year period2 7ii7 a requirement to provide to the ,secretary1 on request-- 7,i7 documentation to establish inventory ownership1 such as business records2 and 7,,ii7 evidence of sufficient and consistent minimum inventory levels1 such as business records1 inventory storage facility visit reports1 and other means1 including1 for online-only entities1 documentation matching owned inventory with online offerings1 as the ,secretary determines to be sufficient to qualify continuously as a retail food store2 and 7iii7 a requirement to demonstrate sales consistent with inventory1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for not less than #a year before receiving authorization under this section and periodically thereafter1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,entities without inventory ,an entity 7including a product aggregator7 that does not qualify as a retail food store described in section #c7o77#a7 because the entity does not own food inventory may not participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#c7 ,third-party entities and inventory 7,a7 ,retailers ,an entity that is not an approved retail food store may not offer food for sale in exchange for benefits through an approved retail food store4 7,b7 ,inventory ,an approved retail food store may not offer inventory for sale in exchange for benefits if that inventory is owned by an entity that is not an approved retail food store4 4 7#c7 ,review and pilot project ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,report on entities that sell food but do not own their own food inventory2 pilot project 7#a7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall conduct1 and make publicly available a report describing the results of1 a study that assesses-- 7,a7 the types of entities that sell food but do not own their own food inventory 7referred to in this subsection as covered entities72 7,b7 vulnerabilities that covered entities may pose to the supplemental nutrition assistance program if covered entities are authorized to accept and redeem benefits under that program2 7,c7 opportunities that covered entities may provide to participants of the supplemental nutrition assistance program if covered entities are authorized to accept and redeem benefits under that program2 7,d7 recommendations for additional oversight of covered entities under the supplemental nutrition assistance program if covered entities are authorized to accept and redeem benefits under that program2 7,e7 standards that may be established to ensure the integrity of the supplemental nutrition assistance program with respect to covered entities if covered entities are authorized to accept and redeem benefits under that program1 including-- 7i7 ensuring that covered entities are able-- 7,i7 to provide to the customer the food purchased using benefits by customers in a timely manner2 and 7,,ii7 to continuously meet the requirements described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #c7o77#a72 and 7ii7 ensuring that the ,department of ,agriculture has sufficient information to conduct appropriate oversight over covered entities2 and 7,f7 any other considerations1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,pilot project ,after the ,secretary makes publicly available the report described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may conduct a pilot project to authorize entities that sell food but do not own their own food inventory1 but otherwise meet the definition of the term retail food store under section #c7o7 and meet the standards described in paragraph 7#a77;,e71 to accept and redeem benefits to test the effectiveness of those standards-- 7i7 in protecting and increasing healthy food access for households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 and 7ii7 in providing sufficient information for the ,secretary to conduct appropriate oversight over those entities2 and 7,b7 shall make publicly available a report describing the results of the pilot project conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,online delivery standards ,section #g7k7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking on-line each place it appears and inserting online2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 meet the delivery and data submission standards established under paragraph 7#e72 and 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the paragraph heading1 by striking on-line and inserting online2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,safe delivery standards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 shall promulgate regulations that1 for any retail food store that accepts benefits through an online transaction and offers delivery services for the food purchased using those benefits-- 7i7 establish standards for delivery conditions and practices that ensure the preservation of the quality of the food1 including perishable food1 to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses2 and 7ii7 describe the manner in which data1 and the type of data that1 should be submitted by retail food stores so that the ,secretary may verify compliance with the standards described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,listening sessions ,in promulgating regulations pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 shall conduct #b or more public listening sessions that-- 7i7 engage the full range of interested groups2 and 7ii7 shall be included in the rulemaking record4 7,c7 ,compliance ,not later than #a year after regulations are promulgated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure compliance with those regulations4 4 #daji4 ,improving customer service to retail food stores ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,improving customer service 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 in coordination with offices of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service that oversee retail food store operations or policies1 shall develop a plan that considers store owner and operator training and agency timeliness to enhance customer service for applicant and authorized retail food stores4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 make publicly available on the website of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service the plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 post periodic updates on the implementation of that plan on that website4 4 #daaj4 ,restoring ,,snap benefits for drug-related convictions 7a7 ,in general ,section #aa7;e77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7vi71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7vii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 notwithstanding clause 7iii7 and section #c7m77#d71 may consider an application from an incarcerated individual to be filed on the date that the incarcerated individual is released1 subject to the condition that the application is received not more than #cj days prior to the scheduled release date of the incarcerated individual4 4 7b7 ,amendment to ,,prwora ,section #aae of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hfb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking for-- and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting for assistance under any ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq4742 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the amount of in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,effects on assistance for others ,the amount of 2 and 7,c7 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 after ,social ,security ,act2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through 1 and in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #dai of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fai71 when referring to assistance provided under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 4 7c7 ,state law effects ,any ,state law limitations enacted in accordance with section #aae7;d7 of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hfb;a7d77 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act7 with respect to benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 or any ,state program carried out under that ,act shall have no force or effect4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 #daaa4 ,streamlining ,,snap applications ,section #aa7;e77#b77;,c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#b77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 in the clause heading1 by inserting or gestured after telephonic2 and 7,b7 by inserting or1 for hearing impaired applicants1 by gesture over a video phone or in person before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii77,i71 by striking record for future reference the verbal assent and inserting record1 as audio or video or in writing1 for future reference the verbal or gestured assent4 #daab4 ,improving ,state administration and quality control ,section #af of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7a7 ,subject to subsection 7k7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,administrative cost-share ,subject to subsections 7k7 and 7l7 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,g7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by inserting to improve the accuracy of eligibility and benefit determinations before to reduce payment errors2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,early root cause analysis 7,i7 ,notification ,not later than the end of the second quarter of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall notify ,state agencies if a preliminary review of data from the most recent #f-month period conducted in accordance with the system established under subparagraph 7,a7 indicates that the payment error rate of the ,state agency for that fiscal year is trending higher than #f percent4 7,,ii7 ,root cause analysis ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,office of ,technical ,assistance within the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 shall provide #a-on-#a technical assistance to ,state agencies that receive a notification under subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 to identify the causes of the payment errors2 and 7bb7 to develop a strategy to improve the accuracy of the eligibility and benefit determinations of the ,state agency to reduce payment errors4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 by striking the term and inserting ,the term2 and 7ii7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through section-- and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,definition of error rates ,in this section3 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through each fiscal year thereafter in the matter preceding clause 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,performance criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to each fiscal year 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,publicly available ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture each of the performance criteria established under subparagraph 7,a7 for each ,state4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,reporting requirements for additional performance indicators 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 each month1 each ,state agency shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the activities of the ,state agency carried out during the immediately preceding month relating to application processing and certifications for the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 which shall include1 with respect to the month covered by the report-- 7i7 the number and percentage of applications and recertifications completed within the applicable timeframe required under this ,act2 7ii7 the number and percentage of households that were denied benefits1 the cases of which were closed1 or the certification periods of which expired due to missed interviews1 missing verifications1 unreturned recertification or interim reporting forms1 and other similar reasons1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 the number of applications1 periodic reports1 and recertifications that remained pending past the date on which those documents were due2 7iv7 the number and percentage of cases due for recertification or periodic reporting that lost benefits and reapplied within the following #cj days1 #fj days1 and #ij days2 7v7 the total call center volume1 average wait time1 and average answer rate1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for-- 7,i7 each call center of the ,state agency responsible for administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 and 7,,ii7 any additional call center operated by a county in the ,state to support the operations of that program2 and 7vi7 any other relevant information relating to the application or certification process of the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,standardized requirements for monthly reporting 7i7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall establish standardized requirements for the monthly reporting required under subparagraph 7,a7 that shall be used to develop customer service metrics that track and assist ,state agencies with the administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7ii7 ,grace period ,during fiscal year #bjbg1 a ,state agency shall not be required to comply with the standardized requirements established under clause 7i7 in carrying out the monthly reporting required under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,revision and streamlining of existing requirements ,in establishing the reporting system under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 review existing ,state agency performance criteria and reporting requirements2 and 7ii7 make necessary modifications to ensure that data collection for those existing performance criteria and reporting requirements are not duplicative of the requirements under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,enforcement 7i7 ,in general ,if a ,state agency fails to act in good faith to meet the reporting requirements established under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may assess that ,state agency a civil penalty for each monthly report described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is not submitted by the date that is #fj days after the end of the month covered by the report4 7ii7 ,amount ,the amount of a civil penalty assessed under clause 7i7 shall be #bej1jjj for each #cj-;day period during which the applicable monthly report described in subparagraph 7,a7 is overdue4 7iii7 ,appeal ,the amount of the civil penalty assessed under this subparagraph shall be subject to administrative and judicial review under section #ad4 7,e7 ,annual customer service metrics 7i7 ,in general ,using the information submitted by a ,state agency each month1 the ,secretary shall calculate annual customer service metrics of the ,state agency1 in a manner to be determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,customer service standards ,the ,secretary shall notify a ,state agency of the annual customer service metrics of that ,state agency at the time of notification to the ,state agency of the payment error rate of the ,state agency4 7#c7 ,publicly available ,state data 7,a7 ,quarterly reports for fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf ,for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 not later than #fj days after receipt from each ,state agency1 the quarterly data that each ,state agency reports to the ,secretary relating to the total number of-- 7i7 initial applications that are approved1 denied1 or overdue1 including applications that are subject to expedited service2 and 7ii7 recertifications that are approved1 denied1 or overdue4 7,b7 ,monthly reports ,for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 not later than #fj days after receipt from each ,state agency1 the monthly data that each ,state agency reports under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking 7as defined in subsection 7d77#a772 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,cost-,share for monthly reporting ,notwithstanding section #af7;a71 the ,secretary shall pay to each ,state agency an amount equal to #ij percent of all administrative costs related to the implementation by the ,state agency of the reporting requirements under subsection 7d77#b74 4 #daac4 ,process and technology innovation grants ,section #aa7t7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7t77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 including the governmental agency in each of those territories that administers a nutrition assistance program under section #ai or ,public ,law #if-eig 7#id ,stat4 #cdgg71 as applicable4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,multiyear awards ,a grant may be awarded under this section for a project that spans up to #f years4 4 #daad4 ,elderly simplified application option ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 7as amended by section #daje7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7z7 ,elderly simplified application option 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 a ,state may elect to implement a streamlined application and certification process 7referred to in this subsection as a covered process7 for households in which all adult members-- 7,a7 are elderly or disabled members2 and 7,b7 have no earned income4 7#b7 ,certification period ,the certification period for a household participating through a covered process shall be #cf months4 7#c7 ,income and other data verification 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state agency determining the eligibility of an applicant household under a covered process shall1 notwithstanding subsection 7e77#c71to the maximum extent practicable-- 7i7 use data matching for income verification and household size2 and 7ii7 allow self-declaration by the applicant of the information required under section #bgc4b7;f7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 but verify1 prior to certification of the household1 factors of eligibility required under this ,act or that are provided by the applicant that the ,state agency determines are questionable4 7,b7 ,accountability and fraud prevention ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 a ,state agency shall1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 establish accountability and fraud protection measures to deter fraud and ensure the integrity of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#d7 ,interviews ,notwithstanding subsection 7e77#f77;,a71 for recertification of a household under a covered process1 the ,state agency shall not require an interview unless requested by the household1 which may be conducted in-person1 if requested by the household1 or virtually4 7#e7 ,guidance ,prior to allowing ,states to implement a covered process1 the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service shall develop guidance for ,states1 including by consulting with ,states1 to carry out a covered process1 which shall include-- 7,a7 general implementation guidelines2 7,b7 reporting requirements2 7,c7 quality control requirements2 and 7,d7 best practices4 4 #daae4 ,hot foods ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 7as amended by section #dajh7;b77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,report on treatment of hot food products2 pilot projects 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall conduct1 and make publicly available a report describing the results of1 a study that assesses the potential impacts to the supplemental nutrition assistance program of a statutory change to the definition of the term food in section #c that would-- 7,a7 include hot foods and hot food products ready for immediate consumption at retail food stores authorized to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 and 7,b7 exclude hot foods and hot food products ready for immediate consumption from the definition of the term staple food in that section4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7,a7 the types of hot and prepared foods that would be available at authorized retail food stores 7including co-located entities at those retail food stores7 for purchase using supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits1 for different types of authorized retail food stores2 7,b7 of the total gross sales of an authorized retail food store1 the percentage of sales of hot and prepared foods not intended for home preparation or home consumption1 for different types of authorized retail food stores2 7,c7 the potential impact of the statutory change described in paragraph 7#a7 on retail food store eligibility under section #bgh4a7;b77#a77;i77,a7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 and 7,d7 any other considerations1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,pilot projects ,after the report described in paragraph 7#a7 is made publicly available1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may conduct not more than #e pilot projects designed to test the effectiveness and efficiency of supplemental nutrition assistance program changes to allow households to purchase hot and prepared foods using benefits2 and 7,b7 shall make publicly available a report describing the results of each pilot project conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #daaf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ah7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #daag4 ,inclusion of ,puerto ,rico in supplemental nutrition assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7r71 by inserting the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 after ,guam12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7u77#b71 by striking ,hawaii and the urban and rural parts of ,alaska to reflect the cost of food in ,hawaii and urban and rural ,alaska and inserting ,hawaii1 the urban and rural parts of ,alaska1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico to reflect the cost of food in ,hawaii1 urban and rural ,alaska1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 respectively4 7b7 ,eligible households ,section #e of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the first sentence1 by inserting the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 after ,guam12 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and ,guam1 and inserting ,guam1 and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico12 and 7,b7 in the undesignated matter after paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,states or ,guam and inserting ,states1 ,guam1 or the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico after ,hawaii each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico after ,columbia4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 which regulations shall not take effect until the effective date of the amendments made by those subsections1 as described in subsection 7d74 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be effective with respect to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico on the covered start date 7as defined in subsection 7f77#a7 of section #ai of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh77 if a certification under subsection 7f77#h77;,c7 of that section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7 has been submitted to ,congress4 7e7 ,transition of ,puerto ,rico to supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #ai of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking commonwealth of puerto rico and inserting ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,transition of ,puerto ,rico to supplemental nutrition assistance program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered start date ,the term covered start date means the date on which the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico intends for all eligible households participating in the program under subsections 7a7 through 7e7 to have been transitioned to the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,phase-in period ,the term phase-in period means a period of not less than #b years and not more than #e years beginning not earlier than #i years and not later than #ae years after the date on which the transition plan is approved under paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,c7 ,plan of operation ,the term plan of operation means a plan of operation for the supplemental nutrition assistance program described in section #aa7;d7 submitted by the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7,d7 ,planning period ,the term planning period means the period beginning on the date on which the transition plan is approved under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and ending on the date on which the phase-in period begins4 7,e7 ,transition plan ,the term transition plan means the transition plan of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,request to transition to ,,snap 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico may submit to the ,secretary a request to transition from operating the nutrition assistance program under this section to operating the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,transition plan ,a request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a transition plan1 which shall include-- 7i7 the anticipated covered start date2 7ii7 a description of plans for the planning period1 which shall include a detailed description of the manner and timeline in which the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico will implement the statutory changes and regulatory development1 program design1 and planning steps described in the report of the ,department of ,agriculture entitled ,update to ,feasibility ,study on ,implementing ,,snap in ,puerto ,rico1 ,final ,report and dated ,july #bjbb 7or a subsequent feasibility study72 and 7iii7 a description of plans for the phase-in period1 which shall include a detailed description of the manner and timeline in which the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico will implement the testing1 training1 and rollout steps described in the report described in clause 7ii7 7or a subsequent feasibility study7 and carry out activities required under paragraph 7#f74 7#c7 ,determination of transition plan 7,a7 ,approval ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico submits a transition plan with a request under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary shall approve the transition plan if the transition plan-- 7i7 meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b77;,b72 and 7ii7 provides a reasonable strategy and timeline for the planning1 development1 and rollout of the supplemental nutrition assistance program that is likely to ensure successful implementation of the program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,disapproval ,if the ,secretary does not approve the transition plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide a statement that describes-- 7i7 each requirement under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 or this paragraph that is not satisfied by the transition plan2 and 7ii7 the changes that the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico may make to the transition plan for the ,secretary to approve the transition plan4 7#d7 ,action by ,secretary ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary approves the transition plan under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a report describing the steps that the ,secretary shall take to assist the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico during the planning period and phase-in period and the timeline for those steps4 7#e7 ,planning period ,during the planning period1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico shall carry out activities1 as described in the transition plan pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 to prepare for the phase-in period4 7#f7 ,phase-in period 7,a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the phase-in period is to allow the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico to test new systems and make real-time updates to improve accuracy and maintain program integrity while transitioning to the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,updated plan 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year before the anticipated start date of the phase-in period1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico shall submit to the ,secretary-- 7,i7 an updated plan for the phase-in period described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii72 7,,ii7 the anticipated covered start date2 and 7,,iii7 a draft plan of operation4 7ii7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the updated plan for the phase-in period and the draft plan of operation submitted under clause 7i7 in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,requirements ,during the phase-in period1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico shall carry out the plans described in the transition plan pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii7 and the updated plan submitted under subparagraph 7,b77i77,i71 including-- 7i7 implementing the supplemental nutrition assistance program in a staggered manner throughout the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7ii7 coordinating with the ,secretary to carry out subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 ensuring that activities carried out during the phase-in period substantially meet the requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance program under this ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,approval of retail food stores ,on the date that is #bgj days before the start date of the phase-in period1 the ,secretary shall begin accepting applications from retail food stores located in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico to be authorized under section #i to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,e7 ,administration ,during the phase-in period1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico-- 7i7 may concurrently operate the program under subsections 7a7 through 7e7 until ,september #cj of the fiscal year of the covered start date2 7ii7 shall not be subject to the requirements of section #af7;c72 and 7iii7 shall be eligible for funding in accordance with section #af7;a7 for administrative costs relating to carrying out the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#g7 ,request for implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year before the anticipated covered start date1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico shall submit to the ,secretary a request to implement the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 which shall include-- 7i7 the covered start date2 and 7ii7 an updated plan of operation4 7,b7 ,determination of updated plan of operation 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico submits the updated plan of operation under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary shall approve the updated plan of operation if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 the updated plan of operation meets the requirements of this ,act2 and 7,,ii7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico has successfully completed a significant majority of the activities under the plan for the phase-in period4 7ii7 ,disapproval ,if the ,secretary does not approve the updated plan of operation plan under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall provide a statement that describes-- 7,i7 the reason for the disapproval1 including any aspects of the updated plan of operation that do not meet the requirements of this ,act2 and 7,,ii7 the changes that the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico may make to the updated plan of operation for the ,secretary to approve the updated plan of operation4 7#h7 ,certification of ,,snap implementation by ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,on submission of a request by the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico under paragraph 7#g71 the ,secretary shall certify the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico as qualified to begin full operation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program if the ,secretary has approved the updated plan of operation under subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph4 7,b7 ,certification decision ,the ,secretary shall certify or deny the request of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico under subparagraph 7,a7 as soon as practicable after the ,secretary receives the request4 7,c7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit a certification under subparagraph 7,b7 to ,congress4 7#i7 ,quality control liability waiver ,notwithstanding section #af7;c71 any payment error rates by the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico during the first #c years following the covered start date shall not count towards assessing a liability amount under that section4 7#aj7 ,family ,market ,program ,notwithstanding subsection 7g71 the ,secretary shall allow the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico to continue to carry out under the supplemental nutrition assistance program the ,family ,market ,program established pursuant to this section1 under terms and conditions approved by the ,secretary4 7#aa7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the ,secretary makes publicly available the report under paragraph 7#d71 and each year thereafter until the end of the phase-in period1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a report with respect to the progress of the transition of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#ab7 ,transition funding ,of amounts made available under section #ah7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall use such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection1 to remain available until expended4 7g7 ,termination of effectiveness ,subsections 7a7 through 7e7 shall cease to be effective with respect to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico on the covered start date 7as defined in subsection 7f77#a77 if a certification under subsection 7f77#h77;,c7 has been submitted to ,congress4 4 #daah4 ,assistance for community food projects ,section #be7;b77#b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter4 and inserting each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbd2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #daai4 ,nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bh of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking or community organizations and inserting community-based1 nongovernmental1 or nonprofit organizations2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii77,,ii77ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 including standards for reporting and evaluating the effectiveness of different projects1 before established2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that interventions consider traditional and cultural foodways appropriate for the target populations of the interventions4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and any entity that enters into an agreement with a ,state agency to deliver services under this subsection after ,state agencies2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by striking and community organizations and inserting community-based1 nongovernmental1 and nonprofit organizations2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 including the consideration of traditional and cultural foodways appropriate for the target population of the project42 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,option in electronic reporting system ,the ,secretary shall provide an option for ,state agencies to submit information describing the successes and challenges of projects and interventions through the electronic reporting system described in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by striking fiscal year #bjaf and each subsequent fiscal year and inserting each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbi2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbh1 in addition to the amount described in subparagraph 7,f7 for each of those fiscal years-- 7i7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #aj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ab1jjj1jjj2 7iii7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #ad1jjj1jjj2 and 7iv7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #af1jjj1jjj2 and 7,h7 for fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter1 the total amount reserved for the preceding fiscal year1 as adjusted to reflect any increases for the #ab-month period ending the preceding ,june #cj in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,emergencies and disasters 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,emergency period ,the term emergency period means a period during which there exists-- 7i7 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 or a renewal of such a public health emergency declaration2 7ii7 a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 or 7iii7 an emergency declared by the ,president under section #eja of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7,b7 ,qualified administrative requirement ,the term qualified administrative requirement means a requirement under this section or a regulatory requirement promulgated pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,modification or waiver ,notwithstanding any other provision in this ,act1 during an emergency period1 the ,secretary may modify or waive for a ,state agency any qualified administrative requirement if-- 7,a7 the qualified administrative requirement cannot be met by the ,state agency2 and 7,b7 the modification or waiver of the requirement is necessary to provide modified nutrition education and obesity prevention programming to eligible individuals during the emergency period1 including by offering that programming in conjunction with other nutrition assistance programs4 7#c7 ,duration ,a modification or waiver made under paragraph 7#b7 may be available until the date that is #fj days after the end of the applicable emergency period4 4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this section and the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,comments ,in promulgating the regulations required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall request and consider public comments on the usability of the electronic reporting system described in section #bh7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7c774 #dabj4 ,retail food store and recipient trafficking ,section #bi of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,retail food store and recipient trafficking and inserting ,prevention of trafficking and benefit theft2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including benefit theft1 before in violation2 and 7,b7 by striking recipient and retail food store program and inserting recipient1 retail food store1 and electronic benefit transfer system2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking store and recipient and inserting store1 recipient1 and electronic benefit transfer system2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 ,b ,emergency food assistance program #dbja4 ,,tefap farm-to-food bank projects ,section #bjc;,d7d7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #ej and inserting #ij2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #h1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 #dbjb4 ,kosher1 ,halal1 and culturally relevant foods projects ,section #bjc;,d of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,kosher1 ,halal1 and culturally relevant food projects 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state agency administering the program established under this ,act2 and 7,b7 a private nonprofit entity1 such as a community-based organization1 food bank1 or other emergency feeding organization4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to carry out the projects described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,projects described ,a project referred to in paragraph 7#b7 is a project to purchase for distribution under the program established under this ,act food that-- 7,a7 meets #a or more demonstrated specific needs of the area served by the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 as applicable1 is-- 7i7 ,kosher food bearing a ,kosher certification2 7ii7 ,halal food bearing a ,halal certification2 or 7iii7 another culturally relevant food1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,verification ,an eligible entity carrying out a project using a grant awarded under paragraph 7#b7 shall verify1 in accordance with a process established by the ,secretary1 that foods purchased under the project are domestically produced4 7#e7 ,funding 7,a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #h1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until the end of the subsequent fiscal year4 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts made available under subparagraph 7,a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #h1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until the end of the subsequent fiscal year4 4 #dbjc4 ,flexibilities for geographically isolated ,states and ,indian tribes ,section #bad7;c7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,flexibilities for geographically isolated ,states and ,indian tribes 7,a7 ,definition of geographically isolated ,state ,in this paragraph1 the term geographically isolated ,state means-- 7i7 the ,state of ,hawaii2 7ii7 the ,state of ,alaska2 7iii7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7iv7 ,guam2 7v7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7vi7 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,alternative delivery options ,at the request of a ,state agency of a geographically isolated ,state or a ,tribal organization1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,state agency or ,tribal organization to establish alternative delivery options for commodities allocated to that ,state agency or ,tribal organization under this section to ensure that the geographically isolated ,state or ,tribal organization is able to receive those commodities4 7,c7 ,direct purchase option 7i7 ,in general ,at the request of a ,state agency of a geographically isolated ,state or a ,tribal organization1 the ,secretary may transfer to the ,state agency or ,tribal organization the cash value of not more than #ajj percent of the commodities allocated to that ,state agency or ,tribal organization under this section to be used by the ,state agency or ,tribal organization to procure domestically grown food in lieu of receipt of those commodities4 7ii7 ,plan ,a ,state agency or ,tribal organization making a request under clause 7i7 shall submit to the ,secretary a plan that describes how the ,state agency or ,tribal organization will track and regularly report to the ,secretary the commodity purchases made with the funds received under clause 7i74 4 #dbjd4 ,fresh produce procurement option ,section #bad7;c7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 7as amended by section #dbjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,option for purchasing through ,do,d ,fresh ,at the request of a ,state agency1 the ,secretary may allow the ,state agency to use not more than #bj percent of the cost of the commodities allocated to that ,state agency under this section to order commodities through the ,department of ,defense ,fresh ,fruit and ,vegetable ,program4 4 #dbje4 ,emergency food assistance for ,indian tribes 7a7 ,definitions ,section #bja;,a of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v71 by adding or at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 a ,tribal organization1 including any ,tribal organization participating in the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 4 7b7 ,indian tribes ,the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc is amended by inserting after section #bjb;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 the following3 #bjc4 ,tribal organization plan 7a7 ,plans 7#a7 ,in general ,to receive commodities under this ,act1 a ,tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary an operation and administration plan for the provision of benefits under this ,act4 7#b7 ,updates ,a ,tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary for approval any amendment to a plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 in any case in which the ,tribal organization proposes to make a change to the operation or administration of a program described in the plan4 7b7 ,requirements ,each plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 designate the ,tribal entity responsible for distributing the commodities received under this ,act2 7#b7 set forth a plan of operation and administration to expeditiously distribute commodities under this ,act1 which may include the use of warehouses and facilities used to store food under the program established under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 7#c7 set forth the standards of eligibility for recipient agencies2 and 7#d7 set forth the standards of eligibility for individual or household recipients of commodities1 which shall require-- 7,a7 individuals that are1 or households to be composed of1 needy persons2 and 7,b7 individual or household members to be residing in the geographic location served by the distributing agency at the time of applying for assistance4 7c7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act or section #bg of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf71 the provisions of this ,act that apply to ,states with plans approved under section #bjb;,a1 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be applicable to ,tribal organizations with plans approved under this section4 7#b7 ,allotments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall apply the allocation formula under section #bad7;a7 to allot additional commodities using funding under section #bg7;a77#c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77#c77 to ,tribal organizations with approved plans under this section using the best available data1 as determined by the ,secretary in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 on-- 7i7 with respect to each applicable ,indian ,tribe-- 7,i7 the number of persons in households that have incomes below the poverty line2 and 7,,ii7 the average monthly number of unemployed persons in the ,indian ,tribe2 and 7ii7 with respect to all applicable ,indian ,tribes-- 7,i7 the number of persons in households that have incomes below the poverty line2 and 7,,ii7 the average monthly number of unemployed persons in all the ,indian ,tribes4 7,b7 ,best available data ,the ,secretary shall determine the best available data for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 by consulting with other ,federal agencies with responsibilities relating to collection of data on ,tribal populations1 such as the ,bureau of the ,census1 the ,indian ,health ,service1 the ,office of ,minority ,health1 the ,administration on ,native ,americans at the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,center for ,indian ,country ,development at the ,federal ,reserve1 the ,department of ,labor1 and the ,department of ,transportation4 4 #dbjf4 ,emergency food assistance 7a7 ,availability of commodities for emergency food assistance program ,section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,amounts ,the ,secretary shall use to carry out paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #eej1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #efe1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #ehe1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #faj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter1 the total dollar amount of commodities specified in subparagraph 7,d71 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 to reflect changes between ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 and ,june #cj of the immediately preceding fiscal year4 7#c7 ,amounts for ,tribal organizations ,the ,secretary shall use to carry out paragraph 7#a7 for ,tribal organizations with plans approved under section #bjc of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc-- 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbe1 #ee1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ef1ejj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 #eh1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjbh1 #fa1jjj1jjj2 and 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjbi and each subsequent fiscal year1 the total dollar amount of commodities specified in subparagraph 7,d7 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 to reflect changes between ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 and ,june #cj of the immediately preceding fiscal year4 7#d7 ,funds availability ,for purposes of the funds described in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the funds available for #b fiscal years2 and 7,b7 allow ,states and ,tribal organizations to carry over unexpended balances to the next fiscal year pursuant to such terms and conditions as are determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,conversion 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may use not more than #bj percent of the funds made available under paragraph 7#b7 for costs associated with the distribution of commodities4 7,b7 ,tribal organizations 7i7 ,fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbh ,for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbh1 the ,secretary may use not more than #cj percent of the funds made available under paragraph 7#c7 for costs associated with the distribution of commodities by ,tribal organizations with plans approved under section #bjc of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc4 7ii7 ,fiscal year #bjbi and thereafter ,for fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary may use not more than #bj percent of the funds made available under paragraph 7#c7 for costs associated with the distribution of commodities by ,tribal organizations with plans approved under section #bjc of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc4 4 7b7 ,storage1 distribution1 and infrastructure funding 7#a7 ,authorization and appropriations ,section #bjd7;a77#a7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejh7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7a77#a7 ,there are and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,funds 7,a7 ,states ,there are 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking ,funds appropriated in the second sentence and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,tribal organizations ,in addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated in subparagraph 7,a71 there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter for the ,secretary to make available to ,tribal organizations with plans approved under section #bjc to pay for the direct and indirect costs of the ,tribal organization related to the processing1 storage1 transportation1 and distribution to eligible recipient agencies of commodities provided by the ,secretary under this ,act and commodities secured from other sources1 including commodities secured by gleaning 7as defined in section #aaa7;a7 of the ,hunger ,prevention ,act of #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ajj-dce77 and donated wild game4 7,c7 ,allocation ,funds appropriated 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by inserting and ,tribal organizations after ,states the first two places it appears2 and 7ii7 by striking ,states4 ,if a ,state agency and inserting the following3 ,states or ,tribal organizations4 7,d7 ,unused funds ,if a ,state agency or ,tribal organization 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so designated71 by inserting or ,tribal organizations before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,emergency food program infrastructure grants ,section #bji of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa;a7 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 through 7d7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall use funds made available under subsection 7e7 to make grants to ,states and ,tribal organizations to pay the costs of activities described in subsection 7d7 and to pay ,state and ,tribal costs associated with administering the grant4 7b7 ,amount of grant ,the amount of a grant received by ,states and ,tribal organizations under subsection 7a7 shall be based on a formula determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,rural1 underserved1 and tribal area preference ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a ,state or ,tribal organization shall apply not less than #ej percent of the grant received under subsection 7a71 in each fiscal year1 to support efforts that strengthen and expand emergency food assistance in rural1 underserved1 or ,tribal communities1 as applicable4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a ,state or ,tribal organization shall use a grant received under subsection 7a7 in any fiscal year to carry out activities of the ,state or ,tribal organization authorized under this ,act or to make funds available for eligible recipient agencies to carry out such activities1 including-- 7#a7 developing and maintaining computerized systems needed to safely and efficiently distribute food to people in need2 7#b7 providing capital1 infrastructure1 and operating costs associated with the collection1 storage1 distribution1 and transportation of commodities provided by the ,secretary under this ,act and commodities secured from other sources2 7#c7 improving the security and diversity of the emergency food distribution and recovery systems of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 providing recovered foods to food banks and similar nonprofit1 governmental1 or ,tribal emergency food providers to reduce hunger in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 improving the identification of-- 7,a7 potential providers of donated foods2 7,b7 potential nonprofit1 governmental1 or ,tribal emergency food providers2 and 7,c7 persons in need of emergency food assistance2 and 7#f7 renovating1 expanding1 or repairing a facility or equipment to support hunger relief agencies in the community4 7e7 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until the end of the subsequent fiscal year4 4 ,c ,commodity distribution programs #dcja4 ,commodity distribution program ,section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #dcjb4 ,commodity supplemental food program ,section #e of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,exclusion of value of ,medicare benefits from income ,in determining the income of an individual for purposes of eligibility for assistance under the commodity supplemental food program1 a ,state shall exclude the value of any benefits provided to the individual 7or a member of the individual's household7 under the ,medicare program under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq474 4 #dcjc4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects ,section #aaad7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca;e7a77#b77;,a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,d ,miscellaneous #ddja4 ,senior farmers' market nutrition program ,section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,seniors and inserting ,senior2 7#b7 by striking seniors farmers' market each place it appears and inserting senior farmers' market2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,of the funds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 after ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,additional funding ,in addition to the funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 with priority given to expanding the senior farmers' market nutrition program to ,states1 territories1 and ,indian ,tribes that are not participants of that program as of the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting maple syrup1 after honey12 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,waiver and modification authorities 7,a7 ,innovation and program modernization 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 on request of a ,state1 the ,secretary may waive or modify a requirement under regulations promulgated pursuant to this section if the ,secretary determines that the waiver or modification of the requirement would facilitate the ability of the ,state to carry out innovation and program modernization efforts that would improve services and redemption of benefits under the senior farmers' market nutrition program4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may not waive or modify under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 any requirement under section #bdi4g of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 or 7,,ii7 any requirement under section #bdi4h7;a7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7iii7 ,request ,to request a waiver or modification under clause 7i71 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application that-- 7,i7 identifies the requirement that is requested to be waived or modified2 and 7,,ii7 describes-- 7aa7 the goal of the waiver or modification to improve services under the senior farmers' market nutrition program2 and 7bb7 the expected outcomes of the waiver or modification4 7,b7 ,emergencies and disasters 7i7 ,definition of emergency period ,in this subparagraph1 the term emergency period means a period during which there exists-- 7,i7 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 or a renewal of such a public health emergency declaration2 7,,ii7 a major disaster declared by the ,president under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 or 7,,iii7 an emergency declared by the ,president under section #eja of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7ii7 ,modification or waiver ,the ,secretary may modify or waive for a ,state agency any requirement under regulations promulgated pursuant to this section if-- 7,i7 the requirement cannot be met by the ,state agency during-- 7aa7 any portion of an emergency period under the conditions that prompted the emergency period2 or 7bb7 a supply chain disruption that significantly affects the availability of food eligible for purchase2 and 7,,ii7 the modification or waiver of the requirement is necessary to provide assistance under this section4 7iii7 ,limitations ,a modification or waiver made under clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 may be available until the date that is #fj days after the end of the applicable emergency period or supply chain disruption2 7,,ii7 shall not modify or waive any requirement under section #bdi4g of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 and 7,,iii7 shall not substantially change the types of foods eligible for purchase in accordance with section #bdi4h7;a7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 4 #ddjb4 ,purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions ,section #ajfjc7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#d7;b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ddjc4 ,gus ,schumacher nutrition incentive program ,section #ddje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7g72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking 7,d77iii7 and inserting 7,d77ii72 and 7,,ii7 by striking #ej and inserting #hj2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i77,i71 by striking or services and inserting services1 or retailer associate wages2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,restriction ,the ,secretary may not require that projects test innovative or promising strategies or technologies4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements for expansion projects 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the criteria and priorities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b71 respectively1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with a ,state agency administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 or a nonprofit entity in partnership with such a ,state agency1 for a project that-- 7i7 is proposed by a ,state agency or nonprofit entity that-- 7,i7 has previously received a large-scale grant under this subsection2 7,,ii7 has a demonstrated record for launching and maintaining projects described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 and 7,,iii7 has the project design1 infrastructure1 and administrative support necessary for project implementation in1 as applicable1 a ,state1 region1 or ,indian lands2 7ii7 will expand participation and access levels in a ,state1 region1 or land of an ,indian ,tribe compared to the existing project carried out by the ,state agency or nonprofit entity using the grant described in clause 7i77,i72 7iii7 will allocate1 by the fourth year of the cooperative agreement1 not less than #ij percent of the amount of the cooperative agreement to providing direct incentives to households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7iv7 will be carried out in a variety of retail settings2 and 7v7 will be for a duration of not less than #d years4 7,b7 ,limitation ,for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary may enter into new cooperative agreements under this paragraph for a total of not more than #ae projects4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program-- 7,a7 that meets the purposes described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 under which the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 award grants of not more than #djj1jjj per project to #a or more eligible entities-- 7,i7 to study previously unknown facts about designing produce prescription projects2 7,,ii7 to establish or validate best practices for produce prescription projects2 or 7,,iii7 to establish infrastructure that aids ,federally-qualified health centers described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 and independent produce retailers1 including direct marketing farmers1 in carrying out produce prescription projects2 and 7ii7 award grants of not less than #a1jjj1jjj per project to #a or more eligible entities-- 7,i7 that have a demonstrated ability to expand clinical research on the value of delivering a produce prescription project through healthcare partners2 and 7,,ii7 to carry out produce prescription projects that-- 7aa7 demonstrate and evaluate the impact of the projects on each of the purposes of the program described in paragraph 7#b72 7bb7 have a minimum intervention cohort of #cjj patients2 7cc7 compare intervention results to a control group2 7dd7 have an intervention duration of not less than #ab months2 and 7ee7 have demonstrated the ability to scale when delivered through healthcare partners4 7#b7 ,program purposes ,the purposes of the grant program established under paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 to improve dietary health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables2 7,b7 to reduce individual and household food insecurity2 and 7,c7 to optimize healthcare use and associated costs4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the information described in subparagraph 7,b74 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#c72 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii77,i77cc71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii77,,ii71 if applicable2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to produce prescription projects that include multiple locations or a variety of locations at which produce prescriptions may be redeemed4 7,d7 ,panel to review applications 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a panel-- 7,i7 to review applications submitted to the ,secretary pursuant to this paragraph2 and 7,,ii7 to make recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to those applications4 7ii7 ,reviewers ,the panel established under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 at least #a individual with experience as a healthcare provider2 7,,ii7 at least #a individual with experience administering health plans2 and 7,,iii7 at least #a individual with experience providing healthcare in community-based health clinics4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,definition of produce prescription project ,in this subsection1 the term produce prescription project means a project under which an eligible entity-- 7,a7 prescribes fruits and vegetables to members2 7,b7 provides financial or nonfinancial incentives for members to purchase or procure fruits and vegetables2 and 7,c7 may-- 7i7 provide educational resources on nutrition to members2 and 7ii7 establish additional accessible locations for members to procure fruits and vegetables4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting and cooperative agreements after grants2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting as applicable1 before including2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking grantees and inserting recipients of grants and cooperative agreements2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking grantee projects and inserting the projects of those recipients2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by striking grantees and inserting those recipients2 and 7bb7 by striking and at the end2 7,,iv7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7v7 and 7vi71 respectively2 and 7,v7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 developing training and guidance1 in conjunction with the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 on providing1 and promoting the provision of1 direct incentives to participants electronically1 such as through the electronic benefit transfer system of a ,state agency2 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by striking grantees and inserting those recipients2 and 7bb7 by striking grant outcomes and inserting project outcomes2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting or cooperative agreement after grant2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,commitment ,any organization entering into a cooperative agreement with the ,secretary under this paragraph shall commit-- 7i7 to working collaboratively and sharing appropriate data with any other organization entering into a cooperative agreement with the ,secretary under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 to providing #a-on-#a technical assistance to applicants for grants and cooperative agreements under subsections 7b7 and 7c74 2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,secretary shall establish policies and procedures-- 7#a7 to require coordination between the appropriate partner agencies within the ,department of ,agriculture-- 7,a7 that allows reasonable timeframes for each agency to review applications for grants and cooperative agreements under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 to ensure that eligible entities receiving those grants or cooperative agreements-- 7i7 meet the grant administration requirements2 and 7ii7 comply with the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 and 7#b7 relating to conflicts of interest1 including prohibiting any individual from reviewing or selecting eligible entities to receive grants under this section if the financial interest of that individual would directly or predictably be affected by such a grant4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating the second subparagraph 7,c7 7relating to fiscal year #bjai7 through subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,h71 respectively2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and each fiscal year thereafter4 and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 #aej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbi2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use for cooperative agreements under subsection 7b77#c7 not less than #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #ddjd4 ,healthy dairy nutrition incentives projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #dbjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking fluid milk and inserting dairy nutrition2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 by striking the comma and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting for any age group after recommendations2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,d7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the term in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,dairy product ,the term dairy product means a product-- 7,a7 for which cow's milk is listed as-- 7i7 the first ingredient on the labeled ingredients list of the product2 or 7ii7 the second ingredient on the labeled ingredients list of the product1 if the first listed ingredient is water2 7,b7 that is consistent with the most recent dietary recommendations for any age group2 and 7,c7 that is without flavoring or sweeteners4 7#b7 ,fluid milk ,the term 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking of ,agriculture2 7,b7 by striking healthy fluid milk incentive projects and inserting healthy dairy nutrition incentive projects2 7,c7 by inserting and dairy products before by members of households2 and 7,d7 by inserting and dairy products before at the point of purchase2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by inserting and dairy products after fluid milk2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking fluid milk and inserting dairy nutrition2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ca of #bjbj and inserting #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking fluid milk each place it appears and inserting dairy nutrition2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 and each place it appears and inserting 2 and2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi before to carry out4 7b7 ,effect on healthy fluid milk incentive projects ,in carrying out the amendments made by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that there is no interruption in any project carried out under section #dbjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf;a7 7as in effect before ,october #a1 #bjbe7 until the conclusion of the grant terms of that project4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 #ddje4 ,healthy food financing initiative ,section #bdc of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,program evaluation ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the national fund manager and the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 shall complete and publish an evaluation of the program established under this section-- 7#a7 based on a random sample of funded projects2 and 7#b7 that measures1 at a minimum1 the short-term and long-term impacts of a funded project on access to healthy foods in the applicable community4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,there is appropriated to carry out this section1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #abe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall use not more than #b1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7d7 for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #ddjf4 ,microgrants for food security ,section #dbjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking distribution of subgrants and inserting and noncompetitive distribution of subgrants or other financial assistance2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and other financial assistance after ,subgrants2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking distribution of subgrants under subsection 7c7 and inserting and noncompetitive distribution of subgrants or other financial assistance under this section2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or other financial assistance under this section after subgrants2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting or other financial assistance after subgrant2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or other financial assistance after subgrant each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subgrants by eligible entities and inserting subgrant or other financial assistance by the eligible entity2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking fiscal year #bjai and and inserting each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbd1 and #cj1jjj1jjj for4 #ddjg4 ,study and report on nutrition programs in geographically isolated ,states 7a7 ,definition of geographically isolated ,state ,in this section1 the term geographically isolated ,state has the meaning given the term in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 of section #bad7;c7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 7as added by section #dbjc74 7b7 ,study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on all nutrition programs 7excluding child nutrition programs7 administered by the ,secretary to evaluate whether those nutrition programs are working effectively and equitably within geographically isolated ,states1 as compared to those nutrition programs operating within the continental ,united ,states1 including whether-- 7#a7 there are unique challenges that result from the particular location of a geographically isolated ,state1 including the availability of food price data and whether the food price data used by the ,department of ,agriculture are reflective of food costs in the geographically isolated ,state2 7#b7 the needs of different communities are being addressed by those nutrition programs2 and 7#c7 language barriers are preventing individuals in any geographically isolated ,state from accessing a nutrition program4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of completion of the study under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of the study4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,if the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states determines under the study under subsection 7b7 that nutrition programs administered by the ,secretary are not working effectively and equitably within geographically isolated ,states1 as compared to the operation of those nutrition programs within the continental ,united ,states 7including with respect to food price data and whether the food price data used by the ,department of ,agriculture accurately reflect food costs in each geographically isolated ,state71 the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include such legislative and other recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general determines would result in those programs working effectively and equitably within geographically isolated ,states4 #ddjh4 ,streamlining application process for direct marketing farmers in nutrition programs 7a7 ,definition of covered nutrition program ,in this section1 the term covered nutrition program means-- 7#a7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7#b7 the senior farmers' market nutrition program established under section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg72 and 7#c7 any other nutrition program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,streamlined application process ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined application process for direct marketing farmers to apply to be authorized to sell eligible foods under each of the covered nutrition programs by developing1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 a single application that a direct marketing farmer may use to apply to each of the covered nutrition programs2 or 7#b7 an information-sharing system that-- 7,a7 notifies and shares the necessary and appropriate information of a direct marketing farmer who is approved to be authorized to sell eligible foods under a covered nutrition program with each of the other covered nutrition programs such that another covered nutrition program is prompted to determine the eligibility of the direct marketing farmer to be authorized to sell eligible foods under that covered nutrition program2 and 7,b7 meets appropriate security standards1 as established by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 describes the extent to which the ,secretary was able to develop a single application or information-sharing system under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 identifies any statutory1 regulatory1 and operational barriers to implementing subsection 7b74 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in coordination with the ,office of ,customer ,experience and the ,office of ,digital ,services of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7#b7 ,appropriation in advance ,only funds appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 in advance specifically to carry out this section shall be available to carry out this section4 #ddji4 ,nutrition security report 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,food security ,the term food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active1 healthy life4 7#b7 ,nutrition security ,the term nutrition security means consistent and equitable access to healthy1 safe1 and affordable foods essential to optimal health and well-being4 7#c7 ,supplemental nutrition assistance program ,the term supplemental nutrition assistance program means the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 a report on food security and nutrition security in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 an analysis of the food security1 nutrition security1 and diet quality of participants and nonparticipants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7#b7 7,a7 a summary of changes made to the supplemental nutrition assistance program that are intended to improve food security1 nutrition security1 and diet quality2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the impact and effectiveness of those changes on food security1 nutrition security1 and diet quality2 and 7#c7 recommendations for additional authority to be provided to the ,secretary to improve food security1 nutrition security1 and diet quality for participants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7d7 ,appropriations ,there are appropriated1 out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 #ddaj4 ,senior nutrition task force 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,disability ,the term disability has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb74 7#b7 ,older person ,the term older person has the meaning given the term older individual in section #ajb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb74 7#c7 ,task ,force ,the term ,task ,force means the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,address ,hunger and ,promote ,access to ,healthy ,food ,among ,older ,adults and ,adults with ,disabilities established by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,there is established a task force1 to be known as the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,address ,hunger and ,promote ,access to ,healthy ,food ,among ,older ,adults and ,adults with ,disabilities4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,in general ,the members of the ,task ,force shall be the following3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary 7or a designee74 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7or a designee74 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7or a designee74 7,d7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 7or a designee74 7,e7 ,the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service 7or a designee74 7,f7 ,the ,administrator of the ,administration for ,community ,living 7or a designee74 7,g7 ,the ,administrator for ,independent ,living within the ,administration for ,community ,living 7or a designee74 7,h7 ,the ,administrator of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration 7or a designee74 7,i7 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7or a designee74 7,j7 ,the ,commissioner of the ,social ,security ,administration 7or a designee74 7,k7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,planning and ,evaluation 7or a designee74 7,l7 ,the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7or a designee74 7,m7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,mental ,health and ,substance ,use 7or a designee74 7,n7 ,the ,surgeon ,general 7or a designee74 7,o7 ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,innovation 7or a designee74 7,p7 ,the ,director of the ,office on ,nutrition ,research of the ,national ,institutes of ,health 7or a designee74 7,q7 ,the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service 7or a designee74 7,r7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7or a designee74 7,s7 ,the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 and appointed by the ,president4 7,t7 ,at least #b older persons1 appointed by the ,president1 who are recipients of ,federal nutrition benefits1 as determined by the ,president4 7,u7 ,at least #b adults with disabilities1 appointed by the ,president1 who are recipients of ,federal nutrition benefits1 as determined by the ,president4 7,v7 ,at least #b members of grandfamilies or kinship families1 appointed by the ,president1 who are recipients of ,federal nutrition benefits1 as determined by the ,president4 7,w7 ,at least #a representative1 appointed by the ,president1 from a national older adult nutrition organization4 7,x7 ,at least #a representative1 appointed by the ,president1 from a national organization that addresses hunger among adults with disabilities4 7,y7 ,at least #a representative1 appointed by the ,president1 from a national antihunger organization4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,task ,force shall be the ,secretary 7or a designee74 7#c7 ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,task ,force shall be the ,administrator of the ,administration for ,community ,living 7or a designee74 7d7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall be the following3 7#a7 ,identify1 promote1 coordinate1 and disseminate information and resources and other available best practices-- 7,a7 to address hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition among older adults and adults with disabilities2 and 7,b7 to increase access to healthy foods4 7#b7 ,measure and evaluate progress in-- 7,a7 addressing hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition among older adults and adults with disabilities2 and 7,b7 increasing access to healthy1 affordable1 and local or regional food for older adults and adults with disabilities4 7#c7 ,examine interagency opportunities-- 7,a7 to collaboratively address hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition among older adults and adults with disabilities2 7,b7 to promote access to healthy1 affordable1 and local or regional food for older adults and adults with disabilities2 and 7,c7 to foster participation across ,federal nutrition services4 7#d7 ,examine challenges to interagency efforts to carry out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c74 7e7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 best practices for addressing hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition and promoting access to healthy1 affordable1 and local or regional food among older adults and adults with disabilities2 7#b7 recommendations to support interagency efforts to address hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition and promote access to healthy1 affordable1 and local or regional food among older adults and adults with disabilities2 7#c7 existing barriers to promoting interagency collaboration to address hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition and access to healthy1 affordable1 and local or regional food among older adults and adults with disabilities2 and 7#d7 innovative practices to address hunger1 food insecurity1 and malnutrition and promote access to healthy1 affordable1 and local or regional food among older adults and adults with disabilities4 #ddaa4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,reserved 4 7b7 ,section #e7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking law7 and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting law722 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking #ccab and inserting #ecab4 7c7 ,section #f7r77#a77;,a77iv7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7r77#a77;,a77iv77 is amended by inserting section before #djjjb7;a74 7d7 ,section #g of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 7as amended by section #dajg7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking subsection 7h77#ac7 and inserting subsection 7h77#ab72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#aa7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j77#a77;,a71 by striking subsection 7h77#aa77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7h77#aj77;,a74 7e7 ,section #ab of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking the purchase of coupons or trafficking in coupons or authorization cards and inserting trafficking related to benefits2 and 7,,ii7 by striking such purchase of coupons or trafficking in coupons or cards and inserting such occasion of trafficking related to benefits2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking coupons and inserting benefits2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking coupons and inserting benefits2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#d71 by striking coupons each place it appears and inserting benefits2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 in the first sentence1 by striking food coupons and inserting benefits4 7f7 ,section #c7i77;,b7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #fbb7i77;,b77 is amended by striking the food stamp program and inserting the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 #ddab4 ,effective date ,except as otherwise provided1 this title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 ,v ,credit ,a ,farm ownership loans #eaja4 ,modification of experience eligibility requirement for farm ownership loans 7a7 ,persons eligible for real estate loans ,section #cjb of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking without regard to any lapse between farming experiences12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make a direct loan under this subtitle only to a farmer or rancher who has at least #a year of experience substantially participating in the management and business operations of a farm or ranch1 as determined by the ,secretary1 or has other acceptable education or experience1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,waiver authority ,in the case of a qualified beginning farmer or rancher1 the ,secretary may waive the #a-year requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 if the qualified beginning farmer or rancher has an established relationship with an individual who has experience in farming or ranching1 or with a local farm or ranch operator or organization1 approved by the ,secretary and committed to mentoring the qualified beginning farmer or rancher4 4 7b7 ,allowed purposes of loans ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by striking described in section #cjd2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking described in section #cjd4 #eajb4 ,conservation and ,precision ,agriculture ,loan and ,loan ,guarantee ,program 7a7 ,conservation plan ,section #cjd7;b77#c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;b77#c77 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology2 4 7b7 ,priority ,section #cjd7;d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #aihe4 and inserting #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chab72 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 producers who use the loans to adopt precision agriculture practices or acquire precision agriculture technology1 including adoption or acquisition for the purpose of participating in the environmental quality incentives program under subchapter ,a of chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq474 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cjd7;h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;h77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 is amended1 in the section heading1 by inserting and precision agriculture after ,conservation4 #eajc4 ,limitations on amount of farm ownership loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cje of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #fjj1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #a1gej1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjai and inserting #hej1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #c1jjj1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,refinanced guaranteed loans ,in the case of a direct loan refinancing a guaranteed loan pursuant to section #cjc7;a77#a77;,f71 the ,secretary may make a loan equal to the unpaid indebtedness of the borrower4 4 7b7 ,inflation percentage ,section #cje of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7 is amended1 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a77-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of the ,prices ,paid ,by ,farmers ,index 7as compiled by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture7 for the #ab-month period ending on ,july #ca of the immediately preceding fiscal year and inserting of the per acre average ,united ,states farm real estate value for the preceding year 7as published in the applicable ,agricultural ,land ,values report of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking of such index 7as so defined7 for the #ab-month period that immediately precedes the #ab-month period described in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting of the per acre average ,united ,states farm real estate value for the year immediately preceding the year described in paragraph 7#a7 7as so published74 #eajd4 ,refinancing of guaranteed loans into direct loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc7;a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 refinancing a guaranteed loan described in paragraph 7#b71 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the guaranteed loan is distressed2 7ii7 the borrower on that guaranteed loan has attempted to work with the lender and has been unsuccessful2 7iii7 the borrower has a reasonable chance for success of the operation financed by the guaranteed loan2 and 7iv7 the refinanced loan will have no more than a minimal impact on the loan programs of the ,farm ,service ,agency4 4 7b7 ,guaranteed loans ,section #cji7;h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the principal and interest due on2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the paragraph heading and inserting ,guaranteed loans to ,down ,payment ,loan ,program participants guaranteed up to #ie percent4 #eaje4 ,down payment loan program ,section #caj;,e7b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 subject to section #cje7;a71 after exceed2 and 7,b7 by striking least and inserting lesser2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding or after the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #eajf4 ,support for resolving ownership and succession issues relating to farmland ,section #caj;,i of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking relend the funds to individuals and entities and inserting use the funds2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,an eligible entity that receives a loan made by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall relend the proceeds from the loan for projects that assist heirs with undivided ownership interests to resolve ownership and succession on farmland that has multiple owners2 and 7#b7 may use not more than #be percent of the amount of the loan to pay administrative costs of relending the proceeds4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking be2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary may forgive1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 the amount of a loan used to pay administrative costs of relending the proceeds from the loan4 4 7#d7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports of eligible entities ,each eligible entity that receives a loan under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report that-- 7,a7 describes the progress and outcomes of the activities conducted by the eligible entity pursuant to the loan using funding provided under this section1 including-- 7i7 the number of individuals who received assistance from the eligible entity2 7ii7 the number of individuals whose farm ownership interests were resolved2 and 7iii7 the number of individual heirs involved in each case involving undivided ownership2 and 7,b7 the number of requests for assistance received by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,report by the ,secretary ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a report that-- 7,a7 identifies-- 7i7 each eligible entity that received a loan under this section2 7ii7 the number of individuals whose farmland ownership interests were resolved by each eligible entity identified under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 the number of individual heirs affected by the resolution of those ownership interests2 7,b7 describes the operation and outcomes of the projects and activities carried out by eligible entities under this section2 and 7,c7 includes recommendations on how to strengthen the programs carried out by the ,secretary under subsection 7a74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,b7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,there and inserting the following3 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to other amounts available to the ,secretary1 there 4 ,b ,operating loans #ebja4 ,limitation on amount of operating loans ,section #cac7;a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;a77#a77 is amended by striking #djj1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #a1gej1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjai and inserting #gej1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #b1fjj1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbf4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility for operating loans ,section #caa of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking without regard to any lapse between farming experiences12 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking #d-;,h ,clubs1 ,future ,farmers of ,america and inserting #d-;,h clubs1 ,national ,,ffa ,organization chapters2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c74 #ebjc4 ,microloans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cac7;c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,interest rate ,section #caf7;a77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidf7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #beja7;e7 and inserting #beja7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bbgi7;e771 and inserting #bbgi7;a7712 and 7#b7 by striking not be-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting be equal to the interest rate for direct farm operating loans under this subtitle1 not to exceed #e percent per year44 ,c ,emergency loans #ecja4 ,emergency loan determination factors ,section #cbb of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,for in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #cbb4 ,loan determination factors ,for 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 #ecjb4 ,eligibility for assistance based on production loss ,section #cbi of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aigj7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking at least a #cj per centum loss of normal per acre or per animal production1 or such lesser per centum of loss as the ,secretary may determine1 as a result of the disaster based upon the average monthly price in effect for the previous year and inserting a qualifying production loss1 as determined by the ,secretary1 as a result of a disaster14 ,d ,administrative provisions #edja4 ,distressed borrowers ,section #cca of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,distressed borrowers 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated #bej1jjj1jjj to provide payments to1 for the cost of loan modifications for1 or to carry out subsection 7b77#d7 with respect to distressed borrowers of direct or guaranteed loans administered by the ,farm ,service ,agency under subtitle ,a1 ,b1 or ,c4 7#b7 ,cash flow-based assistance ,in using funds appropriated under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide relief to those borrowers whose agricultural operations are at financial risk as expeditiously as possible1 including through indefinite extension of the ,cash ,flow-,based ,assistance and ,distressed ,borrower ,set-,aside ,program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #edjb4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program ,section #ccc;,b7h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;b7h77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #edjc4 ,loan authorization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #edjd4 ,definition of qualified beginning farmer or rancher ,section #cdc7;a77#aa7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 who-- 7i7 in the case of a loan made to an individual1 individually or with the immediate family of the applicant-- 7,i7 materially and substantially participates 7in the case of an owner and operator of a farm or ranch7 or will materially and substantially participate 7in the case of an applicant seeking to own and operate a farm or ranch7 in the operation of the farm or ranch2 and 7,,ii7 provides 7in the case of an owner and operator of a farm or ranch7 or will provide 7in the case of an applicant seeking to own and operate a farm or ranch7 substantial day-to-day labor and management of the farm or ranch1 consistent with the practices in the ,state or county in which the farm or ranch is located2 or 7ii7 in the case of a loan made to a cooperative1 corporation1 partnership1 joint operation1 or such other legal entity as the ,secretary considers appropriate-- 7,i7 has members1 stockholders1 partners1 joint operators1 or owners1 all of whom are qualified beginning farmers or ranchers2 and 7,,ii7 has 7in the case of an owner and operator of a farm or ranch7 or will have 7in the case of an applicant seeking to own and operate a farm or ranch7 members1 stockholders1 partners1 joint operators1 or owners materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm or ranch2 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f71 respectively4 #edje4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,april #a of the fiscal year2 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,,iii71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,september #a of the fiscal year2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,april #a of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 #edjf4 ,temporary prohibition of loans to borrowers that have received debt forgiveness ,section #cgc7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;h7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may not make or guarantee a loan under this title to a borrower for a period of #g years after the borrower has received debt forgiveness4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 by striking chapters and inserting chapter4 #edjg4 ,guaranteed farmer program loan applications 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccc;,a7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #abe1jjj or less and inserting less than a limit determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,accelerated consideration for certain guaranteed farmer program loans 7,a7 ,option for accelerated consideration ,the ,secretary shall provide to certified lenders 7within the meaning of section #cci7;c77 and ,preferred ,certified ,lenders 7within the meaning of section #cci7;d77 the option to submit for accelerated consideration an application to guarantee a farmer program loan the principal amount of which is #a1jjj1jjj or less4 7,b7 ,notice ,not later than #e business days after receipt of an application to guarantee a farmer program loan originated by a certified lender 7within the meaning of section #cci7;c77 or a ,preferred ,certified ,lender 7within the meaning of section #cci7;d77 that is submitted for accelerated consideration under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall notify the lender as to whether the application is approved or disapproved4 7,c7 ,failure to provide timely notice ,if the ,secretary fails to provide the notice required under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall approve the application submitted for accelerated consideration4 7,d7 ,maximum guarantee ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 the percentage of the principal amount of a loan that may be guaranteed pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed-- 7i7 #ge percent1 in the case of a loan of #ejj1jjj or less2 or 7ii7 #ej percent1 in the case of a loan of more than #ejj1jjj but less than or equal to #a1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ccc;,a7h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7h77 is amended by striking subsection 7g77#b7 and inserting subsection 7g77#c74 ,e ,miscellaneous #eeja4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,technical corrections to title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #aifa 7#a7 ,section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,act of #aifa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiaa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking he is authorized1 whenever he and inserting the ,secretary is authorized1 whenever the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,section #ajc of the ,agricultural ,act of #aifa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiab7 is amended by striking he and inserting the ,secretary4 7b7 ,technical corrections to the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#a7 ,section #cjg of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 by striking not be-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting be equal to the interest rate for direct farm ownership loans under this subtitle1 not to exceed #e percent per year42 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 in the first sentence1 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,section #caj;,d7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7;a77 is amended1 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking 1 or paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of section #cjd7;a71 and inserting or section #cjd7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 of section #cjb and inserting subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of the second sentence of section #cjb7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,section #caj;,e7d77#d77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;d77#d77;,c77 is amended by striking and2 and and inserting and4 7#d7 ,section #cab of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,section #cai of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidi7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking or guarantees2 and 7,b7 by striking or with respect to whom there is an outstanding guarantee under this subtitle4 7#f7 ,section #cca7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking his powers and duties and inserting the powers and duties of the ,secretary2 7ii7 by striking he determines each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary determines2 and 7iii7 by striking 1 and until ,january and everything that follows through see fit72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking subsection4 ,after consultation with a local or area county committee1 the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8subsection2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary 2 7ii7 by striking paragraph4 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8paragraph2 7,b7 the ,secretary 2 7iii7 by striking #aidi4 ,in and inserting 8#aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adda et seq471 subject to the conditions that-- 7,a7 in 2 7iv7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 by striking ,consolidated2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,rural ,development2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so designated71 by striking #aidi1 and inserting #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adda et seq4712 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking #aidi1 and inserting #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adda et seq4712 7ii7 by striking administered by the ,farmers ,home ,administration1 and inserting administered under this title12 and 7iii7 by striking by the ,farmers ,home ,administration and1 if in his judgment and inserting under this title1 and1 if the ,secretary determines2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and all that follows through thereof and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking ,rural ,development ,administration or by the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development2 and 7ii7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,section #cca;,a7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;a7a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or by the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development4 7#h7 ,section #ccc7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking he and inserting the applicant2 and 7,b7 by striking his actual needs and inserting the actual needs of the applicant4 7#i7 ,section #ccc;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking district office of the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,district ,director of the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking district office of the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,district ,director of the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7iii7 in clause 7v71 by striking district office and inserting ,district ,director2 and 7iv7 in clause 7vi7-- 7,i7 by striking district office and inserting ,district ,director2 7,,ii7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7,,iii7 by striking by the county committee and inserting of the application2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#aj7 ,section #ccc;,d7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7a77 is amended by striking that are consistent with subtitle ,a through this subtitle4 7#aa7 ,section #cce of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ae and inserting #fj2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by striking #ace and inserting #ahj2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting suitable for farming or ranching1 as determined by the ,secretary1 after acquiring real property2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking not later than #ace days and all that follows through #ace-;day period1 sell and inserting 1 or if the property is not suitable for farming or ranching1 as determined by the ,secretary1 not later than #fj days after the #ahj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 the ,secretary shall sell2 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,agricultural ,stabilization and ,conservation ,service and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency farm program2 7,,ii7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration liens and inserting liens for a farmer program loan2 and 7,,iii7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration farmer and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency farmer2 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking that-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting that ensure the release of funds to each borrower1 consistent with this section44 7#ab7 ,section #ccf of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking of the ,secretary and inserting of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 by striking he and inserting the officer1 attorney1 or employee2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the second sentence2 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#ac7 ,section #cch7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;a77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development4 7#ad7 ,section #cci of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by striking county committee certification that the borrower of the loan meets the eligibility requirements and and inserting the borrower meeting2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d77#d77;,a71 by striking county committee certification that the borrower meets the eligibility requirements or and inserting the borrower meeting4 7#ae7 ,section #cdj of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiij7 is amended by striking in his discretion and inserting the ,president determines to be appropriate4 7#af7 ,section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands and inserting ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 and the ,republic of ,palau2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by striking section #cjd1 and inserting section #cjd prior to ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 conservation loan 7,,cl7 under section #cjd on or after ,june #ah1 #bjjh12 7ii7 by striking section #abed of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe and inserting section #fjh of the ,agricultural ,programs ,adjustment ,act of #aihd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha note2 ,public ,law #ih-beh72 and 7iii7 by striking of #aidi and inserting of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adgb74 7#ag7 ,section #cdg of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiie7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development4 7#ah7 ,section #cdi7;e77#a77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig7;e77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#ai7 ,section #ceb7;c77#c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj7;c77#c77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking section #ccc;,b and inserting subtitle ,h of title ,,ii of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia et seq474 7#bj7 ,section #cec of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7h71 by striking under section #ccc;,b2 7,b7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking registered or certified mail and inserting any method that provides documentation of delivery2 7,c7 in subsection 7j7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking filed with the appeals division under section #ccc;,b and inserting to the ,national ,appeals ,division2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking appeals division and inserting ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 by striking county supervisor and inserting ,secretary2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7o71 by striking #cjj1jjj and inserting #fjj1jjj4 7#ba7 ,section #cef of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7 is amended1 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,the ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development2 and 7,b7 by striking the inventory of the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting inventory4 7#bb7 ,section #cei7;c77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;a7c77#a77 is amended by striking 7as determined by the appropriate county committee during the determination of eligibility for the loan74 7#bc7 ,section #cfj7;d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;b7d77#a77 is amended by striking annual review of direct loans1 and periodic review 7as determined necessary by the ,secretary7 of guaranteed loans1 and inserting periodic review 7as determined necessary by the ,secretary7 of direct loans and guaranteed loans4 7#bd7 ,section #cfa of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;c7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 #eejb4 ,qualifying agricultural mediation programs 7a7 ,qualifying ,states and ,tribes ,section #eja of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,tribes after ,states2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or ,tribe after ,state each place it appears2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,determination by ,secretary ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary receives from the ,governor1 or comparable executive official or officials1 of a ,state or ,tribe a description of the mediation program of the ,state or ,tribe and a statement certifying that the ,state or ,tribe has met all the requirements of subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall determine whether the ,state or ,tribe is a qualifying ,state or ,tribe4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,state and inserting ,qualifying2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or ,tribe after ,state each place it appears2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77x71 by inserting or comparable agency after agriculture2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 by inserting or ,tribal after ,state2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or ,tribe after ,state each place it appears2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 is authorized or administered by-- 7i7 an agency of the ,state or ,tribal government2 or 7ii7 the ,governor1 or comparable executive official or officials1 of the ,state or ,tribe2 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by inserting or ,tribal after ,state4 7b7 ,matching grants ,section #ejb of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,tribes after ,states2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #gjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 by inserting or ,tribe after ,state each place it appears4 7c7 ,duties of the ,secretary ,section #ejc7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajc7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended by inserting or ,tribal after ,state4 7d7 ,regulations ,section #ejd of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajd7 is amended1 in the second sentence-- 7#a7 by inserting or ,tribes after ,states2 and 7#b7 by inserting or ,tribe after ,state4 7e7 ,definitions ,subtitle ,a of title ,v of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #ejf as section #ejg2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #eje the following3 #ejf4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,insular area ,the term insular area means-- 7,a7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,b7 ,guam2 7,c7 ,america ,samoa2 7,d7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,e7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7,f7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7,g7 the ,republic of ,palau2 and 7,h7 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7,c7 any insular area4 7#c7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian ,tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ejg of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7as redesignated by subsection 7e77#a77 is amended by inserting and #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi after #bjbc4 7g7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title ,v of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in the title heading1 by striking ,state and inserting ,qualifying2 and 7,b7 in subtitle ,a1 in the subtitle heading1 by striking ,state and inserting ,qualifying4 7#b7 ,section #d4ad;,e of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;,e7 is amended by inserting or ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 before the period at the end4 7#c7 ,section #ceh of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf7 is amended by inserting or ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 before the period at the end4 #eejc4 ,financing for essential rural community facilities ,title ,,iv of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baec et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,h ,support for rural and ,tribal essential community facilities projects #d4dj4 ,essential community facilities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,essential community facility 7,a7 ,in general ,the term essential community facility means a public improvement that-- 7i7 is owned by #a or more-- 7,i7 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations2 7,,ii7 towns1 cities1 counties1 or other political subdivisions of ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 or ,tribal organizations2 or 7,,iii7 nonprofit organizations1 including ,native ,hawaiian ,organizations 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag772 and 7ii7 is needed for the orderly development of a rural community4 7,b7 ,inclusions 7i7 ,in general ,the term essential community facility includes a community center1 a library1 a firehouse1 a healthcare facility1 a senior living facility1 a childcare facility1 an education facility1 and a transportation facility4 7ii7 ,proportionate use ,the term essential community facility may include1 at the determination of the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 a multi-use facility that provides services1 including healthcare services1 senior living services1 childcare services1 education services1 or transportation services1 in the proportion that-- 7,i7 the use of the applicable facility to provide such services2 bears to 7,,ii7 all other uses of the facility4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,rural community ,the term rural community means any area other than an area described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 7#d7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,financing and technical assistance ,in order to make available private capital to develop1 build1 maintain1 improve1 or provide related equipment or other support for essential community facilities in rural communities1 ,farm ,credit ,system institutions chartered and operating under title ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii may provide financing and technical assistance for essential community facilities4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,amount of financing ,a ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall not provide financing under this section in an aggregate amount that exceeds #ae percent of the total of all outstanding loans of the ,farm ,credit ,system institution4 7#b7 ,offer requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall not provide financing under this section unless the ,farm ,credit ,system institution has-- 7i7 offered1 under reasonable terms and conditions acceptable to the owner of the essential community facility involved1 an interest in the financing to at least #a nongovernmental lending institution that is not chartered and operating under this ,act2 and 7ii7 reported that offer1 including the terms and conditions of the offer1 to the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7,b7 ,rural community bank parity ,in offering an interest in the applicable financing to a nongovernmental lending institution under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall give priority to community banks located in the service area of the essential community facility being financed4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the activities undertaken pursuant to this section by ,farm ,credit ,system institutions during the period covered by the report1 including activities undertaken through partnerships between ,farm ,credit ,system institutions and other nongovernmental lending institutions4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall publish on the website of the ,administration a copy of each report submitted to ,congress under paragraph 7#a74 4 #eejd4 ,qualified loan definition ,section #h4j7g7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking pursuant to the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiba et seq472 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by striking for an electric or telephone facility by a cooperative lender to a borrower that has received1 or is eligible to receive1 a loan under and inserting made or guaranteed for a purpose provided in2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting or title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq472 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 that is a loan1 or an interest in a loan1 to a borrower residing in the ,united ,states for aggregating1 processing1 manufacturing1 storing1 transporting1 wholesaling1 or distributing an agricultural commodity or product within the ,united ,states4 4 #eeje4 ,eligibility for water and wastewater disposal facility loans ,section #c4g7;f7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;f77 is amended1 in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or1 in the case of such loans1 commitments1 and assistance that are guaranteed1 means an area described in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a77 before the period at the end4 ,,vi ,rural ,development ,a ,rural healthcare and childcare #faja4 ,improving rural healthcare ,section #faja of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dgbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,combating substance use disorder in rural ,america and inserting ,improving the rural care economy2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through period at the end of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,improving rural healthcare 7#a7 ,improving rural healthcare access 7,a7 ,prioritizations ,the ,secretary shall make the following prioritizations for fiscal years #bjbe through #bjca3 7i7 ,distance learning and telemedicine ,in addition to the priorities under section #bccc7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7;d771 in selecting recipients of financial assistance under chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xxiii of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa et seq471 the ,secretary shall give priority to telemedicine projects that-- 7,i7 provide substance use disorder prevention services1 treatment services1 recovery services1 or any combination of those services2 or 7,,ii7 provide mental or behavioral health services4 7ii7 ,community facilities direct loans and grants 7,i7 ,in general ,in selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities eligible for those direct loans or grants to develop-- 7aa7 healthcare facilities2 or 7bb7 mental or behavioral health facilities1 including certified community behavioral health clinics described in section #bbc of the ,protecting ,access to ,medicare ,act of #bjad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note2 ,public ,law #aac-ic74 7,,ii7 ,use of funds ,in addition to the eligible uses of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 an entity described in subclause 7,i7 that receives a direct loan or grant for a purpose described in that subclause may use the direct loan or grant funds for-- 7aa7 providing medical supplies to increase medical surge capacity2 7bb7 increasing telehealth capabilities1 including underlying healthcare information systems2 7cc7 supporting staffing needs of the facility described in that subclause1 subject to the condition that the eligible entity shall not use more than #be percent of the direct loan or grant funds for the purpose described in this item2 and 7dd7 engaging in any other efforts to support rural development determined to be critical to address the healthcare or mental or behavioral health needs of rural areas1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,limitation on other reprioritizations ,for fiscal years #bjbe through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall not make any national reprioritizations within the ,community ,facilities direct loan and grant programs or the ,distance ,learning and ,telemedicine programs under section #fjh of the ,rural ,development ,act of #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#b74 4 #fajb4 ,improving rural childcare 7a7 ,in general ,section #faja7;a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dgbe7 7as amended by section #faja7b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,improving childcare in rural ,america 7,a7 ,definition of childcare program 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term childcare program means a program that-- 7,i7 provides quality care and early education for children who-- 7aa7 are in elementary school or secondary school 7as those terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 or 7bb7 have not yet entered elementary school 7as so defined72 and 7,,ii7 is operated by-- 7aa7 an eligible childcare provider described in section #feh,p7#f77;,a7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn7#f77;,a772 or 7bb7 a childcare provider that1 on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,,aa7 is licensed1 regulated1 or registered in the ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe in which the provider is located2 and 7,,bb7 meets applicable ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and local health and safety requirements4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,in this paragraph1 the term childcare program includes-- 7,i7 a school-based program described in clause 7i72 7,,ii7 a program described in clause 7i7 that accommodates nontraditional working hours2 7,,iii7 a program described in clause 7i7 that is an ,early ,head ,start or ,head ,start program1 including a migrant and seasonal ,head ,start program1 carried out under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7,,iv7 a facility used for a program described in clause 7i72 and 7,v7 a service provided under a program described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,prioritizations ,the ,secretary shall make the following prioritizations for fiscal years #bjbe through #bjca3 7i7 ,community facilities direct loans and grants 7,i7 ,in general ,in addition to the priorities described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 in selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities eligible for those direct loans or grants to develop facilities used for a childcare program1 subject to the condition that the childcare program that uses those facilities shall employ staff that have appropriate expertise and training in childcare4 7,,ii7 ,use of funds ,in addition to the eligible uses of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 an entity described in subclause 7,i7 that receives a direct loan or grant for the purpose described in that subclause may use the direct loan or grant funds to support the staffing needs of the facility described in that subclause1 subject to the condition that the eligible entity shall not use more than #be percent of the direct loan or grant funds for staffing purposes4 7ii7 ,rural business programs ,in selecting recipients of financial assistance under the rural business development grant program under section #caj;,b7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c771 the rural cooperative development grant program under section #caj;,b7e7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e771 the rural microentrepreneur assistance program under section #cgi;,e of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs71 and the rural innovation stronger economy 7,,rise7 grant program under section #cgi;,i of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhw71 the ,secretary may give priority to entities eligible for financial assistance under those sections-- 7,i7 to provide technical or financial assistance for the acquisition1 construction1 renovation1 or improvement of facilities used for a childcare program2 7,,ii7 to provide technical1 financial1 or managerial assistance to childcare programs2 7,,iii7 to assist in securing private sources of capital financing for childcare programs or other low-income community development2 or 7,,iv7 to address the needs of licensed childcare programs located in the home of the childcare program provider4 7,c7 ,evaluation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall conduct a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the projects carried out under this paragraph to improve access to childcare programs in rural areas1 including a description of-- 7i7 the types of projects carried out under this paragraph2 7ii7 the communities in which those projects are carried out2 7iii7 the organizations and entities participating in those projects2 7iv7 the types of partnerships developed to carry out those projects2 and 7v7 the economic and social impacts of investments in rural childcare programs4 4 7b7 ,interagency coordination on rural childcare ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7#a7 regularly coordinate to provide user-friendly resources to stakeholders in rural communities with information to improve access to childcare facilities in those communities1 including information relating to-- 7,a7 programs and funding opportunities at the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services that can be used to improve childcare access in rural communities2 7,b7 eligibility requirements for the programs described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 considerations in leveraging ,federal resources2 and 7#b7 not less frequently than once every #b years1 publish or update a joint resource guide that contains the information described in paragraph 7#a74 #fajc4 ,access to credit for rural healthcare and childcare ,section #faja of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dgbe7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,access to credit for care industries ,of the amount made available for business and industry guaranteed loans under section #caj;,b7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77 for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall make available not less than #aj percent for supporting childcare programs 7as defined in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77 and healthcare4 4 ,b ,rural partnerships and prosperity #fbja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 including a wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the applicable program under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,rural2 rural area ,the terms rural and rural area have the meaning given those terms in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 #fbjb4 ,rural partnership program grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to make multiyear grant awards to coordinate ,federal1 nonprofit1 and for-profit investment in rural areas4 7b7 ,grant requirements 7#a7 ,term ,the term of a grant awarded under subsection 7a7 shall be not less than #b years and not more than #e years4 7#b7 ,awards ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 the ,state offices of the rural development mission area shall be responsible for reviewing applications for grant awards under subsection 7a7 and selecting eligible applicants described in subsection 7d7 for those grant awards4 7#c7 ,tribal awards ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 in the case of grants under subsection 7a7 allocated to ,indian ,tribes under subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 the national office of the rural development mission area shall be responsible for reviewing applications for grant awards under subsection 7a7 and selecting eligible applicants described in subsection 7d7 for those grant awards4 7#d7 ,competitive process ,if the amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year under section #fbje is less than #ej1jjj1jjj1 the national office of the rural development mission area shall be responsible for reviewing applications for grant awards under subsection 7a7 and selecting eligible applicants described in subsection 7d7 for those grant awards-- 7,a7 on a competitive basis2 and 7,b7 by giving priority to areas that have higher nonmetropolitan poverty levels and lower population levels1 while ensuring that grants under this section are awarded in diverse geographic regions of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,grant allocation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#d71 the ,secretary shall allocate funding for grants under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 for each ,state based on a formula determined by the ,secretary in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 for ,indian ,tribes in such amounts as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 subject to the condition that the total amount allocated to ,indian ,tribes under this subparagraph shall not be less than #e percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year under section #fbje1 with ,indian ,tribes located in areas that have higher poverty levels and lower populations receiving higher levels of funding4 7#b7 ,allocation requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a graduated scale to allocate funding for ,states under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 based on the nonmetropolitan poverty and population levels in each ,state4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the amount allocated to any ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not exceed #e percent of the amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year under section #fbje4 7#c7 ,small ,state exception to formula ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that each ,state is allocated an amount for grants under this subsection that is sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the program established under this section1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,reallocation ,if a ,state or ,indian ,tribe does not use funds allocated to the ,state or ,indian ,tribe under this subsection1 the ,secretary may reallocate the unused funds to #a or more other ,states or ,indian ,tribes1 each of which has used all of the funding allocated to the ,state or ,indian ,tribe under this subsection4 7d7 ,eligible applicants ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7a71 an applicant shall-- 7#a7 propose to serve a rural area2 7#b7 be composed of a partnership of #b or more of-- 7,a7 an instrumentality or political subdivision of a ,state1 such as a municipality1 county1 district1 or authority2 7,b7 a nonprofit corporation or association with significant ties to the rural area described in paragraph 7#a71 including through-- 7i7 association with1 or control by1 #a or more public bodies in the rural area2 7ii7 broadly based ownership and control by members of the rural area2 or 7iii7 a substantial public funding contribution to the rural area through taxes1 revenue bonds1 other local government sources1 or substantial voluntary community funding2 7,c7 a cooperative with significant ties to the rural area described in paragraph 7#a72 7,d7 a for-profit entity with a significant presence in the rural area described in paragraph 7#a72 7,e7 an institution of higher education-- 7i7 with a significant contribution to or presence in the rural area described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 that includes representatives who are members of the rural area2 and 7,f7 an ,indian ,tribe-- 7i7 in a rural area described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 with demonstrated support from the ,tribal council or duly elected ,tribal executive of the appropriate ,tribal government2 and 7#c7 demonstrate cooperation among the members of the partnership described in paragraph 7#b7 necessary to complete comprehensive1 asset-based rural development through eligible activities described in subsection 7e74 7e7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible applicant described in subsection 7d7 that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 may use the grant funds in rural areas-- 7#a7 to coordinate ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 or ,tribal initiatives to reduce duplicative efforts with respect to ,federal investments2 7#b7 to leverage non-,federal financial and technical resources2 7#c7 to complete comprehensive predevelopment activities and planning2 7#d7 to create public-private partnerships and attract private investment2 7#e7 to support eligible operational activities1 including staffing1 of the eligible applicants1 except that a for-profit entity may not use the grant funds for the purpose described in this paragraph2 7#f7 to provide capital to existing or new projects1 subject to the condition that not more than #ej percent of the grant funds may be used for that purpose2 7#g7 to support regional projects and initiatives2 7#h7 to address economic recovery from emergencies and natural or man-made disasters2 and 7#i7 to develop strategic community investment plans described in section #cgi;,h7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d774 7f7 ,ineligible activities ,an eligible applicant described in subsection 7d7 that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 may not use the grant funds-- 7#a7 to fund operational activities1 including staffing1 at a for-profit institution2 7#b7 to purchase or lease real property2 or 7#c7 to support a non-rural area4 7g7 ,selection criteria ,in awarding grants under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible applicant described in subsection 7d7 that proposes to serve-- 7#a7 a rural area with a significant change in population1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 a rural area with significant workforce changes or changes in major employers1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#c7 an economically distressed rural area1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#d7 a rural area that has historically received minimal ,federal funding1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7#e7 a rural area for the purpose of job retention and economic stabilization1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 an eligible applicant described in subsection 7d7 that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall provide non-,federal matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount that is not less than #be percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 based on the demonstrated need of the eligible applicant or the population served by the eligible applicant1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including-- 7i7 an eligible applicant serving an area with a higher nonmetropolitan poverty level2 7ii7 an eligible applicant serving a ,tribal population2 and 7iii7 an eligible applicant composed of a partnership that includes an entity described in subsection 7d77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,justification ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a justification for each waiver provided under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,providers ,non-,federal matching funds under paragraph 7#a7 may be provided by any member of the applicable partnership described in subsection 7d77#b74 7i7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in coordination with the ,rural ,partners ,network established by section #fcjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 7j7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may retain not more than #b percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for administration of the program established under this section4 #fbjc4 ,rural partnership technical assistance grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 for up to a #e-year period1 to be administered at the national level through the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development1 for the purpose of advising on and assisting rural community organizations with-- 7#a7 ,federal grant management and the development of financial management systems2 7#b7 housing or community economic development projects2 and 7#c7 the development of placemaking plans and applications for ,federal grants4 7b7 ,eligible applicants ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7a71 an applicant shall be a qualified private or nonprofit intermediary organization1 including an institution of higher education with an existing community development and planning program1 including an extension program1 that has demonstrated experience and capacity to provide technical assistance on community development and planning in rural areas4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible applicant described in subsection 7b7 that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 may use the grant funds to support the capacity building and economic development of identified rural areas and local partners in those rural areas through one or more of the following activities3 7#a7 ,training and supporting local staff1 including relating to systems development and support4 7#b7 ,identifying vetted technical consultants for planning and designing physical infrastructure4 7#c7 ,facilitating coordination between ,federal agencies and local partners4 7#d7 ,providing expertise on developing public-private partnerships4 7#e7 ,development and project predevelopment activities4 7#f7 ,grant writing and grant management activities4 7d7 ,ineligible activities ,an eligible applicant described in subsection 7b7 that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 may not use the grant funds-- 7#a7 to fund staffing at a for-profit entity2 7#b7 to purchase or lease real property1 buildings1 or equipment2 7#c7 to support a non-rural area2 or 7#d7 for research and development4 7e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may give priority to an eligible applicant described in subsection 7b7 that serves-- 7#a7 a nonmetropolitan area with a high poverty level1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 an ,indian ,tribe with demonstrated support from the ,tribal council or duly elected ,tribal executive of the appropriate ,tribal government4 7f7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 an eligible applicant described in subsection 7b7 that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall provide non-,federal matching funds in an amount that is not less than #cj percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 based on the demonstrated need of the area in which activities using the grant are to be carried out1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,justification ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a justification for each waiver provided under subparagraph 7,a74 7g7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may retain not more than #b percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for administration of the program established under this section4 #fbjd4 ,rural ,partners ,network ,section #fcjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,council on rural community innovation and economic development and inserting ,rural ,partners ,network2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking council and inserting network2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a ,rural ,partners ,network 7referred to in this section as the ,network74 7#b7 ,successor ,the ,network shall be the successor to the ,council on ,rural ,community ,innovation and ,economic ,development established by this section 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,n71 7,q71 7,r71 7,s71 7,t71 7,v71 7,x71 7,y71 and 7,z72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,m71 7,o71 7,p71 7,u71 7,w71 and 7,,aa7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,n71 7,o71 and 7,x71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,o7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,p7 ,the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 7,q7 ,the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission4 7,r7 ,the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,bureau4 7,s7 ,the ,social ,security ,administration4 7,t7 ,the ,delta ,regional ,authority4 7,u7 ,the ,denali ,commission4 7,v7 ,the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission4 7,w7 ,the ,southeast ,crescent ,regional ,commission4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 by striking ,council each place it appears and inserting ,network2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#g7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,council and inserting ,network2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,council and inserting ,network2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to improve the efficiency of ,federal assistance to rural communities by-- 7,a7 reducing administrative burdens on rural communities to pursue ,federal funding2 7,b7 improving the administrative efficiency of ,federal economic development programs serving rural communities2 and 7,c7 streamlining and simplifying the application process for ,federal funding opportunities for rural communities4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,council and inserting ,network2 7#i7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,council each place it appears and inserting ,network2 and 7#aj7 by striking subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,innovative cross-,agency coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting as ,chair of the ,network1 may carry out innovative strategies for coordinating with other ,federal departments and agencies with respect to programs that serve rural areas4 7#b7 ,priorities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize-- 7,a7 improving ease of access to ,federal programs for resource-constrained rural communities2 7,b7 utilizing early technical assistance to reduce duplicative applications and administrative costs at the ,federal level2 7,c7 leveraging partnerships with local1 ,state1 philanthropic1 and private entities to maximize returns on ,federal investments2 7,d7 integrating stakeholder and program user experience into program design2 and 7,e7 targeting areas experiencing economic distress1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #fbje4 ,funding 7a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out-- 7#a7 sections #fbja through #fbjc2 and 7#b7 section #fcjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to the funds made available under subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi to carry out-- 7#a7 sections #fbja through #fbjc2 and 7#b7 section #fcjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 7c7 ,limitation ,of the funds made available by and pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively1 for a fiscal year-- 7#a7 not more than #be percent may be used to carry out section #fbjc2 and 7#b7 not more than #e percent may be used to carry out section #fcjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 ,c ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf ,i ,rural ,broadband ,access #fcja4 ,re,connect ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 #fja4 ,re,connect ,program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide assistance in the form of grants1 loans1 and combinations of grants and loans for the costs of the construction1 improvement1 and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband service ,the term broadband service means any technology identified by the ,secretary as having the capacity to transmit data to enable a subscriber to the service to originate and receive high-quality voice1 data1 graphics1 and video4 7#b7 ,rural area 7,a7 ,in general ,the term rural area means any area other than-- 7i7 an area described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a772 and 7ii7 a city1 town1 or incorporated area that has a population of greater than #bj1jjj inhabitants4 7,b7 ,urban area growth ,the ,secretary may1 by regulation only1 consider an area described in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,f77i77,i7 of that ,act to not be a rural area for purposes of this section4 7,c7 ,exclusion of certain populations ,the term rural area does not include any population described in subparagraph 7,h7 or 7,i7 of section #cdc7;a77#ac7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac774 7c7 ,grants1 loans1 and combinations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants1 loans1 and combinations of grants and loans to eligible entities described in subsection 7d7 to provide funds for the construction1 improvement1 or acquisition of facilities and equipment for the provision of broadband service in rural areas4 7#b7 ,project eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination under paragraph 7#a71 in addition to the requirements of subsection 7d71 the project that is the subject of the grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination shall-- 7,a7 provide broadband service of at least-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #ajj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#d71 be carried out in a proposed service territory in which at least #ge percent of the households lack access to broadband service of at least-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7#c7 ,priority ,in making grants1 loans1 and grant and loan combinations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall give priority to applications for projects to provide broadband service in a proposed service territory in which at least #ij percent of households lack access to broadband service of at least-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 may give priority to applications for projects to provide broadband service-- 7i7 in proposed service territories-- 7,i7 with a population of less than #aj1jjj permanent residents2 7,,ii7 that are experiencing outmigration and have adopted a strategic community investment plan under section #cgi;,h7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77 that includes considerations for improving and expanding broadband service2 7,,iii7 with a high percentage of low income families or persons 7as defined in section #eja7;b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7;b772 7,,iv7 that are isolated from other significant population centers2 or 7,v7 that have systems vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks2 7ii7 that would ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on the construction work performed on projects financed1 in whole or in part1 with the grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the immediate locality as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 that would provide rapid and expanded deployment of fixed and mobile broadband service on cropland and ranchland within the service territory for use in various applications of precision agriculture2 or 7iv7 submitted by an eligible entity that has provided broadband service or other utility service for not less than #e years in rural areas in the ,state in which the project would be carried out4 7#d7 ,additional requirements for grant-only awards ,to be eligible for assistance under paragraph 7#a7 in the form of a grant only1 in addition to the requirements of subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 an entity shall be-- 7i7 a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 including any wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section2 or 7ii7 an entity serving-- 7,i7 a colonia2 7,,ii7 a persistent poverty county1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,iii7 a socially vulnerable community1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 the project that is the subject of the grant shall be carried out in a proposed service territory in which at least #ij percent of households lack access to broadband service of at least-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7#e7 ,application costs ,an entity to which a grant or grant and loan combination is made under this subsection may use such funding to pay for up to #e percent of the costs associated with applying for the program under this section4 7d7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,eligibility for assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to obtain a grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination under subsection 7c71 an entity shall-- 7i7 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require2 7ii7 agree to complete buildout of the broadband infrastructure described in the application by not later than #e years after the initial date on which assistance under subsection 7c7 is made available2 and 7iii7 participate or agree to participate in-- 7,i7 the ,affordable ,connectivity ,program established under section #ijd7;b7 of division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb7;b772 7,,ii7 the ,lifeline program under subpart ,e of part #ed of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 or 7,,iii7 any successor ,federal internet affordability assistance program4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,an entity eligible to obtain a grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination under subsection 7c7 may include-- 7i7 a ,state or local government1 including any agency1 subdivision1 instrumentality1 or political subdivision of a ,state or local government2 7ii7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 including any wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section2 7iv7 a cooperative or mutual organization2 7v7 an organization of #b or more incorporated areas that have established an intermunicipal legal agreement for the purpose of delivering communication services to residents2 7vi7 a corporation2 and 7vii7 a limited liability company or limited liability partnership4 7,c7 ,ineligible entities ,an individual or legal general partnership that is formed with individuals shall not be eligible to obtain a grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination under subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,limitation 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity described in this paragraph that provides telecommunications or broadband service to at least #bj percent of the households in the ,united ,states may not receive an amount of funds under this section for a fiscal year in excess of #ae percent of the funds authorized and appropriated under subsection 7i7 for the fiscal year4 7ii7 ,states and ,state agencies and instrumentalities ,a ,state or an agency or instrumentality of a ,state may not1 in total1 receive an amount of funds under this section for a fiscal year in excess of #ae percent of the funds authorized and appropriated under subsection 7i7 for the fiscal year4 7,e7 ,previous awards 7i7 ,in general ,an entity to which a grant or grant and loan combination is made under subsection 7c7 shall not use the grant or grant and loan combination to deploy broadband service in a service area in which broadband service is deployed by any other entity that has received1 prior to the date on which the application window is opened by the ,rural ,utilities ,service with respect to that grant or grant and loan combination1 a broadband grant or loan from the ,rural ,utilities ,service1 the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 or a ,state broadband grant program1 unless the service provided by the other entity does not provide to at least #ge percent of the households in the service area access to broadband service of at least-- 7,i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,,ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7ii7 ,consideration ,in carrying out clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall1 at a minimum1 consider the maps created by the ,federal ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;c77#a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a774 7#b7 ,equity requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require an entity to provide a cost share in an amount not to exceed #be percent of the amount of the grant 7including the grant in a grant and loan combination7 under subsection 7c7 requested in the application of the entity4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the cost share requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 for entities or projects described in subsection 7c77#d74 7#c7 ,technical assistance and training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide to eligible entities described in paragraph 7#a7 that are applying for assistance under this section for a project described in subsection 7c77#c77;,a7 technical assistance and training-- 7i7 to prepare reports and surveys necessary to request grants1 loans1 and grant and loan combinations under this section for broadband deployment2 7ii7 to improve management1 including financial management1 relating to the proposed broadband deployment2 7iii7 to prepare applications for grants1 loans1 and grant and loan combinations under this section2 or 7iv7 to assist with other areas of need identified by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,funding ,not less than #c percent and not more than #e percent of amounts appropriated under subsection 7i7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall be used for technical assistance and training under this paragraph4 7e7 ,broadband service 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 for purposes of this section1 the minimum acceptable level of broadband service for a rural area shall be at least-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #ajj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7#b7 ,adjustments ,at least once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall review1 and may adjust through notice published in the ,federal ,register1 the minimum acceptable level of broadband service established under paragraph 7#a7 and broadband buildout requirements under paragraph 7#c7 to ensure that high quality1 cost-effective broadband service is provided to rural areas over time4 7#c7 ,broadband buildout requirements 7,a7 ,definition of broadband buildout requirement ,in this paragraph1 the term broadband buildout requirement means the level of internet service an applicant receiving assistance under this section must agree1 at the time the application is finalized1 to provide for the duration of any project-related agreement between the applicant and the ,department4 7,b7 ,establishment of broadband buildout requirements ,the ,secretary shall establish broadband buildout requirements that-- 7i7 utilize the same metrics used to define the minimum acceptable level of broadband service under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 reasonably ensure-- 7,i7 the repayment of all loans2 and 7,,ii7 the financed network is technically capable of providing broadband service for the lifetime of any project-related agreement4 7,c7 ,substitute service standards for unique service territories 7i7 ,in general ,if an applicant shows that it would be cost prohibitive to meet the broadband buildout requirements established under this paragraph for the entirety of a proposed service territory due to the unique characteristics of the proposed service territory1 the ,secretary and the applicant may agree to utilize substitute standards for any unserved portion of the project4 7ii7 ,requirement ,any substitute service standards described in clause 7i7 should continue to consider the best technology available to meet the needs of the residents in the unserved area4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,loans and ,loan ,guarantees4-- and inserting ,loans4--2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or loan guarantee2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii72 7,,ii7 by striking ,secretary-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through in the case in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 of clause 7i7 and inserting ,secretary in the case2 and 7,,iii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking or loan guarantee each place it appears2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #aigd7 and inserting #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a772 and 7#f7 by striking subsections 7j7 and 7k7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out subsections 7a7 through 7h7 #fej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated to the ,secretary1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out subsections 7a7 through 7h71 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,direct funding 7,a7 ,rescission ,there is rescinded the unobligated balance of amounts made available to carry out section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,stat4 #cii74 7,b7 ,direct funding ,on the day after the execution of the rescission in subparagraph 7,a71 there is appropriated to the ,secretary1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 an amount equal to the amount rescinded in subparagraph 7,a71 to carry out subsections 7a7 through 7h71 to remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,administration ,not more than #e percent of the amounts made available under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 shall be available to the ,secretary for the administration of subsections 7a7 through 7h74 7j7 ,additional rural broadband program loans 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide direct and guaranteed loans in accordance with the requirements under this section1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #cej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,beginning on the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,stat4 #cii71 shall have no force or effect4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #gja7;b77#b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7b77#b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #fja7;c77#b77;,a77i7 and inserting section #fja7;c77#c77;,a74 7d7 ,improving ,federal broadband program coordination ,section #fbab of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7b71 7c71 7e71 and 7a71 respectively1 and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #fja7;b77#c7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf and inserting section #fja7;b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b772 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas ,on awarding a grant or loan under section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,commission of that award4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7d7 ,memorandum of understanding relating to outreach ,the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,assistant ,secretary and the ,commission to facilitate outreach to residents and businesses in rural areas1 including-- 7#a7 to evaluate the broadband service needs in rural areas2 7#b7 to inform residents and businesses in rural areas of available ,federal programs that promote broadband access1 broadband affordability1 and broadband inclusion2 and 7#c7 for such additional goals as the ,secretary1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 and the ,commission determine to be appropriate4 4 #fcjb4 ,expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas ,section #fjb7;g7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#a7;g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fcjc4 ,innovative ,broadband ,advancement ,program ,section #fjc7;e7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#b7;e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fcjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program ,section #fjd of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking less than the and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8less than-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an area and inserting a rural area2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj-,mbps and inserting #be-,mbps2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a-,mbps and inserting #c-,mbps2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by striking area2 or and inserting area 7including any eligible broadband service that will be provided in the future in the eligible service area pursuant to enforceable commitments for network deployment applicable under another broadband funding program72 or2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,,ii ,additional ,amendments #fcaa4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes ,section #cac;,a7f7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7;f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fcab4 ,rural development loans and grants ,section #cac;,b7e77#a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#b7;e77#a77 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #fcac4 ,expansion of #iaa access ,section #cae7;d7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;e7d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,d ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act #fdja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,indian tribes on and inserting ,indian ,tribes on2 and 7,b7 by striking tribes1 and and inserting ,tribes and ,tribal organizations1 including wholly or majority owned ,tribal entities or corporations that provide services or programs consistent with the purposes of the applicable program under this section1 and2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by striking per centum and inserting percent2 and 7ii7 by striking area4 and inserting area1 except that in the case of demonstrated need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the amount of a grant made under the authority of this subparagraph for necessary expenses of developing a complete application to carry out an eligible project under this subparagraph may exceed #ge percent1 but shall not exceed #ajj percent1 of those expenses to be incurred42 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #bjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #ejj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ac71 in the first sentence1 by striking 7including an ,indian tribe and all that follows through tribal group7 and inserting 7including ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations described in paragraph 7#a772 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ai77;,a71 by striking ,indian ,tribes and all that follows through federally recognized ,indian tribes and inserting and ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 paragraph 7#bj77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,indian tribes and all that follows through #dej;b77 and inserting ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 paragraph 7#ba77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,indian tribes and all that follows through #dej;b77 and inserting ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i71 by adding or after the semicolon2 and 7ii7 by striking subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization described in paragraph 7#a72 4 7#e7 paragraph 7#bf77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,indian tribes on ,federal and ,state reservations and inserting ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations described in paragraph 7#a74 #fdjb4 ,,search grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,c77ii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,c77ii77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 ,in-kind contribution ,in the case of demonstrated need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the non-,federal share of the cost of a project funded under this subparagraph may be provided in the form of in-kind contributions4 4 #fdjc4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs ,section #cjf7;a77#ad7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ad77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,multiyear grants ,the ,secretary may award grants under subparagraph 7,a7 for a period of more than #a year1 but not more than #e years1 to private nonprofit organizations described in subparagraph 7,b71 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #fdjd4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program ,section #cjf7;a77#bb77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bb77;,b77 is amended by striking #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #fdje4 ,rural water and wastewater cybersecurity circuit rider program ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#bb7 the following3 7#bc7 ,rural water and wastewater cybersecurity circuit rider program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a cybersecurity circuit rider program1 which shall be structured similar to the general authorities under paragraph 7#bb71 to provide technical assistance to associations described in paragraph 7#a7 that operate rural water or wastewater systems-- 7i7 to provide rapid assessments of the current ability or inability of those associations-- 7,i7 to respond to cybersecurity threats2 and 7,,ii7 to protect the cyberinfrastructure of those associations and public health2 7ii7 to develop reasonable protocols to enhance cybersecurity protection2 7iii7 to provide assistance to address inadequate cyber protection plans2 and 7iv7 to document the state of cyber protection with respect to the water supplies of those associations4 7,b7 ,report requirement ,a circuit rider that receives funding under this paragraph shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report documenting-- 7i7 the associations served by the circuit rider under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 the activities performed by the circuit rider under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,requirements for circuit riders ,to provide technical assistance under subparagraph 7,a71 a circuit rider shall possess the necessary experience and certification to effectively carry out the activities described in that subparagraph1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #fdjf4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities ,section #cjf7;a77#be77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#be77;,c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdjg4 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training ,section #cjf7;a77#bf7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bf77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,national or multi-,state awards ,of the amounts available to carry out this paragraph for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #b percent to award grants under this paragraph to #a or more of the entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the purpose of providing on-site technical assistance and training on a national or multi-,state regional basis4 4 #fdjh4 ,emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to provide grants to eligible entities to assist associations described in paragraph 7#a7 that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or man-made disasters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 is a nonprofit organization that-- 7i7 has demonstrated experience providing emergency technical assistance for disaster preparation1 recovery1 and response activities to water and wastewater utilities nationwide2 and 7ii7 has the capacity to deploy personnel that possess-- 7,i7 an active water or wastewater system operators' license2 or 7,,ii7 documented knowledge of water and wastewater utilities necessary to carry out activities described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 shall use the grant-- 7i7 to provide on-site personnel and equipment to assist with water and wastewater systems in the event of a disaster2 7ii7 to coordinate with statewide emergency response networks to assist with water and wastewater systems2 7iii7 to facilitate the development of disaster action plans between associations described in subparagraph 7,a71 units of local government1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and ,state emergency management agencies2 7iv7 to improve resiliency and mitigation planning with respect to water or wastewater systems2 7v7 to provide geographic information system mapping of water and wastewater systems2 7vi7 to prepare or update predisaster risk and resiliency assessments1 emergency response plans1 communication protocols1 or hazard recognition and evaluation skills with respect to water and wastewater systems2 7vii7 to conduct preliminary damage assessments of critical infrastructure in the event of a disaster2 7viii7 to provide emergency services with respect to water and wastewater systems to restore service in the event of a disaster1 including-- 7,i7 pump and motor evaluation and repair2 7,,ii7 water disinfection and flushing2 7,,iii7 leak detection2 7,,iv7 line repair2 7,v7 water main and valve location2 7,,vi7 emergency power generation2 7,,vii7 bypass pumping2 7,,viii7 water treatment2 and 7,,ix7 maintaining safety measures2 7ix7 to address outstanding deficiencies focused on resolving health-based regulatory1 operational1 financial1 and managerial deficiencies that impact the sustainability of water and wastewater systems2 7x7 to assist with application and reporting requirements for ,federal and ,state agencies1 including the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and insurance recovery claims1 with respect to water and wastewater systems2 and 7xi7 to provide for disaster preparation1 support1 and response activities targeted to disadvantaged communities that lack the financial resources and human capital necessary to adequately address significant health1 safety1 or sanitary concerns with respect to the water and wastewater systems of those communities4 7,d7 ,use of funds 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 may use the grant for salaries1 supplies1 and expenses relating to the activities described in subparagraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,limitation ,not more than #be percent of the amount of a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used to purchase or reimburse the rental costs of appropriate emergency equipment1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,restriction ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 may not use the grant funds to pay for eligible activities for which the eligible entity receives other ,federal funds4 7,f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #fdji4 ,assistance to provide water and wastewater services in financially distressed rural areas ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 7as amended by section #fdjh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bh7 ,assistance to provide water and wastewater services in financially distressed rural areas 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,eligible area ,the term eligible area means a rural area that-- 7,i7 is a low-income community1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 is unable to provide water and wastewater services to the residents of the rural area because the rural area-- 7aa7 lacks the capacity-- 7,,aa7 to operate1 maintain1 or manage water and wastewater facilities or services2 or 7,,bb7 to provide for the continued availability and use of those facilities or services at reasonable user rates and charges2 or 7bb7 lacks the financial1 technical1 or managerial capability to consistently comply with pertinent ,federal and ,state laws and requirements2 and 7,,iii7 voluntarily agrees to the provision of water or wastewater services in the rural area by an eligible association the service area of which is contiguous to1 or in the locality of1 the rural area4 7ii7 ,eligible association ,the term eligible association means an association described in paragraph 7#a7 that-- 7,i7 currently receives1 or is eligible for1 assistance under a rural water or wastewater program2 and 7,,ii7 is experienced in1 and currently1 providing functioning water and wastewater services to the residents of a rural area4 7iii7 ,rural water or wastewater program ,the term rural water or wastewater program means a water or wastewater program under this subsection4 7,b7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary may provide financial or technical assistance under a rural water or wastewater program to an eligible association for the purpose of providing water and wastewater services to the residents of an eligible area that is contiguous to1 or in the locality of1 the service area of the eligible association4 7,c7 ,consolidation and regionalization 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of providing water and wastewater services using assistance provided under subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible association and an eligible area may-- 7,i7 consolidate governance1 management1 and financial functions2 or 7,,ii7 enter into a regional partnership4 7ii7 ,effect on population limitation ,if an eligible association and an eligible area consolidate or enter into a regional partnership pursuant to clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall only consider the population of the eligible area for purposes of eligibility for assistance under subparagraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,use of systems ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an eligible association may use assistance provided under subparagraph 7,b7 to provide water or wastewater services to an eligible area using-- 7,i7 the system of the eligible association2 7,,ii7 a system located in the eligible area2 or 7,,iii7 a combination of both systems4 7,d7 ,limitation ,an eligible association that receives financial assistance under subparagraph 7,b7 shall only use that financial assistance for the benefit of the residents of the eligible area with respect to which the financial assistance is provided4 4 #fdaj4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program ,section #cjf;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking entity2 and inserting entity or federally recognized ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7including wholly or majority owned ,tribal entities or corporations that provide services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section722 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdaa4 ,additional assistance for rural water systems ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cjf;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 the following3 #cjf;,b4 ,additional assistance for rural water systems 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a rural water1 wastewater1 or waste disposal facility with respect to which assistance may be provided under a water1 wastewater1 or waste disposal program under section #cjf7;a71 #cjf;,a1 #cjf;,c1 or #cjf;,d4 7b7 ,additional assistance 7#a7 ,grants and loans ,the ,secretary may provide a grant1 a zero percent interest loan1 or a #a percent interest loan to an eligible entity4 7#b7 ,existing loans ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 forgive principal or interest or modify any term or condition of an outstanding loan made to an eligible entity2 or 7,b7 refinance part or all of any other loan 7if the purpose of the loan is an eligible purpose under section #cjf7;a77#a7 or #cjf;,c7 made to an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not provide forgiveness under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 with respect to a loan made under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,the ,secretary may provide assistance to an eligible entity under subsection 7b7 as the ,secretary determines is necessary-- 7#a7 to ensure that the eligible entity has the necessary resources to improve or construct public utilities or to otherwise maintain or enhance public health1 safety1 affordability1 or order2 or 7#b7 to address financial hardships of the eligible entity1 if the eligible entity is located in a disadvantaged or economically distressed area1 as determined under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,determination ,to determine whether an eligible entity may receive assistance pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall establish and use-- 7#a7 a residential indicator of affordable water services in each ,state or local or geographic area1 calculated using the cost per household as a percentage of median household income2 and 7#b7 factors relating to disadvantaged or economically distressed areas4 4 #fdab4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska ,section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking construction of water and wastewater systems and inserting construction of water systems and wastewater systems1 including community-based systems12 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting and the ,alaska ,native ,tribal ,health ,consortium after ,state of ,alaska2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdac4 ,rural decentralized water systems ,section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a private nonprofit organization2 and 7#b7 a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 including any wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section4 7b7 ,grants to eligible entities ,the ,secretary may provide grants to eligible entities for the purpose of providing subgrants and loans in accordance with subsection 7c7 to individuals for the construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individual household water well systems and individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be owned by the individuals4 7c7 ,loans and subgrants to individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity shall use grant amounts received under subsection 7b7 to provide-- 7,a7 subgrants for use in accordance with this section to individuals residing in the service area of the eligible entity who are members of a household with a combined income 7for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available7 that is less than #fj percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the area1 according to the most recent decennial census2 and 7,b7 loans for use in accordance with this section to individuals residing in the service area of the eligible entity who are members of a household with a combined income 7for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available7 that is not more than #ajj percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the area1 according to the most recent decennial census4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by striking this section each place it appears and inserting subsection 7b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #ae1jjj and inserting #be1jjj2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,funding to cover cost of performance warranties ,a subgrant provided to an individual under this subsection for an individually owned household decentralized wastewater system may include sufficient additional funding to cover the cost of a performance warranty with a duration of at least #e years4 7#f7 ,technical assistance and support ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7b7 may use an amount equal to not more than #aj percent of the grant to provide technical assistance and support to individuals eligible for a subgrant or loan under this subsection relating to the installation and maintenance of household decentralized water and wastewater systems4 7#g7 ,determination of ownership ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7b7 shall allow for multiple methods to determine ownership under that subsection to account for undivided ownership interests4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an applicant and inserting subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi4 #fdad4 ,healthy drinking water affordability assistance program ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cjf;,e 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 the following3 #cjf;,f4 ,healthy drinking water affordability assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,approved installation ,the term approved installation means the installation of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a certified filter component by a qualified third-party installer that-- 7,a7 complies with all local and ,state regulations2 and 7,b7 follows the installation instructions of the manufacturer4 7#b7 ,approved maintenance ,the term approved maintenance means required maintenance-- 7,a7 performed on an eligible drinking water quality improvement product that includes maintenance and replacement of the certified filter component2 7,b7 performed by a service technician who-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 professionally qualified1 certified1 or licensed as a water treatment product maintenance professional1 including a professional credentialed through a manufacturer or third party2 7,,ii7 operating under the supervision of a service technician described in subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 a licensed plumber or a plumber operating under the supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor2 or 7,,iv7 an individual who holds a license or certification related to water treatment technologies issued by a ,state or local government2 and 7ii7 regularly completes continuing education on water treatment technology and other subjects that enhance the services provided under this section2 7,c7 that complies with all local and ,state regulations2 and 7,d7 that follows the maintenance instructions of the manufacturer4 7#c7 ,certified filter component ,the term certified filter component means a replaceable or replacement filter component-- 7,a7 for which approved maintenance can be performed2 and 7,b7 that is certified by a third-party certifier as compliant with-- 7i7 ,,nsf ,p#bca2 7ii7 ,,nsf_/,,ansi ,standard #db1 #dd1 #ec1 #ee1 #eh1 or #dja2 or 7iii7 another successor or relevant consensus-based standard for drinking water treatment units or systems that addresses health contaminant reduction1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,eligible drinking water quality improvement product ,the term eligible drinking water quality improvement product means a point-of-use or point-of-entry system-- 7,a7 incorporating a certified filter component2 and 7,b7 that is certified by a third-party certifier to meet standards described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 for material safety and performance2 and 7ii7 to improve drinking water quality4 7#e7 ,eligible end user ,the term eligible end user means a person or entity located in a rural area 7as defined in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,b77 that is-- 7,a7 7i7 a homeowner2 7ii7 an individual lessee or renter of a home1 apartment1 or other dwelling2 7iii7 a property owner of a multi-unit residential building with #be or fewer owned1 leased1 or rented dwelling units2 7iv7 a licensed child-care facility2 or 7v7 an owned1 leased1 or rented facility2 and 7,b7 supported by a finding of need through-- 7i7 a qualified water quality test demonstrating the presence of #a or more health contaminants2 or 7ii7 other documentation determined to be satisfactory by the ,secretary demonstrating the presence of #a or more health contaminants4 7#f7 ,eligible grant recipient ,the term eligible grant recipient means-- 7,a7 an eligible end user2 and 7,b7 a nonprofit organization that uses a grant provided under this section for the purposes described in subsection 7c77#b74 7#g7 ,health contaminant ,the term health contaminant means-- 7,a7 a health contaminant found in drinking water1 including lead1 arsenic1 nitrate1 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 hexavalent chromium 7chrome-#f71 and volatile organic compounds2 and 7,b7 any other contaminant-- 7i7 that can be reduced by an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a certified filter component in accordance with the standards described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 and 7ii7 7,i7 with respect to which the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency has established-- 7aa7 a primary drinking water regulation 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f772 7bb7 a maximum contaminant level goal established in accordance with section #adab7;b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b772 or 7cc7 a health advisory issued pursuant to section #adab7;b77#a77;,f7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#a77;,f772 or 7,,ii7 that is regulated by a ,state agency4 7#h7 ,improve drinking water quality ,the term improve drinking water quality means to improve the quality of the water supplied between its source and human consumption by reducing or removing #a or more health contaminants4 7#i7 ,qualified third-party installer ,the term qualified third-party installer means a person who-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a professionally qualified1 certified1 or licensed water treatment product installation professional1 including such a professional credentialed through a manufacturer or third party2 7ii7 a licensed plumber or individual who holds a license or certification related to water treatment technologies issued by a ,state or local government2 or 7iii7 a company or plumbing contractor employing individuals described in clause 7i7 or 7ii72 and 7,b7 regularly completes1 or requires applicable employees to complete1 continuing education on water treatment technology and other subjects that enhance the services provided under this section4 7#aj7 ,qualified water quality test ,the term qualified water quality test means a baseline analysis of the bacterial and chemical characteristics of concern from a drinking water sample collected at the point of consumption and tested by a laboratory certified to conduct water quality testing-- 7,a7 that is provided to-- 7i7 the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 as applicable-- 7,i7 a person seeking a grant under this section2 7,,ii7 an eligible end user receiving a grant under this section2 or 7,,iii7 an eligible grant recipient receiving a grant under this section and any eligible end users served by the eligible grant recipient2 and 7,b7 that includes information that provides-- 7i7 guidance on test interpretation1 including whether the bacteria or chemical characteristic of concern meets or exceeds a prescribed health-based contaminant level2 and 7ii7 sources and citations that eligible grant recipients1 independent third-party organizations and institutions1 and government agencies may review and consult-- 7,i7 to determine available eligible drinking water quality improvement products for addressing detected contaminants2 and 7,,ii7 to evaluate efficacy across eligible drinking water quality improvement products4 7#aa7 ,third-party certifier ,the term third-party certifier means an independent certification body accredited to ,,iso ,standard #agjfe1 ,conformity assessment--,requirements for bodies certifying products1 processes and services1 by an entity domiciled in the ,united ,states that is a signatory to the ,international ,accreditation ,forum ,multilateral ,recognition ,arrangement1 such as the ,water ,quality ,association1 ,,nsf ,international1 the ,international ,association of ,plumbing and ,mechanical ,officials1 and the ,international ,code ,council ,evaluation ,service4 7b7 ,establishment of program ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish1 and shall carry out1 a clean drinking water program to provide grants to eligible grant recipients to improve drinking water quality of eligible end users4 7c7 ,eligible uses of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this section shall be used1 as directed by the ,secretary1 for-- 7,a7 the purchase of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a replacement certified filter component2 7,b7 the approved installation by a qualified third-party installer of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product2 7,c7 the purchase and approved installation by a qualified third-party installer of a replacement certified filter component2 7,d7 the approved maintenance of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product2 or 7,e7 qualified water quality tests to support products and services described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#b7 ,nonprofit organizations ,a nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant1 in a manner consistent with the uses described in paragraph 7#a7 and as directed by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to offer qualified water quality tests for eligible end users on a voluntary basis2 7,b7 to facilitate the analysis of qualified water quality test results for eligible end users2 7,c7 to assist an eligible end user in determining the response options available and supporting the selection by the eligible end user of a response that best fits the needs of the eligible end user1 informed by-- 7i7 a qualified water quality test2 and 7ii7 an understanding of the relevant plumbing systems and environmental factors that will impact point-of-use or point-of-entry water safety2 and 7,d7 to coordinate or facilitate the approved installation by a qualified third-party installer of the eligible drinking water quality improvement product selected by an eligible end user4 7d7 ,grant limitations 7#a7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant under this section shall not exceed the reasonable costs1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of the purposes described in subsection 7c7 for which the grant is provided4 7#b7 ,income ,no grant provided under this section shall be used to assist an eligible end user who is a member of a household the members of which have a combined income1 or an eligible end user with business income1 for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available1 that is more than #aej percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the ,state or territory in which the eligible end user resides1 according to the most recent decennial census of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,grant administrator ,the ,secretary shall appoint an officer or employee of the ,department of ,agriculture to administer and manage grants provided under this section4 7f7 ,grant allocation ,in providing grants under this section to eligible grant recipients1 the ,secretary shall allocate funds and make grants available in a manner that-- 7#a7 responds to a range of water quality challenges2 7#b7 prioritizes funding to eligible end-users the sources of drinking water of which are private wells2 7#c7 improves local and regional capacity to respond to contamination2 and 7#d7 ensures reasonable access to funds for-- 7,a7 eligible end users seeking a grant under this section2 and 7,b7 nonprofit organizations seeking a grant under this section4 7g7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report-- 7#a7 identifying ongoing barriers to universal safe drinking water prior to and after filtration or other treatment2 7#b7 analyzing conditions impacting eligible grant recipients1 including-- 7,a7 sources of contamination or degradation of water resources1 especially groundwater resources or upstream resources that recharge stores of drinking water2 7,b7 trends in bioaccumulation and attenuation of contaminants and nutrients2 and 7,c7 impacts of infrastructure materials1 crop and land management practices1 waste management1 and other factors that impact drinking water quantity and quality2 7#c7 providing a comprehensive analysis of-- 7,a7 technologies available to and purchased by eligible grant recipients2 and 7,b7 the emerging safe drinking water needs of rural and other homeowners1 renters1 residential multi-unit property owners1 licensed child-care facilities1 and other groups1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#d7 that includes information describing-- 7,a7 the types of treatment systems and filter components used under the program established under this section2 7,b7 the number of qualified water quality tests conducted under the program established under this section2 7,c7 emerging and changing trends relating to steps taken to ensure safe drinking water in communities and households2 and 7,d7 trends relating to the availability and use of eligible drinking water quality improvement products1 including-- 7i7 affordability at purchase and through the lifecycle of the products2 7ii7 consistency of operation as intended by the manufacturer and installer1 including effectiveness across systems and technologies at achieving stated health protections2 and 7iii7 lifecycle product performance1 energy use1 and environmental impact2 7#e7 providing recommendations regarding the best methods to increase access to-- 7,a7 grants under this section2 and 7,b7 the products and services described in subsection 7c72 7#f7 that incorporates input from relevant-- 7,a7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,b7 certification institutions that oversee the criteria for products and training of installation and maintenance professionals2 and 7#g7 the purposes of which are-- 7,a7 to improve data on health contaminants in drinking water2 7,b7 to provide educational resources on water testing and water quality improvement products and services to eligible grant recipients with drinking water contamination issues2 7,c7 to collect information that improves understanding of water testing and water quality improvement products and services1 including their associated health and economic benefits2 and 7,d7 to increase public awareness of water quality issues and treatment options4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #fdae4 ,rural business and industry guaranteed loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking reservations or other federally recognized ,indian tribal groups and inserting reservations or ,tribal organizations 7including any wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this subsection or the program under subsection 7g71 as applicable72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting workforce housing and before pollution abatement2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and each ,december #ca thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and make publicly available a report that includes1 with respect to the immediately preceding fiscal year1 the following3 7,a7 ,the name and description of each underlying loan recipient that closed on a business and industry loan under this subsection1 including whether the loan recipient is a minority-owned1 ,tribal-owned1 or woman-owned entity4 7,b7 ,a description of the project funded by that loan1 including the location of the project4 7,c7 ,the amount of that loan4 4 7b7 ,review and revision ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 to ensure that entities less likely to have private funding opportunities have adequate access to business and industry direct and guaranteed loans under section #caj;,b7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g771 the ,secretary shall review and revise section #dbgi4aag of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 to include such additional ineligible purposes and entity types as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #fdaf4 ,solid waste management grants ,section #caj;,b7b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting and federally recognized ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7including any wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this subsection7 after related agencies2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #fdag4 ,rural business development grants ,section #caj;,b7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations 7including wholly or majority owned ,tribal entities or corporations that provide services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this subsection71 ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 or ,native ,hawaiian organizations2 and 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 support outdoor recreation2 or 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,multiyear grants ,the ,secretary may award grants under this subsection for a period of more than #a year1 but not more than #e years4 4 #fdah4 ,rural cooperative development grants ,section #caj;,b7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 ,cooperative development ,the term cooperative development means activities1 including outreach1 education1 training1 and technical assistance1 to support the startup1 expansion1 or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,f71 by striking contributions1 and inserting contributions by awarding applications that meet the criterion described in this subparagraph the maximum points for this subparagraph in the scoring criteria12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking ,if the ,secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the program1 the and inserting ,the2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,not later 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the interagency working group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall make publicly available and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7i7 research and analysis based on data from the latest available ,economic ,census conducted by the ,bureau of the ,census on the effects of all types of cooperatives on the national economy2 and 7ii7 the activities carried out by the interagency working group in the prior fiscal year4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdai4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting wholly or majority owned ,tribal entities or corporations that provide services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this paragraph1 after businesses2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iv77,i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbj4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program ,section #caj;,b7i77#d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77#d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdba4 ,rural economic area partnership zones ,section #caj;,b7j7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;j77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbb4 ,intermediary relending program ,section #caj;,h of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b7i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking ,indian tribes and inserting federally recognized ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations 7which shall include wholly or majority owned ,tribal entities or corporations that provide services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection and inserting section2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbc4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training ,section #cfh7;d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;c7d77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbd4 ,national ,rural ,development ,partnership ,section #cgh of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhm7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbe4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters ,section #cgi;,b7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbf4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program ,section #cgi;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe means an ,indian ,tribe or a ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,use of loans ,a loan made by the ,secretary to a microenterprise development organization under this paragraph may-- 7i7 be used for #ajj percent of a loan to a rural microenterprise2 and 7ii7 provide up to #ej percent of the cost of demolition and construction and related costs of real estate4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbg4 ,health care services ,section #cgi;,g7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbh4 ,strategic community investment plans ,section #cgi;,h7d77#d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77#d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdbi4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program ,section #cgi;,i of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhw7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking jobs accelerator each place it appears and inserting jobs and technology accelerator2 7#b7 by striking industry clusters each place it appears and inserting industries2 7#c7 by striking industry cluster each place it appears and inserting industry2 7#d7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 by striking subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7including any wholly or majority owned ,tribal entity or corporation that provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section7 or a consortium of federally recognized ,indian ,tribes4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7,i7 by striking subclause 7,,ii72 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv7 as subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,jobs and technology accelerator ,the term jobs and technology accelerator means a jobs and technology accelerator center or program located in or serving a low-income rural community that-- 7,a7 may provide co-working space1 in-demand skills training1 entrepreneurship support1 and any other services described in subsection 7d77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 increases jobs in that low-income rural community4 2 and 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking jobs accelerators1 and inserting jobs and technology accelerators12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking not fewer than #be ,states at any time and inserting a geographically diverse manner and taking into account different methods of measuring distress in rural communities2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdcj4 ,rural business investment program ,section #chd,s of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#ah7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fdca4 ,investments in rural infrastructure ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated-- 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended1 for rural water and waste disposal grants under section #cjf7;a77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b772 and 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended1 for community facilities grants under section #cjf7;a77#ai7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ai771 to remain available until expended4 ,e ,miscellaneous #feja4 ,distance learning and telemedicine 7a7 ,use of grants for operating expenses ,section #bccc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and operation after construction2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking or extend each place it appears and inserting extend1 or operate2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 operation of the programming1 equipment1 or facilities referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 or 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,operating expenses ,not more than #ae percent of the amount of financial assistance provided to a recipient under this chapter may be used for operating expenses1 including salaries or administrative expenses1 that are reasonable and allocable to the project carried out by the recipient4 4 7b7 ,waiver of matching requirement ,section #bccd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,waiver of matching requirement ,the ,secretary shall waive any requirement for a recipient of financial assistance under this chapter to provide non-,federal matching funds-- 7#a7 in a case of demonstrated need or if the matching requirement would create a substantial burden1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 if the recipient is a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bcce;,a of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#e7 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajb-eea 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fejb4 ,last acre projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband service ,the term broadband service has the meaning given the term in section #fja7;b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b774 7#b7 ,configuration management plan ,the term configuration management plan1 with respect to a covered provider1 means a comprehensive description of the roles1 responsibilities1 policies1 and procedures intended to improve the integrity of the systems and networks of the covered provider4 7#c7 ,covered producer 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered producer means a person or entity that is directly engaged in the production of agricultural products1 including crops or livestock1 on eligible land that is unserved or underserved1 such that a majority of the gross income of the person or entity is derived from those products4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term covered producer includes agricultural research centers of the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 7#d7 ,covered provider ,the term covered provider means-- 7,a7 with respect to the provision of qualifying connectivity to eligible land1 a provider of broadband service2 or 7,b7 with respect to the provision of wireless solutions using or extending the range of network connectivity1 a provider of wireless equipment or communications services1 in association with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means cropland1 grassland1 rangeland1 pastureland1 farm sites1 and other agricultural land used for the active production of agricultural commodities or livestock4 7#f7 ,farm site ,the term farm site means a portion of land contiguous to land actively devoted to agricultural production and that includes improvements that are agricultural or horticultural in nature4 7#g7 ,precision agriculture ,the term precision agriculture means managing1 tracking1 or reducing crop or livestock production inputs1 including seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 and time1 at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies1 reduce waste1 and maintain or improve environmental quality4 7#h7 ,qualifying connectivity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualifying connectivity means the service offered by a covered provider as a result of assistance under this section that-- 7i7 is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7,i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,,ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 carries out not less than #a of the activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,activities described ,the activities referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 are-- 7i7 providing broadband service by any technology to structures and devices on eligible land1 including tractors1 combines1 irrigation systems1 drones1 under-soil sensors1 livestock facilities1 and farm offices2 7ii7 providing multipoint wireless network connectivity that facilitates data transmission between structures and devices on eligible land1 including structures and devices described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 supporting-- 7,i7 the construction of wireless infrastructure1 including poles1 towers1 base stations1 or other structures1 regardless of whether the structure has an existing antenna facility1 that is used or will be used for the provision of wireless service2 or 7,,ii7 the retrofitting of existing towers or vertical structures1 such as water towers1 grain elevators1 or center pivots1 to accommodate wireless infrastructure4 7#i7 ,remote area ,the term remote area means the frontier and remote ,,zip ,code areas published by the ,economic ,research ,service4 7#aj7 ,underserved ,the term underserved means1 with respect to eligible land1 that the eligible land lacks access to broadband service that is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7#aa7 ,unserved ,the term unserved means1 with respect to eligible land1 eligible land that lacks access to broadband service that is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7,a7 a #be-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #c-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7b7 ,purposes ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall carry out1 under terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 projects-- 7#a7 to advance precision agriculture connectivity nationwide2 and 7#b7 to augment last mile broadband service deployment for agricultural producers by expanding high-speed internet access across the last acre4 7c7 ,grants and loans 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall make grants and make loans to covered providers to provide qualifying connectivity to covered producers on unserved and underserved eligible land4 7#b7 ,limitation ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7k7 for a fiscal year for assistance under this section1 the ,secretary may award not more than #aj percent to provide qualifying connectivity to agricultural research centers described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b74 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,cybersecurity ,the ,secretary may allow a covered provider to use a portion of the assistance provided to the covered provider under this section1 as necessary1 to address the cybersecurity requirements under subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall not award any assistance under this section for broadband service to an inhabitable residence that is identified as serviceable or has to be served due to an enforceable commitment to deploy on the broadband maps 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7#d7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of a project carried out using assistance under this section shall be not more than #hj percent of the total cost of the project4 7,b7 ,limited resource farmers or ranchers ,the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share described in subparagraph 7,a7 to #ij percent if the covered producer on the applicable eligible land is a limited resource farmer or rancher4 7d7 ,application ,to apply for assistance under this section1 a covered provider shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 the measures by which the covered producer has engaged with the covered provider to identify the appropriate qualifying connectivity plan to serve the eligible land of the covered producer2 7#b7 a description of how the assistance provided under this section would be used to establish qualifying connectivity on the unserved or underserved eligible land of a covered producer1 including the entire acreage in need of qualifying connectivity2 7#c7 a description of how the assistance provided under this section could be used to provide broadband service to residents or essential community facilities 7if any7 in areas near or adjacent to unserved or underserved eligible land of a covered producer2 7#d7 the amount of the ,federal share for the project and the amount of the non-,federal share for the project2 7#e7 information necessary for the covered provider to demonstrate to the ,secretary that the covered provider-- 7,a7 is capable of carrying out the specific activities for which assistance is provided under this section in compliance with all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws2 7,b7 has the financial and managerial capacity to meet the specific commitments contained in the application1 including buildout obligations2 and 7,c7 has the technical and operational capability-- 7i7 to construct and operate broadband networks2 and 7ii7 to meet the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7g7 and provide the cybersecurity certification required under paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection2 7#f7 whether the eligible land of the covered producer-- 7,a7 is unserved or underserved2 and 7,b7 is not subject to an enforceable commitment to deploy broadband by the applicant or another covered provider1 as determined according to the broadband maps 7as determined by the ,secretary72 7#g7 a description of the means by which the covered provider will provide to the ,secretary the information necessary for the ,secretary to prepare the annual reports under subsection 7i72 and 7#h7 any additional information that the ,secretary determines necessary to ensure the effective function of the program under this section4 7e7 ,timeline 7#a7 ,in general ,for each project for which assistance is provided under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish service buildout milestones and periodic certifications by recipients of the assistance for purposes of project compliance and implementation4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the milestones required under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish a maximum buildout timeframe of not more than #d years from the date on which the assistance is provided4 7#c7 ,penalties ,the ,secretary shall establish and enforce standardized penalties1 fines1 and sanctions for noncompliance with a milestone or certification established under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,priority 7#a7 ,in general ,in selecting applicants for assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to applicants that propose to carry out projects in the following order3 7,a7 ,unserved eligible land in remote areas4 7,b7 ,other unserved eligible land4 7,c7 ,underserved eligible land in remote areas4 7,d7 ,other underserved eligible land4 7#b7 ,residents and essential community facilities ,the ,secretary may give priority to applicants for assistance under this section that propose to carry out projects that would also provide broadband service at speeds higher than the speeds described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subsection 7a77#h77;,a77i7 to residents or essential community facilities 7if any7 in areas that-- 7,a7 are near or adjacent to unserved or underserved eligible land2 and 7,b7 lack access to broadband service that is capable of those higher speeds4 7#c7 ,enhanced speeds 7,a7 ,finding ,congress finds that there are unique connectivity needs to support the adoption of precision agriculture4 7,b7 ,prioritization ,in selecting applicants for assistance under this section1 the ,secretary may give priority to an applicant that proposes to carry out a project to provide broadband service speeds that are greater than the speeds described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of subsection 7a77#h77;,a77i71 if the applicant demonstrates that the proposal to serve the eligible land of a covered producer that is unserved or underserved requires those greater speeds4 7g7 ,cybersecurity ,as a condition on receipt of assistance under this section1 a covered provider shall-- 7#a7 ensure that any structure1 device1 or system provided or constructed using the assistance incorporates a layered defense strategy as a means of defensible security architecture2 and 7#b7 certify to the ,secretary that the covered provider maintains a regularly updated configuration management plan4 7h7 ,public notice and assessments ,subsections 7a7 and 7b77#a7 of section #gja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7 shall apply to assistance and applications for assistance under this section4 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter through the fiscal year that is #b fiscal years after the fiscal year during which the last project funded under this section is completed1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7,a7 applications for assistance under this section submitted during the previous fiscal year1 including the number of parcels of eligible land for which applications were submitted during the previous fiscal year2 7,b7 the amount of assistance awarded for each project under this section during the previous fiscal year2 7,c7 the number of projects for which assistance is provided under this section1 including the number of parcels of eligible land on which those projects were carried out1 that were successfully completed during the previous fiscal year2 and 7,d7 7i7 the number of covered producers subscribing to the broadband service provided under each project for which assistance is provided under this section2 7ii7 the download and upload speeds of the broadband service provided under each such project2 and 7iii7 the purposes for which the broadband service under each such project is used1 including the use of precision agriculture2 and 7#b7 make the report required under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,secretary4 7j7 ,termination of authority ,the authority to make grants and to make loans under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #afj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 #fejc4 ,food supply chain guaranteed loan and grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial food product ,the term commercial food product means a product derived from domestically grown food in regular production that is routinely sold in significant quantities to the general public or industry4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a cooperative organization2 7,b7 a for-profit entity2 7,c7 a ,tribal entity2 7,d7 a public body2 7,e7 an individual2 and 7,f7 a nonprofit organization4 7#c7 ,tribal entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,tribal entity means-- 7i7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7ii7 any other ,tribe 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7iii7 a ,tribal organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,tribal entity includes an entity or a corporation that-- 7i7 is wholly or majority owned by one or more ,tribal entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 or one or more members thereof2 and 7ii7 provides services or programs consistent with the purposes of the program under this section4 7b7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall guarantee loans and make grants to eligible entities to support the commencement or expansion of projects in the ,united ,states to increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the ,united ,states to aggregate1 process1 manufacture1 store1 transport1 wholesale1 or distribute domestically grown food for commercial food products4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a loan guarantee or grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall be engaged in or propose to engage in aggregating1 processing1 manufacturing1 storing1 transporting1 wholesaling1 or distributing domestically grown food for a commercial food product project-- 7,a7 directly2 or 7,b7 through a contractual1 lease1 or service agreement with another entity4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,to be eligible for a loan guarantee or grant under this section-- 7,a7 an eligible entity engaged in or proposing to engage in the processing of meat1 poultry1 processed egg products1 or fish of the order ,siluriformes shall comply with the requirements of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service2 7,b7 an eligible entity engaged in or proposing to engage in the processing of any food or food ingredient not described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall comply with the requirements of the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 and 7,c7 an eligible entity engaged in or proposing to engage in beef1 pork1 chicken1 or turkey processing1 including an affiliate of such an eligible entity1 shall not hold a market share greater than or equal to the entity that holds the fourth-largest share of the market for the species addressed in the loan guarantee or grant award4 7#c7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall not limit the eligibility of an eligible entity for a loan guarantee or grant under this section based on the availability of credit from any other source4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a loan guarantee or grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall demonstrate that the loan or grant funds will be used in the ,united ,states to carry out a project described in subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,feasibility study 7,a7 ,in general ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a feasibility study that meets criteria established by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary may not approve an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 unless the ,secretary determines that the project described in the application is technically and economically feasible1 based on the feasibility study described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,combination ,an eligible entity may apply for both a loan guarantee and a grant under this section using the same application4 7e7 ,loan guarantees 7#a7 ,eligible uses ,a loan guaranteed under this section may be used by the eligible entity-- 7,a7 to purchase or develop real property2 7,b7 to expand1 renovate1 construct1 or otherwise improve leased or owned property2 7,c7 to purchase machinery or equipment2 7,d7 for-- 7i7 debt refinancing2 7ii7 interim financing2 7iii7 the purchase of membership into the ,farm ,credit ,system2 7iv7 the purchase of cooperative stock or taxable corporate bonds2 7v7 the financing of working capital2 or 7vi7 to cover interest or fees2 7,e7 to conduct a feasibility study under subsection 7d77#c77;,a72 7,f7 for education and training facilities or equipment2 or 7,g7 for pollution control or abatement4 7#b7 ,amount ,the principal amount of a loan guaranteed under this section may not exceed #hj1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,grants 7#a7 ,eligible uses ,a grant made under this section may be used by the eligible entity receiving the grant for-- 7,a7 technical assistance2 7,b7 employee training and certification2 7,c7 costs of an environmental assessment2 or 7,d7 food safety certification and training4 7#b7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant made under this section may not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amount made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #aj percent to make grants under this section4 7,b7 ,availability ,if amounts reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 are not obligated by ,september #cj of the fiscal year for which the amounts are reserved1 the amounts shall be available for other purposes authorized under this section4 7g7 ,priorities ,in guaranteeing loans and making grants under this section1 when the amount available to carry out this section is less than the total of the amounts requested by applications under this section that are eligible for approval1 the ,secretary shall give preference to applications for projects that-- 7#a7 would create jobs in economically distressed communities1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 are submitted by eligible entities that are small food processors 7as determined by the ,secretary7 and are small business concerns 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 7#c7 would support local or regional foods2 or 7#d7 would help to create a more resilient1 diverse1 and secure ,united ,states food supply chain1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,nonsupplantation of other funds ,the ,secretary shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds provided under other ,federal law or ,state or local law4 7i7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a loan guarantee or grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction work financed in whole or in part by the loan guarantee or grant shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,authority and functions ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall have1 with respect to the labor standards described in paragraph 7#a71 the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app7 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section not more than #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,administration ,of the amount made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use not more than #e percent for administrative purposes4 #fejd4 ,agriculture ,innovation ,center ,demonstration ,program ,section #fdjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking agricultural producers each place it appears and inserting eligible participants2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,eligible participant ,the term eligible participant means-- 7,a7 an agricultural producer2 7,b7 an agricultural enterprise 7as defined in section #ah7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdg7;b7772 and 7,c7 a small business concern 7within the meaning of section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 engaged in manufacturing value-added agricultural products4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking 7in cash or in kind72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,advisory board 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,agriculture ,innovation ,center of an eligible entity shall have an advisory board4 7,b7 ,requirements ,an advisory board described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be composed of a diverse group of representatives of public and private entities in the ,state in which the eligible entity is located 7or the region in which the eligible entity is located if the service area of the eligible entity comprises more than #a ,state71 including the following3 7i7 ,general agricultural organizations4 7ii7 ,entities representing commodities produced in the ,state or region1 as applicable4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #feje4 ,rural energy savings program ,section #fdjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 any ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,d7 any public1 quasipublic1 or nonprofit entity that uses innovative financing techniques and market development tools to accelerate the deployment of clean energy technology 7commonly known as a green bank72 and 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,energy efficiency measure ,the term energy efficiency measure1 with respect to any property served by an eligible entity1 means-- 7,a7 a structural improvement or investment in a cost-effective1 commercial technology to increase energy efficiency 7including cost-effective on- or off-grid renewable energy or energy storage systems72 and 7,b7 the replacement of a manufactured housing unit or large appliance with a substantially similar manufactured housing unit or appliance1 respectively1 if that replacement is a cost-effective option with respect to energy savings4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and grants after ,loans2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide-- 7,a7 loans to eligible entities that agree to use the loan funds to make loans under subsection 7d7 to qualified consumers for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency measures2 and 7,b7 at the election of any eligible entity that receives a loan under subparagraph 7,a71 a grant in accordance with paragraph 7#aj74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting for loans after ,requirements2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking that is2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting the clauses appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,with respect to a loan under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 with respect to a loan under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,extensions ,the ,secretary may extend the term of a loan under subparagraph 7,a77i71 or the deadline for the repayment of an advance under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,repayment of the special advance and inserting ,subject to an applicable extension under paragraph 7#e77;,b71 repayment of a special advance under this paragraph2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,at the election of an eligible entity that receives a loan under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to the eligible entity a grant to pay for a portion of the costs incurred in-- 7i7 applying for the loan2 7ii7 making a loan to a qualified consumer under subsection 7d72 7iii7 making repairs to the property of a qualified consumer that facilitate the energy efficiency measures for the property financed through a loan provided to the qualified consumer under subsection 7d72 7iv7 entering into a contract under subsection 7e72 or 7v7 carrying out any other duties of the eligible entity under this section4 7,b7 ,amount 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the amount of a grant provided to an eligible entity under this paragraph shall be equal to not more than #e percent of the amount of the loan provided to the eligible entity under this subsection4 7ii7 ,persistent poverty counties ,the amount of a grant provided under this paragraph to an eligible entity that will use the grant to make loans under subsection 7d7 to qualified consumers located in a persistent poverty county 7as determined by the ,secretary7 shall be equal to #aj percent of the amount of the loan provided to the eligible entity under this subsection4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or grant before funds2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking 7,b7 shall finance and inserting the following3 7,b7 7i7 may have a term and amortization schedule the length of which is the useful life of the energy efficiency measures implemented using the loan1 provided that the loan to the qualified consumer does not exceed #bj years2 and 7ii7 shall finance 2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7 7as so designated71 by striking a loan term of not more than #aj years and inserting the applicable loan term described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking unless the personal property is or becomes attached to real property 7including a manufactured home7 as a fixture2 and inserting unless the personal property-- 7i7 is a manufactured housing unit or large appliance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 or 7ii7 is or becomes attached to real property as a fixture2 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,clarification of eligibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 an eligible entity may make a loan under this subsection to any qualified consumer located within the service territory of the eligible entity1 regardless of whether the qualified consumer is located in a rural area4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting outreach1 after training12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and technical assistance of the program and inserting outreach1 and technical assistance relating to the program under this section2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting 1 outreach1 after technical assistance2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,funding ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7i71 the ,secretary may use such sums as are necessary to provide outreach1 training1 and technical assistance under this subsection4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #fejf4 ,technical corrections ,section #cjf of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,the ,secretary in the first sentence of subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting the following3 #cjf4 ,water and waste facility loans and grants 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7#c7 ,no and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,determination2 ,requirement ,no 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking 7#d7 7,a7 ,the term and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,development cost ,the term 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,b7 ,the term and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,project ,the term 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 7#f7 ,the and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,grants for certain development plans ,the 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by striking 7#h7 ,in and inserting the following3 7#h7 ,projects proposed to serve the same residents ,in 2 and 7ii7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7i7 by striking 7#ab77;,a7 ,the and inserting the following3 7#ab7 ,informational system for certain institutions 7,a7 ,the 2 and 7ii7 by indenting subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 appropriately2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#ac7-- 7i7 by striking 7#ac7 ,in and inserting the following3 7#ac7 ,priority ,in 2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking ,soil ,conservation ,service and inserting ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7,,ii7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ae71 by striking 7#ae7 ,in and inserting the following3 7#ae7 ,projects serving multiple communities ,in 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking 7#af7 ,grants and inserting the following3 7#af7 ,use of grants for local share requirements ,grants 2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ag7-- 7i7 by striking 7#ag77;,a7 ,in and inserting the following3 7#ag7 ,design and materials 7,a7 ,in 2 and 7ii7 by indenting subparagraph 7,b7 appropriately2 and 7,j7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by striking 7#ah7 ,in and inserting the following3 7#ah7 ,prohibition of additional conditions ,in 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 7b7 ,the and inserting the following3 7b7 ,curtailment or limitation of service prohibited ,the 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking 7d7 ,any and inserting the following3 7c7 ,availability of amounts2 carryover of authorizations ,any 4 ,,vii ,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg #gaja4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board ,section #adjh of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking #g additional members and inserting #c additional members2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee 7a7 ,in general ,section #adjh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #aa members and inserting #ab members2 and 7ii7 adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,one of such members shall represent a ,state with not less than #a1jjj acres of citrus production1 and shall be a nonvoting member4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,appointment2 service ,members of the specialty crops committee shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 serve at the discretion of the ,secretary4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraph 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 review grant applications under such subsection and submit a summary of comments1 including the relevancy of the applications to the annual priorities established under paragraph 7#d71 to the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture for consideration prior to the awarding of grants under such subsection2 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dab7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 for competitive grants under subsection 7j71 the review and summary submitted to the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture under section #adjh;,a7g77#e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7g77#e774 4 7c7 ,effect ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 shall not affect the terms of the members of the citrus disease subcommittee established under section #adjh;,a7a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7a77#b77 who are-- 7,a7 appointed by the ,secretary before the effective date described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 members of that subcommittee on that effective date4 #gajc4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education ,section #adag of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 to conduct workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to the food and agricultural sciences4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbd2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #gajd4 ,agricultural and food policy research centers ,section #adai;,a7e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7;e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaje4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native serving institutions and ,native ,hawaiian serving institutions ,section #adai;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj in fiscal years #bjja through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjja through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #gajf4 ,nutrition education program ,section #adbe7;g7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cage7;g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gajg4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs ,section #adcc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caie7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,carryover ,the balance of any annual funds provided to an eligible institution for a fiscal year under this subsection that remains unexpended at the end of the fiscal year may be carried over for use during the following fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gajh4 ,extension at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,section #addd7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjbe2 and 7#b7 by striking #bj percent and inserting #dj percent4 #gaji4 ,agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adde7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjbe and 7,b7 by striking #cj percent and inserting #dj percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting graduate student tuition and fees1 after direction14 7b7 ,payment of allotments to eligible institutions ,section #adde7;d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking a research director and inserting an agricultural research director2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence-- 7,a7 by striking or other officer2 and 7,b7 by inserting agricultural before chief administrative officer4 #gaaj4 ,scholarships for students at #ahij ,institutions ,section #addf of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking #bjbj1 and each of the #d succeeding academic years and inserting #bjbe1 and each succeeding academic year2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj not later than ,october #a1 #bjai1 and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaaa4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,section #addg7;b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions ,section #addg;,b7d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7;d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaac4 ,research and extension activities at #ahij ,institutions ,section #addi of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,attestation to the ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each fiscal year1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an attestation that describes whether the ,state-- 7,a7 plans to fulfill the matching funds requirement under subsection 7c7 for that fiscal year2 or 7,b7 is unable to fulfill that matching funds requirement for that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,letter ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to each ,governor whose ,state did not fulfill the matching funds requirement under subsection 7c7 for the prior fiscal year a letter that shall-- 7,a7 notify the ,governor that the ,state did not fulfill that matching funds requirement2 and 7,b7 describe the amounts of matching funds received by #ahij ,institutions and #ahfb ,institutions 7as those terms are defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 in that ,state for each of the agricultural research1 extension1 education1 and related programs described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of section #gaaf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg;d74 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available1 on an annual basis1 each attestation submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and each letter submitted under paragraph 7#b74 4 #gaad4 ,new beginning for ,tribal students ,section #adej7;d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;e7d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaae4 ,hispanic-serving institutions ,section #adee7;c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda7;c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaaf4 ,international agriculture partnerships and grants program 7a7 ,in general ,section #adeh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,international agriculture partnerships and grants program2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs 7#a7 ,competitive grants authorized ,the ,secretary may make competitive grants to colleges and universities in order to strengthen ,united ,states economic competitiveness and to promote international market development4 7#b7 ,purpose of grants ,grants under this subsection shall be directed to agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching activities that will-- 7,a7 enhance the international content of the curricula in colleges and universities so as to ensure that ,united ,states students acquire an understanding of the international dimensions and trade implications of their studies2 7,b7 ensure that ,united ,states scientists1 extension agents1 and educators involved in agricultural research and development activities outside of the ,united ,states have the opportunity to convey the implications of their activities and findings to their peers and students in the ,united ,states and to the users of agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching2 7,c7 enhance the capabilities of colleges and universities to do collaborative research with other countries1 in cooperation with other ,federal agencies1 on issues relevant to ,united ,states agricultural competitiveness2 7,d7 enhance the capabilities of colleges and universities to provide cooperative extension education to promote the application of new technology developed in foreign countries to ,united ,states agriculture2 and 7,e7 enhance the capability of ,united ,states colleges and universities1 in cooperation with other ,federal agencies1 to provide leadership and educational programs that will assist ,united ,states natural resources and food production1 processing1 and distribution businesses and industries to compete internationally1 including product market identification1 international policies limiting or enhancing market production1 development of new or enhancement of existing markets1 and production efficiencies4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #adei;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77vii7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77vii77 is amended by striking section #adei;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 and inserting subsection 7d7 of section #adeh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib74 #gaag4 ,research equipment grants ,section #adfb;,a7e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj;a7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaah4 ,university research ,section #adfc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting #bjbi4 #gaai4 ,cooperative extension service ,section #adfd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccab7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gabj4 ,supplemental and alternative crops ,section #adgc;,d of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gaba4 ,new ,era ,rural ,technology ,program ,section #adgc;,e7d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gabb4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions ,section #adgc;,f7b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;i7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gabc4 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority ,section #adgc;,h of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaik7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,pilot2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#f77;,a71 by striking growing1 and inserting growing 7including water conservation technologies and innovation712 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking pilot program each place it appears and inserting program2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting the long-term and high-risk technological before barriers2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and resilience to extreme weather2 and inserting water conservation1 the reduction1 avoidance1 sequestration1 or mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector1 and resilience to extreme weather1 drought1 infectious diseases1 plant and animal pathogens1 and plant and animal pests22 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting or economic cost before the period at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking advise the ,chief ,scientist on1 and2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,relationship within the ,department of ,agriculture 7,i7 ,chief ,scientist ,the ,director shall work in close collaboration with the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 7,,ii7 ,other programs ,no other official who is the head of any other program of the ,department of ,agriculture shall report to the ,director4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,in carrying out and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,personnel matters 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish and maintain within the ,,agarda a staff with sufficient qualifications and expertise to enable the ,,agarda to carry out the responsibilities of the ,,agarda under this section in conjunction with other operations of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,use of existing personnel authorities ,in carrying out 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,use of strategic plan ,the ,secretary shall use the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 and dated #bjbb to inform the administration of the ,,agarda under this section4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,funding ,in addition to funds otherwise deposited in the ,fund under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7-- 7,a7 there is appropriated to the ,fund1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended2 and 7,b7 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7e74 #gabd4 ,capacity building grants for community college agricultural programs ,subtitle ,k of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adgc;,i4 ,capacity building grants for community college agricultural programs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a junior or community college supporting agriculture advancement2 and 7,b7 a consortium or alliance of #b-year public colleges supporting agriculture advancement4 7#b7 ,junior or community college ,the term junior or community college has the meaning given the term in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7b7 ,competitive grants ,the ,secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to assist the eligible entities in maintaining and expanding the capacity of the eligible entities to conduct workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to the following disciplines3 7#a7 ,food and agricultural sciences4 7#b7 ,agribusiness and farm business management4 7#c7 ,meat and poultry processing4 7#d7 ,related disciplines1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,priority ,in making grants under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity coordinating with a local stakeholder engaged in activities relating to #a or more of the disciplines described in that subsection to provide experiential training and other opportunities for students4 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7b7 may use the funds made available through the grant to expand and maintain the capacity of the eligible entity to conduct workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to the disciplines described in that subsection by-- 7#a7 successfully competing for funds from ,federal grants and other sources to carry out workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to those disciplines2 7#b7 disseminating information relating to those disciplines to interested members of the food and agricultural sciences1 agribusiness1 and farm business management communities and to the public2 7#c7 encouraging members of those communities to participate in workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to those disciplines through providing matching funding from sources other than funds received through the grant2 and 7#d7 through-- 7,a7 the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure 7not including the alteration1 repair1 renovation1 or construction of buildings72 7,b7 the professional growth and development of faculty2 and 7,c7 the development of apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #gabe4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors ,subtitle ,k of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 7as amended by section #gabd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adgc;,j4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a network of research corridors1 each operated by an institution described in paragraph 7#b71 for research and development on agricultural technology1 to be known as ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors 7referred to in this section as ,ag ,innovation ,corridors74 7#b7 ,eligible institutions ,an ,ag ,innovation ,corridor shall be operated by any of the following institutions3 7,a7 ,an #ahfb ,institution1 an #ahij ,institution1 or a #aiid ,institution 7as those terms are defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja774 7,b7 ,an institution described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#c7 ,geographic areas ,an ,ag ,innovation ,corridor shall be established in each of the following geographic areas of the ,united ,states3 7,a7 ,northeast4 7,b7 ,north ,central4 7,c7 ,southeast4 7,d7 ,great ,plains4 7,e7 ,rocky ,mountain ,west4 7b7 ,goals ,the ,ag ,innovation ,corridors shall have the following goals3 7#a7 ,to demonstrate new and emerging technologies as applied to agricultural and natural resource practices4 7#b7 ,to demonstrate benefits of-- 7,a7 providing farms with internet service that is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity2 7,b7 controlled-environment food and agricultural production2 and 7,c7 agrivoltaics systems for collocated agricultural and solar energy production4 7#c7 ,to engage with rural and urban audiences regarding emerging agricultural technologies and educational opportunities4 7#d7 ,to cooperate and collaborate with agricultural industry partners on emerging agricultural technologies and opportunities4 7#e7 ,to advance research to find new technologies and practices to apply to agriculture and natural resources to increase sustainability1 profitability1 and conservation of resources4 7#f7 ,to connect industry1 researchers1 and practitioners across geographical areas to share research1 new ideas1 and practices4 7c7 ,activities ,the activities of the ,ag ,innovation ,corridors shall include-- 7#a7 long-term research-- 7,a7 to develop novel agricultural technologies for use at regional and national scales2 and 7,b7 to evaluate the applicability and adaptability of those technologies to local conditions2 7#b7 the establishment and maintenance of multiple sites or research centers that capture the diversity of agricultural production systems that function as a network2 7#c7 engagement and education of rural and urban audiences regarding agricultural technologies2 and 7#d7 collaboration with agricultural industry partners at research centers and sites to develop and research new agricultural technologies and practices that increase sustainability1 profitability1 and conservation4 7d7 ,coordination of research ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate long-term agricultural technology research to improve understanding within the ,department of ,agriculture of how technologies function at the field1 regional1 and national scales2 7#b7 ensure that each research site included within an ,ag ,innovation ,corridor conducts experiments with common goals and methods-- 7,a7 to increase agricultural productivity and profitability2 7,b7 to enhance agricultural resilience and the capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change2 7,c7 to work with the agricultural industry to develop technologies that address the goals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7,d7 to educate both rural and urban audiences on agriculture and new agricultural technologies2 7#c7 make data collected at research sites included in ,ag ,innovation ,corridors open to researchers and the public whenever practicable1 and integrate data across the network and partner sites2 and 7#d7 provide infrastructure to research sites included in the ,ag ,innovation ,corridors for data collection1 common measurements1 and data streams that complement other national networks1 such as the ,national ,ecological ,observatory ,network and the ,long-,term ,ecological ,research ,network4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #gabf4 ,national agroforestry survey ,subtitle ,k of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 7as amended by section #gabe7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adgc,k4 ,national agroforestry survey 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,forest ,service1 the ,national ,agroforestry ,center1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 and the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 shall conduct a national agroforestry survey every #c years beginning in #bjbf4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #gabg4 ,aquaculture assistance programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #adgg7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbd2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,indirect costs ,section #adgg of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,indirect costs ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection-- 7#a7 the limitation with respect to indirect costs under section #adfb shall apply with respect to awards made under this subtitle2 and 7#b7 the limitation with respect to indirect costs under section #adgc shall not apply with respect to those awards4 4 #gabh4 ,rangeland research programs ,section #adhc7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cccf7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gabi4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response ,section #adhd7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea7;a77#c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gacj4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education 7a7 ,distance education grants for insular areas ,section #adij7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,resident instruction grants for insular areas ,section #adia7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,b ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij #gbja4 ,best utilization of biological applications ,section #afbd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehad7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbjb4 ,integrated management systems ,section #afbg7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7;d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program ,section #afbh7;f77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbjd4 ,national training program ,section #afbi7;i7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7;i77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbje4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program ,section #afce7;b77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbjf4 ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system ,section #afda7;c7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehee7;c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbjg4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative ,section #afga7;g7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7;g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbjh4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives 7a7 ,in general ,section #afgb7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,coffee plant health initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds 7as those terms are defined in section #djc of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb77 that impact coffee plants2 7,b7 establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by1 or areas at risk of being affected by1 plant pests or noxious weeds 7as so defined7 that impact coffee plants2 7,c7 surveying and collecting data on coffee plant production and health2 7,d7 investigating coffee plant biology1 immunology1 ecology1 genomics1 and bioinformatics2 and 7,e7 conducting research on-- 7i7 factors that may contribute to or be associated with coffee plant immune systems2 7ii7 other serious threats to coffee plants1 including the sublethal effects of insecticides1 herbicides1 and fungicides on insects and plants beneficial to coffee plant growth2 and 7iii7 the development of mitigating and preventative measures to improve habitat conservation and best management practices in coffee-growing regions4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 ,macadamia tree health initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds 7as those terms are defined in section #djc of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb77 that impact macadamia trees2 7,b7 establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by1 or areas at risk of being affected by1 invasive plant pests or noxious weeds 7as so defined72 7,c7 surveying and collecting data on macadamia tree production and health2 7,d7 investigating macadamia tree biology1 immunology1 ecology1 genomics1 and bioinformatics2 and 7,e7 conducting research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with macadamia tree immune systems1 and other serious threats to macadamia trees1 including-- 7i7 the sublethal effects of insecticides1 herbicides1 and fungicides on beneficial insects and plants to macadamia tree growth2 and 7ii7 the development of mitigative and preventative measures to improve habitat conservation and best management practices in macadamia tree growing regions4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ad7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 to review the effectiveness of current cattle fever tick eradication efforts in preventing and reducing the spread of cattle fever ticks2 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,,pfas agricultural effects research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out research relating to-- 7,a7 the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7as those terms are defined in section #gcca7b77;,b7 of the ,,pfas ,act of #bjai 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hica7b77;,b777 on agricultural land used for the production of crops and livestock1 including cropland1 grassland1 rangeland1 pasture land1 cropped woodland1 marshes1 environmentally sensitive areas1 and other land related to agricultural production1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 identifying methods to mitigate and remediate the impacts of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7as so defined74 7#bb7 ,peanut aflatoxin research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 pre- and post-harvest improvements in the peanut production1 handling1 and processing sectors to improve efficiency and manage aflatoxin2 7,b7 advanced curing systems to minimize moisture variation of individual peanut kernels2 and 7,c7 other efforts that can lead to a reduction in the risk of losses due to mold and potential aflatoxin contamination in storage4 7#bc7 ,biochar research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 assessing the soil carbon sequestration potential of various biochars and management systems integrating biochar use2 7,b7 understanding how to use biochar productively to contribute to climate mitigation1 crop production1 resilience to extreme weather events1 ecosystem and soil health1 natural resource conservation1 and farm profitability2 and 7,c7 delivering science-based1 region-specific1 cost-effective1 and practical information to farmers1 ranchers1 foresters1 land reclamation managers1 urban land managers1 and other land and natural resource managers and businesses on sustainable biochar production and application4 7#bd7 ,spotted wing drosophila initiative ,research and extension grants may be made and cooperative agreements may be entered into under this section to mitigate the negative effects of spotted wing drosophila4 7#be7 ,spotted lanternfly control initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the ,spotted ,lanternfly 7,lycorma delicatula74 7#bf7 ,wheat resiliency initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of building capacity to address emerging pest and disease challenges to wheat production throughout the ,united ,states4 7#bg7 ,invasive species research and extension ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 to develop and apply methods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals1 including through methods of biocontrol4 7#bh7 ,advanced mechanized harvester technologies research and extension 7,a7 ,in general ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating technologies to mechanize agricultural processes4 7,b7 ,emphasis ,in awarding grants under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may place emphasis on mechanizing the process for harvesting specialty crops4 7#bi7 ,agricultural application of artificial intelligence research and extension 7,a7 ,in general ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating agricultural uses of artificial intelligence4 7,b7 ,emphasis ,in awarding grants under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may place emphasis on uses of artificial intelligence that improve specialty crop production4 7#cj7 ,aquaculture research and extension ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 to develop and apply aquaculture methods1 including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species4 7#ca7 ,white oak research initiative 7,a7 ,in general ,research grants may be made under this section to a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 for the purpose of improving white oak species resiliency1 health1 and preservation4 7,b7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize research relating to the resistance of white oak to disease1 pests1 heat1 and drought in cultivated1 new1 and old-growth white oak timber stands4 7#cb7 ,sunflower breeding initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing sunflower hybrids adapted for ,united ,states growing regions4 4 7b7 ,pulse crop health initiative ,section #afgb7;e77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;e77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7c7 ,training coordination for food and agriculture protection ,section #afgb7;f77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;f77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7d7 ,pollinator protection ,section #afgb7;g7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;g77 is amended in paragraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b77;,b71 and 7#c7 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #afgb7;h7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;h77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbji4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative ,section #afgb;,b of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking in each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj2 7,b7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 7,e7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,f7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,g7 #hj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,h7 #ij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbaj4 ,enhanced coordination of organic agriculture research ,the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #afgb;,b 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 the following3 #afgb;,c4 ,enhanced coordination of organic agriculture research 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,scientist of the ,department of ,agriculture shall coordinate research1 extension1 education1 and economic activities in the ,department of ,agriculture relating to organic agriculture4 7b7 ,duties ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,scientist shall-- 7#a7 assign an individual to serve in the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist as an ,organic ,agriculture ,research ,coordinator 7referred to in this section as the ,coordinator7 who shall be responsible for leading the efforts of the ,chief ,scientist in carrying out that subsection2 7#b7 implement and coordinate organic agriculture research efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#c7 establish annual strategic priorities and goals for the ,department of ,agriculture for organic agriculture research2 7#d7 communicate such priorities and goals to each agency or office of the ,department of ,agriculture1 organic agriculture stakeholders1 and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the ,secretary2 and 7#e7 coordinate and identify all research on organic agriculture research needed and conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the ,secretary to ensure consistency and reduce unintended duplication of effort4 7c7 ,surveys2 reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and every #e years thereafter1 in coordination with the roadmap for agricultural research1 education1 and extension described in section #gejd of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;a71 the ,coordinator shall-- 7,a7 conduct a survey of all research of the ,secretary relating to organic agriculture1 including a survey of the acreage of certified organic agricultural land used by the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,secretary a report containing the findings of the survey conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 which shall include sections relating to the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 the ,economic ,research ,service1 the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 and such other agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,the ,coordinator shall include in each report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 recommendations relating to-- 7,a7 enhancing the research conducted by the ,secretary that-- 7i7 is applicable to agricultural producers that adhere to the requirements under the national organic program established under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq472 and 7ii7 would explore the new or enhanced research opportunities that could lead to new discoveries1 foster innovation1 improve technologies1 and promote integrated systems approaches to assist-- 7,i7 organic agricultural producers2 7,,ii7 consumers of organic food products2 7,,iii7 organic marketing and distribution channels2 7,,iv7 transitioning-to-organic agricultural producers1 including with respect to barriers to transitioning to organic production and producers who have considered transitioning to organic production but decided not to do so2 and 7,v7 the organic food industry2 and 7,b7 strategies to increase the coordination and effectiveness of projects carried out by the ,secretary that are applicable to organic production and that would improve the efficiency1 productivity1 profitability1 and ecosystem services of organic crop and livestock production4 7#c7 ,review of prior report ,the ,coordinator shall include in each report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 a review of the recommendations described in paragraph 7#b7 included in the prior report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 the actions taken by the ,secretary to implement those recommendations4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make each report received under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 publicly available4 4 #gbaa4 ,farm business management ,section #afgb;,d7d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #afgb;,e of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 managing waste streams of production practices to improve the environmental impact of urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural practices4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,data collection ,section #gbab7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dhab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by striking the census of agriculture conducted in the calendar year #bjag and inserting each census of agriculture2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ad1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba and inserting #ah1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 #gbac4 ,centers of ,excellence at #ahij ,institutions ,section #afgc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,excellence4 and inserting ,excellence at #ahij ,institutions42 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c72 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,recognition ,the ,secretary 2 7#d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by inserting and not more than #aj after not less than #c2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as subsections 7b7 through 7d71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#e7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,climate change ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on climate change adaption and mitigation1 soil health and carbon sequestration1 nutrient and manure management1 advanced grazing management and crop-livestock integration1 perennial production systems1 agroforestry1 on-farm and food system energy efficiency and renewable energy production1 and food waste reduction4 7#h7 ,forestry resilience and conservation ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on fostering forest conservation1 agroforestry1 enhancing forest resilience1 and urban and community forestry programs to promote biodiversity and environmental health4 7#i7 ,food safety1 bioprocessing1 and value-added agriculture ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on food safety1 bioprocessing1 value-added agriculture enterprise development1 and innovative food and agriculture product development4 7#aj7 ,food and agricultural sciences and the social sciences ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on the integration of the social sciences1 including economics1 psychology1 rural sociology1 and other social sciences and data sciences1 into the food and agricultural sciences to develop comprehensive solutions to issues impacting underserved farmers and communities4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7a74 #gbad4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities ,section #afhj7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gbae4 ,national ,rural ,information ,center ,clearinghouse ,section #bcha7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;b7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,c ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program ,section #dje7;j7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;j77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program ,section #djf7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7;f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by ,fusarium graminearum or by ,tilletia indica ,section #djh7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbd2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations ,section #daj7;d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcj7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking subsection 7d7 and 7j71 and inserting subsections 7d71 7j71 and 7k712 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the ,initiative and inserting this section2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7j7 and 7k7 as subsections 7k7 and 7l71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,specialty crop mechanization and automation research and development program 7#a7 ,establishment and purpose ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive research and extension grant program to increase the competitiveness of specialty crops in the ,united ,states through the advancement and acceleration of mechanization and automation1 under which the ,secretary awards competitive grants to eligible entities-- 7,a7 to create or improve cost-effective mechanization1 automation1 and other innovations and technologies-- 7i7 to reduce the manual labor requirements of a specialty crop grower2 7ii7 to improve specialty crop farmworker safety and health or working conditions2 or 7iii7 to increase the efficiency of specialty crop-- 7,i7 production2 7,,ii7 resource management2 7,,iii7 harvesting2 7,,iv7 processing2 7,v7 postharvest technologies2 or 7,,vi7 packaging2 7,b7 to increase the adoption of specialty crop mechanization1 automation1 and other innovations and technologies by-- 7i7 emphasizing adoption drivers1 which may include connectivity1 autonomy1 reliability1 durability1 in-field validation1 and cost-effectiveness2 or 7ii7 investing in and developing human capital to increase the capacity of the specialty crop sector to work with new technologies2 or 7,c7 to accelerate specialty crop mechanization and automation through-- 7i7 prototype development2 7ii7 in-field trial testing2 7iii7 ongoing industry engagement2 or 7iv7 rapid commercialization4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposals for projects that-- 7,a7 address the training or retraining of farmworkers to operate1 repair1 program1 or otherwise maintain mechanization and automation solutions involved in the project2 and 7,b7 include explicit mechanisms to communicate the results of the project to producers and the public4 7#c7 ,applicability ,subsections 7a71 7c7 through 7g71 7i71 and 7l7 shall apply to the program established under this subsection4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,in addition to the amounts reserved under subsection 7k77#a77;,c71 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,subsequent funding and inserting ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjbd2 and 7,,ii7 by striking fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbd2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,subsequent funding 7i7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #agj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 7ii7 ,allocation ,the ,secretary shall allocate funds made available under clause 7i7 in accordance with the following3 7,i7 ,specialty crop research and extension initiative ,for the ,initiative1 not less than-- 7aa7 #aej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7bb7 #agj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj and each fiscal year thereafter4 7,,ii7 ,specialty crop mechanization and automation research and development program ,for the specialty crop mechanization and automation research and development program established under subsection 7j71 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7iii7 ,reallocation ,any funds allocated under clause 7ii77,,ii7 that remain unobligated on the date that is #a year after the last day of the fiscal year in which those funds are first made available shall be reallocated for the purposes described in clause 7ii77,i74 7iv7 ,availability of mechanization and automation funds 7,i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#d71 funds made available under clause 7i7 and allocated under clause 7ii77,,ii7 shall remain available until expended4 7,,ii7 ,reallocated funds ,for purposes of paragraph 7#d71 amounts reallocated under clause 7iii7 shall be considered to be made available for the fiscal year for which the amounts are reallocated4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking for fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc2 7ii7 by striking ,in addition and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #adjh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by striking 7j77#c7 and inserting 7k77#c72 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#e71 by striking specialty crop research initiative and inserting programs2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7g71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7j7 and inserting 7k74 7#b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77x7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77x77 is amended by striking specialty crop research initiative under section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih and inserting programs under section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb74 7#c7 ,section #abfje7;c7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #dab7;j7 and inserting #dab7k72 and 7,b7 by striking #gfcb7;j77 and inserting #gfcb7k774 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program ,section #fjd7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfdb7;e77 is amended by striking #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #gcjg4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy ,section #fad7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbd2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #gcjh4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research ,section #fag7;f77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;b7f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,d ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh ,i ,agricultural ,security #gdja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center ,section #adaab7;c77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gdjb4 ,assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning1 preparation1 and response ,section #adaac of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gdjc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures ,section #adaba7;b77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program ,section #adabb7;e77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hibb7;e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,,ii ,miscellaneous ,provisions #gdaa4 ,grazinglands research laboratory ,section #gejb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjai2 #abh ,stat4 #ija2 #acb ,stat4 #dhag7 is amended by striking #ae-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 #gdab4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network ,section #gebb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 including crisis lines before the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,referrals to providers ,as part of the efforts of the recipient of a grant under subsection 7a7 to connect individuals to behavioral health counseling and wellness support and to ensure individuals have access to a comprehensive scope of mental health and substance use treatments and supports1 when applicable1 the grant recipient may establish referral relationships with-- 7#a7 certified community behavioral health clinics 7as defined in section #aije7;jj77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7jj77#b772 7#b7 health centers 7as defined in section #ccj7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7a7772 7#c7 rural health clinics 7as defined in section #ahfa7;aa7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7aa7772 7#d7 ,federally qualified health centers 7as defined in that section72 and 7#e7 critical access hospitals 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm7774 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to ,congress and any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 and make publicly available1 a report describing-- 7#a7 the state of behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture1 including farmworkers and food system workers2 and 7#b7 how the ,department of ,agriculture can improve coordination and cooperation with ,federal health departments and agencies1 including the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 to better address the behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture 7including farmworkers and food system workers71 such as coordination and cooperation on serving those individuals through existing national hotlines4 4 #gdac4 ,natural products research program ,section #gebe7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicg7;e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gdad4 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf7;g7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7;g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 ,e ,other ,matters #geja4 ,foundation for ,food and ,agriculture ,research ,section #gfja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b77iii71 by striking annual report required in subsection 7f77#c77;,b7 and inserting annual report and strategic plan required under subsection 7f77#c77;,b722 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i77,i7-- 7,i7 in item 7bb71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in item 7cc71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7dd7 a description of all collaborative stakeholder engagements providing an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input on agricultural research priorities that were conducted in the preceding fiscal year4 2 and 7ii7 by striking clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,stakeholder notice and engagement ,the ,foundation shall publish an annual notice with a description of agricultural research priorities under this section for the upcoming fiscal year1 including-- 7,i7 a schedule for funding competitions2 7,,ii7 a discussion of how applications for funding will be evaluated2 7,,iii7 how the ,foundation will communicate information about funded awards to the public to ensure that grantees and partners understand the objectives of the ,foundation2 and 7,,iv7 virtual and in-person opportunities for collaborative stakeholder engagement to provide input on agricultural research priorities4 7iv7 ,strategic plan ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,foundation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a strategic plan describing-- 7,i7 a forecast of major agricultural challenge opportunities identified by the scientific advisory councils of the ,foundation and approved by the ,board1 including short- and long-term objectives2 7,,ii7 an overview of the efforts that the ,foundation has taken to be transparent in each of the processes of the ,foundation1 including-- 7aa7 processes relating to grant awards1 including the selection1 review1 and notification processes2 7bb7 communication of past1 current1 and future research priorities2 7cc7 coordination with the ,department of ,agriculture to minimize duplication and avoid conflicts2 and 7dd7 plans to solicit and respond to public input on the opportunities identified in the strategic plan2 7,,iii7 the financial goals and benchmarks for the next #e years1 including a detailed plan for-- 7aa7 raising funds in amounts greater than the amounts required under subsection 7g77#a77;,b72 7bb7 soliciting additional resources pursuant to subsection 7e77#d77;,a77iv7 and paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 and 7cc7 managing and leveraging such resources pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a77vii72 7,,iv7 the goals for the next #e years relating to engaging stakeholders in providing input on agricultural research priorities2 and 7,v7 other related issues1 as determined by the ,board4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,transparency ,to ensure transparency in the decision-making and grant-making process of the ,foundation1 the ,foundation shall-- 7,a7 provide feedback to an individual or entity that submits a completed research concept for which the individual or entity has private funding but that does not receive a public match from the ,foundation for the program or initiative2 7,b7 provide feedback to one or more researchers who apply for but do not receive a research grant within a ,foundation-led program or initiative2 and 7,c7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 undergo a third-party strategic review to solicit feedback from the food and agricultural community on the quality of feedback provided by the ,foundation4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,general funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,foundation to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii74 #gejb4 ,heirs property and fractionated land legal clinics ,subtitle ,f of title ,,vii of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad is amended by inserting after section #gfjc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a-#a7 the following3 #gfjc;,a4 ,heirs property and fractionated land legal clinics 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #ahfb ,institution2 #ahij ,institution ,the terms #ahfb ,institution and #ahij ,institution have the meanings given those terms in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja74 7#b7 #aiid ,institution ,the term #aiid ,institution has the meaning given the term in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb74 7b7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary shall support the provision of legal services to resolve ownership and succession on farmland1 including heirs property and fractionated land1 by entering into cooperative agreements with #ahij ,institutions1 #aiid ,institutions1 and #ahfb ,institutions that demonstrate the ability to provide such legal services through-- 7#a7 the law school of the #ahij ,institution1 #aiid ,institution1 or #ahfb ,institution2 or 7#b7 a partnership with-- 7,a7 a nonprofit legal organization or community-based organization with experience providing such legal services2 or 7,b7 an accredited law school of another institution of higher education4 7c7 ,priority ,in entering into cooperative agreements under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to #ahij ,institutions and #aiid ,institutions4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #gejc4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act ,section #af7;a77#b7 of the ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghn7a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gejd4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7a7 ,endowment for #aiid institutions ,section #ecc7;b7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,appropriations ,section #ecd7;a77#a7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7#a7 by striking #aiif and inserting #bjbe2 and 7#b7 by striking equal to and inserting not less than4 7c7 ,institutional capacity building grants ,section #ece of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears in subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c7 and inserting #bjbi4 7d7 ,research grants ,section #ecf of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through with-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,cooperative agreements ,a #aiid ,institution that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 may conduct research described in that subsection under a cooperative agreement with-- 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking at least #a and inserting #a or more2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geje4 ,report on the extension service needs of ,tribal lands and populations 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this section as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall conduct a study of-- 7#a7 the extension service needs with respect to ,tribal lands and ,tribal populations1 regardless of the location of those populations2 7#b7 whether the cooperative extension program and the ,federally ,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program established under section #afgg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicj7 are meeting those needs1 including by examining1 for the most recent #bj years-- 7,a7 the total amount of ,federal funding received in each ,state for extension services2 7,b7 the types of extension services1 including extension services on agriculture1 serving the ,tribal population in each ,state and the amount of funding spent on each type of extension service in the ,state2 and 7,c7 the ,tribal population in each ,state2 and 7#c7 how the program established under section #afgg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicj7 was established when that section was enacted by ,congress and the significant changes to the operation and funding of that program since that enactment4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report describing the results of the study to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,if the ,comptroller ,general finds under the study under subsection 7a7 that the existing cooperative extension program and the ,federally ,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program are not meeting the needs described in subsection 7a77#a71 the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include such legislative and other recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general determines would result in a system under which those needs are met in an equitable and effective manner4 #gejf4 ,restoration of #d-;,h name and emblem authority 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #d-;,h club 7,a7 ,in general ,the term #d-;,h club means a #d-;,h club recognized under the #d-;,h ,program4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term #d-;,h club includes an authorized agent of a #d-;,h club4 7#b7 #d-;,h emblem or name ,the term #d-;,h emblem or name means the #d-;,h sign or emblem1 consisting of a green four-leaf clover with stem and the letter ,h in white or gold on each leaflet1 and the words #d-;,h1 #d-;,h ,club1 and #d-;,h ,clubs1 used to identify and distinguish the #d-;,h ,program and the activities1 clubs1 members1 goods1 and services of the #d-;,h ,program4 7#c7 #d-;,h ,program 7,a7 ,in general ,the term #d-;,h ,program means the youth development program of the land-grant colleges or universities1 the ,cooperative ,extension ,system 7as defined by the ,secretary71 and the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term #d-;,h ,program includes an authorized agent of the #d-;,h ,program4 7#d7 ,land-grant college or university 7,a7 ,in general ,the term land-grant college or university means an #ahfb ,institution1 an #ahij ,institution1 or a #aiid ,institution 7as those terms are defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja774 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term land-grant college or university includes an authorized agent of a land-grant college or university4 7b7 ,effect of repeal2 ratification 7#a7 ,civil acts ,any civil act or action of the #d-;,h ,program1 a #d-;,h club1 the ,secretary1 or a land-grant college or university taken with respect to the use of the #d-;,h emblem or name1 or the recognition of any #d-;,h club1 during the period beginning on ,may #h1 #aiad1 and ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 is deemed to be of legal force and effect and ratified as if section #ajjb7c7 of the ,clean ,up the ,code ,act of #bjai 7title ,x of division ,o of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #baee7 had not been enacted into law4 7#b7 ,effect on criminal law ,nothing in this subsection affects the effect on criminal law of the repeal made by section #ajjb7c7 of the ,clean ,up the ,code ,act of #bjai 7title ,x of division ,o of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #baee74 7c7 ,authorizations for use of #d-;,h emblem or name2 fees2 deposits 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 use the #d-;,h emblem or name2 and 7,b7 grant authorizations to use the #d-;,h emblem or name1 as provided by regulations issued by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,fees ,an authorization under paragraph 7#a7 may be granted-- 7,a7 without a fee or other consideration2 or 7,b7 for a fee or other consideration4 7#c7 ,use of fees ,the ,secretary shall deposit into a special account any fees collected under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the amounts in which shall remain available to the ,secretary until expended1 without further appropriation1 for furthering the #d-;,h ,program4 7d7 ,unauthorized use of #d-;,h emblem or name 7#a7 ,prohibition ,whoever1 other than the #d-;,h ,program1 a #d-;,h club1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 a land-grant college or university1 and those authorized by them1 uses in commerce the #d-;,h emblem or name or any reproduction1 counterfeit1 copy1 or colorable imitation of the #d-;,h emblem or name to indicate membership in an association1 organization1 or other collective group1 or in connection with the sale1 offering for sale1 distribution1 or advertising of goods or services1 on or in connection with which that use is likely to cause confusion1 to cause mistake1 or to deceive as to membership or participation in1 an affiliation1 connection1 or association with1 or authorization or approval by1 a #d-;,h club or the #d-;,h ,program1 shall be subject to the civil action in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,civil action ,the ,attorney ,general on behalf of the ,secretary1 or contract counsel procured by the ,secretary1 may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states against whoever engages in any of the prohibited acts described in paragraph 7#a7 for the remedies provided in the ,act of ,july #e1 #aidf 7commonly known as the ,trademark ,act of #aidf or the ,lanham ,act7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq474 7e7 ,savings clauses 7#a7 ,prior authorized uses ,nothing in this section makes unlawful the use of any emblem1 name1 sign1 symbol1 insignia1 or words that was lawful on ,december #bf1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,delegation ,nothing in this section limits the authority of the ,secretary to delegate authority of the ,secretary as otherwise authorized by law4 #gejg4 ,amendments to the ,hatch ,act 7a7 ,matching funds ,section #c7;d77#a7 of the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;c7d77#a77 is amended by striking agricultural research and inserting agricultural research1 for graduate student tuition and fees14 7b7 ,use of funds ,section #d of the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;d7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking administrative planning and inserting graduate student tuition and fees1 administrative planning4 7c7 ,payment of allotments to ,state agricultural experiment stations ,section #e of the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking officer known as a director1 and a treasurer or other officer appointed by the government board of the station and inserting officer1 to be known as a ,state ,agricultural ,experiment ,station ,director1 and a treasurer2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence-- 7,a7 by striking or other officer2 and 7,b7 by striking director and inserting ,state ,agricultural ,experiment ,station ,director14 #gejh4 ,research ,facilities ,act ,section #f of the ,research ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,subject to in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #f4 ,funding 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,subject to subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the competitive grant program under section #d #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subject to 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b7 7as so designated71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geji4 ,public cultivar development 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b77#b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by inserting regionally adapted cultivar and breed development1 before selection theory12 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iv71 by inserting regionally adapted breed development1 before selection theory14 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that provides information on all public cultivar and animal germplasm research funded by the ,department of ,agriculture1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the research funded by the ,department of ,agriculture relating to public cultivar and animal germplasm development2 7#b7 identified research gaps relating to public cultivar and animal germplasm development2 and 7#c7 recommendations to improve coordination of all public cultivar and animal germplasm work across the ,department of ,agriculture1 including engagement with relevant stakeholders4 #geaj4 ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative ,subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by inserting 1 including shellfish before the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 measuring1 monitoring1 reporting1 and verifying greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration4 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 precision agriculture technologies2 7vii7 hydroponics1 aquaponics1 aeroponics1 and other production technologies used in controlled-environment agricultural production2 and 7viii7 food loss and waste prevention and reduction1 including new technologies to extend shelf life and new opportunities for new upcycled food products4 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to the food and agricultural sciences 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 2 and 7,e7 adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation ,agricultural climate adaptation and mitigation1 including-- 7i7 strategies for agricultural adaptation to climate change and drought1 including strategies for small and medium-sized farms and ranches2 7ii7 on-farm mitigation strategies and solutions1 including infrastructure1 equipment1 and ecosystems-based strategies2 7iii7 economic and social costs and benefits of adopting conservation practices to mitigate and adapt to climate change2 7iv7 ecosystem service co-benefits of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change2 7v7 new technologies1 methods1 and models to measure and predict greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration2 and 7vi7 the intersection of agricultural production1 soil health1 climate change1 and human health4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 to a consortium of junior or community colleges 7as defined in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh77 that may partner with land-grant colleges or universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 to carry out workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach priorities described in paragraph 7#b77;,f77ix74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geaa4 ,extension ,design and ,demonstration ,initiative ,subsection 7d77#f7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;d77#f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geab4 ,biomass research and development ,section #ijjh7;h77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7;h77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geac4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #f of the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afge7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,termination date ,section #h of the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga note2 ,public ,law #ie-cjf7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #gead4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj ,section #aj of the ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting the before ,interior4 #geae4 ,federal agriculture research facilities ,section #adca of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act ,amendments of #aihe 7title ,,xiv of ,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,stat4 #aeef7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geaf4 ,enhanced use lease authority program ,section #cjh7;b77#f77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note2 ,public ,law #ajc-ced7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #geag4 ,agrivoltaic systems 7a7 ,definition of agrivoltaic system ,in this section1 the term agrivoltaic system means a system under which solar energy production and agricultural production1 including crop or animal production1 occurs in an integrated manner on the same piece of land through the duration of a project4 7b7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and relevant experts1 shall conduct a study on agrivoltaic systems that shall include-- 7,a7 a review of the current research and gaps in research relating to the regional compatibility of different species of livestock with different agrivoltaic panel and agrivoltaic system designs1 including-- 7i7 the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for-- 7,i7 livestock grazing2 and 7,,ii7 shade for livestock2 7ii7 manure management considerations2 7iii7 fencing requirements2 7iv7 other animal handling considerations2 and 7v7 the incorporation of apiculture2 7,b7 an assessment of animal breeding research needs with respect to beneficial and compatible characteristics and behaviors of different species of grazing animals in agrivoltaic systems2 7,c7 a review of the current research and gaps in research relating to the regional compatibility of different crop types with different agrivoltaic system designs1 including-- 7i7 the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for-- 7,i7 plant shading2 and 7,,ii7 farm equipment use2 7ii7 the impact on crop yield2 7iii7 the impact on soil moisture and water availability2 and 7iv7 market opportunities to sell crops at a premium price2 7,d7 an assessment of plant breeding research needs with respect to beneficial and compatible characteristics of different crops1 including specialty and perennial crops1 in agrivoltaic systems2 7,e7 a risk-benefit analysis of agrivoltaic systems in different regions of the ,united ,states1 including a comparison between the total greenhouse gas impact of agrivoltaic systems and solar energy systems that displace agricultural production2 7,f7 an assessment of the economic scalability of agrivoltaic systems across different agricultural land types1 production systems1 and regional markets2 7,g7 an assessment of the types of agricultural land best suited and worst suited for agrivoltaic systems2 7,h7 an assessment of how to best develop agrivoltaic systems on a national and local scale consistent with-- 7i7 maintaining or increasing agricultural production2 7ii7 increasing agricultural resilience2 7iii7 retaining prime farmland2 7iv7 increasing economic opportunities in farming and rural communities2 7v7 reducing nonfarmer ownership of farmland2 and 7vi7 enhancing biodiversity2 7,i7 an assessment of the unique risk management and crop insurance needs of agrivoltaic systems2 7,j7 an assessment of how ,federal procurement of agricultural products could help build a market for agricultural products from farms with agrivoltaic systems2 and 7,k7 an assessment of appropriate modifications to better incorporate agrivoltaic systems into existing ,federal-- 7i7 agricultural conservation programs2 7ii7 agricultural risk management programs1 including ,federal crop insurance2 7iii7 renewable energy programs2 7iv7 agricultural procurement programs2 and 7v7 investment tax credits4 7#b7 #e-year plan ,based on the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall develop a #e-year plan for using the research1 extension1 outreach1 conservation1 and renewable energy activities of the ,department of ,agriculture to better support agrivoltaic systems that do not displace agricultural production4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #geah4 ,department of ,agriculture1 ,department of ,energy1 and ,national ,science ,foundation joint research and development activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities focused on the joint advancement of ,department of ,agriculture1 ,department of ,energy1 and ,national ,science ,foundation mission requirements and priorities4 7b7 ,memoranda of understanding ,the ,secretary shall carry out and coordinate the activities under subsection 7a7 through the establishment of one or more memoranda of understanding1 or other appropriate interagency agreements1 with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the activities under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation may-- 7#a7 conduct collaborative research over a variety of focus areas1 such as-- 7,a7 modeling and simulation1 machine learning1 artificial intelligence1 data assimilation1 large-scale data analytics1 and predictive analysis in order to optimize algorithms for purposes relating to agriculture and rural energy1 such as life cycle analysis of agricultural or rural energy systems2 7,b7 fundamental agricultural1 biological1 computational1 and environmental science and engineering1 including advanced crop science1 crop protection1 breeding1 and biological pest control2 7,c7 integrated natural resources and the energy-water nexus in agricultural or rural communities2 7,d7 advanced biomass1 biobased products1 and biofuels1 including in collaboration with the activities authorized under title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq472 7,e7 diverse feedstocks for economically and environmentally sustainable fuels1 including aviation and naval fuels2 7,f7 colocation of agricultural resources and activities and ecosystem services with diverse energy technologies and resources1 such as geothermal energy1 nuclear energy1 solar energy1 wind energy1 natural gas1 hydropower1 and energy storage2 7,g7 colocation of agricultural resources and activities with carbon storage and utilization technologies2 7,h7 invasive species management to further the work done by the ,federal ,interagency ,committee for the ,management of ,noxious and ,exotic ,weeds2 7,i7 long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of transformative science and technology solutions in the agriculture and energy sectors1 including in collaboration with the programs authorized under section #adgc;,h of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaik7 and section #ejab of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech72 7,j7 grid modernization and grid security and resiliency for the purpose of improving and strengthening electric service in rural areas2 7,k7 agricultural and rural technology development1 including manufacturing1 precision agriculture technologies1 mechanization and automation technologies1 and technologies that strengthen the food supply chain2 7,l7 wildfire risks and prevention1 including the power sector's role in fire prevention and mitigation and wildfire impacts on energy infrastructure2 7,m7 technologies to address food and nutrition security1 including food loss and waste2 and 7,n7 other relevant topics1 as jointly agreed to by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#b7 develop methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural1 environmental1 supply chain1 and economic information with variable accuracy and scale2 7#c7 promote collaboration1 open community-based development1 and data and information sharing between ,federal agencies1 ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit institutions1 industry partners1 and other appropriate entities by providing reliable access to secure data and information that are in compliance with ,federal rules and regulations2 7#d7 support research infrastructure and workforce development as the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation determine necessary2 and 7#e7 conduct collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of methods and technologies-- 7,a7 to improve the efficiency of agriculture operations and processing of agricultural products2 and 7,b7 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with such operations and such processing4 7d7 ,agreements ,in carrying out the activities under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation may-- 7#a7 carry out reimbursable agreements between the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development2 and 7#b7 collaborate with other ,federal agencies as appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall jointly submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the following3 7#a7 ,interagency coordination between each ,federal agency involved in the research and development activities carried out under this section4 7#b7 ,potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,energy1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#c7 ,collaborative research achievements4 7#d7 ,areas of future mutually beneficial successes4 7#e7 ,continuation of coordination activities between the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,energy1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7f7 ,research security ,the activities authorized under this section shall be carried out in a manner consistent with subtitle ,d of title ,,vi of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibca et seq474 #geai4 ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and ,economic ,development ,administration partnership on cooperative extension activities ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of ,commerce that provides for coordination and collaboration between the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and the ,economic ,development ,administration to-- 7#a7 identify ,economic ,development ,administration funding opportunities for cooperative extension activities at ,state cooperative institutions 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7#b7 publish a list of the funding opportunities identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 provide targeted outreach to ,state cooperative institutions 7as so defined7 to ensure that the ,state cooperative institutions are aware of the funding opportunities identified under paragraph 7#a74 ,,viii ,forestry ,a ,forest data modernization #haja4 ,forest inventory and analysis 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;e7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking their resources and inserting the resources of those forests1 including forest carbon12 7,b7 by striking ,in compliance and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in compliance 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,additional methods ,under the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall carry out1 as a data collection method-- 7i7 a national timber products output survey2 and 7ii7 a national woodland owner survey4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting including with respect to available forest carbon data1 after #b decades12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the standards and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the standards described in subparagraph 7,a7 2 7,b7 by striking 7#d7 ,national standards and definitions4--,to ensure and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,national consistency 7,a7 ,standards and definitions ,to ensure 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,terminology ,the ,secretary shall include a clear description of the definition of forest used for purposes of reporting data from inventories and analyses of forests and the resources of forests under this subsection with-- 7i7 any data or report provided under the program under this subsection2 7ii7 ,renewable ,resource ,assessments prepared under section #c7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a772 and 7iii7 any data or report provided to an entity outside the ,united ,states4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and inserting ,in accordance with paragraph 7#g712 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 the organization and procedures necessary to understand and report on changes in land cover and use2 7,e7 the organization and procedures necessary to evaluate carbon-related data variables1 including soil carbon1 collected from forest inventory and analysis plots1 timber products output studies1 and national woodland owner surveys to ensure that carbon accounting information needs can be met2 and 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,updates to strategic plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prepare an update to the strategic plan under paragraph 7#f7 to include-- 7i7 a plan to implement nationally consistent data collection protocols and procedures to improve the statistical precision of base program estimates2 7ii7 pathways to integrate and report on status and trends in-- 7,i7 forest carbon pools1 including below-ground carbon2 and 7,,ii7 rangeland1 wetland1 wet meadow1 and aquatic carbon sinks2 7iii7 plans1 including the identification of challenges1 to collaborate with other ,federal agencies1 non-,federal partners1 and the private sector to integrate existing nationally available data sets and best available commercial technologies1 such as remote sensing1 spatial analysis techniques1 and other new technologies2 7iv7 a plan to increase transparency and clarity in reporting in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,c72 7v7 a plan to expand current data collection1 further integrate remote sensing technology1 or both1 to include procedures to improve the statistical precision of estimates at the sub-,state level2 7vi7 a plan to expand current data collection1 further integrate remote sensing technology1 or both1 to include information on renewable biomass supplies and carbon stocks at the local1 ,state1 regional1 and national levels1 including by ownership type2 and 7vii7 such other matters as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate based on recommendations of the ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis ,national ,user ,group4 7,b7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives the update to the strategic plan prepared under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,further updates ,not later than #e years after the date on which the update is submitted under subparagraph 7,b71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 prepare an additional update to the strategic plan2 and 7ii7 submit the additional update to the committees described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#h7 ,accessibility ,the ,secretary shall ensure that data collected under this subsection is-- 7,a7 presented in a manner that is easily accessible to the general public and technical experts1 including through tools to deliver smaller area estimates2 and 7,b7 collected and made accessible using means that ensure the confidentiality1 in accordance with section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf71 of-- 7i7 plot locations2 7ii7 nonaggregated data of woodland owners2 and 7iii7 nonaggregated data from the timber products output survey carried out under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i74 7#i7 ,confidentiality of information ,all data collected through the national timber products output survey and the national woodland owners survey under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be considered confidential in accordance with section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf74 7#aj7 ,annual compilations ,annually1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a compilation of national forest inventory and analysis forest statistics1 which shall be similar to the tables contained in the ,renewable ,resource ,assessments prepared under section #c7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a77 and accompanied by relevant geospatial products4 7#aa7 ,reports ,each year1 the ,secretary shall publish as part of the forest inventory and analysis business report a detailed description of the progress of the ,secretary in implementing the programmatic elements of the strategic plan described in paragraph 7#f71 including-- 7,a7 the costs and priorities of the strategic plan2 and 7,b7 how the program under this subsection leverages new technology1 improves and standardizes collection protocols1 and increases workforce capacity4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #b7;c7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afda7;c77 is amended by inserting of ,agriculture 7referred to in this ,act as the ,secretary7 after the ,secretary4 7c7 ,remote sensing technologies ,section #hfcb7a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking technologies and inserting technologies1 such as microwave1 ,li,d,a,r1 hyperspectral1 and high-resolution remote sensing data1 and advanced computing technologies1 such as machine learning1 for improved modeling1 including to provide tabular statistical estimates and geospatial products14 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section for each fiscal year4 #hajb4 ,data on forest management projects ,section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,data on forest management projects 7#a7 ,data collection and mapping ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall-- 7,a7 create a publicly available database of-- 7i7 forest management activities conducted by the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including fuel breaks and hazardous fuel reduction projects2 and 7ii7 features on ,federal land that are relevant in the event of a wildland fire1 including functional roads and bridges1 intact wetlands1 and wet meadow systems2 and 7,b7 develop a publicly available map that indicates the management activities and features described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,updates 7,a7 ,database ,the database created under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall track the progress of the forest management activities described in clause 7i7 of that paragraph1 including anticipated completion dates4 7,b7 ,map ,the map developed under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be updated biannually to indicate the status of the management activities and features described in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,non-,federal coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with non-,federal entities1 including affected ,state fire protection agencies1 to incorporate in the map developed under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 management activities or features referred to in that paragraph that were developed1 are maintained1 or otherwise occur on non-,federal land4 7#d7 ,protected ,tribal information ,information prohibited from disclosure under section #hajf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef7 that is included in the database created under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall not be made public4 7#e7 ,timeframe ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall establish the database and map under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year4 4 #hajc4 ,forest and wood products carbon provision 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 in collaboration with the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 ,state foresters1 and private sector partners1 and in consultation with ,indian ,tribes1 shall establish a publicly available platform to provide measurement1 monitoring1 verification1 and reporting of data regarding the carbon emissions1 sequestration1 storage1 and related atmospheric impacts of forest management and wood products4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall source data1 information1 and analyses from ,department of ,agriculture programs1 including-- 7#a7 the ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis program1 including the ,timber ,products ,output ,survey2 7#b7 ,forest ,service and ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service soil carbon estimations2 7#c7 the ,forest ,products ,laboratory2 7#d7 the ,federal ,life ,cycle ,assessment ,commons2 7#e7 ,department of ,agriculture entity-level guidelines and subsequent revisions2 and 7#f7 other relevant programmatic data1 emerging science1 and information sources that are published and made available by the ,department of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,priorities ,the platform established by subsection 7a7 shall provide tools that calculate-- 7#a7 the above- and below-ground forest carbon stocks and stock changes associated with species composition1 forest management regime1 and landowner types1 including small area estimations for regional and localized geographies across the ,united ,states1 which shall be made available through the ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis program updates and annual reports2 7#b7 the embodied carbon involved in the manufacturing of products1 using data from published environmental product declarations and life cycle assessments1 which shall be updated as new and more refined data becomes available2 7#c7 the long-term stored carbon in manufactured timber products2 and 7#d7 the carbon displacement of wood products1 compared to other materials1 using substitution factors4 7d7 ,timeframe ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall establish the platform under subsection 7a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,data collection ,the platform established by subsection 7a7 shall be distinct from the database established under subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 of section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 ,b ,forest health and management #hbja4 ,definition of ,national ,forest ,system ,in this subtitle1 the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given the term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 ,i ,forest ,service management #hbaa4 ,hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land ,section #ajh of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbab4 ,insect infestations and related diseases ,section #djf of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feef7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbac4 ,insect and disease treatment areas ,section #fjb7;d77#b7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbad4 ,study on protection of forests from invasive species 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a contract 7referred to in this section as the ,contract7 with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 or another nongovernmental entity that the ,secretary determines to be most appropriate1 under which the ,national ,academy of ,sciences or other entity1 as applicable1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall conduct1 and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the results of1 a study to analyze the available resources that ,federal agencies have to research1 and find solutions to1 nonnative invasive plants1 insects1 and pathogens4 7b7 ,recommendations ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include recommendations-- 7#a7 with respect to-- 7,a7 establishing a national policy to effectively counter the threat posed to tree species and forest ecosystems by invasive species 7as defined in section #a of ,executive ,order #acaab 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba note2 relating to invasive species771 including plants1 insects1 and pathogens1 including preventing the introduction and spread of those invasive species1 minimizing the damage caused by those invasive species1 and restoring affected tree species to forest ecosystems2 7,b7 improving coordination and cooperation among ,federal agencies with responsibility for management and repair of the decimation of tree species affected by invasive species and associated ecological destruction1 including through activities of the ,national ,invasive ,species ,council2 7,c7 addressing the low prioritization by the ,federal agencies described in subparagraph 7,b7 of invasive species affecting forests and trees2 7,d7 7i7 identifying expertise and site and facility resources within the ,federal agencies described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 improving coordination among those agencies with respect to the management and repair described in subparagraph 7,b71 including coordination with academic institutions and other appropriate nonprofit organizations2 7,e7 identifying opportunities for the ,national ,invasive ,species ,council to increase the provision of advice and technical assistance relating to the control or prevention of invasive species and the restoration of native species1 with an emphasis on services that are available1 or could be made available through additional legislation1 to the ,department of ,agriculture1 including the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 and the ,forest ,service2 and 7,f7 7i7 giving priority to the emergency response of the ,department of ,agriculture to an emergency relating to invasive species2 7ii7 clarifying the coordination of the ,department of ,agriculture with other ,federal agencies in responding to those emergencies2 and 7iii7 identifying funding levels sufficient to carry out responses to those emergencies2 and 7#b7 that-- 7,a7 take into account existing ,federal resources2 and 7,b7 may be implemented through further legislative and administrative action4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,contract shall require the ,national ,academy of ,sciences or other entity1 as applicable1 to consult with specialists in entomology1 genetics1 forest pathology1 tree breeding1 forest and urban ecology1 and invasive species management4 #hbae4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces ,program ,section #hcjb7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbaf4 ,tribal consultation in land use plans ,section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 81 in consultation with the governing body of any ,indian tribe or ,alaska ,native ,corporation that has-- 7#a7 rights or interests on the ,national ,forest ,system land that may be impacted2 or 7#b7 access to participate in traditional or cultural practices1 or in the protection of scared sites or resources1 on the ,national ,forest ,system land4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#i7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by inserting and consultation with the governing bodies of ,indian tribes and ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 after appointed12 and 7,b7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,state and inserting ,state1 tribal14 #hbag4 ,prescribed fire centers 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,center ,the term center means a center established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish #a or more centers to train individuals in prescribed fire methods and other methods relevant to the mitigation of wildfire risk4 7c7 ,host institutions ,the #a or more centers shall be developed in collaboration with #a or more institutions of higher education and located at-- 7#a7 #a or more institutions of higher education2 or 7#b7 an existing ,federal land management facility4 7d7 ,goals ,the #a or more centers shall advance the following goals3 7#a7 ,training individuals1 including wildland firefighters1 foresters1 scientists1 and land managers1 to safely and effectively plan and conduct prescribed fires and vegetation management activities4 7#b7 ,conducting research on the use of prescribed fire methods in tandem with other forest restoration methods to achieve greater forest health and resiliency outcomes1 including coordinating with research stations1 institutions of higher education1 and ,indian ,tribes to include the latest research on-- 7,a7 social science1 human dimensions1 and traditional ecological knowledge to best inform those aspects of prescribed fire2 and 7,b7 fuels1 forest health1 and resiliency4 7#c7 ,developing and advancing interdisciplinary science relating to wildfire1 including social science and human dimensions of wildfire1 in consultation with stakeholders who-- 7,a7 will benefit from the outcomes of that science or use it to benefit populations at risk from wildfire2 and 7,b7 will coordinate with #a or more other centers in developing and advancing that science4 7#d7 ,conducting ongoing and forward-looking needs assessments among stakeholders1 including ,federal and ,state agencies and ,indian ,tribes1 to determine common need requirements and emerging challenges to reduce wildfire risk and adapt communities to increased risk from wildfire1 including the following hazard-related focus areas3 7,a7 ,increasing disaster resilience4 7,b7 ,mitigation and management methods4 7,c7 ,air quality4 7,d7 ,firestorm weather forecasting and burn-area debris flow forecasting1 including empirical and modeling research4 7#e7 ,collaborating with ,federal wildfire scientists at the ,forest ,service1 the ,department of the ,interior1 and other relevant agencies4 7#f7 ,identifying1 through a detailed engagement process targeting defined end-users1 the requirements and delivery mechanisms for products and services that are practical and will have an impact on mitigating wildfire risk4 7#g7 ,promoting technology transfer with pathways for dissemination1 implementation1 and application of research results on the ground1 using and enhancing previous research4 7#h7 ,ensuring the connectivity and interoperability of distributed services to maximize synergies and benefits across services4 7#i7 ,developing open digital infrastructure to make research data1 science1 and models open for all sectors to use4 7#aj7 ,understanding the effectiveness of historical and current wildfire management and suppression strategies1 including on wildfires that start in wilderness areas1 wilderness study areas1 or inventoried roadless areas4 7e7 ,location 7#a7 ,in general ,in selecting the locations for the #a or more centers1 the ,secretary shall prioritize locations-- 7,a7 with no nearby ,federal prescribed fire training center2 7,b7 with high wildfire risk2 and 7,c7 that would offer prescribed training in forest types not accessible through other ,federal prescribed fire training centers4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,joint ,fire ,science ,program to solicit and evaluate proposals for the locations of the #a or more centers4 7#c7 ,selection ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 based on the consultation under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall select locations for the #a or more centers4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each fiscal year4 #hbah4 ,cost-share waiver for rehabilitation from wildland fires 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered matching requirement ,the term covered matching requirement means a requirement under a program of the ,secretary for wildland fire recovery for a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 locality1 or individual to provide matching funds1 in cash1 for a project4 7#b7 ,covered wildland fire ,the term covered wildland fire means a wildland fire that the ,secretary determines to be a result of management activities conducted by the ,secretary on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#c7 ,wildland fire 7,a7 ,in general ,the term wildland fire means any non-structure fire that occurs in vegetation or natural fuels4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term wildland fire includes wildfire1 prescribed fire1 and any direct or indirect damage resulting in watershed impairment4 7b7 ,waiver ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may waive any covered matching requirement for a project in response to a covered wildland fire that is in an area affected by that covered wildland fire4 #hbai4 ,utility infrastructure rights-of-way vegetation management pilot program ,section #hfcj7;j7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aggb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbbj4 ,permits and agreements with electric utilities 7a7 ,in general ,in any special use permit or easement on ,national ,forest ,system land provided to an electric utility1 the ,secretary may provide permission to cut and remove trees or other vegetation1 including hazardous vegetation that increases fire risk1 from within #aej feet of distribution lines or transmission lines without requiring a separate timber sale1 if that cutting and removal is consistent with-- 7#a7 the applicable land management plan2 and 7#b7 other applicable environmental laws 7including regulations74 7b7 ,use of proceeds ,a special use permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal described in subsection 7a7 shall include a requirement that1 if the applicable electric utility sells any portion of the material removed under the permit or easement1 the electric utility shall provide to the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 any proceeds received from the sale1 less any transportation costs incurred in the sale4 7c7 ,effect ,nothing in subsection 7b7 shall require the sale of any material removed under a permit or easement that includes permission for cutting and removal described in subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,state1 private1 and ,tribal partnerships #hbca4 ,support for ,state assessments and strategies for forest resources ,section #b;,a7f77#a7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbcb4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program ,section #ac;,a7l77#c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7l77#c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbcc4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation ,section #ajc7;e77#e7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feac7;e77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbcd4 ,water ,source ,protection ,program ,section #cjc of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,k7 and 7,l71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 an acequia association2 7,h7 a local1 regional1 or other public entity that manages stormwater or wastewater resources or other related water infrastructure2 7,i7 a land-grant mercedes2 7,j7 a local1 regional1 or other private entity that has water delivery authority2 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,adjacent land ,the term adjacent land means non-,federal land1 including ,state1 local1 and private land-- 7,a7 that is adjacent to1 and within the same watershed as1 ,national ,forest ,system land on which a watershed protection and restoration project is carried out under this section2 and 7,b7 the landowner of which consents to carrying out a watershed protection and restoration project on the land under this section4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting and adjacent land before the period at the end2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,a watershed protection and restoration project under the ,program shall be designed to-- 7,a7 protect and restore watershed health1 water supply and quality1 a municipal or agricultural water supply system1 and water-related infrastructure2 7,b7 protect and restore forest health from insect infestation and disease or wildfire2 or 7,c7 advance any combination of the purposes described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#c7 ,priorities ,in selecting watershed protection and restoration projects under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that would-- 7,a7 provide risk management benefits associated with drought1 wildfire1 post-wildfire conditions1 extreme weather1 or flooding1 including minimizing risks to watershed health1 water supply and quality1 and water-related infrastructure1 including municipal and agricultural water supply systems2 7,b7 support aquatic restoration and conservation efforts that complement existing or planned forest restoration or wildfire risk reduction efforts2 7,c7 provide quantifiable benefits to water supply or quality and include the use of nature-based solutions1 such as restoring wetland and riparian ecosystems2 7,d7 improve-- 7i7 resilience to climate change2 or 7ii7 watershed and fire resilience2 7,e7 include-- 7i7 partners with demonstrated capacity and success in designing and implementing ecological restoration projects1 wildfire risk reduction efforts1 or post-wildfire restoration projects2 or 7ii7 in the case of communities that have historically lacked access to adequate resources1 partners with a strong likelihood of success in designing and implementing a watershed protection and restoration project2 7,f7 include a contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-,federal partners in an amount greater than the amount required under subsection 7g77#b72 or 7,g7 include such other characteristics as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,conditions for projects on adjacent land 7,a7 ,in general ,no project or activity may be carried out under this section on adjacent land unless the owner of the adjacent land provides express support for1 and is a willing and engaged partner in1 carrying out that project or activity4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section authorizes any change in-- 7i7 the ownership of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section2 or 7ii7 the management of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section1 except during the carrying out of that project or activity4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and adjacent land after watersheds2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 7iii7 by striking with end water users and inserting the following3 8with-- 7,a7 end water users 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 end waters users to protect and restore the condition of ,national ,forest watersheds and adjacent land that provide water for the benefit of another end water user4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 in the case of an agreement with a ,state1 a county1 or an ,indian tribe for a project carried out on ,national ,forest ,system land1 a good neighbor agreement entered into under section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 or 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,cooperation with non-,federal partners ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with non-,federal partners in carrying out assessments1 planning1 project design1 and project implementation under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking shall be conducted and inserting the following3 8shall be-- 7,a7 designed to protect and restore ecological integrity 7as defined in section #bai4ai of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph772 7,b7 based on the best available scientific information2 and 7,c7 conducted 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reducing redundancy ,an existing watershed plan1 such as a watershed protection and restoration action plan developed under section #cjd7;a77#c71 or other applicable watershed planning documents may be used as the basis for a water source management plan under this subsection4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking purpose of-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting purpose of advancing any of the purposes described in subsection 7b77#b742 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking at least equal to and inserting not less than #bj percent of2 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 at the discretion of the ,secretary4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7,d7 ,set-aside for partner participation in planning and capacity ,of the amounts made available under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #aj percent for non-,federal partner technical assistance participation and capacity-building efforts in developing or implementing a water source management plan under subsection 7d74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,in-kind contributions ,the ,secretary may include the value of forest restoration and watershed improvement work implemented on adjacent land in the project area in determining in-kind contributions from non-,federal partners under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 4 #hbce4 ,watershed condition framework ,section #cjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 that ensures that management activities and authorizations do not result in long-term degradation of watershed health or lower the classification under paragraph 7#a7 of any watershed in a ,national ,forest4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #hbcf4 ,tribal forest protection management activities and projects ,section #hgjc of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking management demonstration project and inserting protection management activities and projects2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking demonstration2 7,b7 by striking federally recognized2 7,c7 by striking programs of and inserting activities and projects under2 and 7,d7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7b7 ,activities and projects ,the ,secretary 2 7#d7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian tribe included on the list published by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#b7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,publication of information ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 make available on the website of the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,agriculture in an easily accessible format and location a list of the types of activities and projects that ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations may contract to perform under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 update the list made available under paragraph 7#a7 as necessary4 4 #hbcg4 ,incorporation of ,tribal management plans 7a7 ,in general ,section #b7;b7 of the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,incorporation of ,tribal management plans ,in developing and carrying out an agreement or contract under this section on receipt of a request from an ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall incorporate into the agreement or contract1 to the maximum extent that the ,secretary determines is consistent with ,federal law and the purposes of this ,act-- 7,a7 ,tribal forest land1 agriculture1 and rangeland management plans1 including forest management plans 7as defined in section #cjd of the ,national ,indian ,forest ,resources ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 and 7,b7 integrated resource management plans 7as defined in section #d of the ,american ,indian ,agricultural ,resource ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc771 excluding any ,tribal codes that are expressly incorporated into such a plan1 in effect on the ,indian forest land or rangeland of the applicable ,indian tribe4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #b7;a77#c7 of the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7a77#c77 is amended by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd744 #hbch4 ,healthy forests reserve program ,section #ejh of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 to remain available until expended before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 4 #hbci4 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service sites ,section #hfbc of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting subject to the terms of a lease under this section1 after in-kind12 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 services occurring outside of the administrative site that-- 7aa7 occur-- 7,,aa7 at another administrative site2 or 7,,bb7 on the unit and within the region of the ,national ,forest ,system in which the administrative site is located2 and 7bb7 support ,forest ,service activities occurring within the unit of the ,national ,forest ,system in which the administrative site is located2 or 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,lease term ,the term of a lease of an administrative site under this section shall be up to #ajj years4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7or other party7 after leaseholder2 and 7,b7 by inserting or constructed after improved2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 #hbdj4 ,modification of good neighbor authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77iii71 by inserting 1 including activities by the ,governor1 ,indian tribe1 or county to build capacity to administer programs under good neighbor agreements1 after any other activities2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking or ,indian tribe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 ,indian tribe1 after ,governor2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,funds received from the sale of timber by a ,governor1 an ,indian tribe1 or a county under a good neighbor agreement shall be retained and used by the ,governor1 ,indian tribe1 or county1 as applicable-- 7,i7 to carry out authorized restoration services under the good neighbor agreement2 and 7,,ii7 if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclause 7,i71 to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements4 2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,limitations 7i7 ,non-,federal land ,any authorized restoration services under a good neighbor agreement that are carried out on non-,federal land using funds received under subparagraph 7,c7 shall be-- 7,i7 for the benefit of ,federal land2 and 7,,ii7 similar and complementary to services being performed on adjacent ,federal land under the good neighbor agreement1 which may include activities to build capacity to administer programs under good neighbor agreements4 7ii7 ,majority ,federal land ,at any time1 not less than #ea percent of the land on which authorized restoration services are carried out under a good neighbor agreement shall be ,federal land4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 ,indian tribe1 after ,governor4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #hbjf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting 1 ,indian tribe1 after ,governor2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 1 ,indian tribe1 after ,governor4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement 7as defined in section #hbjf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a777 after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ddij74 #hbda4 ,,gao reports on good neighbor authority ,section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,,gao reports 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,comptroller ,general ,the term ,comptroller ,general means the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,project type ,the term project type means the type of activities described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subsection 7a77#d77;,a74 7#b7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and once every #c years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct a study-- 7,a7 describing each project conducted under a good neighbor agreement since the date of enactment of this ,act 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fdi7 or the date of the last study conducted under this paragraph1 if applicable1 categorized by the project type2 7,b7 identifying-- 7i7 the number of projects described in subparagraph 7,a7 that have occurred exclusively on ,federal land2 and 7ii7 the number of those projects that have occurred on both ,federal land and ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or private land2 7,c7 determining whether authorized restoration services were carried out under each project described in subparagraph 7,a71 as required by subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 7,d7 comparing the acreage of timber harvested under each project conducted under a good neighbor agreement with the total acreage treated under that project2 7,e7 assessing how non-,federal partners use funds retained from the sale of timber under subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 including-- 7i7 a description of the projects conducted using those funds1 categorized by the project type2 and 7ii7 which projects described in clause 7i71 if any1 have occurred on non-,federal land1 including ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and private land2 7,f7 comparing the workforce conditions1 pay1 and diversity metrics for workers hired under ,federal procurement authority1 including those hired under the ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrant program1 to the workforce conditions1 pay1 and diversity metrics for workers hired under good neighbor agreements2 and 7,g7 assessing how good neighbor agreements contribute to ecosystem health and community safety4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the completion of each study conducted under paragraph 7#b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that contains the findings of that study4 4 #hbdb4 ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,program ,section #djjc of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,d71 by striking species2 and inserting species or pathogens22 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 include a ,federal ,government staffing plan for providing staff to support collaborative engagement and implementation of the strategy2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 proposals that seek to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire or increase ecological restoration activities-- 7i7 within areas across land ownerships1 including ,state1 ,tribal1 and private land2 and 7ii7 within the wildland-urban interface 7as defined in section #aja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa772 and 7,h7 proposals that seek to enhance watershed health and drinking water sources4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj and inserting #bj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #b and inserting #d2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by inserting conflict resolution or collaborative governance1 before and woody2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77ii71 by striking #d1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hbdc4 ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vi of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjg4 ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,chiefs ,the term ,chiefs means the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7#b7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity means an activity-- 7,a7 to reduce the risk of wildfire2 7,b7 to protect water quality and supply2 7,c7 to improve wildlife habitat for at-risk species2 7,d7 to recover from wildfire2 or 7,e7 to enhance soil1 water1 and related natural resources4 7#c7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,wildland-urban interface ,the term wildland-urban interface has the meaning given the term in section #aja4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program to improve the health and resilience of forest landscapes across ,national ,forest ,system land and ,state1 ,tribal1 and private land4 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,program by coordinating eligible activities conducted on ,national ,forest ,system land and ,state1 ,tribal1 or private land across a forest landscape to improve the health and resilience of the forest landscape by-- 7,a7 assisting producers and landowners in implementing eligible activities on eligible private or ,tribal land using the applicable programs and authorities administered by the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service under title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq471 not including the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of that title 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq472 and 7,b7 conducting eligible activities on ,national ,forest ,system land or assisting landowners in implementing eligible activities on ,state1 ,tribal1 or private land using the applicable programs and authorities administered by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,agency coordination ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service shall-- 7,a7 consider corresponding management plans from the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 collaborate with the ,chief of the ,forest ,service on forestry science and practice1 using the best available science4 7c7 ,selection of eligible activities ,the appropriate ,regional ,forester and ,state ,conservationist shall jointly submit to the ,chiefs on an annual basis proposals for eligible activities under the ,program4 7d7 ,evaluation criteria ,in evaluating and selecting proposals submitted under subsection 7c71 the ,chiefs shall consider-- 7#a7 criteria including whether the proposal-- 7,a7 reduces wildfire risk and post-wildfire impacts in a municipal watershed or the wildland-urban interface2 7,b7 was developed through a collaborative process with participation from diverse stakeholders2 7,c7 increases forest workforce capacity or forest business infrastructure and development2 7,d7 leverages existing authorities and non-,federal funding2 7,e7 provides measurable outcomes2 or 7,f7 supports established ,state and regional priorities identified in the corresponding ,state forest action plan or a similar priority plan 7such as a ,state wildlife or water plan72 and 7#b7 such other criteria relating to the merits of the proposals as the ,chiefs determine to be appropriate4 7e7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall provide-- 7#a7 public notice on the websites of the ,forest ,service and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service describing-- 7,a7 the solicitation of proposals under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 the criteria for selecting proposals in accordance with subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 information relating to the ,program and activities funded under the ,program to ,states1 ,indian tribes1 units of local government1 and private landowners4 7f7 ,exclusions ,an eligible activity may not be carried out under the ,program-- 7#a7 in a wilderness area or designated wilderness study area2 7#b7 in an inventoried roadless area2 7#c7 on any ,federal land on which1 by ,act of ,congress or ,presidential proclamation1 the removal of vegetation is restricted or prohibited2 or 7#d7 in an area in which the eligible activity would be inconsistent with the applicable land and resource management plan4 7g7 ,reports ,for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,chiefs shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing projects for which funding is provided under the ,program1 including the status and outcomes of those projects4 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the ,program #ij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7#b7 ,additional funds ,in addition to the funds described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may obligate available funds from accounts used to carry out the existing ,joint ,chiefs' ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership prior to ,november #ae1 #bjba1 to carry out the ,program4 7#c7 ,distribution of funds ,of the funds made available under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 not less than #dj percent shall be allocated to carry out eligible activities through the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,b7 not less than #dj percent shall be allocated to carry out eligible activities through the ,forest ,service2 and 7,c7 the remaining funds shall be allocated by the ,chiefs to the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or the ,forest ,service-- 7i7 to carry out eligible activities2 or 7ii7 for other purposes1 such as technical assistance1 project development1 or local capacity building4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #djhjh of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;d7 is repealed4 #hbdd4 ,emergency forest watershed program 7a7 ,funding and administration ,section #djd7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd7;b77 is amended by inserting to carry out section #dja after for a fiscal year4 7b7 ,emergency forest watershed program ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #djh4 ,emergency forest watershed program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,emergency watershed protection measures ,the term emergency watershed protection measures means measures that-- 7,a7 are necessary to address runoff1 soil erosion1 and flooding caused by a natural disaster or any other natural occurrence that has caused a sudden impairment to natural resources on ,national ,forest ,system land1 and the damage1 if not treated-- 7i7 would significantly impair or endanger the natural resources on the ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7ii7 would pose an immediate risk to water resources or loss of life or property downstream of the ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 would maintain or restore forest health and forest-related resources on the ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,natural disaster ,the term natural disaster has the meaning given the term in section #djg7;a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,sponsor ,the term sponsor means-- 7,a7 a ,state or local government2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 and 7,c7 a water district1 water conservation district1 water utility1 or special district4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary1 acting through a sponsor1 is authorized to undertake emergency watershed protection measures on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7c7 ,agreements2 payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with a sponsor1 notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and make payments to the sponsor1 on request of the sponsor1 to carry out emergency watershed protection measures4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,project timelines 7i7 ,in general ,following a natural disaster or natural occurrence that necessitates the carrying out of emergency watershed protection measures1 the ,secretary shall execute agreements under paragraph 7#a7 as expeditiously as possible4 7ii7 ,timeline ,an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain a timeline for the sponsor to complete all emergency watershed protection measures not later than #b years after the conclusion of the applicable natural disaster or natural occurrence1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that necessitated the carrying out of those measures4 7iii7 ,continued monitoring ,a sponsor that has entered into an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 may monitor1 maintain1 repair1 or replace emergency watershed protection measures for a period of not more than #c years following the conclusion of the natural disaster or natural occurrence1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that necessitated the carrying out of those measures when failure to do so would result in unacceptable risk to ,national ,forest ,system land or downstream water users4 7,b7 ,payments ,the ,secretary1 in accordance with an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 may make partial payments prior to completion of the applicable project2 and 7ii7 shall make final payment for the project not later than #cj days after the date on which the project is completed4 7d7 ,waived matching requirements ,the ,secretary shall waive any matching requirements for payments made under subsection 7c77#a74 7e7 ,liability 7#a7 ,in general ,a sponsor that carries out emergency watershed protection measures pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7c77#a7 shall not be required to indemnify the ,united ,states for any liability resulting from carrying out emergency watershed protection measures pursuant to that agreement4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection precludes liability for damages or costs relating to the carrying out of emergency watershed protection measures by a sponsor pursuant to an agreement entered into under subsection 7c77#a7 if the sponsor acted with willful or wanton negligence or reckless conduct in carrying out those measures4 7f7 ,assumption of risk ,a sponsor that carries out emergency watershed protection measures prior to entering into an agreement under subsection 7c77#a7 shall assume the risk of incurring any cost or liability resulting from carrying out those measures4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 #hbde4 ,emergency ,forest ,restoration ,program ,section #djg of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 7as amended by section #bdjc7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,publication of information ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 make available in an easily accessible format and location on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a list of emergency measures for which nonindustrial private forest land owners may receive a payment under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 update the list described in paragraph 7#a7 as necessary4 4 #hbdf4 ,nursery and seed orchard support 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means-- 7,a7 a ,state forestry agency2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,c7 a private nursery that has experience1 as determined by the ,secretary1 growing high-quality native trees of appropriate genetic sources in bareroot or container stocktypes specific for reforestation1 restoration1 or conservation1 including native plants and seeds that are of cultural significance to ,indian ,tribes4 7#b7 ,nursery ,the term nursery means a tree or native plant nursery4 7#c7 ,seed orchard ,the term seed orchard means a tree or native plant seed orchard4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 each of the several ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,d7 any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,partnerships1 collaboration1 and other assistance in support of nurseries ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall-- 7#a7 partner with ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 institutions of higher education1 and private nurseries to provide training1 technical assistance1 and research to nursery and tree establishment programs that support natural regeneration1 reforestation1 agroforestry1 and afforestation2 7#b7 promote information-sharing to improve technical knowledge and practices and understand demands1 climate change impacts1 and other issues as necessary to address all facets of the reforestation supply chain2 7#c7 provide technical and financial assistance to international nursery and tree establishment programs through the ,forest ,service ,international ,programs1 the ,institute of ,pacific ,islands ,forestry1 and the ,international ,institute of ,tropical ,forestry2 7#d7 collaborate with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and international organizations1 including the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 to provide technical and financial assistance relating to nurseries and reforestation2 7#e7 coordinate the efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture to-- 7,a7 address the challenges associated with the reforestation supply chain2 and 7,b7 leverage economic development assistance for work with private nurseries2 and 7#f7 expand climate-informed reforestation supply chains through science and research1 seed collection and storage1 and nursery infrastructure and operations4 7c7 ,nursery and seed orchard grants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible recipients to support nurseries and seed orchards4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible recipient that receives a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall carry out a project that comprises one or more of the following activities3 7,a7 ,the development1 expansion1 enhancement1 or improvement of nursery production capacity or other infrastructure-- 7i7 to improve seed collection and storage2 7ii7 to increase seedling production1 storage1 and distribution2 or 7iii7 to enhance seedling survival and properly manage tree genetic resources4 7,b7 ,the establishment or expansion of a nursery or seed orchard1 including by acquiring equipment for a nursery or seed orchard4 7,c7 ,the development or implementation of quality control measures at nurseries or seed orchards4 7,d7 ,the promotion of workforce development within any facet of the reforestation supply chain4 7,e7 ,such other activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #hbdg4 ,contracts1 grants1 and agreements to carry out certain ecosystem restoration activities ,section #djhjd of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,contracts1 grants1 and agreements ,to carry out the ecosystem restoration activities described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may enter into contracts1 grants1 or agreements1 as appropriate1 with ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7771 and multistate coalitions-- 7#a7 for the collection and maintenance of native plant materials1 including material from managed seed orchards2 and 7#b7 for the production of native plant materials for revegetation4 4 ,,iii ,timber innovation #hbfa4 ,wood ,innovations ,grant ,program ,section #hfdc of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,innovation and inserting ,innovations2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking equal to the amount and inserting in an amount that is not less than #ej percent of the amount of ,federal funds2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #hj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 4 #hbfb4 ,community ,wood ,facilities ,grant ,program ,section #ijac of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,energy and ,wood ,innovation and inserting ,facilities ,grant2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking ,energy and ,wood ,innovation and inserting ,facilities ,grant2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,energy and ,wood ,innovation and inserting ,facilities ,grant2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ce and inserting #ej2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking exceed-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting exceed #c1jjj1jjj42 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking #be percent and inserting #ej percent2 and 7#g7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #hbfc4 ,report on use of mass timber in construction of ,federal facilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report-- 7#a7 describing the projects in which the ,department of ,agriculture has used mass timber in the construction of ,department of ,agriculture facilities2 7#b7 describing the factors considered when determining whether to use mass timber in the construction of a ,department of ,agriculture facility2 and 7#c7 identifying opportunities for the use of mass timber in the construction of new ,department of ,agriculture facilities and other ,federal structures4 ,c ,forest conservation #hcja4 ,national and ,regional ,agroforestry ,centers ,section #abdc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,national and ,regional ,agroforestry ,centers2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 and 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definition of agroforestry ,in this section1 the term agroforestry means a management system that intentionally integrates trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to build more profitable and weather-resilient farms1 ranches1 and communities1 address natural resource concerns and conservation needs1 and establish productive and sustainable land use practices1 including-- 7#a7 riparian forest buffers2 7#b7 alley cropping2 7#c7 silvopasture2 7#d7 forest farming and multistory cropping2 and 7#e7 windbreaks1 shelterbelts1 hedgerows1 and living snow fences4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,semiarid and inserting ,national2 7,b7 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 after ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,c7 by striking ,semiarid ,agroforestry ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,center 7hereafter referred to in this section as the ,center7 and inserting ,national ,agroforestry ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,center2 and 7,d7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7c7 ,regional agroforestry centers 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and in cooperation with the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 establish #a or more regional agroforestry centers to advance agroforestry research1 outreach1 technical assistance1 and adoption4 7#b7 ,regional directors ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and in cooperation with the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall appoint a regional director to manage and coordinate each regional agroforestry center established under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,location ,in selecting the locations for the #a or more regional agroforestry centers under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize locations at which the ,department has1 on the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 at least #a employee providing coordination among a diverse group of research institutions and other partners4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,center and inserting centers established under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 7referred to in this section as the ,centers72 7ii7 by inserting and organizations after nonprofit foundations2 and 7iii7 by inserting demonstration projects1 after studies12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking on semiarid lands that and inserting that build soil health and2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including agroforestry systems on semiarid land and other fragile agroecosystems where permanent woody perennial plant communities can enhance carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking forestry products for commercial sale from semiarid land and inserting agroforestry products for commercial sale2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking in semiarid regions2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,great ,plains region and inserting particular regions2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting technical assistance1 demonstration projects1 and before technology2 7,f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 7,g7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 develop improved silvopasture1 alley cropping1 forest farming1 multistory cropping1 riparian buffer1 windbreak and shelterbelt1 and other perennial production and conservation systems and technologies to improve soil health1 carbon sequestration1 drought preparedness1 soil and water conservation1 environmental quality1 and biological diversity2 7#g7 address barriers to the adoption of agroforestry practices1 including-- 7,a7 insufficient access to plant material2 7,b7 insufficient infrastructure to contain equipment and plant material2 7,c7 insufficient machinery to implement agroforestry practices2 7,d7 insufficient technical service assistance2 and 7,e7 insufficient research related to agroforestry systems1 including silvopasture and alley cropping2 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking on semiarid lands2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking on semiarid lands worldwide and inserting worldwide1 including on semiarid land2 and 7,j7 in paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking on semiarid lands2 and 7ii7 by inserting and climate change after pollution2 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and data after information2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary shall establish at the ,center and inserting ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,economic ,research ,service and the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 shall establish at the ,centers2 and 7ii7 by striking ,promotion and inserting ,promotion12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and data after information2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting and data after information2 7ii7 by striking forestry and inserting forestry1 agroforestry12 and 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 facilitate agroforestry adoption by disseminating comprehensive information and data on ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal programs that provide support for agroforestry4 2 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7f7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall establish at the ,centers regional grant programs to support agroforestry projects1 including demonstration farms4 2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,there are and inserting ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is2 and 7,b7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #hcjb4 ,american forest farming association 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,association ,the term ,association means the ,american ,forest ,farming ,association described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,partner institutions ,the term partner institutions means the #a or more institutions of higher education with which the ,secretary collaborates to establish the ,association under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,national ,agroforestry ,center4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with #a or more institutions of higher education with a history of engagement in agroforestry to establish an ,american ,forest ,farming ,association4 7c7 ,composition and type ,the ,association shall-- 7#a7 be composed of a network of forest farmers1 institutions of higher education1 governmental and nongovernmental organizations1 and private industry2 and 7#b7 not be an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,purposes and activities 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,association shall be-- 7,a7 to support the advancement of agroforestry production opportunities and capabilities among forest farmers2 and 7,b7 to increase awareness1 capacity1 and long-term viability for the forest farming industry through education1 networking1 and conservation practices4 7#b7 ,activities ,the ,association may carry out activities including-- 7,a7 convening regional and local agroforestry stakeholders to spread awareness of agroforestry-related activities nationwide2 7,b7 crafting policy notes to share best practices in cultivating various nontimber forest products across different regions2 7,c7 development of business planning and marketing programs2 7,d7 drafting science and technical agendas and working group training initiatives2 7,e7 leveraging production methods to improve price points in an emerging value-added market2 and 7,f7 such other activities as the ,secretary and the partner institutions determine to be appropriate4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary and the partner institutions shall consult with-- 7#a7 staff of institutions of higher education with experience in the agroforestry sector2 and 7#b7 individuals from nongovernmental organizations and private industry that work with agroforestry products4 7f7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary shall use funds made available under subsection 7g7 to support the establishment and operation of the ,association in accordance with this section1 including for salaries and expenses of-- 7#a7 an executive director of the ,association2 7#b7 other staff of the ,association2 7#c7 operations2 7#d7 technical assistance2 and 7#e7 other expenses necessary to support the ,association4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #hcjc4 ,rural ,forest ,market ,investment ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an eligible entity for which a bond1 loan1 or other investment vehicle is guaranteed under the program4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a private entity1 ,state forestry agency1 or publicly supported1 charitable nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code engaged in or seeking to engage in the aggregation of sustainable forestry practices implemented by rural private forest landowners to facilitate the sale of environmental credits in voluntary environmental credit markets4 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means the ,rural ,forest ,market ,investment ,program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,rural ,the term rural has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#e7 ,voluntary environmental credit market ,the term voluntary environmental credit market means a voluntary market through which environmental credits may be bought or sold4 7b7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,rural ,forest ,market ,investment ,program1 to guarantee environmental impact bonds1 loans1 or other investment vehicles1 as determined by the ,secretary1 issued for the sole purpose of financing eligible projects described in subsection 7c71 to enable rural private forest landowners and covered entities to participate in voluntary environmental credit markets4 7#b7 ,administration 7,a7 ,loan guarantees ,the ,secretary shall make available and administer guarantees on environmental impact bonds1 loans1 or other investment vehicles1 as determined by the ,secretary1 through the facilities and authorities of the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development4 7,b7 ,forestry related matters 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out through the facilities and authorities of the ,under ,secretary for ,natural ,resources and ,environment the requirements and administration under this section of matters relating to forests1 forestry1 tree planting activities1 forest product markets1 the timber supply1 appropriate activities to develop and carry out an eligible project1 and activities to facilitate the participation of a rural private forest landowner or a covered entity in voluntary environmental credit markets1 and as otherwise provided in this section1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,collaboration ,the ,under ,secretary for ,natural ,resources and ,environment shall collaborate with the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development1 including by providing information and technical assistance1 to ensure that the making and administration of guarantees under this section is fully informed by the matters described in clause 7i7 and as otherwise provided in this section1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,consideration ,in establishing the program1 the ,secretary shall consider ways to ensure that the program-- 7,a7 minimizes disruptions to traditional forest products markets1 including by-- 7i7 collecting data on commercially available timber that serves wood processing facilities1 including-- 7,i7 the quantity and species of timber supply available to wood products facilities in each of the #d regions described in the most recent ,renewable ,resource ,assessment prepared under section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja72 and 7,,ii7 any additional information1 as identified by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 using data collected under clause 7i7 to make a determination on whether financing each eligible project described in subsection 7c7 may impact commercially available timber supply2 7,b7 allows for the continued production of sustainable timber supplies by utilizing methodologies that consider the carbon storage benefits of wood products2 7,c7 allows for landowners who are not currently involved in traditional forest products markets1 including those who have not historically accessed ,department of ,agriculture assistance programs1 to participate in the program through activities such as conservation easements1 reforestation1 and other appropriate activities1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,d7 facilitates participation opportunities for forest landowners1 and ensures program access for those who have not historically accessed ,department of ,agriculture assistance programs2 and 7,e7 is carried out in a manner that increases forestland values for participating landowners in ways that enable landowners of small-acreage forests to maintain-- 7i7 ownership of the land in the family of the landowner2 and 7ii7 forest use of the land4 7c7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 an eligible project referred to in subsection 7b77#a7 is a project developed by an eligible entity using methodologies that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 are approved by a credible1 third-party entity2 and 7,b7 meet global benchmarks for high-integrity4 7#b7 ,uses of financing 7,a7 ,in general ,a covered entity shall use the bond1 loan1 or other investment vehicle guaranteed for the covered entity under the program for appropriate activities to develop and carry out an eligible project described in paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,additional activities for certain organizations ,in the case of a bond1 loan1 or other investment vehicle guaranteed under the program that supports an eligible project described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may allow a portion of the amount of the bond1 loan1 or other investment vehicle to cover additional activities to facilitate the participation of the covered entity or a rural private forest landowner in voluntary environmental credit markets4 7,c7 ,prohibition ,a bond1 loan1 or other investment vehicle guaranteed under the program shall not be used to create a floor price or artificial demand for the environmental credits generated under eligible projects described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,requirements ,a project described in subsection 7c7 that includes the practice of tree planting may only be carried out1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 on land that was historically forested1 as determined based on-- 7,a7 data collected through the ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis ,program of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 other appropriate scientific resources1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 using tree species that are native to the region and at ecologically appropriate densities2 and 7#c7 in a manner that does not create other negative impacts to biodiversity or the environment4 7e7 ,guarantee amount ,with respect to bonds1 loans1 and other investment vehicles guaranteed under the program1 the ,secretary shall guarantee not more than #aej1jjj1jjj in the aggregate4 7f7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,appraisals ,the ,secretary may require an appraisal of an eligible entity requesting a guarantee under the program1 including to assess the creditworthiness of the eligible entity1 by a specialized appraiser that uses standards that are similar to standards used for similar purposes in the private sector1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,financial information ,the ,secretary may require financial information from an eligible entity requesting a guarantee under the program in the same manner as is generally required by commercial lenders4 7g7 ,auditing ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary shall conduct audits of each eligible project financed under the program to ensure that the methodology used with respect to the project continues to comply with the standards determined by the ,secretary under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#a74 7h7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to implement the program4 7i7 ,termination of authority ,the authority to guarantee a new bond1 loan1 or other investment vehicle under this section terminates on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 #hcjd4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,road and ,trail ,remediation ,program ,section #h of ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ech;a7 7commonly known as the ,forest ,roads and ,trails ,act7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 solicit and consider public input regionally in selecting projects for funding under the ,program by-- 7i7 publishing annually for each region the list of projects considered for funding under the ,program2 7ii7 accepting public comments on the projects listed under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 considering public comments received under clause 7ii7 in selecting projects for funding2 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting annually for each region1 before publish2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking description and the proposed and inserting the following3 8description of-- 7,i7 each project considered for funding under the ,program2 7,,ii7 the public comments received with respect to each project considered for funding under the ,program2 7,,iii7 the ranking in the applicable region of each project considered for funding under the ,program2 and 7,,iv7 the proposed 2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iv7 7as so designated71 by striking each fiscal and inserting the applicable fiscal2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,definition of region ,in this section1 the term region means #a of the #i regions of the ,forest ,service4 4 ,d ,land designations #hdja4 ,chester ,county reversionary and mineral interests release 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 within the parcel of ,state forest land1 located in ,henderson1 ,chester ,county1 ,tennessee1 a recent survey by the ,state determined that ,bethel ,baptist ,church is encroaching on ,state-owned land in ,chickasaw ,state ,forest by roughly #ai inches2 7#b7 that parcel was conveyed to the ,state by the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture1 which retained a reversionary interest in the land2 and 7#c7 it is necessary to release the interests of the ,united ,states in and to that land to resolve the encroachment issue described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,tennessee4 7#b7 ,state forest land ,the term ,state forest land means the approximately #j4fb-;acre parcel of land in ,chickasaw ,state ,forest that is identified as ,state ,forest ,land on the map prepared by the ,forest ,service entitled ,state ,forest ,land ,detail ,map and dated ,december #ac1 #bjai4 7c7 ,release of reversionary interest 7#a7 ,release 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall release1 without consideration1 the reversionary interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,state forest land described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirements ,notwithstanding any requirements for any grant of land under section #cb7;c7 of ,the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7;c77 or any other provision of law1 the release under subparagraph 7,a7 shall occur without any appraisal1 other reports1 or environmental or similar reviews being undertaken4 7#b7 ,description of reversionary interest ,the reversionary interest referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is the reversionary interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,state forest land that-- 7,a7 takes effect on the ,state forest land ceasing to be used for public purposes2 and 7,b7 was created by the deed-- 7i7 granting from the ,united ,states to the ,state the ,state forest land2 7ii7 dated ,august #ab1 #aiee2 and 7iii7 registered on pages #ehh through #eia of book #dh of the record of deeds for ,chester ,county1 ,tennessee4 7#c7 ,payment of costs ,as a condition on the release under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,state shall pay to the ,united ,states any administrative costs incurred by the ,united ,states in carrying out the release4 7d7 ,conveyance of mineral rights 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any requirements for conveyance of ,federal mineral interests in section #bji of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agai71 part #bgbj of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,state1 by quitclaim deed1 without warranty1 and without consideration1 the mineral interest owned in the ,state forest land by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,requirements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the conveyance under paragraph 7#a7 shall occur-- 7,a7 without any exploratory program as to the character of the mineral deposits in the land2 7,b7 without any findings as to known mineral values and mineral development of the land2 and 7,c7 without any appraisal1 other reports1 or environmental or similar reviews being undertaken by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,payment of costs ,as a condition on the conveyance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,state shall pay to the ,united ,states any administrative costs incurred by the ,united ,states in carrying out the conveyance4 #hdjb4 ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness and ,rich ,hole ,wilderness designations 7a7 ,rough mountain addition ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,rough mountain addition ,certain land in the ,george ,washington ,national ,forest comprising approximately #a1jjj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,rough ,mountain ,addition on the map entitled ,,george ,,washington ,,national ,,forest - ,south half - ,alternative ,i - ,selected ,alternative ,management ,prescriptions - ,land and ,resources ,management ,plan ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement and dated ,march #d1 #bjad1 which is incorporated in the ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness ,area designated by paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,rich hole addition 7#a7 ,potential wilderness designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,george ,washington ,national ,forest comprising approximately #d1fjj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,rich ,hole ,addition on the map entitled ,,george ,,washington ,,national ,,forest - ,south half - ,alternative ,i - ,selected ,alternative ,management ,prescriptions - ,land and ,resources ,management ,plan ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement and dated ,march #d1 #bjad1 is designated as a potential wilderness area for incorporation in the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area designated by section #a7b7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd74 7#b7 ,wilderness designation ,the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as wilderness and incorporated in the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area designated by section #a7b7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd7 on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the activities permitted under paragraph 7#d7 have been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,management ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#d7 ,water quality improvement activities 7,a7 ,in general ,to enhance natural ecosystems within the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage1 as set forth in the ,forest ,service document entitled ,decision ,notice for the ,lower ,cowpasture ,restoration and ,management ,project and dated ,december #bjae1 the ,secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential wilderness area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is incorporated into the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to carry out that subparagraph with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 #hdjc4 ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the advisory committee for the ,national ,recreation ,area established under subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,management plan ,the term ,management ,plan means the management plan for the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness developed under subsection 7c77#b74 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness ,establishment ,act of #bjbc and dated ,march #bg1 #bjbd4 7#d7 ,national recreation area ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area means the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area established by subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7#e7 ,national recreation area and wilderness ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness means the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness established by subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#f7 ,nonwilderness corridor ,the term nonwilderness corridor means the land #ajj feet in width from either side of the centerline of the existing trails and roads1 as depicted on the map as ,non-,wilderness ,corridor1 which is not included as part of the ,proposed ,wilderness1 as depicted on the map4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#h7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,indiana4 7#i7 ,wilderness addition ,the term ,wilderness addition means the land added to the ,charles ,c4 ,deam ,wilderness by subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7b7 ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,state the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness as a subunit of the ,hoosier ,national ,forest1 consisting of-- 7i7 the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7ii7 the ,wilderness addition4 7,b7 ,benjamin harrison national recreation area ,there is established in the ,state the ,benjamin ,harrison ,national ,recreation ,area1 consisting of approximately #bi1chb acres of ,national ,forest ,system land depicted on the map as ,proposed ,national ,recreation ,area 7,,nra74 7,c7 ,charles c4 deam wilderness addition ,the approximately #ae1cjj acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as ,proposed ,wilderness shall be added to and administered as part of the ,charles ,c4 ,deam ,wilderness in accordance with ,public ,law #ig-chd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #if ,stat4 #aidb71 consisting of-- 7i7 the approximately #b1jbh4h acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as the ,deckard ,ridge ,units ,a1 ,b1 and ,c2 7ii7 the approximately #b1fcc acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as the ,panther ,creek ,units ,a and ,b2 7iii7 the approximately #e1def4i acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as the ,nebo ,ridge ,units ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e2 7iv7 the approximately #b1ada4d acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as the ,browning ,mountain ,unit2 7v7 the approximately #b1afa4i acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as the ,hickory ,ridge ,units ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e2 and 7vi7 the approximately #hgh4c acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state generally depicted on the map as the ,mose ,ray ,branch ,unit4 7,d7 ,availability of map ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file the map1 and make the map available for public inspection1 in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall manage-- 7,a7 the ,wilderness addition 7other than the nonwilderness corridors7 in a manner that is consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7,b7 the ,national ,recreation ,area in a manner that ensures-- 7i7 the protection of the water quality of the public water supply of ,monroe ,reservoir in the ,state in accordance with section #cjc7;e77#a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7;e77#a772 and 7ii7 the promotion of recreational opportunities in the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,c7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall allow hunting1 fishing1 and trapping in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4 7ii7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with designees from the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources and the ,corps of ,engineers1 may1 for reasons of public safety1 species enhancement1 or management of a species listed as endangered or threatened under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 designate areas in which1 and establish seasons during which1 no hunting1 fishing1 or trapping is permitted in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4 7iii7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness4 7,d7 ,recreation 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 in the ,national ,recreation ,area1 continue to permit and provide for appropriate nonmotorized and motorized recreational uses1 including hiking1 viewing of nature and wildlife1 camping1 horseback riding1 mountain biking1 and other existing recreational uses2 and 7,,ii7 permit the nonmechanized recreational use of the ,wilderness addition1 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 within the boundary of the ,proposed ,wilderness indicated on the map4 7ii7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with designees from the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources and the ,corps of ,engineers1 may designate zones in which1 and establish periods during which1 a recreational use shall not be permitted in the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness under clause 7i7 for reasons of public safety1 species enhancement1 or management of a species listed as endangered or threatened under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7iii7 ,trail plan ,notwithstanding any provisions of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with interested parties1 shall establish a trail plan-- 7,i7 to maintain existing mountain biking1 hiking1 and equestrian trails in the nonwilderness corridors2 and 7,,ii7 to develop mountain biking1 hiking1 and equestrian trails in the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,e7 ,vegetation management 7i7 ,wilderness addition ,consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 timber removal or management shall not be permitted in the ,wilderness addition1 except as the ,secretary determines to be necessary for public safety and management of diseases1 as described in section #bic4c of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7ii7 ,national recreation area ,vegetation management within the ,national ,recreation ,area shall be consistent with-- 7,i7 the ,management ,plan2 and 7,,ii7 any applicable ,forest ,service land management plan4 7c7 ,national recreation area advisory committee2 management plan 7#a7 ,national recreation area federal advisory committee 7,a7 ,establishment ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee to advise the ,secretary with respect to the management of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of members appointed by the ,secretary1 from among-- 7i7 representatives of local government2 7ii7 forest ecologists2 7iii7 experts in dispersed recreation2 7iv7 local residents who own or reside in property located not more than #b miles from the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area2 7v7 representatives of conservation and outdoor recreation groups2 7vi7 consulting foresters2 7vii7 the ,director of the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources 7or designees72 7viii7 wildlife experts2 and 7ix7 designees from the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-term protection and management of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,management ,plan shall-- 7i7 be developed-- 7,i7 in consultation with the ,advisory ,committee2 7,,ii7 after providing an opportunity for public comment2 and 7,,iii7 after engaging with interested or affected federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,state and local governments1 including the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources2 7ii7 address management issues associated with the ,national ,recreation ,area1 including-- 7,i7 fires2 7,,ii7 invasive species2 7,,iii7 the response to insect and disease infestations2 7,,iv7 measures needed to protect the public water supply provided by ,monroe ,reservoir2 7,v7 the establishment1 maintenance1 and closure of camp sites1 campgrounds1 trails1 and roadways2 and 7,,vi7 any other issues identified by the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7iii7 include-- 7,i7 measures to preserve and protect native and historical resources1 flora1 fauna1 and recreational1 scenic1 and aesthetic values within the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7,,ii7 measures to prevent degradation of the public water supply provided by ,monroe ,reservoir4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,no additional funds ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,use of existing funds ,this section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise made available to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 affects the ,corps of ,engineers use permits for flowage rights within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness established by the order entitled ,joint ,order ,interchanging ,administrative ,jurisdiction of ,department of the ,army ,lands and ,national ,forest ,lands 7#ce ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajchb 7,june #be1 #aigj772 7#b7 prevents the ,corps of ,engineers from carrying out the water control management plan of the ,corps of ,engineers within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness as described in the ,corps of ,engineers water control manual2 7#c7 prevents the ,corps of ,engineers from-- 7,a7 disposing of1 or otherwise managing1 real estate interests held by the ,corps of ,engineers as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 acquiring additional real estate interests required to support the operation or maintenance of ,monroe ,lake2 7#d7 affects the use of motor vessels 7as defined in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 on ,monroe ,lake2 7#e7 results in the closure of any ,state or county roadway in the ,national ,recreation ,area and the nonwilderness corridors2 7#f7 precludes the ownership1 use1 or enjoyment of private land within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness2 7#g7 otherwise affects access to private land or cemeteries within the ,national ,recreation ,area and ,wilderness2 7#h7 affects the access to land within the nonwilderness corridors and within #ajj feet of the outer boundary of the ,wilderness addition by any ,state or private entity or organization with a permit1 special use authorization1 or other right to access land within the ,wilderness addition1 as described in section #e7;a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacd7;a771 for the purpose of maintaining infrastructure located within the ,wilderness addition1 including access by-- 7,a7 the ,smithville ,telephone ,company2 7,b7 ,jackson ,county ,water ,utility2 7,c7 ,jackson ,county ,rural ,electric2 7,d7 the ,,anr ,pipeline ,company2 7,e7 the ,monroe ,county commissioners2 7,f7 ,hoosier ,trails ,council1 ,,bsa2 and 7,g7 the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources2 or 7#i7 affects the access to land within the ,wilderness addition by the ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources or appropriate public safety officers with the use of motor vehicles1 mechanized equipment1 or motorboats for emergencies involving the health and safety of persons within the ,wilderness addition1 in accordance with section #d7;c7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;c774 #hdjd4 ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national ,scenic ,area 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area means the ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area established by subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area includes-- 7i7 any ,national ,forest ,system land within the boundary of the ,national ,scenic ,area that is administered as part of the ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7ii7 any ,national ,forest ,system land within the boundary of the ,national ,scenic ,area that is administered as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system under the amendments made by subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,virginia4 7#d7 ,wilderness area ,the term ,wilderness ,area means a wilderness area designated by paragraphs 7#bb7 through 7#bf7 of section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 7as added by subsection 7c774 7b7 ,establishment of the ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area 7#a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area1 consisting of approximately #ib1efb acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests1 as generally depicted on the map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area are-- 7,a7 to ensure the protection and preservation of the scenic quality1 water quality1 natural characteristics1 and water resources of the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7,b7 to protect wildlife1 fish1 and plant habitat in the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7,c7 to protect outstanding natural biological values and habitat for plant and animal species along the ,shenandoah ,mountain crest above #c1jjj feet above sea level elevation1 including the ,cow ,knob salamander2 7,d7 to protect forests in the ,national ,scenic ,area that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests2 7,e7 to protect the ,wilderness ,areas2 and 7,f7 to provide for a variety of1 and improve existing1 recreation settings and opportunities in the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall administer the ,national ,scenic ,area in accordance with-- 7i7 this subsection2 and 7ii7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system4 7,b7 ,exception ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,wilderness ,areas in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and any other laws applicable to the ,wilderness ,areas1 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act for purposes of administering the ,wilderness ,areas4 7,c7 ,effect2 conflicts 7i7 ,effect ,the establishment of the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not affect the administration of the ,wilderness ,areas4 7ii7 ,conflicts ,in the case of any conflict between the laws applicable to the ,wilderness ,areas1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 shall control4 7,d7 ,no buffer zones 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,national ,scenic ,area or a ,wilderness ,area4 7ii7 ,activities outside national scenic area or wilderness areas ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,national ,scenic ,area or a ,wilderness ,area can be seen or heard by humans within the ,national ,scenic ,area or ,wilderness ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area or ,wilderness ,area4 7#d7 ,recreational uses 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection or under applicable law1 the ,secretary shall authorize the continuation of1 or seek to improve1 authorized recreational uses of the ,national ,scenic ,area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection interferes with the authority of the ,secretary-- 7i7 to maintain or improve nonmotorized trails and recreation sites within the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7ii7 to construct new nonmotorized trails and recreation sites within the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7iii7 to adjust recreational uses within the ,national ,scenic ,area for reasons of sound resource management or public safety2 and 7iv7 to evaluate applications for1 and issue or deny1 special use authorizations in connection with recreation within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,c7 ,requirement ,recreation within the ,national ,scenic ,area shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,national ,forest ,system trail plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a ,national ,forest ,system trail plan for ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,national ,scenic ,area that is not located in a ,wilderness ,area in order to construct1 maintain1 and improve nonmotorized recreation ,national ,forest ,system trails in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,potential inclusion ,the ,secretary may address in the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 ,national ,forest ,system land that is near1 but not within the boundary of1 the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,c7 ,public input ,in developing the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall seek input from interested parties1 including members of the public4 7,d7 ,requirements ,the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 promote sustainable trail management that protects natural resources and provides diverse1 high-quality safe recreation opportunities1 which may include loop trails for nonmotorized uses2 7ii7 consider natural resource protection1 trail sustainability1 and trail maintenance needs as primary factors in determining the location or relocation of ,national ,forest ,system trails2 and 7iii7 develop a ,national ,forest ,system trail outside the ,little ,river ,wilderness ,area in the area of the ,tillman ,road corridor 7along ,national ,forest ,system road #aja7 to connect the ,wolf ,ridge ,trail parking area to the ,wild ,oak ,national ,recreation ,trail1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,b71 pending completion of the required environmental analysis4 7,e7 ,implementation report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the implementation of the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan developed under subparagraph 7,a71 including the identification of the ,national ,forest ,system trail described in subparagraph 7,d77iii7 and any other priority ,national ,forest ,system trails identified for development4 7#f7 ,roads 7,a7 ,in general ,the establishment of the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not-- 7i7 result in the closure of any ,national ,forest ,system roads1 as generally depicted on the map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 modify public access within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,b7 ,no new roads ,no new roads shall be constructed in the ,national ,scenic ,area after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection-- 7i7 denies any owner of private land or an interest in private land that is located within the ,national ,scenic ,area the right to access the private land2 7ii7 alters the authority of the ,secretary to open or close roads in the ,national ,scenic ,area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act in furtherance of the purposes of this section2 or 7iii7 alters the authority of the ,state-- 7,i7 to maintain the access road to the crest of ,shenandoah ,mountain 7,route #ibd72 or 7,,ii7 to realign the access road described in subclause 7,i7 if necessary for reasons of sound resource management or public safety4 7,d7 ,parking areas 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the reconstruction1 minor relocation1 and construction of parking areas and related facilities within the ,national ,scenic ,area are authorized in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,limitation ,additional trailhead parking areas authorized in the ,national ,scenic ,area under clause 7i7 may be constructed only along ,national ,forest ,system roads4 7#g7 ,motorized travel ,motorized travel shall be allowed only on roads within the portions of the ,national ,scenic ,area that are not ,wilderness ,areas1 in a manner consistent with paragraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,water ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner that maintains and enhances water quality4 7#i7 ,water impoundments ,the establishment of the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not prohibit-- 7,a7 the operation1 maintenance1 or improvement of1 or access to1 dams1 reservoirs1 or related infrastructure in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 as generally depicted on the map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7,b7 the establishment of new dams1 reservoirs1 or related infrastructure if necessary for municipal use4 7#aj7 ,timber harvest 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,necessary harvesting ,the ,secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the ,national ,scenic ,area if the ,secretary determines that the harvesting is necessary-- 7,i7 to control fire2 7,,ii7 to provide for public safety or trail access2 7,,iii7 to construct or maintain overlooks and vistas2 or 7,,iv7 to control insect or disease outbreaks4 7ii7 ,firewood for personal use ,firewood may be harvested for personal use along roads within the ,national ,scenic ,area1 subject to any conditions that the ,secretary may require4 7#aa7 ,insect and disease outbreaks 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may carry out activities necessary to control insect and disease outbreaks in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 to maintain scenic quality2 7ii7 to reduce hazards to visitors2 or 7iii7 to protect ,national ,forest ,system land or private land4 7,b7 ,limitations ,for purposes of activities carried out under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 native forest insect and disease outbreaks shall be controlled only-- 7,i7 to prevent unacceptable damage to resources on adjacent land2 or 7,,ii7 to protect threatened1 endangered1 sensitive1 or locally rare species1 with biological control methods being favored2 and 7ii7 nonnative insects and diseases may be eradicated or suppressed only in order to prevent a loss of a special biological community4 7#ab7 ,vegetation management ,the ,secretary may engage in vegetation management practices within the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to maintain wildlife clearings and scenic enhancements in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 to construct not more than #ajj acres of additional wildlife clearings by-- 7i7 expanding wildlife clearings in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 constructing new wildlife clearings of approximately #b to #e acres4 7#ac7 ,wildfire suppression 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from carrying out wildfire suppression activities within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,b7 ,requirements ,wildfire suppression activities within the ,national ,scenic ,area shall be carried out-- 7i7 in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 using such means as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#ad7 ,prescribed fire ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the ,secretary from conducting prescribed burns and necessary burn unit preparation within the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7#ae7 ,withdrawal 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,national ,scenic ,area is withdrawn from-- 7i7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 7iii7 operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws2 7iv7 wind1 solar1 or other renewable energy development2 and 7v7 designation of new utility corridors1 utility rights-of-way1 or communications sites4 7,b7 ,effect ,consistent with paragraph 7#f77;,c77i71 the withdrawal under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not deny access to private land or an interest in private land within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7#af7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the completion of the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan under paragraph 7#e71 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop as an amendment to the land management plan for the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests a management plan for the ,national ,scenic ,area that is consistent with this subsection4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph requires the ,secretary to revise the land management plan for the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7c7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 7as amended by section #hdjb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,skidmore ,fork ,wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #e1jhh acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 which shall be known as the ,skidmore ,fork ,wilderness4 7#bc7 ,ramseys draft wilderness addition ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #f1ifa acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 which shall be incorporated into the ,ramseys ,draft ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ih-ehf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #cajf74 7#bd7 ,lynn hollow wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #c1efh acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 which shall be known as the ,lynn ,hollow ,wilderness4 7#be7 ,little river wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #ab1dfa acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 which shall be known as the ,little ,river ,wilderness4 7#bf7 ,beech lick knob wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #e1ggi acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 which shall be known as the ,beech ,lick ,knob ,wilderness4 4 7d7 ,maps and boundary descriptions 7#a7 ,filing ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file with the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives maps and boundary descriptions of-- 7,a7 the ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7,b7 each of the ,wilderness ,areas4 7#b7 ,force and effect ,the maps and boundary descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the maps and boundary descriptions4 7#c7 ,maps control ,in the case of any discrepancy between the acreage of the ,national ,scenic ,area or a ,wilderness ,area and the applicable map filed under paragraph 7#a71 the applicable map filed under that paragraph shall control4 7#d7 ,availability ,the maps and boundary descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 #hdje4 ,flatside-,bethune ,wilderness 7a7 ,additions to flatside wilderness ,section #c7;d7 of ,arkansas ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ejh2 #ih ,stat4 #bcdi2 #acb ,stat4 #eebj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #aihd and and inserting #aihd12 and 7#b7 by inserting and certain land in the ,ouachita ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #b1bae acres1 generally depicted as ,land ,proposed for ,wilderness ,designation on the map entitled ,flatside ,wilderness1 ,proposed ,addition ,designation1 dated ,september #bi1 #bjbb1 after #bjah14 7b7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,nothing in this section or the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary under section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 in accordance with existing laws 7including regulations74 7c7 ,designation of wilderness addition 7#a7 ,in general ,the wilderness designated by section #c7;d7 of ,arkansas ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ejh2 #ih ,stat4 #bcdi7 shall be known as the ,flatside-,bethune ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,flatside ,wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,flatside-,bethune ,wilderness4 #hdjf4 ,shawnee ,national ,forest designations 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,designated natural area ,the term designated natural area means an area determined to be of exceptional ecological1 botanical1 geologic1 scenic1 or archeological value by-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 7i7 the ,state of ,illinois2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,designated research natural area ,the term designated research natural area means an area that has been selected by the ,secretary1 and is managed by the ,forest ,service1 for scientific research value4 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map prepared and submitted by the ,forest ,service under subsection 7e77#a74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#e7 ,special ,management ,area ,the term ,special ,management ,area means a ,special ,management ,area established by subsection 7c77#a74 7b7 ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness 7#a7 ,addition to the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,shawnee ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,illinois managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #gej acres and generally depicted on the map1 is designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 and shall be known as the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,hiking trail ,forest ,road #baa shall be closed to public vehicular traffic and shall be maintained as a hiking trail1 including the eastern extension of ,forest ,road #baa formerly known as the ,hutchins ,creek ,spur up to the area known as ,hutchins ,creek ,corridor1 as generally depicted on the map4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states within the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness after the date of enactment of this ,act1 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7c7 ,establishment of ,special ,management ,areas 7#a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 the following ,special ,management ,areas within the ,shawnee ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,illinois are established3 7,a7 ,camp ,hutchins ,special ,management ,area ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #b1iec acres and generally depicted on the map4 7,b7 ,ripple ,hollow ,special ,management ,area ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #c1dde acres and generally depicted on the map4 7,c7 ,burke ,branch ,special ,management ,area ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #f1caj acres and generally depicted on the map4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,special ,management ,areas are-- 7,a7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historic1 educational1 and scientific resources of the ,special ,management ,areas for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations2 7,b7 to promote biodiversity and control invasive species2 and 7,c7 to allow for the continuation of restoration efforts and scientific study of the designated natural areas and designated research natural areas within the ,special ,management ,areas4 7d7 ,administration of ,special ,management ,areas 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,special ,management ,areas-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes for which the ,special ,management ,areas are established2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 this subsection2 and 7ii7 other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,management plan ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-term protection and management of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7#c7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allow only uses of the ,special ,management ,areas that are consistent with the purposes for which the ,special ,management ,areas are established4 7,b7 ,prescribed fire ,the ,secretary may use prescribed fire to sustain the ecological structure and composition of the ,special ,management ,areas to sustain the biodiversity of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7,c7 ,management tools 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may use herbicides1 insecticides1 and mechanized equipment in the control of fire1 insects1 disease1 and invasive species1 including the use of chainsaws1 drones1 aircraft1 pickup trucks1 all-terrain vehicles1 and rubber and tracked vehicles to carry out management of the ,special ,management ,areas approved by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,requirement ,in carrying out management of the ,special ,management ,areas1 the ,secretary shall use the best available technology and science4 7,d7 ,motorized vehicles ,except in cases in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative purposes1 emergency response1 or access on established roads accessing trailheads1 or are essential to provide off-road access for ecosystem management of habitat1 the use of motor vehicles in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be prohibited4 7,e7 ,roads ,the ,secretary shall decommission and remove roads within the ,special ,management ,areas1 except roads needed for management or access to trailheads1 as soon as practicable4 7,f7 ,timber 7i7 ,in general ,commercial timber harvesting1 except as needed for fire1 insect1 and disease control1 and for visitor and administrative safety1 in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be prohibited4 7ii7 ,activities permitted ,thinning of trees and other vegetation in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be permitted for restoration of the designated natural areas and designated research natural areas and to further the management objectives described in this subsection4 7,g7 ,inholdings 7i7 ,in general ,access to private inholdings in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be preserved4 7ii7 ,acquisitions ,the ,secretary shall acquire any private inholdings in the ,special ,management ,areas by purchase or exchange as soon as feasible4 7,h7 ,hunting and trapping 7i7 ,hunting ,hunting shall be permitted in the ,special ,management ,areas as permitted by the ,state of ,illinois and in accordance with regulations of the ,state of ,illinois and regulations of the ,forest ,service4 7ii7 ,trapping ,trapping shall not be permitted in the ,special ,management ,areas4 7iii7 ,access by motorized vehicles ,access within the ,special ,management ,areas by hunters in motorized vehicles shall be prohibited4 7,i7 ,volunteer restoration and research 7i7 ,volunteers ,the ,secretary shall allow organized groups of volunteers to participate in ecological restoration activities under the guidance of ,forest ,service ecologists and botanists within the ,special ,management ,areas through cooperative agreements4 7ii7 ,access for research purposes ,the ,secretary shall allow access to the ,special ,management ,areas for scientific research by qualified individuals and organizations1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,j7 ,ongoing management decisions ,the ,supervisor of the ,shawnee ,national ,forest shall have the authority1 without requiring the permission of the ,secretary1 to make management decisions concerning any designated natural area or designated research natural area within the ,special ,management ,areas pursuant to the land and resource management plan for the ,shawnee ,national ,forest4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,special ,management ,areas1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states within the ,special ,management ,areas after the date of enactment of this ,act1 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#e7 ,maps and legal descriptions ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives the maps and legal descriptions of each of the ,special ,management ,areas filed under subsection 7e77#a74 7#f7 ,public information ,annually1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,shawnee ,national ,forest information describing the progress in achieving the management objectives described in this subsection4 7e7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file with the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a map and legal description that contains maps and boundary descriptions of-- 7,a7 the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness2 and 7,b7 each of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7#b7 ,effect ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,secretary and on the ,forest ,service website4 #hdjg4 ,patrick ,leahy ,wilderness 7a7 ,designation of ,patrick ,leahy ,wilderness 7#a7 ,vermont ,wilderness ,act of #aihd amendment ,section #ajb7a7 of the ,vermont ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cbb2 #ih ,stat4 #bed7 is amended by striking known as the ,breadloaf ,wilderness and inserting known as the ,patrick ,leahy ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,new ,england ,wilderness ,act of #bjjf amendment ,section #baa7c7 of the ,new ,england ,wilderness ,act of #bjjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aji-chb2 #abj ,stat4 #bfge7 is amended by striking known as the ,breadloaf ,wilderness and inserting known as the ,patrick ,leahy ,wilderness4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 map1 regulation1 order1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,breadloaf ,wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,patrick ,leahy ,wilderness4 #hdjh4 ,black ,river ,state ,forest release of reversionary interest 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,deli1 ,inc4 ,the term ,deli1 ,inc4 means ,deli1 ,inc41 a sphagnum moss production business located in ,millston1 ,wisconsin4 7#b7 ,deli land ,the term ,deli land means the approximately #cg4bg acres of land owned or optioned to acquire1 subject to the approval of the land exchange by the ,wisconsin ,department of ,natural ,resources1 the ,wisconsin ,natural ,resources ,board1 and the ,governor of ,wisconsin1 in #b separate parcels1 by ,deli1 ,inc41 and located in ,millston1 ,wisconsin1 as depicted on the map and as described as follows3 7,a7 ,a parcel of real property containing approximately #ca4c acres 7which includes land within the road right-of-way71 together with any improvements-- 7i7 comprising the ,,ne,,ne sec4 #bi1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin2 7ii7 excluding-- 7,i7 land lying north of the railroad right-of-way2 and 7,,ii7 a parcel #aej feet wide1 with #ej feet lying to the northeast1 and #ajj feet to the southwest1 of a line commencing at a point #e feet east of the northwest corner of the quarter-quarter section described in clause 7i71 thence south #ef east #ci' a distance of #bbb feet1 thence south #eg east #ca' a distance of #acei feet2 and 7iii7 subject to-- 7,i7 any public water use or easements on ,lee ,lake2 and 7,,ii7 any easements or restrictions of record1 public roadways1 zoning and use ordinances1 and the railroad right-of-way4 7,b7 ,a parcel of real property containing approximately #e4ig acres located in the ,,sw,,sw sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 comprising lot #g of ,certified ,survey ,map ,no4 #ddhc1 as recorded in volume #ai,s of the certified survey maps1 page #ccd1 as ,document ,no4 #dacddj in the ,jackson ,county ,register of ,deeds4 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,black ,river ,state ,forest - ,deli1 ,inc4 and dated ,june #bf1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,wisconsin4 7#e7 ,state forest land ,the term ,state forest land means the approximately #ca4hc acres of land located in the ,black ,river ,state ,forest in ,millston1 ,wisconsin1 as depicted on the map and as described as follows3 7,a7 ,a parcel containing #bc4ac acres-- 7i7 comprising the portion of the ,e,,se sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 lying south of the ,interstate ,highway #id southern right-of-way2 and 7ii7 excluding a triangular parcel in the southwest corner described as commencing at the southwest corner1 thence east #bfj feet1 thence northwesterly to a point on the west boundary thereof #bjj feet north of the southwest corner1 thence south to the place of beginning4 7,b7 ,a parcel containing #h4gj acres comprising the portion of the ,,ne,,ne sec4 #bi1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 lying north of the railroad right-of-way1 forming a triangular piece and described as commencing at the northeast corner of that quarter-quarter section1 thence west #ajaj feet to the north line of the railroad right-of-way1 thence southeasterly along the boundary of the railroad to the east line of that quarter-quarter section1 thence north on the east line #gej feet to the place of beginning4 7b7 ,conditional release 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 the ,state forest land is subject to a reversionary interest of the ,united ,states pursuant to section #cb7;c7 of ,the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7;c771 requiring that the ,state forest land be used for public purposes in perpetuity2 and 7,b7 the ,state and ,deli1 ,inc4 have agreed that the ,state will convey the ,state forest land in exchange for the ,deli land1 and the ,deli land will be added to ,black ,river ,state ,forest in the ,state4 7#b7 ,conditional release ,if the ,state offers in a written agreement to convey the ,state forest land to ,deli1 ,inc41 in exchange for the conveyance of the ,deli land to the ,state-- 7,a7 the reversionary interest of the ,united ,states in the ,state forest land shall be released2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall provide1 as expeditiously as possible1 recordable evidence of the release under subparagraph 7,a7 in the form of a quitclaim deed1 which shall-- 7i7 convey any interest of the ,united ,states in the ,state forest land without consideration2 and 7ii7 be provided to the ,state for recording before the exchange deeds are recorded4 7#c7 ,corrections ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state1 may make any necessary corrections to the legal description of the ,state forest land for purposes of the quitclaim deed described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 #hdji4 ,benton ,mackaye ,national ,scenic ,trail feasibility study 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail-- 7#a7 is a scenic1 nonmotorized trail that traverses approximately #bhg miles over some of the most renowned forests and mountains in the ,states of ,georgia1 ,tennessee1 and ,north ,carolina2 7#b7 showcases a wide variety of scenic views1 including high-elevation peaks1 mature forests1 and secluded waterfalls2 7#c7 passes through wilderness that is rich with biodiversity2 7#d7 passes through #f designated wilderness areas1 the ,great ,smoky ,mountains ,national ,park1 and the ,chattahoochee-,oconee1 ,cherokee1 and ,nantahala ,national ,forests2 7#e7 provides a wide array of easily accessible hikes for novice and intermediate hikers1 as well as more challenging trails for backpacking2 7#f7 supports economic opportunities for numerous rural communities that benefit from the visitors to the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail spending their money on accommodations1 food1 and outdoor supplies2 7#g7 runs from ,springer ,mountain in the ,state of ,georgia1 through the ,state of ,tennessee1 and extends through the ,great ,smoky ,mountains ,national ,park in the ,state of ,north ,carolina2 7#h7 is physically accessible2 and 7#i7 can be maintained at a minimal cost because-- 7,a7 the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail has been maintained at the same length since #bjje2 7,b7 #ie percent of the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail is located on ,federal land2 and 7,c7 the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail has been successfully constructed1 maintained1 and managed by the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail ,association since #aihj4 7b7 ,feasibility study ,section #e7;c7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ej7 ,benton ,mackaye ,trail 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail1 a scenic1 nonmotorized trail that traverses approximately #bhg miles in the ,states of ,georgia1 ,tennessee1 and ,north ,carolina4 7,b7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with interested organizations 7including the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail ,association71 shall complete and submit to ,congress the feasibility study for designating the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail as a national scenic trail4 4 ,e ,other matters #heja4 ,urban and ,community ,forestry 7a7 ,in general ,section #i of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking residents and inserting residents because--2 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,b7 the maintenance and management of an urban forest offers additional opportunities relating to workforce development and job creation2 7,c7 the presence of a healthy and well-maintained urban forest can support stormwater management2 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by inserting improving air quality1 after heat island effect12 and 7,,ii7 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 including by improving the physical and mental health of community residents22 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking communities4 and inserting communities22 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 according to research by the ,forest ,service1 the estimated value of benefits described in paragraph 7#b7 exceeds #ah1jjj1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 urban forest canopy cover is inequitably distributed among racial groups and income levels1 exacerbating disparities in exposure1 for example1 to the urban heat island effect1 and increasing related health risks and financial burdens relating to cooling2 7#f7 the effects of historical discriminatory policies1 such as redlining1 continue to have effects on urban environments2 7#g7 a recent analysis shows that-- 7,a7 urbanized neighborhoods with mostly people of color have #cc percent less tree canopy on average than majority white neighborhoods2 and 7,b7 low-income neighborhoods have #da percent less tree cover than neighborhoods with low rates of poverty2 7#h7 additional analyses of cities in the ,united ,states found that-- 7,a7 communities primarily inhabited by ,united ,states-born1 ,white populations contain more than twice the urban forest canopy cover of communities primarily inhabited by racial and ethnic minorities2 and 7,b7 there were elevated land temperatures in formerly redlined areas compared to their nonredlined counterparts1 by an average #b4f degrees ,celsius and up to #g degrees ,celsius2 and 7#i7 to reduce disparities in the enjoyment of the social1 environmental1 and economic benefits of healthy and well-maintained urban forests and to manage risks relating to heat exposure and other urban stressors1 the ,federal ,government should accelerate actions to enhance the health and resilience of urban forests1 with investment in priority communities4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,assistance for ,states 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,in providing such assistance and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,cooperation with the public ,in providing assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated71 by striking organizations4 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8organizations and institutions of higher education4 7,c7 ,direct cooperation with local governments ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,office of ,urban and ,community ,forestry 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,forest ,service an ,office of ,urban and ,community ,forestry4 7,b7 ,director ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall appoint a senior official to serve as the ,director of the ,office of ,urban and ,community ,forestry1 which shall not be required to be a ,senior ,executive ,service position 7as defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,office of ,urban and ,community ,forestry shall be to promote the purposes described in subsection 7b71 including administering the programs and requirements described in this section4 7,d7 ,duties ,the ,director of the ,office of ,urban and ,community ,forestry shall be responsible for carrying out the mission described in subparagraph 7,c71 including by-- 7i7 managing urban and community forest programs1 including programs for ,state and local tree planting and maintenance2 7ii7 engaging in stakeholder relations and developing external partnerships in support of urban and community forest programs2 7iii7 identifying common ,state and municipal best practices for navigating local policies for urban and community forestry2 7iv7 coordinating the nationwide networks of urban and community forest programs2 7v7 providing strategic guidance for workforce development for urban and community forest programs and longevity of urban forests2 7vi7 administering awards provided under this section2 7vii7 advising the ,chief of the ,forest ,service on urban and community forestry2 and 7viii7 coordinating with agencies and officials of the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,forest ,service to administer or update urban and community forest programs4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking organizations1 and inserting organizations and institutions of higher education12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking and determining and inserting determining2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and measuring and monitoring the atmospheric impacts of urban and community forests before the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 in connection with the ,forest and ,inventory ,analysis program1 analyze data regarding the carbon emissions1 sequestration1 storage1 and related atmospheric impacts of urban and community forests4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #ae and inserting #af2 7ii7 in each of clauses 7i7 through 7viii71 by striking the comma at the end and inserting a period2 7iii7 in clause 7ix71 by striking 1 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7iv7 by striking clause 7x7 and inserting the following3 7x7 #c members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body and who have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry1 of whom-- 7,i7 #a is a resident of a community with a population of less than #ej1jjj as of the most recent census2 and 7,,ii7 #a is a resident of an underserved community1 as determined by the ,secretary1 with a population of greater than #ej1jjj as of the most recent census4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less frequently than annually4 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7i72 7#f7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7j72 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,microforest funding 7#a7 ,amounts awarded ,of the amount made available under subsection 7k7 for each fiscal year1 not less than #aej1jjj1 but not more than #a percent1 shall be awarded for projects that establish microforests and used for other expenses necessary to support those microforests1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting projects under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give preference to eligible parcels that-- 7,a7 are underutilized1 degraded1 deindustrialized1 barren1 or fractional2 7,b7 are located in an area where green space is lacking2 7,c7 provide ecological benefits1 including storm water management1 heat reduction1 and wildlife habitat2 and 7,d7 are geographically1 economically1 and ecologically diverse4 7i7 ,waiver of cost share requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,any non-,federal cost-share requirement otherwise applicable to projects carried out under this section may be waived at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,priority ,in providing waivers under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to a project carried out by a nonprofit organization or an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 that benefits an underserved community4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #hj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,nothing in the amendments made by subsection 7a7 affects the availability of funds made available for the program under section #i7;c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7;c77 before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definition of microforest ,section #ac7;d7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#a71 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#b7 ,microforest ,the term microforest means a dense planting of diverse1 native trees and related shrubs and vegetative ground covering that-- 7,a7 is no greater than #a acre2 7,b7 is suitable for local conditions2 and 7,c7 provides ecological benefits4 4 #hejb4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7a7 ,matching funds ,section #dje7;b7 of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#c7;b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #daj7;b7 of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#h7;b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hejc4 ,conveyance of ,forest ,service administrative sites ,section #ejc of the ,forest ,service ,facility ,realignment and ,enhancement ,act of #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aji-ed7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 #hejd4 ,rural revitalization technologies ,section #bcga7;d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #heje4 ,resource ,advisory ,committees ,section #bje of the ,secure ,rural ,schools and ,community ,self-,determination ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#f77;,c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #hejf4 ,rapid ,ohia ,death 7a7 ,definition of ,rapid ,ohia ,death ,in this section1 the term ,rapid ,ohia ,death means the disease caused by the fungal pathogen known as ,ceratocystis fimbriata that affects the tree of the species ,metrosideros polymorphia4 7b7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,governors of affected ,states and territories to address ,rapid ,ohia ,death4 7c7 ,transmission ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 acting through the ,forest ,service ,institute of ,pacific ,islands ,forestry1 and in collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 shall continue to conduct research on ,rapid ,ohia ,death vectors and transmission4 7d7 ,ungulate management ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 acting through the ,forest ,service ,institute of ,pacific ,islands ,forestry1 shall continue to collaborate with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,governors of affected ,states and territories1 and local stakeholders to manage ungulates in ,rapid ,ohia ,death control areas on-- 7#a7 ,federal1 ,state1 and territorial land2 and 7#b7 private land with the consent of private landowners4 7e7 ,restoration and research ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall continue to provide-- 7#a7 financial assistance1 including through agreements with the ,secretary of the ,interior-- 7,a7 to prevent the spread of ,rapid ,ohia ,death2 and 7,b7 to restore the native forests of affected ,states and territories2 and 7#b7 staff and necessary infrastructure funding to the ,forest ,service ,institute of ,pacific ,islands ,forestry to conduct research on ,rapid ,ohia ,death4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj to carry out this section1 including for activities carried out by the ,secretary1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 or the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #hejg4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers ,public ,law #ia-cgh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,iii ,civilian ,conservation ,centers #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,civilian ,conservation ,center ,the term ,civilian ,conservation ,center means any residential workforce development or training facility for underserved youth operated by the ,department of ,agriculture or the ,department of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,covered graduate ,the term covered graduate means an individual who successfully completed a training program at a ,civilian ,conservation ,center4 7#c7 ,covered student ,the term covered student means an individual who is enrolled in a training program at a ,civilian ,conservation ,center4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #cjb4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers ,wildfire and ,conservation ,training ,program 7a7 ,specialized training programs ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall offer at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers specialized training programs focused on-- 7#a7 forestry and rangeland management2 7#b7 wildland firefighting2 or 7#c7 any other topic relating to the mission of the ,forest ,service or the public interest4 7b7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary shall prioritize offering specialized training programs under subsection 7a7 at facilities described in section #adg7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d774 #cjc4 ,wildland ,firefighting ,workforce ,development ,pilot 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,experiment1 research1 or demonstration pilots ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 may carry out experimental1 research1 or demonstration pilots to provide career and technical curricula and course offerings to advance the missions of the ,department of ,agriculture at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers operated by the ,department of ,agriculture under section #adg7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d774 7#b7 ,curricula and courses ,curricula and courses described in paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 incident management and emergency response logistics2 7,b7 disaster response2 7,c7 forest products measurement2 7,d7 timber sale administration and preparation2 7,e7 heavy equipment operation2 7,f7 equipment and mechanical services2 7,g7 industrial electrical systems2 7,h7 machining2 7,i7 mill operations2 7,j7 forest restoration2 7,k7 habitat and water quality monitoring2 7,l7 watershed and habitat enhancement2 7,m7 range management2 7,n7 recreation access improvement2 7,o7 volunteer and visitor enhancement2 and 7,p7 historic preservation4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify1 after consulting with ,state governments and agencies1 ,federal emergency management and land management agencies1 local communities1 institutions of higher education1 and ,indian ,tribes1 workforce needs in-- 7,a7 land management agencies2 7,b7 forest1 conservation1 and recreation industries2 and 7,c7 rural communities2 7#b7 develop marketing1 recruitment1 and retention materials for the curricula and courses offered under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 provide specialized staff necessary to teach curricula and courses offered under subsection 7a74 #cjd4 ,wildland firefighting workforce enhancement 7a7 ,recruitment goals and investments 7#a7 ,recruitment goal ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall set goals of-- 7i7 hiring #cjj covered graduates annually to contribute to wildland firefighting or other critical workforce needs within the ,department of ,agriculture2 7ii7 a certain percentage of covered graduates annually attaining employment in wildland firefighting1 natural resources1 forestry1 or a related field2 and 7iii7 a certain percentage of covered graduates annually attaining employment2 and 7,b7 may make investments to support the recruitment1 training1 hiring1 and retention of covered graduates4 7#b7 ,signing bonus ,the ,secretary may provide for a signing bonus to enable the successful employment and transition of covered graduates1 including for the purpose of securing housing in rural and remote communities4 7b7 ,direct hire authority ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh of that title1 a covered graduate directly to a position for which the covered graduate meets ,office of ,personnel ,management qualification standards4 7c7 ,pathways to employment ,the ,secretary shall ensure that appropriate career pathways are developed for covered graduates of ,civilian ,conservation ,center training programs4 7d7 ,underserved youth employment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may employ covered students at regular rates of pay for necessary hours of work4 7e7 ,use of covered students for contracts1 agreements1 and grants ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall encourage the use of covered students to fulfill obligations under contracts1 agreements1 and grants relevant to the training provided at a ,civilian ,conservation ,center4 #cje4 ,wildland firefighting housing pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to employ covered students to improve and expand the housing stock owned by the ,federal ,government for the purpose of housing wildland firefighters1 volunteers1 partner crewmembers1 interns1 and other ,federal agency employees4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify properties currently owned by the ,federal ,government that would be appropriate housing for wildland firefighters1 volunteers1 partner crewmembers1 interns1 and other ,federal agency employees2 7#b7 identify areas where the construction of new housing described in paragraph 7#a7 would be appropriate and sustainable2 and 7#c7 submit to ,congress a prioritized list of projects for renovation with a plan for how the ,secretary will employ covered students to repair1 renovate1 and remediate the properties identified under paragraph 7#a74 #cjf4 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7#a7 describing underutilized capacity at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers1 based on an assessment conducted by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 identifying the investments1 improvements1 and efficiencies necessary to utilize the full capacity of ,civilian ,conservation ,centers4 #cjg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this title for each fiscal year4 4 #hejh4 ,special use authorization rental fee waivers ,section #ejd7;g7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agfd7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7g7 ,the holder and inserting the following3 7g7 ,rental payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the holder 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,waiver ,the rental fee and other fees related to a special use authorization for the use and occupancy of ,national ,forest ,system land shall be waived by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 when equitable and in the public interest1 in any of the following circumstances3 7,a7 ,the holder of the special use authorization is a ,state or local government or any agency or instrumentality thereof1 excluding municipal utilities and cooperatives whose principal source of revenue from the authorized use is customer charges4 7,b7 ,the holder of the special use authorization-- 7i7 is a nonprofit association or nonprofit corporation that-- 7,i7 is not controlled or owned by a profitmaking corporation or business enterprise2 and 7,,ii7 is engaged in public or semi-public activity to further public health1 safety1 or welfare2 and 7ii7 does not use funds derived through the special use authorization-- 7,i7 to increase the value of the authorized improvements owned by the holder2 or 7,,ii7 to support other activities of the holder4 7,c7 ,the holder of the special use authorization is an amateur station1 is an amateur operator1 or provides amateur radio services 7as those terms are defined in section #ig4c of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations774 7,d7 ,such other circumstances as the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may establish by regulation4 4 #heji4 ,special forest products program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,forest botanical product 7,a7 ,in general ,the term forest botanical product means any naturally occurring mushroom1 fungus1 flower1 seed1 root1 bark1 leaf1 berry1 bough1 bryophyte1 bulb1 burl1 cone1 epiphyte1 fern1 forb1 grass1 moss1 nut1 pine straw1 sedge1 shrub1 transplant1 tree sap1 or other vegetation 7or portion thereof7 that grows on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term forest botanical product does not include trees1 or portions of trees1 except as provided in regulations issued under section #cci of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ebh note2 ,public ,law #ajf-aac71 by the ,secretary before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,national ,forest ,system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given the term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7b7 ,recovery of fair market value for products 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish and carry out a program to charge and collect fees under subsection 7c7 for forest botanical products harvested on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,appraisal methods2 bidding procedures ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish a fee system based on fair market value for forest botanical products harvested on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7c7 ,fees 7#a7 ,imposition and collection ,the ,secretary shall charge and collect fees from persons who harvest forest botanical products on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,amount of fee ,the fees collected under paragraph 7#a7 shall be based on the fair market value of the harvested forest botanical products described in that paragraph and the costs incurred by the ,secretary associated with the administration of the program under this section1 including the costs of granting1 modifying1 monitoring1 and other environmental or other analyses4 7#c7 ,security ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may require a person assessed a fee under this subsection to provide security to ensure that the ,secretary receives the fees imposed under this subsection from the person4 7d7 ,sustainable harvest levels for forest botanical products 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct appropriate analyses to determine whether and how the harvest of forest botanical products on ,national ,forest ,system land can be conducted on a sustainable basis2 and 7,b7 establish procedures and timeframes to monitor and revise the harvest levels established for forest botanical products4 7#b7 ,prohibition on harvest in excess of sustainable levels ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may not permit under the program under this section the harvest of forest botanical products on ,national ,forest ,system land at levels in excess of the sustained yield of the several products and services 7as defined in section #d of the ,multiple-,use ,sustained-,yield ,act of #aifj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eca774 7e7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,personal use ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish a personal use harvest level for each forest botanical product1 and the harvest of a forest botanical product below that level by a person for personal use shall not be subject to charges and fees under subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7#b7 ,other exceptions ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may also waive the application of subsection 7b7 or 7c7 pursuant to such regulations as the ,secretary may prescribe4 7f7 ,deposit and use of funds 7#a7 ,deposit ,funds collected under the program in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall be deposited into a special account in the ,united ,states ,treasury4 7#b7 ,funds available ,funds deposited into the special account in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended without further appropriation4 7#c7 ,authorized uses ,the funds made available under paragraph 7#b7 shall be expended at units of the ,national ,forest ,system in proportion to the charges and fees collected at that unit under the program under this section to pay for-- 7,a7 the costs of conducting inventories of forest botanical products1 determining sustainable levels of harvest1 monitoring and assessing the impacts of harvest levels and methods1 and for restoration activities1 including any necessary revegetation2 and 7,b7 the costs described in subsection 7c77#b74 7#d7 ,treatment of fees ,funds collected under the program in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall not be taken into account for the purposes of the following laws3 7,a7 ,the sixth paragraph under the heading forest service in the ,act of ,may #bc1 #aijh 7#ce ,stat4 #bfj1 chapter #aib2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj71 and section #ac of the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiaa 7commonly known as the ,weeks ,act7 7#cf ,stat4 #ifc1 chapter #ahf2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj74 7,b7 ,the fourteenth paragraph under the heading forest service in the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiac 7#cg ,stat4 #hdc1 chapter #ade2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #eja74 7,c7 ,section #cc of the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab74 7,d7 ,the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#ej ,stat4 #hgd1 chapter #hgf2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 and the ,act of ,may #bd1 #aici 7#ec ,stat4 #gec1 chapter #add2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba et seq474 7,e7 ,section #f of the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dd ,stat4 #gda1 chapter #egh2 #gc ,stat4 #aaa2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi-d74 7,f7 ,chapter #fi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,section #dja of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aice 7#di ,stat4 #chc1 chapter #bfa2af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaes74 7,h7 ,section #ajjijd of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,i7 ,any other provision of law relating to revenue allocation4 7g7 ,reporting requirements ,as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year in which the ,secretary collects charges and fees under the program in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 or expends funds from the special account under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall submit to ,congress a report summarizing the activities of the ,secretary under the program under this section1 including-- 7#a7 the funds collected under the program in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b72 7#b7 the expenses incurred to carry out the program under this section2 and 7#c7 the expenditures made from the special account during that fiscal year4 #heaj4 ,technical corrections ,section #g7l7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of ,vermont each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b77i77,,ii71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end4 ,,ix ,energy #ijja4 ,definitions ,section #ijja of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 through 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#ah71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions ,the term lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions means the aggregate quantity of greenhouse gas related to the full fuel lifecycle1 as determined under the most recent ,greenhouse gases1 ,regulated ,emissions1 and ,energy use in ,transportation model 7commonly referred to as the ,,greet model7 developed by ,argonne ,national ,laboratory4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ai7 ,ultra-low-carbon bioethanol ,the term ultra-low-carbon bioethanol means ethanol that-- 7,a7 has a carbon intensity of #cj kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per ,m,m,btu or less2 and 7,b7 to reduce the carbon intensity of the ethanol produced1 uses #a or more of-- 7i7 carbon capture1 utilization1 or sequestration2 7ii7 renewable electricity2 7iii7 biomass energy2 7iv7 renewable natural gas thermal energy2 7v7 low-carbon farming practices2 7vi7 cover crops2 or 7vii7 any other practice recognized under the model described in paragraph 7#ac7 to reduce the carbon intensity of ethanol production4 7#bj7 ,zero-carbon bioethanol ,the term zero-carbon bioethanol means ethanol that-- 7,a7 has a carbon intensity of #j kilograms or less of carbon dioxide equivalent per ,m,m,btu2 and 7,b7 to reduce the carbon intensity of the ethanol produced1 uses #a or more of the practices described in clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 of paragraph 7#ai77;,b74 4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program ,section #ijjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii77bb71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 on an annual basis1 update the procurement requirement described in subclause 7,,iii7 by increasing the number of biobased-only contracts or the volume purchased under those contracts by not less than #e percent above the requirement applicable for the previous year4 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 are available only at prices that exceed the price preferences established under paragraph 7#c77;,b77viii7 for those items4 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 shall issue guidance to procuring agencies to consider product lifespan1 savings1 and efficacy when making procurement decisions under this subsection4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7viii7 as clause 7ix72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7vii7 the following3 7viii7 establish price preferences for different types of biobased products2 and 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,minimum biobased content levels 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine whether to increase the minimum biobased content for each designated product category by up to #e percent by the end of the #e-year period following the date of enactment of this subparagraph and every #e years thereafter4 7ii7 ,notice and comment rulemaking ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations in accordance with section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out clause 7i7 and implement any increase in the minimum biobased content for a designated product category pursuant to a determination made under clause 7i74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by inserting and the ,secretary after ,policy2 and 7bb7 by striking information concerning-- and inserting a report that describes1 for the year covered by the report--2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 including the actions taken by the procuring agency to establish and implement the biobased procurement program of the procuring agency under that paragraph before the semicolon2 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iv7 in subclause 7,v71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,vi7 7aa7 the specific categories of biobased products that are unavailable to meet the procurement needs of the procuring agency2 and 7bb7 the desired performance standards and other relevant specifications for those products2 and 7,,vii7 if applicable1 the procurement requirement or updated procurement requirement established under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 that the procuring agency failed to meet and reasons for the failure2 and 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,verification ,the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall annually-- 7i7 collect the information required to be reported under subparagraph 7,b7 and make the information publicly available2 and 7ii7 verify1 using the information collected under clause 7i71 that each procuring agency under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 as applicable1 has established a procurement program in accordance with subclause 7,i7 of that paragraph4 7,e7 ,training 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 each procuring agency shall have completed training on biobased product purchasing for the appropriate staff of the procuring agency1 including contracting officers1 purchase card managers1 and purchase card holders4 7ii7 ,materials ,the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in cooperation with the ,secretary1 shall provide training materials for procuring agencies conducting training pursuant to clause 7i74 7,f7 ,federal catalog updates ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph1 the ,administrator for ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in cooperation with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7i7 direct the ,administrator of ,general ,services to update the ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system described in section #aabb7;a77#d7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any successor system1 to include biobased product designations2 7ii7 direct that the ,system for ,award ,management collect biobased product purchasing data2 7iii7 direct that ,federal online procurement systems1 including ,,gsa ,advantage6 and ,fed,mall1 include designations for products that meet the guidelines under paragraph 7#c72 7iv7 require1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that ,federal online procurement systems1 including ,,gsa ,advantage6 and ,fed,mall1 use ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes1 ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system-based product codes1 and other product codes1 as determined in consultation with the ,secretary1 when identifying products that meet the guidelines under paragraph 7#c72 and 7v7 require agencies with online ,federal sales platforms to include reporting of those purchases in their reporting on products that meet the guidelines under paragraph 7#c74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,review and regulations 7i7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the use of the terms bio-attributed plastic1 bio-attributed product1 biobased plastic1 biobased product1 renewable chemical1 and any other similar terms1 to determine-- 7,i7 how those terms are used on products with the label described in paragraph 7#a7 and products without that label2 and 7,,ii7 the extent to which there is public confusion regarding the use of those terms4 7ii7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to ensure the integrity of the label described in paragraph 7#a71 including regulations to define additional terms necessary to avoid or reduce public confusion relating to the label4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,public marketing and education ,the ,secretary may conduct outreach to educate the public on1 and promote the use of1 biobased products1 including by-- 7,a7 conducting outreach to small businesses producing biobased products that seek a label under this subsection2 7,b7 providing information about biobased product procurement preferences to ,state procurement agencies2 and 7,c7 establishing public-private partnerships to further increase awareness and use of biobased products4 7#f7 ,acceptance and use of contributions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish an account to accept contributions of non-,federal funds to carry out public marketing and education under paragraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,deposit and use of contributions ,contributions of non-,federal funds received to carry out the activities under paragraph 7#e7 shall-- 7i7 be deposited into the account established under this paragraph for those activities2 7ii7 be available to1 and subject to the control of1 the ,secretary1 without further appropriation and until expended1 to carry out those activities2 and 7iii7 supplement any funding made available under subsection 7k7 and allocated by the ,secretary for those activities4 7#g7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 a list of the biobased products that were authorized to use the label described in paragraph 7#a7 during the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 a description of the audit and compliance activities conducted under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 during the preceding fiscal year1 including any findings of noncompliance and any actions taken by the ,secretary to address the noncompliance2 7,c7 7i7 a description of the public marketing and education conducted by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 a plan for conducting public marketing and education under that paragraph for the following #b fiscal years that is designed to increase the use of the label described in paragraph 7#a7 and the purchase of biobased products2 and 7,d7 the total amount of contributions of non-,federal funds accepted into the account established under paragraph 7#f74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall jointly and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall2 7#d7 in subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 including greenhouse gas emissions reduced and avoided22 7ii7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 identifying available industry methodologies to establish a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions assessment methodology for biobased products4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking this subparagraph and inserting the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd and every #e years thereafter2 7#e7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbd and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in this section and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,standard 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use the most recent version of the ,,astm ,international ,standard ,d#fhff to determine the contents of biobased products4 7,b7 ,alternative standards ,in addition to the standard described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may1 by notice and comment rulemaking under section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 establish alternative standards to determine the contents of biobased products4 4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery1 renewable chemical1 and biobased product manufacturing assistance ,section #ijjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking to assist and inserting to develop advanced biofuels 7which1 for purposes of this section1 shall include ultra-low-carbon bioethanol and zero-carbon bioethanol71 renewable chemicals1 and biobased product manufacturing and assist2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking technologically new2 and 7ii7 by striking end-user products and inserting end-user products1 renewable chemicals1 and biobased products2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by indenting the margins of clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 appropriately2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end and inserting or2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 sustainable aviation fuel2 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by indenting the margins of clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 appropriately2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 sustainable aviation fuel4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall make available to eligible entities guarantees and inserting the following3 ,subject to the availability of funding1 the ,secretary shall make available to eligible entities-- 7#a7 on a year-round basis1 guarantees 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 in accordance with subsection 7d72 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 grants1 on a competitive basis1 to develop and construct demonstration-scale biorefineries to demonstrate the commercial viability of #a or more processes for converting renewable biomass to #a or more of the products described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 in accordance with subsection 7e74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by striking ,in approving a loan guarantee application and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,in approving an application for a loan guarantee under subsection 7c77#a7 2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the feasibility study under clause 7i7 for proven or otherwise commercially available technologies4 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking loan guarantee applications and inserting applications for loan guarantees under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bej1jjj1jjj and inserting #djj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7c7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c77#a72 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7k7 and moving the subsection so as to appear after subsection 7j72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,grants 7#a7 ,selection criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,in approving applications for grants under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall establish a priority scoring system that assigns priority scores to each application and only approve applications that exceed a specified minimum score1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,feasibility 7i7 ,in general ,in approving an application for a grant under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall determine the technical and economic feasibility of the project based on a feasibility study of the project described in the application conducted by an independent third party4 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the feasibility study under clause 7i7 for proven or otherwise commercially available technologies4 7,c7 ,scoring system ,the priority scoring system established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall consider1 with respect to a project proposed in an application for a grant under subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 the potential market for the advanced biofuel and the byproducts produced2 7ii7 the level of financial participation by the eligible entity1 including support from non-,federal and private sources2 7iii7 whether the eligible entity is proposing to use-- 7,i7 a feedstock not previously used in the production of advanced biofuels or sustainable aviation fuels2 or 7,,ii7 a feedstock1 process1 or technology not widely used in the production of renewable chemicals or biobased products2 7iv7 whether the eligible entity is proposing to work with producer associations or cooperatives2 7v7 whether the eligible entity has established that the adoption of the process proposed in the application will have a positive impact on resource conservation1 public health1 and the environment2 7vi7 the potential for rural economic development2 7vii7 whether the project can be replicated2 and 7viii7 scalability for commercial use4 7#b7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,limits ,the amount of a grant awarded under subsection 7c77#b7 shall not exceed an amount that is #cj percent of the cost of the project carried out using the grant4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a project may be provided in the form of cash or material1 subject to the condition that the material provided does not exceed #ae percent of the non-,federal share4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and grants after loan guarantees2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,of the total and all that follows through subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting ,of the total amount of funds made available for fiscal year #bjbe under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi2 7#h7 in subsection 7h77#a71 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e71 and 7g7 and inserting subsections 7a7 through 7e71 7g71 and 7k72 7#i7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and subsection 7g7 and inserting subsections 7a7 through 7e71 7g71 and 7k72 and 7#aj7 in subsection 7j77#a71 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and 7g7 and inserting subsections 7a7 through 7e71 7g71 and 7k74 #ijjd4 ,bioenergy program for advanced biofuels ,section #ijje7;g77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haje7;g77#b77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi4 #ijje4 ,biodiesel fuel education program ,section #ijjf7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7;d77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi4 #ijjf4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,energy audits and renewable energy and inserting ,project2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking provide assistance and inserting the following3 provide-- 7,a7 assistance 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for financial assistance under subsection 7c74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 an agricultural producer cooperative2 and 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking audits and and inserting audits1 relevant technical assistance1 and2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vi71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7iii7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,in reviewing applications in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,application and selection criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use a single application for grants under this subsection for #a or more of the activities described in paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,selection criteria ,in reviewing applications 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking funds to assist and inserting the following3 funds-- 7,a7 to assist 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 to apply for assistance under subsection 7c72 and 2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 to provide training for individuals to perform the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i77,,ii71 by inserting that result in a significant reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions after improvements2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g72 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,application process 7,a7 ,in general ,for projects carried out using assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish an application1 evaluation1 and oversight process that is-- 7i7 the most simplified for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is less than #ej1jjj2 and 7ii7 more comprehensive for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is more than #ej1jjj4 7,b7 ,single application ,the ,secretary shall use a single application for assistance under this subsection for agricultural producers seeking assistance under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a74 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,regional demonstration projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out regional demonstration projects that incentivize agricultural producers to reduce their carbon footprint or overall carbon equivalent emissions to the maximum extent practicable through the use of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems4 7#b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report describing the results of1 a study on the results of the regional demonstration projects carried out under paragraph 7#a74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking conducted at the and inserting the following3 conducted-- 7#a7 at the 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 toward limited resource producers4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bj and inserting #be2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7f7 to provide grants of #bj1jjj and inserting subsection 7g7 to provide grants of #ej1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,rebate pilot project 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,covered rebate ,the term covered rebate means a rebate provided by the ,secretary to an eligible entity for the purchase of certain energy efficient equipment described in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 to be determined by the ,secretary1 that was made by an eligible entity-- 7,i7 as part of a project completed not more than #ab months before the provision of the rebate2 and 7,,ii7 to meet the immediate needs of the eligible entity1 which were not anticipated while the application period for assistance under subsection 7c7 was open but would otherwise meet the requirements for projects eligible for assistance under that subsection4 7ii7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any entity eligible to receive financial assistance under subsection 7c74 7iii7 ,pilot project ,the term pilot project means the pilot project established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,establishment ,using not more than #b percent of the funds made available to carry out subsection 7c7 for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot project under which the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 award covered rebates to eligible entities2 and 7ii7 test and evaluate a simplified application process for eligible entities to apply for those covered rebates4 7,c7 ,notification prior to commencement ,not later than #cj days before the commencement of the pilot project1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a notification containing -- 7i7 the commencement date of the pilot project2 7ii7 a detailed description of the pilot project2 7iii7 a copy of the simplified application to be used under the pilot project2 and 7iv7 a list of the equipment for which covered rebates will be provided under the pilot project4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 a report on the pilot project1 which shall include-- 7i7 the total number of each type of equipment for which an application for a covered rebate was submitted1 and the total number of each type of equipment for which a covered rebate was provided2 and 7ii7 the extent to which applications for covered rebates exceeded the availability of funding1 if applicable4 7,e7 ,procedures ,the administration of this paragraph shall be-- 7i7 made without regard to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 carried out by the ,secretary using the authority provided under section #hjh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter4 and inserting each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbd2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 #acj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking paragraph 7#a71 #d percent and inserting this subsection1 #e percent2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reservation of funds ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve-- 7,a7 not more than #aj percent for awarding grants under subsection 7c7 that support the adoption of underutilized but proven commercial technologies2 7,b7 not more than #e percent to carry out subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 not more than #e percent for administrative costs4 4 7b7 ,rescission ,the amounts made available by section #bbjjb of ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,stat4 #bjai7 that are unobligated or unawarded as of the date of enactment of this ,act are rescinded4 #ijjg4 ,feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers ,section #ijaj7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is amended1 in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,a71 by striking #bjbd each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 #ijjh4 ,biomass crop assistance program ,section #ijaa7;f77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi4 #ijji4 ,carbon utilization and biogas education program ,section #ijad7;c7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haae7;c77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbe through #bjbi4 #ijaj4 ,agrivoltaic system projects ,title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijae4 ,agrivoltaic system projects 7a7 ,definition of agrivoltaic system ,in this section1 the term agrivoltaic system means a system under which solar energy production and agricultural production1 including crop or animal production1 occurs in an integrated manner on the same piece of land for the duration of the production of solar energy4 7b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall ensure that outreach and education relating to agrivoltaic systems is conducted at the ,state and local levels for-- 7#a7 programs that provide financial assistance under section #ijjg2 and 7#b7 applicable programs administered by the ,rural ,utilities ,service and the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and each ,december #ca of the #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a report that describes-- 7#a7 each project that incorporates an agrivoltaic system carried out by recipients of a program described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total amount of funding expended on those projects during the preceding fiscal year4 7d7 ,coordination ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy to issue guidance on best practices for agrivoltaic systems1 which shall incorporate lessons learned from the projects described in subsection 7c77#a74 4 #ijaa4 ,industrial heat pump program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program-- 7#a7 to raise awareness of the use of industrial heat pumps2 7#b7 to create materials for1 and provide technical support to1 farmers1 ranchers1 and rural small businesses relating to-- 7,a7 the use of industrial heat pumps2 and 7,b7 the availability of ,federal programs to assist in the adoption of industrial heat pumps2 7#c7 to support an improved technical understanding of the opportunities for1 and applications of1 industrial heat pumps in the agricultural experiment station network at land-grant colleges and universities for the purpose of providing training and assistance to ,state-level programs serving farmers1 ranchers1 and rural small businesses2 7#d7 to increase knowledge of industrial heat pump applications and benefits for rural utilities to support applications of industrial heat pumps for farmers1 ranchers1 and rural small businesses2 and 7#e7 to support education on1 and awareness of1 industrial heat pump opportunities1 applications1 and benefits among extension specialists and extension agents4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service2 and 7#b7 may coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 ,x ,horticulture #ajjja4 ,specialty crops market news allocation ,section #ajajg7;b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb;b7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ajjjb4 ,food loss and waste process verification ,section #bjc7;h7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,to inspect in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7h7 ,to inspect 2 7#b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection4 and inserting the following3 8subsection1 and subject to the following3 7#a7 ,scope of authority ,in interpreting the authority of the ,secretary of ,agriculture under this subsection1 the class1 quality1 quantity1 and condition of agricultural products that the ,secretary may inspect1 certify1 and identify shall be interpreted to include process-related claims related to avoided food loss and food waste achieved through the production of such agricultural products4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,any in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,fees 7,a7 ,in general ,any 2 and 7,b7 by striking services4 in subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through ,such in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 8services4 7,b7 ,investment ,such 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,any and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,requirement ,any 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,whoever and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,penalties ,whoever 2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ,shell and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,shell eggs ,shell 4 #ajjjc4 ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program ,section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d71 the following3 7#e7 ,food hub ,the term food hub means a business or organization that actively manages the aggregation1 distribution1 and marketing of source-identified food products to multiple buyers from multiple producers1 who are primarily local and regional producers1 to strengthen the ability of those producers to satisfy local and regional wholesale1 retail1 and institutional demands4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking collaboration and inserting collaboration1 regional food chain coordination12 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7vii7 and 7viii7 as clauses 7viii7 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 a food hub2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking or at the end2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 provide geographic balance1 among ,states and within each ,state1 relative to the benefits of the ,program2 or 2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,simplified applications 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified application form for eligible entities described in subparagraph 7,b7 that-- 7,i7 request less than #ajj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 choose from the project categories described in clause 7ii71 which shall include a specific1 limited set of key activities with predefined requirements established by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,project categories ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified application form for the following project categories1 but may include additional project categories as necessary3 7,i7 ,direct-to-consumer projects ,in the case of a direct-to-consumer project1 an application form described in clause 7i7 may be available for the following categories of projects3 7aa7 ,an outreach and promotion project4 7bb7 ,a project to provide funding for farmers market manager staff time4 7cc7 ,a project to provide vendor training4 7dd7 ,a planning and design project4 7ee7 ,a data collection and evaluation project4 7,,ii7 ,local and regional food market and enterprise projects ,in the case of a local or regional food market or enterprise project1 an application form described in clause 7i7 may be available for the following categories of projects3 7aa7 ,a food hub feasibility study project4 7bb7 ,a project to provide funding for regional food chain coordination staff time4 7cc7 ,a project to provide technical assistance4 7dd7 ,a data collection and evaluation project4 7ee7 ,a project to support the purchase of special purpose equipment4 2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,,ii7 by striking the subparagraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an in clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 ,limitation on use of funds ,an 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7x7 and 7xi7 as clauses 7xi7 and 7xii71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7ix7 the following3 7x7 a food hub2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking determine the and inserting the following3 8determine-- 7i7 the geographical 2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking 1 including goals and inserting the following3 82 and 7ii7 goals 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the simplified application and reporting process under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall engage with stakeholders to receive input on how the simplified application and reporting process can be streamlined for eligible entities without affecting program integrity4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7h77#b71 by striking this section and inserting the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and inserting #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,of the funds and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,of the funds 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,simplified applications ,of the funds made available for grants under subsection 7d77#f7 for a fiscal year1 not more than #ej percent shall be used to provide grants to eligible entities that submit an application in accordance with subsection 7d77#f77;,d74 4 #ajjjd4 ,local food purchase assistance cooperative agreements ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,b4 ,local food purchase assistance 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cooperating partner ,the term cooperating partner means any of the following entities partnering with an eligible entity3 7,a7 ,a ,state agency4 7,b7 ,a ,tribal government agency1 ,tribal organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7,c7 ,a nonprofit organization engaged in food distribution4 7,d7 ,any other entity that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 is capable of ensuring that the requirements of this section are met4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,state agency that has demonstrated partnerships with farmers and target audiences within the ,state2 and 7,b7 a ,tribal government agency that has demonstrated partnerships with farmers and target audiences within the area under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,tribal government4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section #fbjg of the ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,d7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,target audience ,the term target audience means-- 7,a7 members of food insecure communities1 including1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 rural1 remote1 and underserved communities2 and 7ii7 communities not normally served through traditional food distribution networks2 7,b7 representatives of food insecure communities2 7,c7 nonprofit organizations engaged in food distribution to members of food insecure communities2 and 7,d7 any other appropriate individuals or entities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#h7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal government means the governing body of an ,indian ,tribe1 including-- 7,a7 any applicable ,tribal organization2 and 7,b7 any agency of the governing body of an ,indian ,tribe4 7#i7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,availability and purpose of cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities-- 7#a7 for the purposes of-- 7,a7 providing an opportunity for ,states and ,tribal governments to build capacity to support their local and regional food systems2 7,b7 building and expanding economic opportunities for small producers1 local and regional producers1 and historically underserved producers2 7,c7 establishing and broadening partnerships with farmers1 producers1 the food distribution community1 and local food networks1 including nonprofit organizations1 to ensure distribution of fresh and nutritious foods to target audiences2 7,d7 strengthening local and regional food supply chains2 and 7,e7 increasing the use of ,federal funds to procure local and regional food1 including fresh fruits and vegetables2 and 7#b7 pursuant to which the ,secretary shall make awards1 in accordance with subsection 7f71 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,duties of eligible entities ,an eligible entity entering into a cooperative agreement under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7,a7 procure locally and regionally produced food1 as defined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 distribute food procured under this section to members of food insecure communities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may be a party to-- 7i7 not more than #a cooperative agreement under this section per ,state at any #a time2 and 7ii7 not more than #a cooperative agreement under this section per ,indian ,tribe at any #a time4 7,b7 ,coordination ,if more than #a eligible entity of the same ,state or ,indian ,tribe desires to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section for a fiscal year1 the eligible entities shall coordinate1 with #a eligible entity serving as the lead agency and each other eligible entity participating as a cooperating partner4 7,c7 ,clarification ,a cooperative agreement entered into with an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 shall not be considered to be a cooperative agreement in or relating to a ,state for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77i74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such a manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 a plan to purchase and distribute locally and regionally produced food as required under subsection 7c77#a72 7,b7 an assurance that the eligible entity will comply with the requirements of the plan2 and 7,c7 an assurance that ,federal funds received under this section shall supplement1 and not supplant1 the expenditure of ,state or ,tribal funds in support of local and regional food production in the applicable ,state or the area under the jurisdiction of the applicable ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,plan requirements ,a plan submitted by an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan2 and 7,b7 indicate how funds provided pursuant to a cooperative agreement under this section will be used to carry out the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,priority for certain applications 7,a7 ,in general ,in entering into cooperative agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall prioritize applications for cooperative agreements that prioritize-- 7i7 establishing food purchasing contracts with producers and distributors that-- 7,i7 grow1 process1 or distribute local and regional food1 as defined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 are1 or source from-- 7aa7 beginning farmers or ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7772 7bb7 small or mid-sized farms2 or 7cc7 historically underserved farmers1 as defined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 targeting distributions of food purchased pursuant to those contracts to underserved communities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,consideration ,in determining whether an application prioritizes targeting distributions of food to underserved communities under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,secretary may consider socioeconomic metrics maintained by the ,federal ,government1 including the social vulnerability index and area deprivation index maintained by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#d7 ,noncompetitive process ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified1 noncompetitive process for the submission and selection of applications for establishing cooperative agreements under this section4 7e7 ,distribution of purchased food ,an eligible entity may distribute food procured pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into under this section to members of food insecure communities-- 7#a7 directly2 or 7#b7 through cooperative agreements1 subcontracts1 or subawards with #a or more cooperating partners4 7f7 ,awards and distribution of funds 7#a7 ,awards to ,state agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a noncompetitive process for determining the amount to be awarded1 from the amounts made available under subsection 7h7 for a fiscal year1 to eligible entities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 with which the ,secretary has entered or plans to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section4 7,b7 ,requirements 7i7 ,correspondence to nutrition assistance needs ,to ensure that the distribution of awards under this section corresponds to the nutrition assistance needs in each ,state1 the noncompetitive process established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall take into consideration-- 7,i7 the poverty rate and unemployment levels in each ,state2 and 7,,ii7 other socioeconomic metrics maintained by the ,federal ,government1 including the social vulnerability index and area deprivation index maintained by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7ii7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall take into consideration the funding formula of the emergency food assistance program established under the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja et seq47 in ensuring that the noncompetitive process established under subparagraph 7,a7 complies with the requirement described in clause 7i74 7#b7 ,awards to ,tribal governments 7,a7 ,in general ,before applying the process established under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve #ae percent of the total amount made available to carry out this section for that fiscal year for making awards to eligible entities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 with which the ,secretary has entered or plans to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall make awards to eligible entities described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7i7 through a noncompetitive process2 and 7ii7 at a prorated amount based on the proposals submitted by eligible entities described in that subsection4 7#c7 ,timing of distributions for initial agreements ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds awarded in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 incrementally in order to ensure that all interested eligible entities have an opportunity to be selected for entering into a cooperative agreement and receiving an award under this section4 7#d7 ,adjustments and distribution of remaining funds 7,a7 ,adjustment of award amounts ,the total amount of an award made or proposed to be made to an eligible entity under this subsection may be amended or adjusted1 or additional amounts may be separately awarded to that eligible entity1 depending on-- 7i7 demand for cooperative agreements1 as determined by the ,secretary based on the number of applications submitted or other factors2 and 7ii7 the availability of funds4 7,b7 ,post-application adjustments ,the ,secretary may adjust the amount of an award made or proposed to be made under this section after the application period has closed4 7g7 ,term of agreement2 completion of projects 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 a cooperative agreement under this section shall be for a term of not more than #b years2 and 7,b7 any projects carried out pursuant to that cooperative agreement shall be completed by the end of that term4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,secretary may1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 extend the term of a cooperative agreement entered into under this section for not more than #b additional years4 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to any other amounts available to the ,secretary1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 4 #ajjje4 ,organic market development grant ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 7as amended by section #ajjjd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,c4 ,organic market development grant 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,certified organic product ,the term certified organic product means an agricultural product 7as defined in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb77 that is organically produced 7as defined in that section74 7#b7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible entity means an entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 that-- 7i7 is owned and operated within-- 7,i7 a ,state2 7,,ii7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,,iii7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,,iv7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7,v7 ,guam2 7,,vi7 ,american ,samoa2 7,,vii7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 or 7,,viii7 the jurisdiction of an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7ii7 7,i7 is certified in accordance with subpart ,e of part #bje of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,,ii7 is in transition to certification1 as defined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,entities described ,an entity referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a producer1 producer cooperative1 or other commercial entity that produces or handles certified organic products2 7ii7 a nonprofit corporation2 7iii7 a trade association2 7iv7 a public benefit corporation2 7v7 a philanthropic organization2 7vi7 a unit of ,tribal1 ,state1 territorial1 or local government2 or 7vii7 such other entity as the ,secretary may designate4 7,c7 ,exclusion ,the term eligible entity does not include an entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 the operations of which are suspended or revoked under section #bje4ffb of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meanings given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7#e7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal government means the governing body of an ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,establishment and purpose ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,organic ,market ,development ,grant ,program1 that-- 7#a7 increases the capacity of the domestic organic product supply chain for producers1 handlers1 suppliers1 and processors of certified organic products2 7#b7 modernizes manufacturing1 tracking1 storage1 and information technology systems specific to the purposes described in this subsection1 such as process control or organic product ingredient tracking systems2 7#c7 improves the capacity of eligible entities to comply with applicable regulatory requirements or quality standards required to access markets1 such as requirements and standards relating to food safety and organic product certification2 7#d7 expands capacity for storage1 processing1 aggregation1 and distribution of certified organic products to create more and better markets for producers of certified organic products2 7#e7 facilitates market development for domestically produced certified organic products2 7#f7 provides for the conduct of feasibility studies and market viability assessments to inform organic transition strategies and opportunities2 7#g7 ameliorates barriers to entry to organic product certification for historically underserved entities2 7#h7 supports market and promotional activities that help build commercial markets for certified organic products in the ,united ,states2 7#i7 provides technical assistance and outreach to program stakeholders and participants2 and 7#aj7 addresses additional barriers and bottlenecks in the domestic organic product supply chain for producers1 handlers1 suppliers1 and processors of certified organic products1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,grants ,for each fiscal year for which amounts are made available to carry out this section under subsection 7k71 the ,secretary shall provide grants to support eligible entities in conducting activities in accordance with the purposes of the program described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,simplified process ,the ,secretary shall implement a simplified application and award process under this section for use by any eligible entity seeking to carry out an equipment-only project4 7#c7 ,benefits 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an application submitted under this subsection shall include a description of the direct or indirect producer or food business benefits intended by the eligible entity to result from the proposed project within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any feasibility study or market viability assessment conducted pursuant to this section4 7#d7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish such criteria for the evaluation and funding of proposed projects under this section as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,competitive process ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall conduct a competitive process to select applications submitted under this subsection2 7,b7 may assess and rank applications with similar purposes as a group2 and 7,c7 before accepting any application under this subsection1 shall make publicly available the criteria to be used in evaluating the applications4 7e7 ,project types ,an eligible entity may use amounts received under this section to carry out1 in accordance with such goals and deadlines for completion as the ,secretary may establish1 the following types of projects3 7#a7 ,market development and promotion of certified organic products4 7#b7 ,certified organic product storage 7including cold storage71 aggregation1 processing1 and distribution capacity expansion4 7#c7 ,equipment-only4 7f7 ,term ,unless otherwise determined by the ,secretary1 a grant provided under this section shall have a term of not longer than #c years4 7g7 ,maximum amount 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant provided under this section for a project described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7e7 shall be not more than #c1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,simplified equipment-only projects ,the amount of a grant provided under this section for a project described in subsection 7e77#c7 shall be not more than #ajj1jjj4 7h7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to carry out a project described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7e7 shall provide a non-,federal share equal to not less than #ej percent of the cost of the project4 7#b7 ,simplified equipment-only projects ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to carry out a project described in subsection 7e77#c7 shall not be required to contribute a non-,federal share to the cost of the project4 7#c7 ,rule for certain applications ,the ,secretary may waive or lower the non-,federal share required under this subsection for small and underserved eligible entities applying for a grant under this section4 7i7 ,awards to multiple entities ,the ,secretary may provide a grant under this section to more than #a eligible entity1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7j7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide to eligible entities technical assistance under this section1 directly or through #a or more cooperative agreements4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 #ajjjf4 ,organic production and market data initiatives ,section #gdjg7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 #aj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ajjjg4 ,national organic program 7a7 ,technical assistance ,section #bajg of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the national organic program established under this title1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 education1 and outreach to-- 7,a7 farmers on certified organic farms2 and 7,b7 farmers who are transitioning to organic 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 coordinate with the heads of agencies within the ,department of ,agriculture1 including the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants to1 nonprofit organizations1 ,state cooperative extension services1 or other qualified entities with expertise in working with organic stakeholders to provide regionally-specific training1 education1 and outreach4 4 7b7 ,improvement of organic standards ,section #babb of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,improvement of organic standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a request for information soliciting public input on which regulations promulgated pursuant to this ,act should be prioritized for revision4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,investigations and compliance report 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,board recommendations report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 a report-- 7,a7 listing all recommendations received by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program1 under section #baai7k72 7,b7 describing all regulatory and administrative actions taken to implement those recommendations1 including the status of each recommendation at the time of the report2 and 7,c7 any relevant justifications from the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program or the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 for the implementation status of those recommendations1 particularly for recommendations not yet acted on by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,government ,accountability ,office report on organic rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the efforts of the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program1 to improve organic standards1 including-- 7,a7 the recommendations received from the ,national ,organic ,standards ,board that were implemented through rulemaking1 the issuance of guidance1 or other administrative actions2 7,b7 any instances in which the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program1 formally declined to take action on any recommendations received from the ,national ,organic ,standards ,board2 7,c7 for the #bj-year period ending on that date of enactment1 the average length of time between-- 7i7 the receipt by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program1 of a recommendation from the ,national ,organic ,standards ,board2 and 7ii7 as applicable-- 7,i7 the initiation of the rulemaking requested by the recommendation2 7,,ii7 the issuance of guidance or the taking of other administrative actions based on the recommendation2 or 7,,iii7 formally declining to act on the recommendation2 and 7,d7 for all matters identified under subparagraph 7,b71 any justifications of the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program1 for declining to take action on the applicable recommendation2 and 7#b7 based on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 provide recommendations on how the ,secretary1 acting through the ,deputy ,administrator of the national organic program1 in consultation with the ,national ,organic ,standards ,board1 can ensure that national organic program standards evolve in a timely manner-- 7,a7 to assure consumers that organically produced products meet a consistent standard2 and 7,b7 to benefit organic producers4 4 7c7 ,funding ,section #babc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,national ,organic ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in order to carry out activities under the national organic program established under this title1 there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7,a7 #bf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7,b7 #bh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,d7 #cb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,e7 #cd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in order to carry out activities under section #bajg7;c71 there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 and #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 #ajjjh4 ,assessment of national organic program enforcement authority ,the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #babj the following3 #babj;,a4 ,assessment of fraudulent organic certificates 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall complete-- 7,a7 an assessment of all fraudulent organic certificates issued for a dietary supplement 7as defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba772 and 7,b7 an assessment of any fraudulent labels1 complaints1 and other data considered as part of drafting the assessment under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall assess-- 7,a7 the number of complaints received by the ,secretary1 a ,state organic certification program1 or a certifying agent pertaining to-- 7i7 suspected fraudulent use of a label or other market information described in section #bajf7;a77#b72 or 7ii7 suspected fraudulent representations claiming that products meet organic standards established under the national organic program despite those products falling outside of the enforcement authority of the national organic program2 7,b7 staffing and resource needs within the national organic program if the enforcement responsibilities of the national organic program were broadened to include the products identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 any potential effects of broadening the enforcement authority of the national organic program on domestic organic farmers1 handlers1 and consumers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #de days after the date on which the assessment under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report that-- 7#a7 describes in detail the results of the assessment required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 makes recommendations to ,congress based on that assessment4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 #ajjji4 ,national organic certification cost-share program ,section #ajfjf of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #gej and inserting #a1ejj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbd2 and 7,b7 such sums as are necessary for the ,secretary to carry out this section for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #ajjaj4 ,food safety education initiatives ,section #ajaje7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;a7c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #ajjaa4 ,specialty crop block grants ,section #aja of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 7#b7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 by adding such unobligated or unexpended amounts to the allocation funding pool for the current or following fiscal year1 as determined by the ,secretary after determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking funds described in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting such funds2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,if funds described in paragraph 7#a7 are distributed in the current fiscal year1 the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking this subsection and inserting paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following-- 7#c7 ,consultations ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall encourage ,state departments of agriculture to consult annually with specialty crop producers and producer groups in establishing programmatic and funding priorities for the fiscal year4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7l77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,e7 #he1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbd2 and 7,f7 #agj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended by the ,secretary4 4 #ajjab4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey ,section #ajaji7;c77#a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dijg2 #acg ,stat4 #aah7 is amended by striking #bjai and #ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd and inserting #bjai1 #ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 and #ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 #ajjac4 ,defining plant biostimulants ,section #b of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7v7 and inserting the following3 7v7 ,plant regulator 7#a7 ,in general ,the term plant regulator means any substance or mixture of substances intended1 through physiological action1 for accelerating or retarding the rate of growth or rate of maturation1 or for otherwise altering the behavior1 of plants or the produce thereof4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the term plant regulator does not include-- 7,a7 substances to the extent that they are intended as plant nutrients1 trace elements1 nutritional chemicals1 plant inoculants1 soil amendments1 or vitamin hormone products2 or 7,b7 plant biostimulants that-- 7i7 have a low-hazard profile in relation to humans and other microorganisms1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 7,i7 are of biological origin2 or 7,,ii7 include chemical compounds that are synthetically derived but are structurally similar and functionally identical to substances of biological origin4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7hh7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking substances4 and inserting substances2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 or after volatilization2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting before the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 a plant biostimulant2 or 7#e7 a nutritional chemical4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7pp7 ,plant biostimulant ,the term plant biostimulant means any substance or mixture of substances that1 when applied to seeds1 plants1 the rhizosphere1 or soil or other growth media1 acts to support the natural nutrition processes of a plant independently of the nutrient content of that substance or mixture of substances1 and that thereby improves-- 7#a7 nutrient availability1 uptake1 or use efficiency2 7#b7 tolerance to abiotic stress2 or 7#c7 consequent growth1 development1 quality1 or yield4 7qq7 ,nutritional chemical ,the term nutritional chemical means any substance or mixture of substances that interacts with plant nutrients in a manner that improves nutrient availability or aids the plant in acquiring or utilizing plant nutrients4 7rr7 ,vitamin hormone product ,the term vitamin hormone product means a product that-- 7#a7 consists of a mixture of plant hormones1 plant nutrients1 plant inoculants1 soil amendments1 trace elements1 nutritional chemicals1 plant biostimulants1 or vitamins that is intended for the improvement1 maintenance1 survival1 health1 and propagation of plants2 7#b7 is nontoxic and nonpoisonous in the undiluted packaged concentrations of the product2 and 7#c7 is not intended for use on food crop sites and is labeled accordingly4 4 #ajjad4 ,soil health study 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to assess the types of1 and practices using1 plant biostimulants 7as defined in section #b of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf77 that best achieve the following3 7#a7 ,increasing organic matter content4 7#b7 ,reducing atmospheric volatilization4 7#c7 ,promotion of nutrient management practices4 7#d7 ,limiting or eliminating runoff or leaching of soil or nutrients1 such as phosphorus and nitrogen1 into groundwater or other water sources4 7#e7 ,restoring beneficial bioactivity or healthy nutrients to the soil4 7#f7 ,aiding in carbon sequestration1 nutrient use efficiency1 and other climate-related benefits4 7#g7 ,supporting innovative approaches to improving agricultural sustainability1 including the adoption of performance-based outcome standards and criteria4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the study4 #ajjae4 ,report on plant-incorporated protectants 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that identifies any potential regulatory1 non-regulatory1 and legislative recommendations1 including the appropriateness of any definitions for plant-incorporated protectants1 to ensure the efficient and appropriate review1 approval1 and availability of plant-incorporated protectants for use in agricultural and horticultural production4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,in compiling the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include an assessment of the potential impacts of plant-incorporated protectants on-- 7,a7 the environment1 including nearby ecosystems that may be affected by the production of plants that contain plant-incorporated protectants2 7,b7 wildlife1 including pollinator species2 and 7,c7 human health1 including potential impacts on human health through food tolerances or residues of plant-incorporated protectants introduced into the food supply or other commercial products through processing4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall prepare the report required by subsection 7a7 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the several ,states1 industry stakeholders1 and such other public interest stakeholders as the ,secretary determines necessary4 7c7 ,plant-,incorporated protectant ,for the purposes of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall consider plant-incorporated protectant to be a pesticidal substance that is intended to be produced and used in a living plant1 or in the produce of a living plant1 and the genetic material necessary for production of such a pesticidal substance1 including any inert ingredient contained in the applicable plant or produce2 and 7#b7 may modify the description of plant-incorporated protectant1 as appropriate4 #ajjaf4 ,hemp production 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcio7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking delta-#i and inserting total2 7ii7 by striking concentration and inserting concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid72 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7iv7 by striking means the plant and inserting the following3 8means-- 7,a7 the plant 2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 industrial hemp4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,industrial hemp ,the term industrial hemp means the plant ,cannabis sativa ,l4 if the harvested material-- 7,a7 is only-- 7i7 the stalks of that plant1 fiber produced from those stalks1 or any other manufactured product1 derivative1 mixture1 or preparation of those stalks 7except cannabinoid resin extracted from those stalks72 7ii7 whole grain1 oil1 cake1 nut1 hull1 or any other compound1 manufactured product1 derivative1 mixture1 or preparation of the seeds of that plant 7except cannabinoid resin extracted from the seeds of that plant72 or 7iii7 viable seeds of that plant produced solely for production or manufacture of any material described in clause 7i7 or 7ii72 and 7,b7 will not be used in the manufacturing or synthesis of natural or synthetic cannabinoid products4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #big;,b of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcip7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7-- 7,i7 by striking delta-#i and inserting total2 and 7,,ii7 by striking concentration and inserting concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid72 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii7-- 7,i7 by striking delta-#i and inserting total2 and 7,,ii7 by striking concentration and inserting concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid74 7,b7 ,section #big;,c7a77#b77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afciq7a77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking delta-#i and inserting total2 and 7ii7 by striking concentration and inserting concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid74 7b7 ,industrial hemp 7#a7 ,state and tribal plans ,section #big;,b of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcip7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7vii7 as clauses 7iii7 through 7viii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 a procedure by which a hemp producer may be licensed to produce-- 7,i7 only industrial hemp1 in which case the industrial hemp producer shall not be required to undergo a background check to apply for the license2 or 7,,ii7 hemp for any purpose2 2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated7-- 7aa7 by inserting 1 excluding industrial hemp1 after hemp2 7bb7 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7cc7 by striking 7iii7 a procedure and inserting 7iii77,i7 a procedure2 and 7dd7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 in the case of a producer licensed to produce only industrial hemp under clause 7ii77,i71 a procedure for testing compliance with the definition of industrial hemp in section #big;,a using relaxed regulatory requirements1 which may include-- 7aa7 visual inspections2 7bb7 performance-based sampling methodologies2 7cc7 certified seed1 if the applicable ,state or ,indian tribe is participating in the pilot program established under paragraph 7#d72 or 7dd7 any other similar procedure1 as approved by the ,secretary1 when developing sampling plans for any producer that elects to be designated as a producer of only industrial hemp under clause 7ii77,i72 2 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7viii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7vi7 and inserting 7vii72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,certified seed pilot program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 in up to #e ,states or ,indian tribes1 establish a pilot program under which the ,state department of agriculture of a selected ,state1 or the equivalent ,tribal government agency1 may certify genetic purity 7within the meaning of the ,federal ,seed ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq477 and identity as to variety 7as defined in section #aja of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa77 of varieties of seeds that have been bred to produce plants with a total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid7 of not more than #j4c percent on a dry weight basis4 7,b7 ,exemption 7i7 ,in general ,a hemp producer that produces hemp using a variety of seed certified under subparagraph 7,a7 in the ,state or on the land of the ,indian tribe by which the variety of seed is certified may submit to the applicable ,state department of agriculture1 or equivalent ,tribal government agency1 an application for an exemption from the testing requirements under paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii77,i74 7ii7 ,expiration ,an exemption approved under clause 7i7 shall expire on the date that is #c years after the date of the approval4 7iii7 ,reapplication ,a hemp producer may reapply under clause 7i7 to be exempt under that clause after the expiration of the exemption under clause 7ii74 7,c7 ,approval ,if the ,state department of agriculture approves an application submitted under subparagraph 7,b77i71 the applicable hemp producer shall not be subject to the testing requirements under paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii77,i74 7,d7 ,regulation of vendors ,each ,state or ,indian tribe selected to participate in the pilot program under this paragraph shall regulate vendors of seed certified under subparagraph 7,a7 operating in that ,state or on the land of that ,indian tribe4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#c7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,production inconsistent with industrial hemp designation ,any person licensed to produce only industrial hemp as described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii77,i7 who1 with a culpable mental state greater than negligence1 produces a crop of hemp that is inconsistent with that license shall be ineligible to participate in the program established under this section for a period of #e years beginning on the date of the violation1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7#b7 ,department of agriculture plan ,section #big;,c7a77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afciq7a77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 a procedure by which a hemp producer may be licensed to produce-- 7i7 only industrial hemp1 in which case the industrial hemp producer shall not be required to undergo a background check to apply for the license2 or 7ii7 hemp for any purpose2 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 excluding industrial hemp1 after hemp2 7ii7 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7iii7 by striking 7,c7 a procedure and inserting 7,c77i7 a procedure2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 in the case of a producer licensed to produce only industrial hemp under subparagraph 7,b77i71 a procedure for testing compliance with the definition of industrial hemp in section #big;,a using relaxed regulatory requirements1 which may include-- 7,i7 visual inspections2 7,,ii7 performance-based sampling methodologies2 7,,iii7 certified seed1 if the applicable ,state or ,indian tribe is participating in the pilot program established under section #big;,b7a77#d72 or 7,,iv7 any other similar procedure1 as approved by the ,secretary1 when developing sampling plans for any producer that elects to be designated as a producer of only industrial hemp under subparagraph 7,b77i72 4 7#c7 ,regulations and guidelines2 effect on other law ,section #big;,d of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcir7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,effect on ,state or ,tribal law ,except as provided in section #big;,b1 nothing in this subtitle preempts or limits any law of a ,state or ,indian tribe that regulates any activity involving hemp or hemp products1 including with respect to the production1 manufacture1 or sale of hemp or hemp products4 4 #ajjag4 ,,fifra interagency working group ,section #c7;c77#aa77;,d77iv7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7c77#aa77;,d77iv77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through beginning on that date and inserting ,not less frequently than annually for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #ajjah4 ,interstate movement outside of the continental ,united ,states ,section #dcc7;c77#a7 of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggec7;c77#a77 is amended by inserting or interstate movement from areas outside of the continental ,united ,states1 after ,united ,states14 #ajjai4 ,plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention ,section #dbj7;f7 of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbd2 and 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and inserting #ij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 #ajjbj4 ,agriculture quarantine and inspection program reserve fee ,section #beji7;a77#a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7a77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 to maintain a reasonable balance in the ,department of ,agriculture accounts described in paragraph 7#f74 4 ,,xi ,crop insurance ,a ,producer affordability #aaaja4 ,enhancing subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,beginning farmer or rancher 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ejb7;b77#c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77#c77 is amended by striking #e and inserting #aj4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ebb7;c77#g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77#g77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,f74 7#b7 ,veteran farmer or rancher ,section #ejb7;b77#ad77;,b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77#ad77;,b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #e years and inserting #aj years2 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #e-year and inserting #aj-year4 7b7 ,increase in assistance ,section #ejh7;e77#h7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking is #aj percentage points greater than and inserting is the number of percentage points specified in subparagraph 7,b7 greater than2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,percentage points adjustments ,the percentage points referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are the following3 7i7 ,for each of the first and second reinsurance years that a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher1 respectively1 in the applicable policy or plan of insurance1 #ae percentage points4 7ii7 ,for the third reinsurance year that a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher1 respectively1 in the applicable policy or plan of insurance1 #ac percentage points4 7iii7 ,for the fourth reinsurance year that a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher1 respectively1 in the applicable policy or plan of insurance1 #aa percentage points4 7iv7 ,for each of the fifth through tenth reinsurance years that a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher participates as a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher1 respectively1 in the applicable policy or plan of insurance1 #aj percentage points4 4 #aaajb4 ,higher area-based premium subsidy option ,section #ejh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #ad and inserting #ab2 7,b7 in clause 7iii77,i71 by striking #hf and inserting #hh2 7,c7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7,d7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 ,priorities for expansion of coverage ,the ,corporation shall prioritize expansion of coverage under this section or similar coverage options to crops for which1 and regions of the ,united ,states in which-- 7,i7 insurance options are limited2 and 7,,ii7 average buy-up levels on individual insurance policies are less than #ge percent4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,h77i71 by striking #fe and inserting #hj4 #aaajc4 ,expansion of performance-based discount ,section #ejh7;d77#c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,risk-reducing practice discount 7i7 ,in general ,beginning with the #bjbf reinsurance year1 the ,corporation may offer discounts under subparagraph 7,a7 for practices that can be demonstrated to reduce risk1 relative to other practices4 7ii7 ,review ,in determining practices for which to offer discounts under clause 7i71 the ,corporation shall-- 7,i7 for the #bjbf reinsurance year1 consider precision irrigation or fertilization1 crop rotations1 cover crops1 and any other practices determined to be appropriate by the ,corporation2 and 7,,ii7 on an annual basis1 seek expert opinions and consider additional practices based on new evidence4 4 #aaajd4 ,higher premium subsidy rates 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejh7;e77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking #fg and inserting #hj2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking #fd and inserting #gj2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking #ei and inserting #fb2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,e77i71 by striking #ee and inserting #eh2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,f77i71 by striking #dh and inserting #ej2 and 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,g77i71 by striking #ch and inserting #dj4 7b7 ,effective date ,the higher premium subsidy rates specified in the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall be implemented by the ,secretary beginning with the #bjbd reinsurance year4 ,b ,producer accessibility and representation #aabja4 ,composition of ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation ,board ,section #eje of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,one additional ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture 7as designated by the ,secretary7 and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture responsible for marketing and regulatory programs2 7,b7 in each of subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 by striking ,one and inserting #a2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7i7 by striking ,four and inserting #e2 and 7ii7 by striking including at least one specialty crop producer4 and inserting the following3 including at least-- 7i7 #a specialty crop producer2 7ii7 #a producer that actively engages in both livestock production and crop production of agricultural commodities2 and 7iii7 #a underserved producer4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,vacancies 7#a7 ,in general ,vacancies in the ,board shall not impair the power of the ,board to execute the functions of the ,corporation1 subject to the condition that there are at least #f members in office4 7#b7 ,quorum #f of the members in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the ,board4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 7c7 ,the ,directors and inserting the following3 7c7 ,compensation for ,directors ,the ,directors 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking 7d7 ,the manager and inserting the following3 7d7 ,manager of ,corporation ,the manager 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,board and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,subject matter expertise ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,board shall seek to include at least #a expert reviewer with subject matter expertise on the policy1 plan of insurance1 or related material being reviewed4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking five and inserting #e2 7ii7 by striking one each place it appears and inserting #a2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 at least #a person shall be a licensed actuary4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking one and inserting #a2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 at least #a person shall be a licensed actuary2 and 4 #aabjb4 ,ensuring access for producers ,section #ebj of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,except as 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,access for producers 7#a7 ,in general ,an approved insurance provider shall-- 7,a7 offer and market all plans of insurance for all agricultural commodities in any ,state in which actuarial documents are available and in which the approved insurance provider writes an eligible crop insurance or livestock price insurance contract2 and 7,b7 shall accept and approve applications from all eligible producers4 7#b7 ,cancellation ,an approved insurance provider may not cancel an eligible crop insurance or livestock price insurance contract held by a policyholder so long as the policyholder remains an eligible producer and the approved insurance provider continues to write eligible crop insurance or livestock price insurance contracts within the ,state1 except-- 7,a7 as authorized by the ,corporation2 or 7,b7 as required by law4 7#c7 ,offering of plans ,the approved insurance provider is not required to offer such plans of insurance as may be approved by the ,corporation under the authority of section #ejh7;h71 except that if the approved insurance provider chooses to offer any such plan1 the approved insurance provider shall-- 7,a7 offer the plan in all approved ,states in which the approved insurance provider writes an eligible crop insurance or livestock price insurance contract where such plan is made available2 and 7,b7 comply with all provisions of this subsection as to such plan4 7#d7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,sanctions ,the procedural requirements and sanctions prescribed in section #eae7;h7 shall apply to the prosecution of a violation of this subsection4 7,b7 ,material breach ,beginning with reinsurance year #bjbf1 failure of an approved insurance provider to comply with this subsection may be considered a material breach under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement and the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement1 as determined by the ,corporation4 4 #aabjc4 ,improvements to whole farm and micro farm insurance plans ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 increase participation by producers marketing products direct-to-consumer in local and regional markets or using farm identity-preserved marketing1 including by undertaking producer education on how to use direct market prices4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as amended by section #aaaja7;a77#a77;,b77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking plan1 with a liability limitation of #a1ejj1jjj1 and inserting plan2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subclause and inserting clause2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,additional review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the ,corporation shall-- 7,i7 review any limitations on insurable revenue 7including the overall limitation and limitations specific to animals1 animal products1 greenhouse and nursery1 and aquaculture7 to ensure the limitations are adequate to cover the financial risks associated with the production of high-value agricultural products2 and 7,,ii7 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes a summary of the most recent review conducted under subclause 7,i7 and any expected changes to the policy for the following reinsurance year4 7iv7 ,public report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,board shall make publicly available a report describing the decisions made by the ,board with respect to each factor described in clause 7ii74 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,modifications to improve effectiveness for specialty crops and diversified farms ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall implement the following modifications to the plans developed under subparagraph 7,a7 and paragraph 7#ah73 7i7 ,establish that appropriate income reported on ,internal ,revenue ,service ,tax ,form ,schedule ,f1 or successor forms1 shall be sufficient for the establishment of historical adjusted revenue1 subject to the condition that insurance providers may request additional verifiable records in cases where there is documented evidence1 made clear to the applicant1 that farm tax records are incomplete4 7ii7 ,require that the adjustment of the revenue guarantee by an approved insurance provider1 after the approved insurance provider accepts the revised farm operation report1 is contingent on approval from the ,risk ,management ,agency1 and allow the insured an opportunity to appeal decisions to the ,national ,appeals ,division4 7iii7 ,presume that declines in local market price are due to unavoidable natural causes1 unless the ,corporation can prove the extent to which the decline in local market price is the direct result of an uninsured manmade event4 7iv7 ,with respect to whole farm revenue protection policies1 raise the limit on growth expansion for all producers to the lower of-- 7,i7 #ajj percent of historic revenue2 and 7,,ii7 #ejj1jjj4 7v7 7,i7 ,require approved insurance providers to accept or reject applications1 by written decision1 within #ge days of receipt of the application1 with failure to do so resulting in a reduction by #ae percent of the amount of the administrative and operating subsidy that the approved insurance provider receives from the ,corporation for that policy4 7,,ii7 ,a rejection of an application shall include a written rationale with sufficient detail for the producer to understand any deficiencies in the application and how to cure those deficiencies4 7vi7 ,require the ,risk ,management ,agency and approved insurance providers to treat different cultivation cycles of a single crop1 such as peppers1 as separate crops to recognize the difference in perils at different periods of the year for purposes of calculating the diversification premium discount4 7vii7 ,provide additional educational and training opportunities to approved insurance providers and insurance agents1 which may include entering into agreements with #a or more entities-- 7,i7 to provide technical assistance to producers interested in a whole farm revenue protection policy similar to the plan described in this paragraph2 7,,ii7 to conduct education and outreach to agents and insurance providers for a whole farm revenue protection policy similar to the plan described in this paragraph2 and 7,,iii7 to develop best practices for underwriting4 7viii7 7,i7 ,conduct a pilot program to create a pricing library for agents and insurance providers using data from-- 7aa7 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 7bb7 the noninsured crop disaster assistance program established by section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc72 7cc7 approved policies of the ,board2 7dd7 land-grant colleges or universities and other institutions of higher education2 7ee7 grower boards or commissions2 or 7ff7 other relevant sources1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,,ii7 ,the ,risk ,management ,agency may1 as determined by the ,secretary1 offer the pricing library described in subclause 7,i7 to agents and insurance providers in connection with policies other than policies developed under subparagraph 7,a7 or paragraph 7#ah74 7ix7 ,allow prices and yields used to establish coverage in other ,federal crop insurance policies to be used as prices and yields for whole farm revenue protection policies4 7x7 ,establish a process for records and acreage reports submitted by producers for the noninsured crop assistance program under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 to be accepted as documentation for the requisite actual production history for whole farm revenue protection policies4 7xi7 ,create a web-accessible tool for producers to locate agents experienced in selling a whole farm revenue protection policy4 7,g7 ,disaster years ,the ,corporation shall moderate the impact of disaster years1 as determined by the ,secretary1 on historic revenue by considering-- 7i7 using an average of the historic and projected revenue2 7ii7 counting indemnities as historic revenue for loss years2 7iii7 counting payments under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 as historic revenue for loss years2 and 7iv7 using an assigned yield floor similar to the limitation described in section #ejh7;g77#f77;,a77i71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,h7 ,revenue guarantees 7i7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding the use of alternative records for establishing a revenue guarantee of a producer1 including-- 7,i7 any farm loan records1 including business plans or other materials1 to establish expected revenue and cash flow used for a ,farm ,service ,agency direct or guaranteed loan2 and 7,,ii7 any business plans developed in consultation with an acceptable source1 as determined by the ,secretary1 such as an extension service1 a farm business management service1 a ,farm ,credit ,system institution1 a community development financial institution1 or a private lender4 7ii7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7,i7 the results of the research and development carried out under clause 7i72 7,,ii7 any changes being implemented by the ,corporation1 either permanently or on a pilot basis2 and 7,,iii7 any recommendations to ,congress with respect to those results4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,continuation of plan ,the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency shall continue to offer the micro farm insurance plan offered pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii7 in all ,states and counties of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,review of modification to improve effectiveness of micro farm plan 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency shall-- 7,i7 conduct stakeholder meetings to solicit producer and agent feedback on the performance of1 challenges in purchasing and servicing1 and opportunities for improving1 the micro farm insurance plan offered pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii72 and 7,,ii7 review procedure and paperwork requirements for agents and producers and make modifications1 as appropriate1 to decrease burdens and increase flexibility and effectiveness of that plan4 7ii7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7,i7 any feedback received under clause 7i77,i72 7,,ii7 the results of the review carried out under clause 7i77,,ii72 and 7,,iii7 any recommendations with respect to that feedback or those results4 7,f7 ,modifications to improve effectiveness for micro farm 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall implement the following modifications to the micro farm insurance plan offered pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii73 7,i7 ,allow vertically integrated operations to access coverage under a micro farm policy4 7,,ii7 ,allow producers with a micro farm policy to also purchase crop-specific ,federal crop insurance policies for crops insured under the micro farm policy4 7ii7 ,less paperwork ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 under the micro farm insurance plan offered pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,corporation shall implement an option for producers with not more than #a1jjj1jjj in gross revenue that requires significantly less paperwork and recordkeeping4 4 #aabjd4 ,research and development of new crops and coverages ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,walnuts 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development-- 7i7 regarding improvements to #a or more policies to insure walnuts1 including-- 7,i7 coverage for shelled walnuts2 and 7,,ii7 quality issues1 including revenue losses1 caused by heat and other factors for both in-shell and shelled walnuts2 and 7ii7 to assess1 by county1 the difference in the rate1 average yield1 and coverage level of walnut policies compared to policies for other nuts in that county4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ba7 ,wine grapes 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure wine grapes 7including wine grapes produced in the ,states of ,california1 ,oregon1 and ,washington7 against losses due to wildfire smoke exposure4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding the second sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a7 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall make available a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met with respect to that policy4 7,c7 ,report ,if the ,corporation does not offer a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 by the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that includes the results of the research and development carried out under that subparagraph4 7#bb7 ,cut flowers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure cut flowers4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bc7 ,mushrooms 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure the production of mushrooms or revenue derived from the production of mushrooms4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bd7 ,double cropping of certain oilseed crops 7,a7 ,definition of covered oilseed crops ,in this paragraph1 the term covered oilseed crops means rapeseed1 canola1 carinata1 camelina1 and other oilseed crops1 as determined by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,research and development ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding the inclusion of covered oilseed crops under double cropping practices4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the research under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be carried out in consultation with stakeholders to evaluate-- 7i7 the economic and environmental benefits of incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping practices2 and 7ii7 the potential risks associated with incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping practices1 specifically with respect to winter-planted covered oilseed crops1 including risks to soil health1 biodiversity1 and the profitability of farming operations4 7,d7 ,priority ,in awarding contracts under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,corporation may give priority to persons and institutions that-- 7i7 have previous research experience with covered oilseed crops2 and 7ii7 have access to a facility with the capacity to do the applicable research4 7,e7 ,report ,not later than #ac months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#be7 ,alfalfa revenue insurance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a revenue crop insurance policy for alfalfa4 7,b7 ,contents ,the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include research relating to-- 7i7 individual-based yield coverage2 and 7ii7 coverage against fluctuations in the price of alfalfa relative to the price expected at the beginning of the crop year using a regional alfalfa price index4 7,c7 ,index ,the alfalfa price index for purposes of the research and development under this paragraph shall use-- 7i7 a combination of commodities traded on the futures market that provides an indication of feed market value2 or 7ii7 other alternatives that provide a similar indication1 as determined by the ,corporation4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any decisions made in connection with those results4 7#bf7 ,aquaculture products 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure aquaculture products with a market4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any decisions made in connection with those results4 7#bg7 ,traditional foods 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure traditional foods4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any decisions made in connection with those results4 7#bh7 ,multiperil index 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding an index insurance policy to insure crops1 including specialty crops1 against losses due to-- 7i7 abnormal quantities of rainfall2 7ii7 extreme heat2 7iii7 wildfire2 7iv7 hail2 7v7 drought2 and 7vi7 any other severe weather or growing condition1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,research and development ,the research and development under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 evaluate the feasibility of developing a single index policy to insure against multiple hazards1 such as drought and excessive moisture2 7ii7 consider the ability to insure commodities for which-- 7,i7 a policy or plan of insurance does not exist2 or 7,,ii7 an existing policy or plan of insurance does not cover all counties2 7iii7 study and evaluate potentially relevant data sources1 such as the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or other federally or ,state-certified weather sources1 public and private satellite data1 and weather and climate data and models2 and 7iv7 consider consultation with licensed actuaries with experience in developing index policies insuring agricultural production4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results1 including-- 7,i7 any challenges to developing the policy described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,ii7 options to address those challenges4 7#bi7 ,frost1 freeze1 or cold weather insurance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding an index-based policy to insure crops during the growing season and prior to harvest 7such as apples1 blueberries1 cherries1 citrus1 melons1 peaches1 peppers1 strawberries1 sugarcane1 and tomatoes7 against losses due to a frost1 freeze1 or cold weather event4 7,b7 ,research and development ,the research and development under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 evaluate the effectiveness of risk management tools1 such as the use of an index1 with respect to low-frequency and catastrophic loss weather events2 and 7ii7 if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met1 make available a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 that provides protection for at least #a of the following3 7,i7 ,production loss4 7,,ii7 ,revenue loss4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#cj7 ,cover crops 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure crops on fields that regularly use cover crops4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the research and development under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a review of prevented planting coverage factors and an evaluation of whether to include cover crop seed costs and costs relating to grazing in the calculation of a factor2 7ii7 the extent to which cover crops reduce the risk of subsequent prevented planting2 7iii7 the extent to which cover crops make crops more resilient to1 or otherwise reduce the risk of1 loss resulting from natural disasters such as drought2 7iv7 the extent to which consistent use of cover crops1 type of cover crop1 cover crop management1 or interactions with other practices1 such as tillage or rotation1 affects risk reduction2 7v7 whether rotational1 adaptive1 or other prescribed grazing of cover crops can maintain or improve risk reduction2 and 7vi7 the best method to account for any reduced risk associated with using cover crops1 and to provide a benefit to producers using cover crops1 through practice-based rating4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall make available on the website of the ,corporation1 and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ca7 ,organic crop insurance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding-- 7i7 ways to increase participation of organic producers in ,federal crop insurance2 and 7ii7 impediments that organic producers face in participating in ,federal crop insurance4 7,b7 ,contents ,the research and development under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include research relating to1 with respect to organic crops-- 7i7 production history2 7ii7 contract price addendums2 7iii7 pesticide drift2 7iv7 revenue history2 7v7 crop termination dates1 as compared with summer fallow eligibility2 7vi7 the compatibility of ,federal crop insurance requirements with organic standards2 and 7vii7 other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,regulations ,notwithstanding the second sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a7 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 the ,secretary shall revise applicable regulations based on the findings of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a7 if the results of that research and development are viable4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any decisions made in connection with those results 7#cb7 ,large counties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding the feasibility of dividing large counties into smaller administrative units for purposes of plans of insurance that trigger indemnities based on an area-wide loss4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any decisions made in connection with those results4 7#cc7 ,climate-smart commodities and other ecosystem services 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy or endorsement to insure the additional value of climate-smart commodities and other commodities with ecosystem markets or other value-added opportunities1 including consideration of #a or more of the following factors3 7i7 ,inability to complete climate-smart practices1 such as tillage to control weeds1 due to factors outside the control of a producer4 7ii7 ,weather-related factors affecting conservation rotation1 use of a cover crop1 or use of split nitrogen fertilization4 7iii7 ,other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding the second sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a7 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall make available #a or more policies or endorsements described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met with respect to that policy4 7,c7 ,report ,if the ,corporation does not offer a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 by the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall publish a report that includes the results of the research and development carried out under that subparagraph4 4 #aabje4 ,risk management education and outreach 7a7 ,continuing education for loss adjusters ,section #eae7k77#b77;,c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7k77#b77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking including conservation and inserting the following3 including-- 7i7 conservation 2 7#b7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 policies and plans of insurance for specialty crop producers 7including whole farm revenue protection policies developed under section #ebb7;c77#g7 and individual plans of insurance72 and 7iii7 language translation services1 as appropriate4 4 7b7 ,partnerships for risk management development and implementation ,section #ebb of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,the ,corporation may and inserting the following3 ,the ,corporation-- 7,a7 shall enter into #a or more partnerships with appropriate public and private entities with demonstrated capabilities-- 7i7 in developing and implementing risk management and marketing opportunities for underserved agricultural producers2 and 7ii7 in training and credentialing crop insurance agents and adjusters within underserved agricultural communities2 and 7,b7 may 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 as clauses 7i7 through 7viii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,corporation may enter into a partnership under paragraph 7#b7-- and inserting the following3 ,the ,corporation-- 7,a7 shall enter into #a or more partnerships under paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 to provide strategic outreach and engage underserved agricultural populations about crop insurance2 7ii7 to increase adoption of risk management tools in underserved agricultural communities2 and 7iii7 to increase the representation of underserved insurance agents and loss adjusters providing service to underserved communities2 and 7,b7 may enter into #a or more partnerships under paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter4 and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbd2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 #ad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 7c7 ,education assistance ,section #ebd7;a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking for the purpose of educating agricultural producers and providing technical assistance to agricultural producers and inserting for the purpose of educating and providing technical assistance to agricultural producers1 including language translation services1 as appropriate12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and outreach and inserting outreach1 and language translation services1 as appropriate12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by adding and at the end2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 specialty crop farmers2 and 7,h7 approved insurance providers and agents1 for the purpose of facilitating the selling and servicing of whole farm revenue protection policies developed under section #ebb7;c77#g74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available an annual report that contains1 with respect to the year covered by the report-- 7,a7 a description of the grants and funding provided under this subsection2 and 7,b7 an overview and analysis of the educational activities conducted under this subsection4 4 #aabjf4 ,underserved producers report ,section #ejh7;a77#g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,using and inserting ,on an annual basis1 using2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking the review under subparagraph 7,b71 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter and inserting an annual review under subparagraph 7,b74 #aabjg4 ,voluntary good farming practices ,section #ejh7;a77#c77;,a77iii7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#c77;,a77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking including scientifically and inserting the following3 including-- 7,i7 scientifically 2 7#b7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 conservation practices and enhancements that are approved by-- 7aa7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 or 7bb7 an agricultural expert1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #aabjh4 ,state cover crop and soil health matching payments ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act is amended by inserting after section #ejh;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;d7 the following3 #ejh;,e4 ,state cover crop and soil health matching payments 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered insurance program ,the term covered insurance program means a policy or plan of insurance offered by the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,qualifying cover crop ,the term qualifying cover crop means a crop that-- 7,a7 is cereal or another grass1 legumes1 brassica1 nonlegume broadleaf1 or any combination of those crops2 7,b7 is planted for conservation purposes in accordance with-- 7i7 guidance of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 or 7ii7 any other expert guidance1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 is not an insured crop4 7#c7 ,soil health conservation practice ,the term soil health conservation practice means any in-field conservation practice that improves soil health and is expected to improve the long-term viability of a producer through risk reduction1 improved yields1 reduced costs1 or increased revenue through ecosystem markets4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning with crop year #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall provide additional premium subsidies to producers for each acre-- 7,a7 in a covered insurance program1 including through a whole farm revenue protection policy developed under section #ebb7;c77#g71 on which-- 7i7 a qualifying cover crop was planted-- 7,i7 after ,june #ae of the preceding calendar year2 or 7,,ii7 during the current crop year2 or 7ii7 a similar in-field soil health conservation practice is implemented2 and 7,b7 that was enrolled in a qualifying cover crop or similar in-field soil health conservation practice program administered by a ,state to provide premium subsidies under an agreement or memorandum of understanding with the ,risk ,management ,agency pursuant to section #ejh7;c77#h74 7#b7 ,report ,a producer that receives an additional premium subsidy under paragraph 7#a7 for a crop year shall submit to the ,secretary a report of acreage form for each acre described in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to that crop year4 7c7 ,premium subsidy amount 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 an additional premium subsidy provided to a producer under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 calculated on a common land unit basis or an equivalent or more-precise basis2 and 7,b7 in an amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7i7 the number of acres of the producer for which the additional premium subsidy is provided2 and 7ii7 the amount of the premium subsidy provided by the ,state program per acre1 up to #e per acre4 7#b7 ,limitation ,an additional premium subsidy provided to a producer under subsection 7b77#a7 for an acre described in that subsection shall not exceed the amount of the premium owed by the producer with respect to that acre4 7#c7 ,producer-shares ,the amount of an additional premium subsidy provided to a producer under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be modified to reflect the individual producer-share of the acres covered by the subsidy4 7#d7 ,inclusion ,participation by a producer in a ,state program that provides premium subsidies for conservation practices1 including cover crops1 shall not disqualify a producer from receiving assistance under this section4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,technical assistance1 outreach1 and program support ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not more than #e1jjj1jjj to provide technical assistance1 outreach1 and program support with respect to this section4 4 #aabji4 ,enterprise units for fallow and continuous practices ,section #ejh7;e77#e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,enterprise units for fallow and continuous rotations ,beginning with the #bjbf crop year1 the ,corporation may allow a producer to establish separate enterprise units for fallow and continuous practices of crops4 4 #aabaj4 ,eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions ,section #ejh;,a7c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;a7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,waiver for certain drought conditions 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,covered county ,the term covered county means a county that experienced1 in each of #c consecutive years1 in any area of the county1 extreme drought 7,d#c or worse intensity71 as measured by1 and indicated in a report of1 the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor1 that may impact the ability of a producer to plant during the normal planting period1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,covered rule ,the term covered rule means the eligibility requirement for prevented planting insurance1 as described in section #ag7;f77#h7 of the most recent version of the ,common ,crop ,insurance ,policy ,basic ,provisions1 under which planting of a crop must have occurred once in the #d most recent crop years preceding the current crop year 7commonly referred to as the #a-;in-#d rule74 7,b7 ,waiver ,the covered rule may be waived in a covered county in response to extraordinary circumstances1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 ,c ,agent incentives and options #aacja4 ,option for ,corporation to underwrite policies ,section #ejh7;a77#g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77 7as amended by section #aabjf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,pilot program for ,corporation to underwrite policies 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7b77#d71 7c77#a71 and 7c77#b71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,corporation shall establish a pilot program under which the ,corporation may underwrite whole farm revenue protection1 micro farm1 and other policies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,priorities ,in carrying out the pilot program under clause 7i71 the ,corporation shall give priority to underserved producers1 commodities1 and geographic areas1 including underserved producers1 commodities1 and geographic areas identified in the most recent report submitted under subparagraph 7,c77i74 7iii7 ,inapplicability of ,,sra or ,,lpra ,a policy underwritten pursuant to the pilot program under clause 7i7 shall not be subject to the terms of the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement or the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement4 7iv7 ,a,o subsidy ,the ,corporation may pay agents that sell a policy underwritten pursuant to the pilot program under clause 7i7 up to the total amount of the administrative and operating subsidy that the ,corporation would have paid an approved insurance provider if the policy were subject to the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement or the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement4 4 #aacjb4 ,updates to administrative and operating subsidies 7a7 ,minimum paid to agency or agents ,section #ejh7;a77#aj7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#aj77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,minimum administrative and operating subsidy paid to agency or agents ,an approved insurance provider shall pay to the agency or agent1 as determined by the ,corporation1 that sells a ,federal crop insurance policy not less than #hj percent but not more than #ajj percent of the administrative and operating subsidy that the approved insurance provider receives from the ,corporation for that policy4 4 7b7 ,area-,based plans ,section #ejh7k77#d77;,f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77;,f77 is amended by striking through 7,e7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 through 7,e7-- 7i7 for each of the #bjji through #bjbe reinsurance years1 the reimbursement rate for area policies and plans of insurance widely available as of the date of enactment of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq47 or authorized under subsection 7c77#d77;,c7 or section #ejh;,b shall be #ab percent of the premium used to define loss ratio for that reinsurance year2 and 7ii7 for the #bjbf reinsurance year1 and each reinsurance year thereafter1 the reimbursement rate for area policies and plans of insurance widely available as of the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd or authorized under subsection 7c77#d77;,c7 or section #ejh;,b shall be #ag percent of the premium used to define loss ratio for that reinsurance year4 4 7c7 ,whole farm revenue protection1 micro farm1 and producers not adequately served ,section #ejh7k77#d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,whole farm revenue protection and micro farm agent incentives ,beginning with the #bjbf reinsurance year1 in the case of an agent that sells a whole farm revenue or micro farm policy 7or a successor policy71 the ,corporation shall provide to the approved insurance provider1 to pay entirely to the agent1 an additional amount1 determined in accordance with the following3 7i7 ,if the maximum compensation of the agent authorized under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement1 the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement1 or a successor agreement for the policy is less than #a1jjj1 the additional amount of agent compensation shall be equal to the difference between-- 7,i7 #a1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 the maximum amount authorized under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement1 the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement1 or a successor agreement for the policy1 as applicable4 7ii7 ,if the producer1 or any entity in which the producer has an insurable interest1 has never previously obtained coverage under a whole farm revenue or micro farm policy 7or a successor policy71 the additional amount of agent compensation shall be #cjj for each whole farm revenue or micro farm policy 7or successor policy71 in addition to any amount authorized under clause 7i74 7,h7 ,additional agent incentives 7i7 ,definition of covered agent ,in this subparagraph1 the term covered agent means an agent that sells a policy to-- 7,i7 an underserved producer2 or 7,,ii7 a producer of an agricultural commodity in a ,state identified as not adequately served in the most recent review required under subsection 7a77#g77;,b74 7ii7 ,additional incentive ,beginning with the #bjbf reinsurance year1 if the maximum compensation of a covered agent authorized under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement1 the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement1 or a successor agreement for a policy described in clause 7i7 is less than #ejj1 the ,corporation shall provide to the approved insurance provider1 to pay entirely to the covered agent1 an additional amount equal to the difference between-- 7,i7 #ejj2 and 7,,ii7 the maximum amount authorized under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement1 the ,livestock ,price ,reinsurance ,agreement1 or a successor agreement for the policy1 as applicable4 4 7d7 ,reimbursement for administrative and operating expenses with respect to specialty crops contracts ,section #ejh7k7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,specialty crops 7,a7 ,minimum reimbursement ,beginning with the #bjbe reinsurance year and for each reinsurance year thereafter1 the rate of reimbursement to approved insurance providers for administrative and operating expenses with respect to crop insurance contracts covering agricultural commodities described in section #aja of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 shall be equal to or greater than the percent that is the greater of-- 7i7 #ag percent of the premium used to define loss ratio2 and 7ii7 the percent of the premium used to define loss ratio that is otherwise applicable for the reinsurance year under the terms of the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement in effect for that reinsurance year4 7,b7 ,other contracts ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall not reduce1 with respect to any reinsurance year1 the amount or the rate of reimbursement to approved insurance providers under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement described in clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph for administrative and operating expenses with respect to contracts covering agricultural commodities that are not subject to that subparagraph4 7,c7 ,administration ,no adjustment made pursuant to this paragraph shall be considered a renegotiation under paragraph 7#h77;,a74 4 7e7 ,compensation data collection ,section #ejh7k7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77 7as amended by subsection 7d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,compensation data collection 7,a7 ,data from ,corporation ,the ,corporation shall submit to the ,secretary1 on an annual basis1 such data as are required by the ,secretary relating to the subsidies for administrative and operating expenses paid during the relevant year by the ,corporation on behalf of a policyholder to the applicable approved insurance provider for eligible crop insurance contracts for additional coverage levels1 in accordance with paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,data from approved insurance providers ,an approved insurance provider shall submit to the ,secretary1 on an annual basis1 such data relating to agent compensation as are required by the ,secretary4 4 7f7 ,inflation adjustment ,section #eaf of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,limitation on administrative and operating costs and expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the combined total amount of reimbursements for administrative and operating costs provided by the ,corporation under section #ejh7k77#d71 administrative and operating expenses of the ,corporation described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 and administrative and operating expenses of an approved insurance provider described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 shall not exceed-- 7,a7 for reinsurance year #bjbf1 #a1ijj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 for each reinsurance year thereafter1 an amount equal to #aja4e percent of the maximum allowable amount for the preceding reinsurance year4 7#b7 ,exclusions from calculation ,a payment made pursuant to subparagraph 7,g7 or 7,h7 of section #ejh7k77#d7 shall not be included in calculating the combined total amount of reimbursements for a reinsurance year under paragraph 7#a74 4 ,d ,specialty crops #aadja4 ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee ,section #ejg of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,classification ,act of #aibc1 as amended each place it appears and inserting chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by indenting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 appropriately2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,corporation shall establish a committee1 to be known as the ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,committee74 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,committee shall consist of not more than #aj members who represent the interests of a wide range of specialty crop insurance stakeholders in different geographical areas of the ,united ,states1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 different types and sizes of agricultural operations2 and 7,b7 a variety of specialty crops4 7#c7 ,appointment ,the members of the ,committee-- 7,a7 shall be appointed by the ,secretary2 7,b7 shall be appointed to staggered #d-year terms1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 may serve not more than #b consecutive terms4 7#d7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7#e7 ,engagement with other specialty crop positions ,the ,committee shall regularly engage with the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator and ,specialty ,crop ,liaisons under subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 to discuss the crop insurance needs of specialty crop producers2 and 7,b7 to explore opportunities for the ,department to better serve specialty crop producers4 7#f7 ,recommendations to ,board ,the ,committee may submit to the ,board recommendations regarding consideration by the ,board of new specialty crop policies1 or the expansion of available specialty crop policies1 on a broad range of issues relating to specialty crops1 including-- 7,a7 the selection of expert reviewers for proposals to develop new specialty crop policies2 and 7,b7 the percentage of advance payment approved to be paid to the developer of a specialty crop policy4 4 #aadjb4 ,addition and expansion of specialty crop policies ,section #ejh7;a77#f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #a of each and inserting #b of each2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking report to ,congress on and inserting publish a report with respect to2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,consultation with ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,corporation shall consult with the ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee established under section #ejg7;h77#a7 regarding-- 7i7 the expansion of existing policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops2 and 7ii7 research and development of new policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops4 4 #aadjc4 ,priorities for private development of new policies and expansion of existing policies ,section #ejh7;h77#c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking including commodities for which there is no insurance2 and inserting the following3 including-- 7,i7 commodities for which there is no insurance2 and 7,,ii7 specialty crops2 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking approval1 the ,board in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the period at the end of clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 approval1 the ,board shall prioritize the development1 improvement1 expansion1 and approval of coverage for-- 7i7 specialty crop producers to ensure that coverage for at least #a new specialty crop and #a new ,state is available to producers each year2 and 7ii7 cost-of-production risk to ensure that such coverage options are available to additional producers4 4 #aadjd4 ,advance payments for specialty crop insurance policies in development ,section #ebb7;b77#b77;,e77ii7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77#b77;,e77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking 7,i7 the intended and inserting 7,i77aa7 the intended2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,b7 by striking 7,,ii7 the submitter and inserting the following3 7bb7 the submitter 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 the ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee established under section #ejg7;h77#a7 has recommended the policy or plan of insurance for development4 4 #aadje4 ,priorities for internal development of new policies and expansion of existing policies ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,priorities ,the ,corporation shall generally prioritize the development and expansion of policies that increase participation by underserved producers and producers of underserved agricultural commodities 7such as sweet sorghum1 biomass sorghum1 rice1 peanuts1 sugarcane1 alfalfa1 pennycress1 dedicated energy crops1 and specialty crops71 including1 with respect to specialty crops-- 7,a7 expansion of the production revenue history policy or similar policies to additional specialty crops and ,states to ensure that coverage is available to producers for at least #a new specialty crop and #a new ,state each year2 and 7,b7 increasing participation in whole-farm revenue protection policies by addressing barriers to producers from purchasing whole-farm revenue protection and micro farm policies1 including barriers between agents and approved insurance providers in marketing and servicing those policies4 4 ,e ,program integrity #aaeja4 ,actuarial soundness of ,federal crop insurance program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejf7n7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7n77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,new policies or materials ,the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 not less frequently than once each year1 review for actuarial soundness any policies or plans of insurance developed pursuant to section #ejh7;h7 that had more than #ejj1jjj1jjj in liability annually2 7,b7 take necessary actions to align those policies or plans of insurance with the applicable standard for actuarial soundness1 if needed2 and 7,c7 make publicly available a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the review conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 the performance of the policies or plans of insurance described in that subparagraph2 and 7iii7 any actions carried out under subparagraph 7,b74 4 7b7 ,specialized experts ,section #ejg of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7 7as amended by section #aadja7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,specialized experts ,the annual rate of basic pay for up to #c specialized experts1 such as actuaries1 as determined by the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency1 may be established and adjusted by the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,submission of policies and materials to ,board ,section #ejh7;h7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,i71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clauses 7ii7 and 7iii72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,waiver for certain policies for specialty crops producers ,the ,corporation may waive the viability and marketability requirement under clause 7i77,i7 in the case of a policy or pilot program for which an urgent need has been identified1 or recommendation has been provided1 by a majority of members of the ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee established under section #ejg7;h74 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i71 by inserting 1 as determined in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,f7 before the semicolon at the end2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,marketability deadline 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 any policy1 plan of insurance1 or material approved and finalized fewer than #abj days prior to the applicable sales closing date-- 7aa7 shall be implemented for the next reinsurance year2 but 7bb7 shall not be implemented for the current reinsurance year4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may allow a policy1 plan of insurance1 or material described in subclause 7,i7 to be implemented during the current reinsurance year if the ,secretary finds that the policy1 plan of insurance1 or material will address an urgent need of producers4 7,,iii7 ,finalization ,the finalization of a policy1 plan of insurance1 or material under subclause 7,i7 shall include making available handbooks1 training materials1 and other resources required for the effective sale of approved policies1 plans of insurance1 or materials4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,marketability assessment ,for purposes of determining marketability under paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i71 if a policy or plan of insurance submitted to the ,board under this subsection includes a favorable marketability assessment from an approved insurance provider1 not earlier than #cj days before the ,board takes final action on that policy or plan of insurance1 that approved insurance provider shall have an opportunity to provide to the ,board an updated marketability assessment4 4 #aaejb4 ,rating methodology and data reporting updates ,section #ejh7;i7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#d72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,review of rating methodologies 7,a7 ,in general ,to maximize participation in the ,federal crop insurance program and to ensure equity for producers1 the ,corporation shall review the methodologies employed for rating plans of insurance under this ,act in accordance with section #ejg7;c77#b7-- 7i7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7ii7 not less frequently than once every #i years thereafter4 7,b7 ,factors for consideration ,in conducting a review under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall ensure that the rating methodology used by the ,corporation-- 7i7 achieves regionally consistent outcomes in insurance participation and reinsurance2 7ii7 appropriately models and weighs changes in risk from-- 7,i7 crop genetics2 7,,ii7 increasing frequency of extreme weather events and climatic impacts2 and 7,,iii7 other factors known to be changing farm risks2 and 7iii7 engenders premium rates regionally and on a national basis in accordance with subsection 7d77#a74 7,c7 ,expert review ,the ,corporation shall make the rating methodology used by the ,corporation1 and any changes to that methodology1 available for review and comment by at least #c outside experts before implementing a change4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting and coverage level before the period at the end2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,rate review and adjustment 7,a7 ,review 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 subject to clause 7ii71 the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,administrator7 shall review the premium rates for all crops and policies and plans of insurance1 by county4 7ii7 ,more frequent reviews ,the ,administrator shall conduct a review under clause 7i7 more frequently for any policy1 plan of insurance1 or region of the ,united ,states that meets #a or more of the following criteria3 7,i7 ,policies or plans of insurance with more than #ejj1jjj1jjj in liability annually4 7,,ii7 ,policies1 plans of insurance1 or regions with consistently high or low loss ratios1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7,,iii7 ,policies1 plans of insurance1 or regions that1 as determined by the ,administrator1 have been consistently placed in the assigned risk pool4 7,,iv7 ,such other criteria as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,rate adjustments ,in conducting rate reviews under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 take necessary actions to align the reviewed policies or plans of insurance with standards for actuarial soundness1 if needed1 including by modifying rates by the percentage indicated by the rating model of the ,risk ,management ,agency1 subject to the conditions that-- 7,i7 if the rating model of the ,risk ,management ,agency indicates that rates must increase1 the ,administrator shall increase the rates by not more than #bj percent1 as compared to the comparable rate of the preceding crop year2 and 7,,ii7 if the rating model of the ,risk ,management ,agency indicates that rates must decrease1 the ,administrator shall decrease the rates by the full amount indicated2 and 7ii7 make publicly available a report that describes-- 7,i7 each review under subparagraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 the performance of the policies and plans of insurance subject to the review2 and 7,,iii7 any actions carried out pursuant to clause 7i74 4 #aaejc4 ,data analytics and improvement ,section #eae of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j77#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking technologies and inserting technologies2 data analytics and improvement2 7,b7 by striking shall use and inserting the following3 shall-- 7,a7 use 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 support advancing and improving the development and application of remote sensing1 machine learning1 and computational modeling to continually improve the administration and enforcement of this subtitle4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and data analytics innovation and improvement after mining2 7,b7 by striking #d1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjji and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 of which not less than #d1jjj1jjj shall be used in each fiscal year to carry out subparagraph 7,b7 of that subsection before the period at the end4 #aaejd4 ,reimbursement of privately developed plans ,section #ebb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking costs of the applicant shall be considered reasonable costs if the costs are based on and inserting reasonable costs may include2 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking wage rates equal to not more than and inserting actual wage rates up to2 and 7,,ii7 by striking incurred1 and all that follows through #bjaf and inserting incurred2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,supporting documents ,on the request of the ,board1 applicants shall provide third-party documents1 such as tax documents and receipts1 as support for a request for reimbursement of actual costs4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,k72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7 adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,maintenance by ,corporation ,the ,corporation may assume responsibility for maintenance of the policy if the ,corporation determines that the applicant has failed to maintain the policy1 or to make adjustments to improve actuarial soundness1 after appropriate notice and due process4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking based on the complexity and inserting the following3 based on-- 7,a7 the complexity 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 the quantity of work required to maintain the policy2 7,c7 whether the policy has had consistent1 unexplainable1 and high loss ratios2 and 7,d7 whether the developer has demonstrated a pattern or practice of noncompliance with requests from the ,board or the ,department4 4 #aaeje4 ,standard reinsurance agreement negotiation ,section #ejh7k77#h7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#h77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,engagement with crop insurance agents ,the ,corporation shall engage with entities representing crop insurance agents during any renegotiation under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #aaejf4 ,protection against retaliation ,section #eae of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,protection against retaliation 7#a7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,in general ,no person may take any action1 including an action described in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 to impede an individual1 including an agent1 a loss adjuster1 or a producer1 from reporting to the ,secretary1 the ,corporation1 or the ,risk ,management ,agency-- 7,i7 a possible violation of this subtitle or the regulations promulgated thereunder2 or 7,,ii7 fraud1 waste1 or abuse relating to the ,federal crop insurance program2 or 7ii7 to penalize or discriminate against an individual for reporting under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,actions ,an action referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 any action relating to the terms and conditions of employment of an individual described in clause 7i7 of that subparagraph2 7ii7 any action relating to the obtaining of any policy or plan of insurance by such an individual2 and 7iii7 any changes to the compensation of such an individual for the sale or service of a policy or plan of insurance4 7#b7 ,enforcement 7,a7 ,cause of action 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an individual who alleges that a person has taken an action in violation of paragraph 7#a7 may bring an action under this subsection against that person in the appropriate district court of the ,united ,states for the relief provided in paragraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,federal employee ,if the individual who is alleging that a person has taken an action in violation of paragraph 7#a7 is an employee of the ,federal ,government1 the individual may only bring an action under section #abba of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,subpoenas ,a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness at a trial or hearing conducted pursuant to this subsection may be served at any place in the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,statute of limitations ,an action under this subsection may not be brought more than #b years after the date on which the alleged violation of paragraph 7#a7 is committed4 7#c7 ,relief ,relief for an individual prevailing in an action brought under paragraph 7#b7 shall include-- 7,a7 reinstatement with the same seniority status that the individual would have had but for the discrimination2 7,b7 the amount of back pay or compensation otherwise owed to the individual1 with interest2 and 7,c7 compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of prohibited action1 including litigation costs1 expert witness fees1 and reasonable attorney's fees4 7#d7 ,confidentiality 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary1 the ,corporation1 and the ,risk ,management ,agency shall not disclose any information that may reasonably be expected to reveal the identity of an individual who reports a possible violation or fraud1 waste1 or abuse described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 respectively1 including information provided by that individual4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,records maintained on individuals ,the ,secretary1 the ,corporation1 and the ,risk ,management ,agency shall only disclose information described in subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,public proceeding ,the ,secretary1 the ,corporation1 and the ,risk ,management ,agency shall disclose information described in subparagraph 7,a7 if that information is required to be disclosed to a defendant or respondent in connection with a public proceeding instituted by the ,commission or any entity described in items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of clause 7iii77,i74 7iii7 ,availability to government agencies 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 the ,corporation1 and the ,risk ,management ,agency may1 if determined by the ,secretary to be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle1 make the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 available to-- 7aa7 the ,department of ,justice2 7bb7 an appropriate department or agency of the ,federal ,government2 7cc7 a ,state attorney general in connection with any criminal investigation2 and 7dd7 an appropriate department or agency of any ,state4 7,,ii7 ,confidential status ,the provision of information under subclause 7,i7 to the entities described in that subclause shall not affect the status of the information as confidential4 7,,iii7 ,maintenance of information ,each entity described in items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of subclause 7,i7 shall maintain the information provided under that subclause as confidential in the same manner as the information is maintained by the ,secretary1 the ,corporation1 and the ,risk ,management ,agency under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph limits the ability of the ,attorney ,general to present evidence containing information described in subparagraph 7,a7 to a grand jury or share such evidence with potential witnesses or defendants in the course of an ongoing criminal investigation4 7,d7 ,applicability ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 this section shall be considered a statute described in section #eeb7;b77#c77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,rights retained ,nothing in this subsection shall diminish the rights1 privileges1 or remedies of any whistleblower under any ,federal or ,state law or any collective bargaining agreement4 7#f7 ,nonenforceability of certain provisions waiving rights and remedies or requiring arbitration of disputes 7,a7 ,waiver of rights and remedies ,the rights and remedies provided for in this subsection may not be waived by any agreement1 policy form1 or condition of employment1 including a predispute arbitration agreement4 7,b7 ,predispute arbitration agreements ,a predispute arbitration agreement shall not be valid or enforceable if the predispute arbitration agreement requires arbitration of a dispute arising under this subsection4 4 ,f ,other matters #aafja4 ,native sod ,section #ejh7o7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,native sod conversion certification 7,a7 ,certification ,as a condition on the receipt of benefits under this subtitle1 a producer that has tilled native sod acreage for the production of an insurable crop as described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall certify to the ,secretary that acreage using-- 7i7 an acreage report form of the ,farm ,service ,agency 7,,fsa-#egh or any successor form72 and 7ii7 #a or more maps4 7,b7 ,corrections ,beginning on the date on which a producer submits a certification under subparagraph 7,a71 as soon as practicable after the producer discovers a change in tilled native sod acreage described in that subparagraph1 the producer shall submit to the ,secretary any appropriate corrections to a form or map described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of that subparagraph4 7,c7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and each ,january #a thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the tilled native sod acreage that has been certified under subparagraph 7,a7 in each county and ,state as of the date of submission of the report4 4 #aafjb4 ,technical amendments 7a7 ,section #ejh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7-- and all that follows through catastrophic in clause 7ii7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b71 for each crop year1 catastrophic2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#h72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking than-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting than #a4j42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7k77#d77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking exceed-- and all that follows through #bd4e in clause 7ii7 and inserting exceed1 for each insurance year1 #bd4e4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 of section #ebj of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebj7 7as designated by section #aabjb7a77 is amended1 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting not less than before #ah4 7c7 ,section #ebc of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 through 7i7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively4 ,,xii ,miscellaneous ,a ,livestock #abaja4 ,animal disease prevention and management ,section #ajdji;,a7d7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,subsequent fiscal years and inserting ,fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 and 7ii7 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,subsequent fiscal years ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 of which not less than #ah1jjj1jjj shall be made available for each of those fiscal years to carry out subsection 7b74 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 #abajb4 ,sheep production and marketing grant program ,section #bji7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;a7c77 is amended by striking and #djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd and inserting #djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 and #c1jjj1jjjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 #abajc4 ,resources and grant program for small and medium poultry and meat establishments 7a7 ,,haccp guidance 7#a7 ,poultry establishments ,the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act is amended by inserting after section #ad 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dfc7 the following3 #ad;,a4 ,small and medium establishment guidance and resources 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,medium establishment ,the term medium establishment means an official establishment that has fewer than #ejj employees but more than #ej employees4 7#b7 ,small establishment ,the term small establishment means an official establishment that has fewer than #ej employees4 7b7 ,database of studies2 model plans ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a free1 searchable database of approved peer-reviewed validation studies accessible to small establishments and medium establishments subject to inspection under this ,act for use in developing a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan2 and 7#b7 publish online scale-appropriate model ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plans for small establishments and medium establishments1 including model plans for-- 7,a7 slaughter-only establishments2 7,b7 processing-only establishments2 and 7,c7 slaughter and processing establishments4 7c7 ,guidance ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall publish a guidance document1 after notice and an opportunity for public comment1 providing information on the requirements that need to be met for small establishments and medium establishments to receive approval for a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan pursuant to this ,act4 7d7 ,data confidentiality ,in carrying out subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall not publish confidential business information1 including a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan of an establishment1 unless the establishment provides express written consent to publish the applicable information1 which shall be published in a manner that does not identify the applicable establishment4 4 7#b7 ,meat establishments ,the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act is amended by inserting after section #be 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbe7 the following3 #bf4 ,small and medium establishment guidance and resources 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,medium establishment ,the term medium establishment means a slaughtering or meat processing establishment that has fewer than #ejj employees but more than #ej employees4 7#b7 ,small establishment ,the term small establishment means a slaughtering or meat processing establishment that has fewer than #ej employees4 7b7 ,database of studies2 model plans ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a free1 searchable database of approved peer-reviewed validation studies accessible to small establishments and medium establishments subject to inspection under this ,act for use in developing a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan2 and 7#b7 publish online scale-appropriate model ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plans for small establishments and medium establishments1 including model plans for-- 7,a7 slaughter-only establishments2 7,b7 processing-only establishments2 and 7,c7 slaughter and processing establishments4 7c7 ,guidance ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall publish a guidance document1 after notice and an opportunity for public comment1 providing information on the requirements that need to be met for small establishments and medium establishments to receive approval for a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan pursuant to this ,act4 7d7 ,data confidentiality ,in carrying out subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall not publish confidential business information1 including a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan of an establishment1 unless the establishment provides express written consent to publish the applicable information1 which shall be published in a manner that does not identify the applicable establishment4 4 7b7 ,increasing maximum ,federal share for expenses of ,state inspection 7#a7 ,poultry products ,section #e7;a77#c7 of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded7;a77#c77 is amended in the second sentence by striking #ej per centum and inserting #ee percent4 7#b7 ,meat and meat food products ,section #cja7;a77#c7 of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7;a77#c77 is amended in the second sentence by striking #ej per centum and inserting #ee percent4 7c7 ,cooperative interstate shipment of poultry and meat 7#a7 ,poultry products ,section #ca of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #be employees each place it appears and inserting #ej employees2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking more than #be employees but less than #ce employees and inserting more than #ej employees but less than #gj employees2 and 7bb7 in clause 7ii71 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #fj percent and inserting #hj percent2 7,c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7,d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7i7 as subsections 7g7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7,e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,federal outreach 7#a7 ,in general ,in each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 for the purpose of ,state participation in the ,cooperative ,interstate ,shipment program1 the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to1 and1 as appropriate1 subsequent negotiation with1 not fewer than #be percent of the ,states that-- 7,a7 have a ,state poultry product inspection program pursuant to section #e2 but 7,b7 do not have a selected establishment4 7#b7 ,report ,at the conclusion of each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall submit a report detailing the activities and results of the outreach conducted during that fiscal year under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 4 7#b7 ,meat and meat food products ,section #eja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #be employees each place it appears and inserting #ej employees2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking more than #be employees but fewer than #ce employees and inserting more than #ej employees but fewer than #gj employees2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #fj percent and inserting #hj percent2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,federal outreach 7,a7 ,in general ,in each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 for the purpose of ,state participation in the ,cooperative ,interstate ,shipment program1 the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to1 and1 as appropriate1 subsequent negotiation with1 not fewer than #be percent of the ,states that-- 7i7 have a ,state meat inspection program pursuant to section #cja2 but 7ii7 do not have a selected establishment4 7,b7 ,report ,at the conclusion of each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall submit a report detailing the activities and results of the outreach conducted during that fiscal year under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 4 7d7 ,processing resilience grant program ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 7as amended by section #ajjje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,d4 ,processing resilience grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,business enterprise owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals ,the term business enterprise owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals has the meaning given the term in section #cjjb of the ,state ,small ,business ,credit ,initiative ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #egja74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a slaughtering or processing establishment with fewer than #ejj employees2 7,b7 a slaughtering or processing establishment subject to-- 7i7 a ,state meat inspection program pursuant to section #cja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa72 or 7ii7 a ,state poultry product inspection program pursuant to section #e of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded72 7,c7 a person engaging in custom operations that is exempt from inspection under-- 7i7 section #bc of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbc72 or 7ii7 section #ae of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dfd72 and 7,d7 a person seeking-- 7i7 to establish and operate an establishment described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7ii7 to engage in custom operations described in subparagraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall award competitive grants to eligible entities for activities to increase resiliency and diversification of the meat processing system1 including activities that-- 7,a7 support the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees1 suppliers1 and customers2 7,b7 support increased processing capacity2 and 7,c7 otherwise support the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector4 7#b7 ,maximum amount ,the maximum amount of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,duration ,the term of a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed #c years4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,applications for small grants ,the ,secretary shall establish a separate1 simplified application process for eligible entities applying for a grant under this section of not more than #ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any application for a grant under this section is-- 7,a7 simple and practicable2 7,b7 accessible online2 and 7,c7 available through local staff of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,notice ,not later than #ad days before the date on which the ,secretary begins to accept applications under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish a notice of funding opportunity with respect to the grants available under this section4 7#e7 ,reapplication ,if an application of an eligible entity under this subsection is denied by the ,secretary1 the eligible entity may submit a revised application4 7#f7 ,priority ,in reviewing applications submitted under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposals that will-- 7,a7 increase farmer and rancher access to animal slaughter options within a #bjj-mile radius of the location of the farmer or rancher2 7,b7 support an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a72 or 7,c7 support an eligible entity that is a business enterprise owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals4 7d7 ,use of grant ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out activities in support of the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a71 including through-- 7#a7 the development and issuance of a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan for the eligible entity1 which may be developed by a consultant2 7#b7 the purchase or establishment1 as applicable1 of facilities1 equipment1 processes1 and operations necessary for the eligible entity to comply with applicable requirements under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7#c7 the purchase of cold storage1 equipment1 or transportation services2 7#d7 the purchase of temperature screening supplies1 testing for communicable diseases1 disinfectant1 sanitation systems1 hand washing stations1 and other sanitizing supplies2 7#e7 the purchase and decontamination of personal protective equipment2 7#f7 the construction or purchase of humane handling infrastructure1 including holding space for livestock prior to slaughter1 shade structures1 and knock box structures2 7#g7 7,a7 the purchase of software and computer equipment for record keeping1 production data1 ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points record review1 and facilitation of marketing and sales of products in a manner consistent with the social distancing guidelines of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7,b7 the provision of guidelines and training relating to that software and computer equipment2 7#h7 the provision of staff time and training for implementing and monitoring health and safety procedures2 7#i7 the development of a feasibility study or business plan for1 or the carrying out of any other activity associated with1 establishing or expanding a small meat or poultry processing facility2 7#aj7 the purchase of equipment that enables the further use or value-added sale of coproducts or byproducts1 such as organs1 hides1 and other relevant products2 and 7#aa7 other activities associated with expanding or establishing an eligible entity described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,outreach ,during the period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary publishes the notice under subsection 7c77#d7 and ending on the date on which the ,secretary begins to accept applications under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall perform outreach to ,states and eligible entities relating to grants under this section4 7f7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the activities carried out using a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed-- 7#a7 #ij percent in the case of a grant in the amount of #ajj1jjj or less2 or 7#b7 #ge percent in the case of a grant in an amount greater than #ajj1jjj4 7g7 ,administration ,the promulgation of regulations under1 and administration of1 this section shall be made without regard to-- 7#a7 the notice and comment provisions of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #abajd4 ,exemption for meat processors of livestock market ownership under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise section #bja4fg of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 to exempt the packers described in subsection 7b7 from the prohibition described in that section4 7b7 ,packers described ,a packer referred to in subsection 7a7 is a packer that-- 7#a7 purchases live animals per year for a total amount that is less than #ej1jjj1jjj2 or 7#b7 owns less than #aj percent of a packer that purchases live animals per year for a total amount that is not less than #ej1jjj1jjj4 #abaje4 ,prompt payment ,section #dji of the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbh;b71 is amended to read as follows3 #dji4 ,prompt payment for purchase of livestock 7a7 ,definition of covered payer ,in this section1 the term covered payer means-- 7#a7 a packer2 7#b7 a market agency2 and 7#c7 a dealer4 7b7 ,prompt payment for livestock ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 each covered payer that purchases livestock shall promptly deliver to the seller or their duly authorized representative the full amount owed for that livestock by the close of-- 7#a7 the next business day following price determination and transfer of possession of the livestock1 if payment for the full amount owed is made by-- 7,a7 presenting a check or cash to the seller2 7,b7 placing a check in the ,united ,states mail 7or equivalent mail service7 properly addressed to the seller2 or 7,c7 transferring the full amount by any other expeditious method determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 the third business day following price determination and transfer of possession of the livestock1 if payment for the full amount owed is made by-- 7,a7 ,automated ,clearing ,house2 or 7,b7 wire transfer4 7c7 ,waiver of prompt payment 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require1 a covered payer and seller may expressly agree in writing1 before a purchase or sale of livestock1 to effect payment in a manner other than a manner required under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,disclosure ,any agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be disclosed in the records of the covered payer and the seller1 including any documents issued by the covered payer relating to the transaction4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,a payment made by a covered payer pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be considered-- 7#a7 a cash sale for purposes of this ,act2 and 7#b7 to be made in contemporaneous exchange for new value for other relevant purposes4 7e7 ,unfair practice 7#a7 ,delay in payment or attempt to delay ,any delay in making1 or attempt to delay making1 full payment for livestock by a covered payer in accordance with this section1 including any such delay or attempt to delay for the purpose of1 or that results in1 extending the required period of payment under this section1 shall be considered an unfair practice in violation of this ,act4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section limits the meaning of the term unfair practice as used in this ,act4 4 #abajf4 ,animal disease regional export ban agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajdje of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,engagement with key export markets 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service and the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 may preemptively negotiate1 to the extent practicable1 regionalization agreements regarding outbreaks of known animal disease threats with the governments of countries with key export markets for any animal1 article1 or associated means of conveyance from the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,research ,a negotiation carried out under paragraph 7#a7 is encouraged to take into account accepted global research advances4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section-- 7#a7 limits the ability of the ,secretary to negotiate trade agreements2 or 7#b7 requires the ,secretary to condition other trade agreements on the inclusion of language relating to regionalization as described in subsection 7d77#a7 of section #ajdje of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #chjd74 #abajg4 ,office of the ,special ,investigator for ,competition ,matters ,the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid is amended by inserting after section #baf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaf7 the following3 #bag4 ,office of the ,special ,investigator for ,competition ,matters 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department an office1 to be known as the ,office of the ,special ,investigator for ,competition ,matters 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7b7 ,special investigator for competition matters ,the ,office shall be headed by the ,special ,investigator for ,competition ,matters 7referred to in this section as the ,special ,investigator71 who shall be a senior career employee appointed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,special ,investigator shall-- 7#a7 use all available tools1 including subpoenas1 to investigate and prosecute violations of the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq471 by packers and live poultry dealers with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agriculture sector2 7#b7 serve as a ,department liaison to1 and act in consultation with1 the ,department of ,justice and the ,federal ,trade ,commission with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector2 7#c7 act in consultation with the ,department of ,homeland ,security with respect to national security and critical infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector2 7#d7 maintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals with appropriate expertise2 and 7#e7 in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 coordinate with the ,office of the ,general ,counsel and the ,packers and ,stockyards ,division of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7d7 ,prosecutorial authority 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,special ,investigator shall have the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq471 against a packer or a live poultry dealer4 7#b7 ,notification ,with respect to any action brought under this section in ,federal district court1 the ,special ,investigator shall notify the ,attorney ,general4 7#c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section alters the authority of the ,secretary to issue a subpoena pursuant to the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq474 7e7 ,limitation on scope ,the ,special ,investigator may not bring an action under this section with respect to an entity that is not regulated under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq474 4 #abajh4 ,product of ,,usa label ,the final rule of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service entitled ,voluntary ,labeling of ,,fsis-,regulated ,products with ,u4,s4-,origin ,claims 7#hi ,fed4 ,reg4 #aidgj 7,march #ah1 #bjbd77 shall have the force and effect of law4 #abaji4 ,cattle contracts library ,the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #bbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afce;f7 as section #bbd2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bbb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afce;e7 the following3 #bbc4 ,cattle contracts library 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall establish and maintain1 through the ,livestock ,mandatory ,price ,reporting program1 a library or catalog 7referred to in this section as the library71 of each type of covered contract entered into between packers and producers for the purchase of fed cattle 7including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery71 including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the covered contract4 7b7 ,information collection 7#a7 ,in general ,to maintain the library1 the ,secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of existing covered contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer4 7#b7 ,contract information ,information submitted to the ,secretary by a packer under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each existing covered contract of a packer-- 7,a7 the type of contract2 7,b7 the duration of the contract2 7,c7 a summary of the contract terms2 7,d7 provisions in the contract that may affect the price of cattle covered by the contract1 including schedules1 premiums and discounts1 financing and risk-sharing arrangements1 and transportation arrangements2 7,e7 the total number of cattle covered by the contract solely committed to the packer each week within the #f-month and #ab-month periods following the date of the contract and the percentage of cattle each week that may vary for delivery or nondelivery at the discretion of the packer1 organized by reporting region or in such other manner as the ,secretary may determine2 7,f7 in the case of a contract in which a specific number of cattle are not solely committed to the packer-- 7i7 an indication that the contract is an open commitment2 and 7ii7 any weekly1 monthly1 annual1 or other limitations or requirements on the number of cattle that may be delivered to the packer under the contract1 including the percentage of cattle that may vary for delivery or nondelivery in a given time period at the discretion of the packer2 and 7,g7 a description of the provisions in the contract that provide for expansion in the numbers of fed cattle to be delivered under the contract for the #f-month and #ab-month periods following the date of the contract4 7c7 ,availability of information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make publicly available to producers and other interested persons information 7including the information described in subsection 7b77#b771 in a user-friendly format1 on the types of covered contracts in the library1 including notice 7on a real-time basis1 if practicable7 of the types of covered contracts that are entered into between packers and producers for the purchase of fed cattle4 7#b7 ,monthly report 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning #cj days after the library is established1 the ,secretary shall make the information obtained each month in the library available in a monthly report to producers and other interested persons4 7,b7 ,contents ,the monthly report described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 based on the information collected under subsection 7b77#b77;,e71 an estimate by the ,secretary of the total number of fed cattle committed under covered contracts for delivery to packers within the #f-month and #ab-month periods following the date of the report1 organized by reporting region and type of contract2 7ii7 based on the information collected under subsection 7b77#b77;,f71 the number of covered contracts with an open commitment and any weekly1 monthly1 annual1 or other limitations or requirements on the number of cattle that may be delivered under such contracts1 including the percentage of cattle that may vary for delivery or nondelivery in a given time period at the discretion of the packer2 and 7iii7 based on the information collected under subsection 7b77#b77;,g71 an estimate by the ,secretary of the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the #f-month and #ab-month periods following the date of the report1 organized by reporting region and type of contract4 7d7 ,maintenance of library ,information in the library about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be removed from the library4 7e7 ,confidentiality ,the reporting requirements for packers under this section shall be subject to the confidentiality protections provided under section #bea4 7f7 ,violations ,it shall be unlawful and a violation of this ,act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- 7#a7 to provide to the ,secretary accurate information required under this section2 or 7#b7 to comply with any other requirement of this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 #abaaj4 ,livestock consolidation research 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which each latest ,census of ,agriculture is made publicly available1 the ,administrator of the ,economic ,research ,service shall publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry1 including-- 7#a7 changes in the size and location of ranches1 farms1 processing facilities1 and packers throughout the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the impact of the changes described in paragraph 7#a7 on farmers1 ranchers1 and downstream consumers1 including-- 7,a7 financial impacts2 7,b7 market entry impacts2 and 7,c7 access to resources and inputs1 including processing facilities4 7b7 ,sources of information ,in preparing a report under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,economic ,research ,service shall draw on data available to the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 including the ,census of ,agriculture1 inspection records of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 and the packing plant data of the ,packers and ,stockyards ,division of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7c7 ,report organization ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall separate information on beef cattle by cow-calf and fed cattle operations4 7d7 ,confidentiality ,a report published under subsection 7a7 shall not contain any confidential business information4 7e7 ,definition of livestock ,in this section1 the term livestock includes beef1 dairy1 pork1 lamb1 and poultry production 7including broilers1 eggs1 and turkeys74 ,b ,historically ,underserved ,producers #abbja4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach 7a7 ,in general ,section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture and inserting ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture12 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including those efforts to resolve ownership and succession on farmland that has multiple owners after programs2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by inserting 1 including by providing interpretation and translation services when appropriate before 2 and2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking services1 and inserting services 7including interpretation and translation services712 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including strategies to resolve ownership and succession on land that has multiple owners after strategies2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking ranchers acquire and inserting the following3 8ranchers-- 7i7 acquire 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 with other land access issues2 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting the following3 8each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd2 and 7,e7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bbf;,b7d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7#b7 ,section #bja7;a77#c77;,d7 of division ,,hh of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgab7;a77#c77;,d771 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #beja and inserting #beja7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bbgi774 and inserting #bbgi7;a77744 7#c7 ,section #abce7;f77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7;f77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #beja7;e7 and inserting #beja7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bbgi7;e7771 and inserting #bbgi7;a77714 7#d7 ,section #abdj;,b7d77#d77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#d77;,a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking #beja7;e7 and inserting #beja7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bbgi7;e7771 and inserting #bbgi7;a77714 7#e7 ,section #abda7;h77#d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77#d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #beja7;e7 and inserting #beja7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bbgi7;e777 and inserting #bbgi7;a7774 7#f7 ,section #abdd7;a77#b77;,e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;a77#b77;,e77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #beja7;e7 and inserting #beja7;a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bbgi7;e7774 and inserting #bbgi7;a77744 #abbjb4 ,strengthening the transparency and accountability report ,section #beja;,a7c77#d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi-a7;c77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,accessibility ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall1 in coordination with the ,office of ,customer ,experience and the ,office of ,digital ,service1 ensure that the design of the report described in paragraph 7#c7 is user-friendly1 such that the data in the report is easy for users to use and analyze4 7,c7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate-- 7i7 the report described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7ii7 the web address of the website described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #abbjc4 ,,usda ,ombudsperson 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd;,b4 ,,usda ,ombudsperson 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,,usda ,ombudsperson 7referred to in this section as the ,ombudsperson71 which shall be a career reserved position 7as defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7#b7 ,independent position ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate actions to ensure the independence of the ,ombudsperson within the ,department1 including ensuring that the ,ombudsperson shall be independent of other ,department agencies and offices4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the ,ombudsperson shall have-- 7#a7 a background in civil rights and agriculture2 and 7#b7 comprehensive knowledge of or experience working with the ,department4 7c7 ,functions ,the functions of the ,ombudsperson shall be-- 7#a7 to assist farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners with navigating agencies and offices within the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 the civil rights offices within the farm production and conservation mission area and the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights2 7#b7 to work with the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights to review progress of complaints referred by the ,ombudsperson2 7#c7 to track the response of the ,department to1 and the progress of the ,department with respect to implementing1 recommendations made by ,department advisory committees1 including-- 7,a7 the ,advisory ,committee on ,minority ,farmers2 7,b7 the ,tribal ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,c7 the ,advisory ,committee on ,beginning ,farmers and ,ranchers2 and 7#d7 to ensure that the functions performed by the ,ombudsperson are complementary to existing functions within the ,department4 7d7 ,referrals 7#a7 ,office of the inspector general ,the ,ombudsperson shall refer to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department systemic issues that may affect the program delivery by the ,department to members of protected classes4 7#b7 ,office of civil rights ,the ,ombudsperson shall refer individual complaints of discrimination to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights for processing4 7e7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,ombudsperson shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 without prior comment or amendment from the ,secretary or any other officer or employee of the ,department1 or any officer or employee of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 a report that describes the activities of the ,ombudsperson during the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the number of program complaints received by the ,ombudsperson2 7,b7 the number of program complaints referred to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights by the ,ombudsperson2 and 7,c7 the final determinations of the complaints described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#b7 ,public availability ,the annual report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,there is appropriated1 out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 #aj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid is amended by redesignating section #bbe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibe7 7relating to the ,food ,access ,liaison7 as section #bbd;,a4 #abbjd4 ,farmland ownership ,section #abfjg7;c7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;i7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting of before fiscal2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abbje4 ,civil rights accountability for ,,usda employees 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,corrective action ,the term corrective action means any action taken to respond to any covered action1 violation1 or misconduct that-- 7,a7 would enhance civil rights at the ,department of ,agriculture1 including any policy or programmatic changes to prevent similar misconduct from occurring in the future2 and 7,b7 may include disciplinary actions1 including-- 7i7 removal from ,federal service2 7ii7 suspension without pay2 7iii7 any reduction in grade or pay2 and 7iv7 a letter of reprimand4 7#b7 ,covered action1 violation1 or misconduct ,the term covered action1 violation1 or misconduct means a discriminatory action1 a retaliatory action1 harassment1 a civil rights violation1 or related misconduct1 including the following3 7,a7 ,failure to provide a receipt for service in accordance with section #beja;,a7e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi-a7;e77 to any current or prospective applicant for1 or participant in1 a ,department of ,agriculture program4 7,b7 ,providing an inaccurate receipt for service under such section #beja;,a7e7 to any such current or prospective applicant or participant4 7,c7 ,failure to provide appropriate information regarding relevant programs and services at the ,department of ,agriculture1 when requested by any such current or prospective applicant or participant4 7,d7 ,failure to timely process applications or otherwise delaying program services to any such current or prospective applicant or participant4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken with respect to any official or employee of the ,department of ,agriculture who has been found to have engaged in any covered action1 violation1 or misconduct while in the course of the employment of such official or employee or in administering a ,department of ,agriculture program or service-- 7#a7 in any administrative finding by the ,department of ,agriculture1 including any final agency decision issued by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights and any civil rights compliance review or misconduct investigation conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#b7 in any ,federal administrative or judicial proceeding2 7#c7 in any settlement with respect to civil rights2 7#d7 in any audit or investigation conducted by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7#e7 in any investigation conducted by the ,office of the ,special ,counsel4 #abbjf4 ,equitable relief recommendations by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7a7 ,equitable relief from ineligibility for loans1 payments1 or other benefits ,section #afac of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #giif7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7k71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,equitable relief recommendations by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7or a designee of the ,secretary in the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights1 if no ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights is appointed and confirmed in accordance with section #bah7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7;b777 may recommend that the ,secretary grant relief in accordance with subsections 7b7 through 7d7 to a participant who files a civil rights program complaint4 7#b7 ,decisions ,the ,secretary shall provide a written explanation describing in detail why equitable relief was not granted to a participant who filed a civil rights program complaint if the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7or the designee of the ,secretary7 makes a recommendation to the ,secretary to grant relief to that participant in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 and such relief was not granted4 7#c7 ,other authority ,the authority provided to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7or the designee of the ,secretary7 under this subsection is in addition to any other applicable authority and does not limit other authority provided to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights by law or by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and 7e7 and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting and 7e71 the number of recommendations for equitable relief under subsection 7f71 and the dispositions of those requests and those recommendations22 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking for equitable relief and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting and recommendations for equitable relief under section #cff of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;a7 and the disposition of those requests and those recommendations44 7b7 ,equitable relief for actions taken in good faith ,section #cff of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may only provide relief to a farmer or rancher under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that the farmer or rancher-- 7#a7 acted in good faith and relied on an action of1 or the advice of1 the ,secretary 7including any authorized representative of the ,secretary7 to the detriment of the farming or ranching operation of the farmer or rancher2 or 7#b7 7,a7 failed to comply fully with the requirements to receive a loan described in subsection 7a77#a71 but made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements2 and 7,b7 is otherwise in compliance with the eligibility requirements for a direct farm ownership loan under subtitle ,a1 a direct operating loan under subtitle ,b1 or an emergency loan under subtitle ,c4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,equitable relief recommendations by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7or a designee of the ,secretary in the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights1 if no ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights is appointed and confirmed in accordance with section #bah7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7;b777 may recommend that the ,secretary grant relief in accordance with subsections 7a7 through 7d7 to an individual who files a complaint with respect to civil rights regarding a direct farm ownership1 operating1 or emergency loan under this title4 7#b7 ,decisions ,the ,secretary shall provide a written explanation describing in detail why equitable relief was not granted to an individual who filed a complaint described in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7or the designee of the ,secretary7 makes a recommendation to the ,secretary to grant relief to the individual in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 and such relief was not granted4 7#c7 ,other authority ,the authority provided to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights 7or the designee of the ,secretary7 under this subsection is in addition to any other applicable authority and does not limit other authority provided to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights by law or by the ,secretary4 4 #abbjg4 ,advisory committee improvements and transparency 7a7 ,minority ,farmer ,advisory ,committee ,section #adjjh of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary with respect to after ,secretary on2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ways to eliminate systemic issues and barriers that contribute to limited participation among minority farmers and ranchers in such programs2 and 7#e7 engagement with community-based organizations1 civil rights organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and faith-based organizations to improve outreach and technical assistance to minority farmers and ranchers4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes-- 7,a7 the advice provided and recommendations made to the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 during the previous year2 7,b7 the activities of the ,committee during the previous year2 and 7,c7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action for the following year4 7#b7 ,response from the ,secretary ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to that report to the ,committee4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report under paragraph 7#a7 and the written responses under paragraph 7#b7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 4 7b7 ,advisory committee on beginning farmers and ranchers ,section #e7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,improvement ,act of #aiib 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi note2 ,public ,law #ajb-eed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7referred to in this subsection as the ,advisory ,committee7 after ,ranchers'2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 improvements to-- 7i7 the program of coordinated assistance to qualified beginning farmers and ranchers under section #cji7;i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;i772 7ii7 the ,beginning ,farmer and ,rancher ,development ,grant ,program under section #beja7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;d772 7iii7 direct operating loans under subtitle ,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida et seq47 provided to qualified beginning farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #cdc7;a7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7772 7iv7 the ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program under section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c72 and 7v7 other programs administered by the ,department of ,agriculture with the potential to serve primarily beginning farmers and ranchers1 as identified by the ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 methods of maximizing the number of new farming and ranching opportunities created through the programs described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 other methods of creating new farming or ranching opportunities4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes-- 7i7 the advice provided to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 during the previous year2 7ii7 the activities of the ,advisory ,committee during the previous year2 and 7iii7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action for the following year4 7,b7 ,response from the ,secretary ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to that report to the ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report under subparagraph 7,a7 and the written responses under subparagraph 7,b7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 4 #abbjh4 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production 7a7 ,office ,section #bbb7;a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 providing guidance on barriers to business establishment and operation2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding the following at the end3 7,i7 promoting conservation techniques unique to urban agriculture and urban environmental impacts4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this paragraph1 the term eligible entity means any of the following3 7i7 ,a nonprofit organization4 7ii7 ,an agricultural cooperative4 7iii7 ,a unit of local government4 7iv7 ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7v7 ,any other ,tribal entity 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7vi7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7vii7 ,an agricultural producer group1 farmer or rancher cooperative1 or majority-controlled producer-based business venture 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7viii7 ,any school that serves any of grades kindergarten through grade #ab4 7,b7 ,requirement 7i7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,director shall enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to support the implementation of #a or more responsibilities described in paragraph 7#d7 through outreach1 education1 technical assistance1 or other activities that support the expansion and success of urban agriculture and innovative production operations4 7ii7 ,streamlining ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,director shall utilize any existing cooperative agreements or collaborations with eligible entities to fulfill the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#d7 effectively and efficiently4 7,c7 ,priority ,in entering into cooperative agreements under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,director shall give priority to cooperative agreements with an eligible entity that-- 7i7 serves geographic areas with high concentrations of urban or suburban farms2 7ii7 has established relationships with1 or a history of serving1 historically underserved populations2 7iii7 has experience working with individuals with limited ,english proficiency2 or 7iv7 demonstrates experience providing urban agriculture technical assistance in their geographic region4 7,d7 ,microgrants 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may use funds from a cooperative agreement established under this paragraph to provide microgrants to urban and innovative producers for purchases of farm and production equipment1 water infrastructure1 or other investments to support the growth of the farm or farm business of the urban or innovative producer4 7ii7 ,limitation on use of funds ,an urban or innovative producer receiving a microgrant under clause 7i7 may not use the grant for the purchase or construction of-- 7,i7 a building2 7,,ii7 general purpose equipment2 or 7,,iii7 a nonagricultural structure4 4 7b7 ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee ,section #bbb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking #a year after the date on which the ,committee is established1 and every #b years through #bjbc and inserting #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and every #b years thereafter through #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 by striking the date that and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbi44 7c7 ,grants ,section #bbb of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall award competitive grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production1 such as community gardens1 urban farms1 rooftop farms1 indoor farms1 controlled-environment agriculture1 urban agroforestry1 and vertical production4 7,b7 ,priority ,in awarding competitive grants under this subsection1 the ,director shall prioritize projects that improve access to local foods in areas where access to fresh1 healthy food is limited4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is any of the following3 7,a7 ,a nonprofit organization4 7,b7 ,a unit of local government4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7,d7 ,any other ,tribal entity 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7,e7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7,f7 ,an agricultural producer group1 farmer or rancher cooperative1 or majority-controlled producer-based business venture 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7,g7 ,any school that serves any of grades kindergarten through grade #ab4 4 7d7 ,urban and suburban committees ,section #bbb7;d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,pilot projects and inserting ,projects2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,urban and suburban committees 7,a7 ,definition of urban and suburban committee ,in this paragraph1 the term urban and suburban committee means a county committee in an urban or suburban area established under-- 7i7 this subparagraph 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd7 before that date of enactment2 or 7ii7 subparagraph 7,b77ii7 on or after that date of enactment4 7,b7 ,maintenance and establishment of urban and suburban committees 7i7 ,maintenance of existing urban and suburban committees ,the ,secretary shall maintain-- 7,i7 each urban and suburban committee existing as of the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7,,ii7 each urban and suburban committee established under clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,establishment of new urban and suburban committees ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 as appropriate1 the ,secretary shall establish new urban and suburban committees in accordance with subparagraph 7,c74 7iii7 ,physical office locations for urban and suburban committees ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each urban and suburban committee has a physical office location to service the needs of urban1 suburban1 or innovative agricultural producers4 7,c7 ,requirements for maintenance and establishment of urban and suburban committees 7i7 ,in general ,the maintenance and establishment of urban and suburban committees under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be carried out in accordance with section #h7;b77#e77;,b7 of the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77;,b774 7ii7 ,stakeholder input ,in determining where to establish a new urban and suburban committee under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,secretary shall consider feedback from local stakeholders on the need for a new urban and suburban committee in the applicable area4 7,d7 ,purpose of urban and suburban committees ,the purpose of an urban and suburban committee shall be-- 7i7 to operate in an urban or suburban area with a high concentration of urban1 suburban1 or innovative farms2 7ii7 to carry out the responsibilities described in subparagraph 7,g72 and 7iii7 to operate with a committee membership that is fairly representative of the producers in the applicable urban or suburban area4 7,e7 ,offices of urban and suburban committees 7i7 ,structure ,the office of an urban and suburban committee shall be structured-- 7,i7 as a non-regional office that serves-- 7aa7 a single county2 7bb7 a group of contiguous counties2 or 7cc7 a contiguous area that includes portions of #b or more counties2 or 7,,ii7 as a regional office that serves a group of noncontiguous urban or suburban areas that cover a region4 7ii7 ,minimum staff allocations in non-regional offices of urban and suburban committees 7,i7 ,in general ,the staff in the physical office of an urban and suburban committee structured as described in clause 7i77,i7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7aa7 urban and suburban committee members based on whether the office serves a single county or multiple counties2 7bb7 an ,executive ,director2 7cc7 at least #a employee of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7dd7 subject to subclause 7,,ii71 a farm loan officer2 and 7ee7 such additional staff equal to the national average number of additional staff of county offices4 7,,ii7 ,farm loan officer ,in lieu of having a farm loan officer on staff under subclause 7,i77dd71 the office of an urban and suburban committee may provide dedicated weekly1 publicly advertised1 office hours by a farm loan officer that is not on the staff of the urban and suburban committee4 7iii7 ,minimum staff allocations in regional offices of urban and suburban committees ,the staff in the physical office of an urban and suburban committee structured as described in clause 7i77,,ii7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 urban and suburban committee members1 the number of which shall be based on standards established by the ,secretary for combined county offices2 7,,ii7 an ,executive ,director of the office established in an area served by the urban and suburban committee2 7,,iii7 at least #b employees of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,,iv7 a farm loan officer2 and 7,v7 such additional staff as are necessary to equal the national average number of staff present in combined offices nationwide4 7iv7 ,dedicated space for duty stations 7,i7 ,in general ,the office of an urban and suburban committee shall maintain at least #a dedicated1 publicly accessible space in the area served by the urban and suburban committee-- 7aa7 to act as the duty station for the staff of the office2 and 7bb7 at which the staff of the office may meet with and serve customers of the office4 7,,ii7 ,acceptable forms ,a dedicated space described in subclause 7,i7 may be-- 7aa7 a space colocated with the offices of-- 7,,aa7 a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government2 or 7,,bb7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7bb7 a space1 including a shared space1 at which a staff member of the office is present at least #a day each week pursuant to a rotational schedule type of arrangement4 7,f7 ,state offices 7i7 ,states with multiple offices of urban and suburban committees 7,i7 ,district directors ,the ,secretary shall ensure that an urban district director is stationed at each ,farm ,service ,agency ,state office that serves a ,state in which more than #a office described in subparagraph 7,e7 is established4 7,,ii7 ,,fsa ,state specialists ,in order to provide specialized support for outreach and technical assistance to urban and suburban committees and offices established under this subsection1 the ,secretary may station a ,state specialist in the ,farm ,service ,agency ,state office of a ,state described in subclause 7,i74 7,,iii7 ,service of multiple ,states ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 a ,state specialist stationed at a ,farm ,service ,agency ,state office described in that subclause may serve #a or more ,states described in clause 7ii77,i7 in addition to the ,state described in that subclause4 7ii7 ,,nrcs ,state specialists 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may station an urban agriculture and innovative production ,state specialist in a ,state office of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service that serves a ,state in which only #a office described in subparagraph 7,e7 is established4 7,,ii7 ,service of multiple ,states ,the ,secretary may require a ,state specialist described in subclause 7,i7 stationed at a ,state office described in that subclause to serve #a or more ,states described in that subclause4 7,g7 ,responsibilities of urban and suburban committees ,each urban and suburban committee shall-- 7i7 assist the ,department in improving the delivery and performance of programs administered by the ,secretary for urban1 suburban1 and innovative producers by identifying local1 urban1 and suburban agriculture and innovative production needs2 7ii7 conduct1 in coordination with the ,farm ,service ,agency and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 outreach to local stakeholders to provide education on and promote ,department programs and services1 with an emphasis on field level ,farm ,service ,agency and ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service programs in urban and suburban areas2 7iii7 advise the staff of the office of the urban and suburban committee2 7iv7 select an ,executive ,director1 who shall-- 7,i7 execute the policies established by the urban and suburban committee2 and 7,,ii7 be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office of the urban and suburban committee2 7v7 recommend and review local administrative area boundaries based on the structure of the office of the urban and suburban committee1 as described in subparagraph 7,e77i72 7vi7 facilitate general session meetings at least once per quarter2 7vii7 make recommendations on producer applications1 as appropriate2 7viii7 provide committee data to other government agencies1 on request2 7ix7 inform ,state committees and others in the ,farm ,service ,agency and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service about suggestions made by agricultural producers relating to ,department programs2 and 7x7 conduct hearings as directed by the applicable ,farm ,service ,agency ,state committees4 7,h7 ,urban and suburban committee elections 7i7 ,elections ,the election of members to an urban and suburban committee shall be administered according to section #h7;b77#e77;,b77iii7 of the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77;,b77iii774 7ii7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for nomination and election to an urban and suburban committee1 an agricultural producer-- 7,i7 shall-- 7aa7 be located within the area under the jurisdiction of the urban and suburban committee2 7bb7 participate in programs administered within that area2 7cc7 produce1 sell1 or distribute goods using urban1 indoor1 or other innovative and emerging agricultural practices1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 shall not participate in any other county committee established by the ,farm ,service ,agency4 7iii7 ,temporary appointment ,in establishing a new urban and suburban committee under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,secretary may appoint initial members of that urban and suburban committee for an initial term of office not to exceed #a year1 until such time as the members of the urban and suburban committee are elected in accordance with clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,i7 ,effect 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this paragraph requires or precludes the establishment of a ,farm ,service ,agency or ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service office in a county in which an urban and suburban committee is established4 7ii7 ,colocation ,in cases in which the office of an urban and suburban committee is colocated with a county committee that is not an urban and suburban committee1 farm loan staff of the ,farm ,service ,agency shall provide assistance to the urban1 suburban1 and innovative producers in the service area of that urban and suburban committee4 7,j7 ,report ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing-- 7i7 the status of the urban and suburban committees2 7ii7 any meetings and other activities of the urban and suburban committees2 and 7iii7 the types and volume of assistance and services provided to farmers in counties in which urban and suburban committees are established4 7,k7 ,limitation on closure ,the office of an urban and suburban committee referred to in subparagraph 7,e7 shall not be closed unless an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,agriculture or another ,act of ,congress specifically authorizes such closure4 4 7e7 ,increasing community compost and reducing food waste ,section #bbb7;d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;d77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following-- 7#b7 ,increasing community compost and reducing food waste 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall offer to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 in not fewer than #aj ,states to develop and test strategies for-- 7i7 planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans2 and 7ii7 the construction of at-scale composting or anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy facilities4 7,b7 ,limitation ,an entity that receives assistance under this paragraph shall not use that assistance for an anaerobic digester that uses manure as the majority of its undigested biomass4 7,c7 ,eligible entities and purposes of projects 7i7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to enter into a cooperative agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7,i7 a ,state1 local1 or municipal government2 7,,ii7 a special district government 7including a soil and water conservation district72 7,,iii7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,,iv7 any other ,tribal entity 7as determined by the ,secretary72 or 7,v7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7as defined in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7ii7 ,purposes of projects ,under a cooperative agreement entered into under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall provide assistance to eligible entities described in clause 7i71 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 to carry out planning and implementing activities that will-- 7,i7 generate compost2 7,,ii7 increase access to compost for agricultural producers2 7,,iii7 reduce reliance on1 and limit the use of1 fertilizer2 7,,iv7 improve soil quality2 7,v7 encourage waste management and permaculture business development2 7,,vi7 develop food waste-to-energy operations2 7,,vii7 increase rainwater absorption2 7,,viii7 reduce municipal food waste2 and 7,,ix7 divert food waste from landfills4 7,d7 ,evaluation and ranking of applications 7i7 ,criteria ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall establish criteria for the selection of projects under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,consideration ,in selecting1 undertaking1 or funding projects under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider any commonly known significant impact on existing food waste recovery and disposal by commercial1 marketing1 or business relationships4 7iii7 ,priority ,in selecting a project under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an application for a project that-- 7,i7 anticipates or demonstrates economic benefits2 7,,ii7 incorporates plans to make compost easily accessible to agricultural producers1 including community gardeners2 7,,iii7 integrates other food waste strategies1 including food recovery efforts2 and 7,,iv7 provides for collaboration with multiple partners4 7iv7 ,limitation ,each fiscal year1 not more than #dj percent of the amounts awarded by the ,secretary under this paragraph for that fiscal year may be awarded to ,state governments4 7,e7 ,matching requirement ,the recipient of assistance for a project under this paragraph shall provide funds1 in-kind contributions1 or a combination of both from sources other than funds provided through the grant in an amount equal to not less than #be percent of the amount of the grant4 7,f7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the projects funded under this paragraph to assess different solutions for increasing access to compost and reducing municipal food waste1 including an evaluation of-- 7i7 the amount of ,federal funds used for each project2 and 7ii7 a measurement of the outcomes of each project4 4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bbb of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d77#b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to any other amounts available to the ,secretary1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions referred to in paragraph 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,effect ,for purposes of any appropriations and provisos thereto regarding the salaries and expenses of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 an office of an urban and suburban committee referred to in subsection 7d77#a77;,e7 shall be deemed to be a county office unless that provision differentiates between a county office and an office of an urban and suburban committee4 4 #abbji4 ,office of ,small ,farms 7a7 ,establishment ,subtitle ,d of title ,,vii of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after section #gdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd;a7 the following3 #gdjd;,a4 ,office of ,small ,farms 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,small ,farms established under subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,state office ,the term ,state office means-- 7,a7 a ,state office of-- 7i7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7ii7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 or 7iii7 the rural development mission area2 or 7,b7 a regional office of the ,risk ,management ,agency4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the ,office of ,small ,farms4 7#b7 ,director ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,office of ,small ,farms the position of ,director1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinators 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall designate in each agency1 office1 and mission area described in subparagraph 7,b7 a ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinator4 7,b7 ,agencies1 offices1 and mission areas described ,the agencies1 offices1 and mission areas referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7ii7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7iii7 the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service2 7iv7 the ,rural ,utilities ,service2 7v7 the ,forest ,service2 7vi7 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 and 7vii7 any other agency1 office1 or mission area of the ,department that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,duties of the ,director ,the ,director-- 7#a7 shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 coordinate with the relevant agencies1 offices1 and mission areas of the ,department-- 7,a7 to examine and update the definitions of small farm1 small-sized farm1 small agricultural operation1 small-scale farmer1 small farmer1 and other similar terms1 such that the definitions include a limited resource farmer1 rancher1 or forest landowner or a farm1 a ranch1 or forest land owned or operated by a limited resource farmer1 rancher1 or forest landowner2 7,b7 to examine1 update1 and streamline the definition of limited resource farmer or rancher1 such that the definition includes-- 7i7 farmers1 ranchers1 or forest landowners receiving assistance under-- 7,i7 the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,,ii7 title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,,iii7 the low-income home energy assistance program established under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq472 or 7,,iv7 any other need-based ,federal or ,state assistance programs2 and 7ii7 other economically distressed farmers1 ranchers1 or forest landowners1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 to create a list of ,department programs with set-asides1 targeted funding1 or priorities for small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners2 7#b7 shall advise the ,secretary and coordinate activities of the ,department regarding programs1 policies1 and issues relating to small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners2 7#c7 shall track application and participation rates of small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners1 including a breakdown of limited resource farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners1 for the programs identified under paragraph 7#a77;,c72 7#d7 shall determine whether to approve a plan submitted by a ,state small farms coordinator under subsection 7f77#c77;,a77ii72 7#e7 shall facilitate interagency and interdepartmental collaboration on issues relating to small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners at the national level2 7#f7 shall-- 7,a7 regularly review ,department programs and policies and identify statutes1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance that disadvantage small farm1 ranch1 or forest operation participation2 7,b7 recommend changes to ensure that those programs and policies adequately serve small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations2 and 7,c7 regularly review and update the list created under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 in coordination with the relevant agencies1 offices1 and mission areas of the ,department2 7#g7 shall regularly review ,department research agendas and proposed research agendas on topics that are of special interest to small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations2 7#h7 shall establish a program to provide grants of not more than #be1jjj1 through the authority under subsection 7e71 a ,state small farms coordinator designated under subsection 7f77#a77;,a71 or both1 to operators of small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations for equipment and infrastructure repairs and upgrades1 uninsured losses1 business planning and market development assistance1 conservation practice adoption1 down payments for land acquisition1 and such other purposes as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7#i7 shall1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and every #b years thereafter1 submit to the ,secretary a report that contains a summary of the reviews and recommendations described in paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 and the total amount of grants awarded under paragraph 7#h7 to small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations by ,state1 which the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department2 and 7#aj7 shall carry out other duties to improve access to1 and participation in1 programs of the ,department by small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners4 7d7 ,duties of the ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinators ,each ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinator shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,office of ,small ,farms and the other ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinators to develop and implement new strategies for outreach to and education of small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners2 7#b7 coordinate within the agency1 office1 or mission area of the ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinator on issues and outreach relating to small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners2 and 7#c7 assist the ,director in tracking application and participation rates pursuant to subsection 7c77#c7 within the agency1 office1 or mission area of the ,national ,small ,farms ,coordinator4 7e7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,in carrying out the duties under subsections 7c7 and 7d71 the ,director may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 cooperative extension services 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 or a nonprofit organization-- 7#a7 to develop educational materials2 7#b7 to conduct workshops1 courses1 training1 or certified vocational training2 7#c7 to conduct mentoring activities2 or 7#d7 to provide grants under subsection 7c77#h74 7f7 ,state small farms coordinators 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,designation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in consultation with ,state food and agriculture councils and directors of ,state offices1 shall designate in each ,state a ,state small farms coordinator from among the employees of ,state offices4 7ii7 ,employees ,the employee of a ,state office designated to be a ,state small farms coordinator may be the same employee designated to be the ,state beginning farmer and rancher coordinator under section #gdjd7;c74 7,b7 ,requirements ,to be designated as a ,state small farms coordinator1 an employee shall-- 7i7 be familiar with issues relating to small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners2 and 7ii7 have the ability to coordinate with other ,federal departments and agencies4 7#b7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall develop a training plan to provide to each ,state small farms coordinator knowledge of programs and services available from the ,department for small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners1 taking into consideration the needs of all types of production methods4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state small farms coordinator-- 7i7 shall coordinate technical assistance at the ,state level to assist small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners in accessing programs of the ,department2 7ii7 shall develop and submit to the ,director for approval a ,state plan to improve the coordination1 delivery1 and efficacy of programs of the ,department to small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners1 taking into consideration the needs of all types of production methods1 at each county and area office in the ,state2 7iii7 shall oversee implementation of an approved ,state plan described in clause 7ii72 7iv7 may facilitate interagency and interdepartmental collaboration on issues relating to small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners at the ,state or regional level2 7v7 shall work with outreach coordinators in the ,state offices to ensure appropriate information about technical assistance is available at outreach events and activities2 7vi7 shall coordinate partnerships and joint outreach efforts with other organizations and government agencies serving small farmers1 ranchers1 and forest landowners2 and 7vii7 may provide grants under subsection 7c77#h71 in accordance with criteria established by the ,director4 7,b7 ,individual duties ,not less than #ej percent of the duties of an employee designated to be a ,state small farms coordinator shall be the duties described in subparagraph 7,a7 or other duties relating to small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations4 7g7 ,funding for grants 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary for grants under subsection 7c77#h7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for grants under subsection 7c77#h7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bbf;,b7e77#b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively4 #abbaj4 ,strengthening the farm and food system workforce 7a7 ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator ,section #bbf;,b of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 7as redesignated by section #abbja7;b77#a77;,b771 by striking ,farmworker ,coordinator and inserting ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,farmworker and inserting ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,farmworker ,coordinator and inserting ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking organizations and inserting organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and local educational agencies2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking institutions on research1 program improvements1 or agricultural education opportunities and inserting institutions or community-based nonprofit organizations on research1 program improvements1 agricultural education opportunities1 or technical skills and job training programs2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,developing and implementing a plan to coordinate outreach activities and services provided by the ,department with respect to farmworkers and food system workers4 7,h7 ,collaborating with and providing input to the agencies and offices of the ,department on programmatic and policy decisions relating to farmworkers and food system workers4 7,i7 ,communicating information to employers of farmworkers and food system workers about ,federal programs for which the employees of those employers may be eligible4 7,j7 ,collaborating with the agencies and offices of the ,department1 as appropriate1 to inform research priorities and activities of the ,department relating to farmworkers and food system workers4 7,k7 ,measuring and analyzing outcomes of the programs and activities1 including outreach programs and activities1 of the ,department on farmworkers and food system workers4 7,l7 ,recommending new initiatives and programs to the ,secretary4 7,m7 ,carrying out any other related duties that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,coordinator shall submit to the ,secretary a report 7in ,english1 ,spanish1 and any other languages that the ,coordinator determines to be appropriate7 that describes-- 7i7 the activities of the ,coordinator during the previous year2 7ii7 any identified barriers that farmworkers or food system workers face in accessing ,department programs2 7iii7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action for the following year that will improve the work and livelihoods of farmworkers or food system workers2 and 7iv7 any other appropriate information1 as determined by the ,coordinator4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make each report under subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,farmworker and ,food ,system ,worker ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,farmworker and ,food ,system ,worker ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,advisory ,committee74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall provide to the ,secretary advice on-- 7,a7 integrating farmworker and food system worker perspectives1 concerns1 and interests into the ongoing programs of the ,department2 and 7,b7 improving-- 7i7 farmworker and food system worker safety2 7ii7 research programs relating to farmworkers and food system workers2 7iii7 agricultural education and technical skills opportunities for farmworkers and food system workers2 and 7iv7 job training programs that assist farmworkers and food system workers4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of not more than #bj members1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals nominated by the public1 and shall include-- 7,a7 not fewer than #e farmworkers or food system workers2 7,b7 not fewer than #b civil rights representatives with a history of working on issues relating to farmworkers or food system workers2 7,c7 not fewer than #d representatives of nonprofit organizations with a history of working on issues faced by farmworkers or food system workers1 of whom #b shall have focused expertise on issues faced by women farmworkers or food system workers2 7,d7 not fewer than #b representatives of labor unions with a history of representing farmworkers or food system workers2 7,e7 not fewer than #b representatives of institutions of higher education with demonstrated experience working with farmworkers or food system workers2 and 7,f7 such other individuals as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,limitation ,no member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#e7 ,period of appointment 7,a7 ,in general ,each member of the ,advisory ,committee-- 7i7 subject to clause 7ii7 and subparagraph 7,b71 shall be appointed to a #c-year term2 and 7ii7 may be reappointed to not more than #c consecutive terms4 7,b7 ,initial staggering ,the first #f appointments by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c7 shall be for a #b-year term4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled-- 7i7 in the same manner as the original appointment was made2 and 7ii7 not more than #ij days after the date on which the position becomes vacant4 7#f7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in-person meetings ,to the extent practicable1 not less than twice each year1 the ,advisory ,committee shall meet in person4 7,b7 ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator ,the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator shall be present in a nonvoting capacity at each meeting of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,language access ,each meeting of the ,advisory ,committee shall include simultaneous interpretation and translation of the meeting1 and the provision of a copy of any agenda of the meeting1 in such languages as are requested by-- 7i7 any member of the ,advisory ,committee2 or 7ii7 any member of the public observing the meeting4 7#g7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7i7 the activities of the ,advisory ,committee during the previous year2 and 7ii7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action for the following year4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report under subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available 7in ,english1 ,spanish1 and any other languages that the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator determines to be appropriate7 on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,interagency ,council 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,department of ,agriculture the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,interagency ,council 7referred to in this subsection as the ,interagency ,council74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,interagency ,council is to facilitate interagency1 cabinet-level leadership in planning1 policymaking1 coordination1 and program development for services available to farmworkers and food system workers4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,interagency ,council shall comprise-- 7,a7 #a representative from each of-- 7i7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7ii7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7iii7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7iv7 the ,department of ,labor2 7v7 the ,department of ,education2 7vi7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7vii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7viii7 the ,department of ,justice2 7ix7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7x7 the ,department of ,commerce2 and 7xi7 the ,department of ,state2 and 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#d77;,b71 the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator4 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in-person meetings ,to the extent practicable1 not less than twice each year1 the ,interagency ,council shall meet in person4 7,b7 ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator ,the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator shall be present in a nonvoting capacity at each meeting of the ,interagency ,council4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,interagency ,council shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes recommendations for legislative or administrative action to be taken during the following year to increase accountability1 coordination1 compliance1 and culture changes at the ,federal level to address inequities faced by farmworkers and food system workers4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the report under subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available 7in ,english1 ,spanish1 and any other languages that the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator determines to be appropriate7 on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7d7 ,farmworker and food system worker liaisons 7#a7 ,in general ,the heads of each of the agencies and offices of the ,department of ,agriculture described in paragraph 7#b7 shall designate a liaison within that agency or office on matters relating to farmworkers and food system workers4 7#b7 ,agencies and offices described ,the agencies and offices referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7,b7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,c7 each agency under the rural development mission area2 7,d7 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 7,e7 the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 7,f7 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 7,g7 the ,forest ,service2 7,h7 the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service2 and 7,i7 any other agency or office of the ,department of ,agriculture1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,responsibility ,each liaison designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be responsible for coordinating with the ,farm and ,food ,system ,workforce ,coordinator to increase information1 awareness1 access1 data1 and accountability for meeting the needs of farmworkers and food system workers relating to the functions and beneficiaries of the agency or office from which the liaison is designated4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out subsections 7b7 through 7d7 #aj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out subsections 7b7 through 7d7 for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #abbaa4 ,grocery1 farm1 and food worker stabilization grant program 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a membership organization1 as determined by the ,secretary1 or labor union representing farmworkers1 meat processing workers1 or grocery workers4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 shall establish a grant program to provide funding to eligible entities representing farmworkers1 meat processing workers1 and grocery workers for stabilization payments in the case of a natural disaster or other disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the outcomes and evaluating the impacts of the program established under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #gej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #abbab4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee2 ,tribal self-determination pilot projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #cji of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 ,activity of the ,department ,the term activity of the ,department means a program1 function1 service1 or activity of the ,department4 7,b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,agriculture4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking of ,agriculture 7referred to in this subsection as the ,department72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,recommendation of self-determination pilot projects 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the duties of the ,committee under paragraph 7#d71 the ,committee shall-- 7i7 request input from ,indian tribes and ,tribal organizations on the activities of the ,department that the ,indian tribes and ,tribal organizations may be interested in assuming and administering through a self-determination agreement pilot project2 7ii7 consult with ,indian tribes and ,tribal organizations that provide input under clause 7i7 with respect to the input2 and 7iii7 make publicly available and submit in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 a description of not more than #c recommended pilot projects to further opportunities for ,tribal assumption and administration of activities of the ,department1 including-- 7,i7 an explanation of the reasoning for identifying those activities of the ,department for each recommended pilot project2 7,,ii7 a description of the structure and scope of each recommended pilot project1 including the specific #a or more activities of the ,department to be assumed and administered by the ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization through a self-determination agreement2 and 7,,iii7 with respect to input provided under clause 7i71 a description of-- 7aa7 the number of instances of input provided2 7bb7 the types of assistance or support requested through consultation under clause 7ii7 for purposes of assuming and administering the applicable activities of the ,department2 7cc7 the means by which ,indian tribes propose to assume and administer the applicable activities of the ,department2 and 7dd7 the regions from which the input was received4 7,b7 ,timing ,the ,committee shall make publicly available and submit to the ,secretary and the relevant committees of ,congress a description of recommended pilot projects under subparagraph 7,a77iii7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd and every #c years thereafter4 7,c7 ,department response 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after each submission of recommended pilot projects under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 the ,secretary shall prepare a response that explains1 in detail1 whether and how the ,department could1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to establish and implement those recommended pilot projects4 7ii7 ,report requirements ,in preparing each response under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 build on prior and related studies and pilot programs1 including-- 7aa7 the food distribution program on ,indian reservations established under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 7bb7 the good neighbor authority established by section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 7cc7 demonstration projects under section #hgjc of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;b72 and 7dd7 any pilot projects established under this paragraph2 7,,ii7 identify operational and legal impediments to the implementation of the recommended pilot projects2 7,,iii7 identify any administrative actions that may be taken to address any operational and legal impediments identified under subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 identify the fiscal and budgetary impacts of implementing the recommended pilot projects2 7,v7 include a description of necessary administrative1 operational1 and legislative changes needed to implement the recommended pilot projects2 7,,vi7 with respect to necessary legislative changes identified under subclause 7,v71 identify the non-,tribal stakeholders that would be affected by potential waivers of or modifications to existing provisions of law2 and 7,,vii7 include any other matters that may be determined by the ,secretary and developed through consultation with the ,committee4 7iii7 ,public availability2 submission ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 make publicly available on the website of the ,department each response prepared under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 submit each response prepared under clause 7i7 to-- 7aa7 the ,office of ,tribal ,relations2 7bb7 the ,committee2 and 7cc7 the relevant committees of ,congress4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,reports and inserting ,committee reports2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the reports submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and the written responses submitted under subparagraph 7,b7 publicly available on the website of the ,department4 2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and inserting ,section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code14 7b7 ,self-determination demonstration projects for ,tribal organizations 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,commodity supplemental food program ,the term commodity supplemental food program means the commodity supplemental food program carried out under section #e of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf74 7,b7 ,food distribution program ,the term food distribution program means the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b774 7,c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,d7 ,reservation ,the term reservation has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7,e7 ,self-determination contract ,the term self-determination contract means a self-determination contract 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 as implemented under the demonstration project established under section #djjc7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd71 subject to such modifications as may be determined by the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7#b7 ,food distribution programs 7,a7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations under subparagraph 7,f71 the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration project under which tribal organizations may enter into self-determination contracts to administer food distribution programs on the reservations served by the tribal organizations4 7,b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to participate in the demonstration project under this paragraph1 a tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select for participation in the demonstration project under this paragraph tribal organizations that-- 7,i7 are successfully administering the food distribution program on the reservation served by the tribal organization1 as determined by the ,secretary under section #d7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#b77;,b772 and 7,,ii7 meet such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish1 subject to clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian ,tribes to determine the process and criteria under which tribal organizations may participate in the demonstration project under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,requirements ,a food distribution program administered by a tribal organization under the demonstration project under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 have the same eligibility requirements for participation as the food distribution program administered by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 meet such other criteria as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,e7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date on which funds are initially appropriated under subparagraph 7,f71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding year-- 7i7 a list of each tribal organization participating in the demonstration project under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 a description of the activities carried out by each participating tribal organization pursuant to the demonstration project4 7,f7 ,funding 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this paragraph #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7ii7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds made available pursuant to clause 7i7 in advance specifically to carry out this paragraph shall be available to carry out this paragraph4 7#c7 ,commodity supplemental food programs 7,a7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations under subparagraph 7,f71 the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration project under which tribal organizations may enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the commodity supplemental food program for the reservations served by the tribal organizations4 7,b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to participate in the demonstration project under this paragraph1 a tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select for participation in the demonstration project under this paragraph tribal organizations that-- 7,i7 are successfully administering the commodity supplemental food program on the reservation served by the tribal organization2 7,,ii7 have the capacity to purchase agricultural commodities in accordance with subparagraph 7,d7 for the commodity supplemental food program2 and 7,,iii7 meet such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish1 subject to clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian ,tribes to determine the process and criteria under which tribal organizations may participate in the demonstration project under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,procurement requirements ,each agricultural commodity purchased by a tribal organization pursuant to the demonstration project under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 be domestically produced2 7ii7 supplant1 and not supplement1 the type of agricultural commodities in existing food packages for the tribal organization2 7iii7 be of similar or higher nutritional value as the type of agricultural commodities in the existing food package for the tribal organization that would be supplanted2 7iv7 be nonperishable food appropriate for distribution in monthly food packages2 and 7v7 meet such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish4 7,e7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date on which funds are initially appropriated under subparagraph 7,f71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding year-- 7i7 a list of each tribal organization participating in the demonstration project under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 a description of the activities carried out by each participating tribal organization pursuant to the demonstration project4 7,f7 ,funding 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this paragraph #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7ii7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds made available pursuant to clause 7i7 in advance specifically to carry out this paragraph shall be available to carry out this paragraph4 7c7 ,mission-specific self-determination support ,in each ,department of ,agriculture mission area that administers self-determination contracts1 the ,secretary shall designate a senior official within that mission area or an office within that mission area to be responsible for-- 7#a7 oversight of the administration of self-determination contracts within the mission area2 and 7#b7 coordination with a senior official in the ,office of the ,secretary designated to advise the ,secretary on opportunities for self-determination enhancement4 #abbac4 ,tribal promise zones ,section #abeaj of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbf4 ,c ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid ,amendments #abcja4 ,cost-benefit analyses ,section #bab7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,required for name change4-- and inserting ,required4--2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 7,b7 by striking ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis before changing and inserting the following3 8,the ,secretary shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis before-- 7,a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 changing 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 relocating more than #ej percent of the employees of any agency1 office1 division1 or other unit of the ,department with #ej or more employees outside of the commuting area of that agency1 office1 division1 or other unit to ensure that the benefits to be derived from the relocation of the agency1 office1 division1 or other unit outweigh the costs of the relocation1 including-- 7i7 costs associated with the attrition of employees from the ,department due to the relocation2 7ii7 costs associated with the disruption of the activities of the agency1 office1 division1 or other unit due to the relocation2 7iii7 the economic impact to the affected local communities and regions2 7iv7 costs associated with any civil rights impact due to the relocation2 and 7v7 any other potential effects of the relocation4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7#a77;,a72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,standard ,for a cost-benefit analysis conducted under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a relocation described in subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph1 the ,secretary shall identify and measure benefits and costs1 including identifying a baseline1 evaluating alternatives1 comparing return on investment for alternatives1 and documenting analyses4 7#d7 ,notification ,in the case of a relocation described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall provide notice to each affected employee not less than #cfe days before the date of the relocation of the employee1 including the new duty station location of the employee4 7#e7 ,publication ,to the extent allowable under ,federal law1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available a cost-benefit analysis conducted under paragraph 7#a7 not later than-- 7,a7 #ij days before a name change described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 #ij days before notifying employees of a relocation under paragraph 7#c74 4 #abcjb4 ,offices of ,customer ,experience and ,digital ,service 7a7 ,office of ,digital ,service ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bag 7as added by section #abajg7 the following3 #bag;,a4 ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,chief ,information ,officer designated by the ,secretary under section #cejf7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7b7 ,digital service functions 7#a7 ,definition of digital service ,in this subsection1 the term digital service means online information resources or services1 including the delivery of digital information and transaction services across a variety of platforms1 devices1 and delivery mechanisms1 maintained or funded in whole or in part by the ,department4 7#b7 ,office of digital service 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer the ,office of ,digital ,service4 7,b7 ,executive ,director 7i7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,digital ,service shall be headed by an ,executive ,director1 who shall serve under the direction of the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7ii7 ,functions ,the ,executive ,director of the ,office of ,digital ,service shall assist the ,chief ,information ,officer in carrying out the functions under this subsection and in coordinating the digital services functions of the ,department4 7#c7 ,services for departmental agencies and offices ,in carrying out this subsection1 the responsibilities of the ,chief ,information ,officer shall include-- 7,a7 coordinating the digital service needs and activities of the ,department2 7,b7 providing support using innovative techniques and technology for the delivery of digital services across the agencies and offices of the ,department in accordance with applicable laws1 regulations1 and executive orders relating to digital services2 7,c7 coordinating with the ,office of ,customer ,experience to ensure that the delivery of digital services incorporates a human-centered design process2 and 7,d7 coordinating with the ,united ,states ,digital ,service and the agencies and offices of the ,department to promote efficiency and prevent unnecessary duplication in digital services activities4 7#d7 ,,usda digital service fellows 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer1 shall establish a program for individuals who are highly skilled in the technical planning1 developing1 designing1 or delivery of digital services to serve as fellows to improve the ,department's digital systems1 information management1 data accessibility1 and other digital or technological functionalities4 7,b7 ,expedited hiring authority ,notwithstanding subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive or excepted service1 the ,secretary may use noncompetitive term appointments for qualified individuals to serve as fellows in the program established under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,terms ,individuals participating in the program established under subparagraph 7,a71 including individuals appointed under subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 may not serve a term that exceeds #e years in length2 and 7ii7 may be compensated at a rate not to exceed the rate provided for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for positions that require a high level of technical expertise that is critical to the successful development and delivery of digital services4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,office of ,customer ,experience ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bag;,a 7as added by subsection 7a77 the following3 #bag;,b4 ,office of ,customer ,experience 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,customer ,the term customer means any individual or entity1 including any for-profit or nonprofit entity1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal entity1 and any other ,federal entity1 that interacts with the ,department or a ,department program1 either directly or indirectly through a federally funded program administered by a contractor1 nonprofit entity1 or ,state or local entity4 7#b7 ,customer experience ,the term customer experience means the public's perceptions of and overall satisfaction with interactions with the ,department or programs1 products1 or services of the ,department4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the ,office of ,customer ,experience4 7c7 ,chief ,customer ,experience ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,customer ,experience shall be headed by the ,chief ,customer ,experience ,officer4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint a senior official to serve as the ,chief ,customer ,experience ,officer4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,chief ,customer ,experience ,officer shall-- 7,a7 advise on policies of the ,department relating to the collection1 processing1 and analysis of customer feedback that would enable the improvement and design of the programs of the ,department using a human-centered design process2 7,b7 partner with mission areas1 offices1 and agencies of the ,department to provide training and support-- 7i7 to identify1 communicate1 and visualize customer feedback on the programs of the ,department2 and 7ii7 to use the analysis of customer feedback to improve and design the programs of the ,department using a human-centered design process2 7,c7 coordinate customer experience activities across the mission areas1 offices1 and agencies of the ,department1 including advising and coordinating on program application streamlining efforts2 7,d7 act as the primary liaison on behalf of the ,department with other ,federal departments and agencies in intergovernmental activities and initiatives relating to customer experience2 and 7,e7 carry out other responsibilities relating to customer experience1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,reporting ,the ,chief ,customer ,experience ,officer shall report to the ,deputy ,secretary4 7d7 ,liaisons 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish one or more customer experience liaisons within each mission area1 office1 and agency of the ,department to coordinate with the ,office of ,customer ,experience to provide services to improve customer experience for programs and services administered by that mission area1 office1 or agency4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,an individual occupying the position of a customer experience liaison established under paragraph 7#a7 shall have demonstrated skills or experience with identifying1 communicating1 and visualizing customer needs through a human-centered design process4 7e7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the activities of the ,office of ,customer ,experience in the prior fiscal year1 including-- 7#a7 the activities of any customer experience liaisons established under subsection 7d77#a72 and 7#b7 a detailed description and the status of any program application streamlining efforts at the ,department4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each fiscal year4 4 7c7 ,funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary for costs relating to services and projects provided by the ,office of ,digital ,service established by section #bag;,a7b77#b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid and the ,office of ,customer ,experience established under section #bag;,b7b7 of that ,act #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 #abcjc4 ,food loss and waste 7a7 ,food ,loss and ,waste ,reduction ,liaison ,section #bbd of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,food ,the term food means any raw1 cooked1 processed1 or prepared substance1 ice1 beverage1 or ingredient used or intended for use in whole or in part for human consumption4 7#b7 ,food loss ,the term food loss means1 with respect to food1 that the food does not reach a consumer as a result of an issue in the production1 storage1 processing1 or distribution phase4 7#c7 ,food recovery ,the term food recovery means the collection of wholesome food that would otherwise go to waste and the redistribution of that food to feed people4 7#d7 ,food waste ,the term food waste means1 with respect to food1 that the food is intended for human consumption but is unconsumed by humans for any reason at the retail or consumption phase4 7#e7 ,upcycled food product ,the term upcycled food product means a product that-- 7,a7 is created from surplus food1 unmarketable food1 or edible or inedible food byproducts2 and 7,b7 is made with ingredients that-- 7i7 otherwise would not have gone to human consumption2 7ii7 are sourced and produced using supply chains for which upstream data can be verified and validated for accuracy2 and 7iii7 have a positive impact on the environment4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,liaison7 after ,food ,loss and ,waste ,reduction ,liaison2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,reduction in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,duties ,the 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 carry out the consumer education campaign under subsection 7g74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7#f7 in subsections 7d7 and 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,food ,loss and ,waste ,reduction each place it appears2 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7f7 ,food loss and waste regional coordinators 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department regional coordinators4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the regional coordinators established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 partnering with food producers1 food processors1 distributors1 and food recovery organizations and acting as regional points of contact to facilitate real-time food recovery2 7,b7 understanding and developing the capacity needed for ongoing food recovery2 7,c7 providing technical support to food recovery organizations to improve the ability of the food recovery organizations to pick up surplus food1 process that food1 and deliver that food to populations or communities2 and 7,d7 engaging with ,department regional food business centers to identify opportunities for synergy and alignment with those centers4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 7g7 ,consumer education campaign 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,liaison1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall initiate a national food waste education and public awareness campaign 7referred to in this subsection as the campaign74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the campaign shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 illustrate how much food goes to waste in the ,united ,states and households across the ,united ,states2 7,b7 highlight methods for preserving and storing foods2 7,c7 provide consumers tips to identify whether food is still safe and edible1 regardless of any ,,best ,if ,used ,by or the ,,use ,by date on the label or food packaging indicating quality and freshness2 7,d7 teach consumers the differences between food freshness and food safety2 7,e7 teach consumers how to compost food scraps2 7,f7 develop educational materials usable by several different channels1 including for specific industry sectors 7including retail1 food service1 and consumer packaged goods71 local governments1 schools1 community and faith-based organizations1 and other appropriate channels2 7,g7 educate consumers on food products made with food waste1 including upcycled food products1 or that use innovative technology to prevent food loss and food waste2 7,h7 include interactive elements2 and 7,i7 inform about intersectional issues of food loss and food waste1 including public health1 food insecurity1 and climate change4 7#c7 ,priorities ,in carrying out the campaign1 the ,secretary shall prioritize-- 7,a7 evaluating existing scientific evidence1 and1 if needed1 conducting additional scientific research1 to determine what socioeconomic characteristics are associated with food waste attitudes and behaviors2 7,b7 identifying population segments to target2 7,c7 understanding how to best target those identified population segments2 and 7,d7 determining which strategies are most effective in changing consumer behaviors4 7#d7 ,dual framework campaign 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the campaign through-- 7i7 community engagement1 which allows information to be delivered through locally trusted sources1 with locally tailored solutions and partners 7such as for donation or compost options72 and 7ii7 national messaging appropriate for raising awareness of-- 7,i7 nationally applicable issues 7such as the meaning of best if used by date labels1 tips for meal planning1 or businesses that manufacture products using ingredients that would otherwise go to waste1 including upcycled food products72 and 7,,ii7 such other issues as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,pilot projects 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 for the purpose of testing methods and materials for carrying out the campaign through community engagement under subparagraph 7,a77i71 carry out pilot projects in communities selected by the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 assess the results of those pilot projects1 including through waste audits or other quantitative measurements4 7ii7 ,requirements ,in carrying out pilot projects under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 ensure equity and diversity of representation2 7,,ii7 use science-based evidence1 including from behavioral science1 in designing and carrying out the campaign to increase the effectiveness of the campaign2 and 7,,iii7 in coordination with ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 municipal1 or territorial governments1 inform consumers in a community of solutions1 food products1 or initiatives that are available to help prevent or reduce food waste4 7#e7 ,waste audits ,the ,secretary shall conduct audits to gather data relating to the impact of the campaign in communities targeted by the campaign for the purpose of informing future efforts under the campaign1 including by comparing outcomes in communities targeted by the campaign to outcomes in communities not targeted by the campaign4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,food ,loss and ,waste2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7e72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,report and inserting ,subsequent report2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,reports on progress ,the ,liaison shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available reports describing the progress of the ,united ,states in advancing toward or achieving the goal of reducing food loss and food waste by #ej percent1 compared to #bjaf levels1 by #bjcj4 4 7b7 ,interagency collaboration on food loss and waste 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,b7 ,commissioner ,the term ,commissioner means the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs4 7,c7 ,food ,the term food means any raw1 cooked1 processed1 or prepared substance1 ice1 beverage1 or ingredient used or intended for use in whole or in part for human consumption4 7,d7 ,food loss ,the term food loss means1 with respect to food1 that the food does not reach a consumer as a result of an issue in the production1 storage1 processing1 or distribution phase4 7,e7 ,food recovery ,the term food recovery means the collection of wholesome food that would otherwise go to waste and the redistribution of that food to feed people4 7,f7 ,food waste ,the term food waste means1 with respect to food1 that the food is intended for human consumption but is unconsumed by humans for any reason at the retail or consumption phase4 7,g7 ,liaison ,the term ,liaison means the ,food ,loss and ,waste ,reduction ,liaison established under section #bbd of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd74 7#b7 ,interagency collaboration ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,administrator1 the ,commissioner1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall collaborate to carry out the agreement relative to cooperation and coordination on food loss and waste1 which took effect on ,may #ae1 #bjbd4 7#c7 ,reports ,every year1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,liaison1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 the ,commissioner1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report describing the progress of the ,secretary in carrying out the agreement described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,interagency engagement ,pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 the ,commissioner1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall engage with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 and such other ,federal departments and agencies as the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 the ,commissioner1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development determine to be appropriate1 to expand work on food loss and food waste4 7#e7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consult with1 and receive advice from1 representatives described in subparagraph 7,b7 relating to-- 7i7 programming and policy issues relating to understanding existing and future challenges relating to food loss and food waste2 7ii7 acquiring the latest data relating to food loss and food waste2 7iii7 the latest innovative solutions relating to food loss and food waste from leading experts2 and 7iv7 sharing and developing procurement best practices that will assist the heads of ,federal departments and agencies described in paragraph 7#d7 in-- 7,i7 preventing food loss and waste2 7,,ii7 reducing food loss and food waste2 7,,iii7 leading by example in addressing issues relating to food loss and food waste2 and 7,,iv7 engaging contractors in reducing food loss and food waste in the operations of the contractors4 7,b7 ,representatives ,the representatives referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are representatives of-- 7i7 the private sector2 7ii7 agricultural producers2 7iii7 food industry members1 such as food safety trainers1 food aggregators and processors1 food safety professionals1 retailers1 and food service entities2 7iv7 nonprofit organizations2 7v7 food recovery organizations of varying sizes2 and 7vi7 any other sector1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,representation of smaller producers and food insecure communities ,in consulting and receiving advice under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure participation by smaller producers and organizations from communities most impacted by food and nutrition insecurity and food loss and food waste issues4 7,d7 ,forms of consultation ,the ,secretary may consult and receive advice under subparagraph 7,a7 through-- 7i7 a meeting through which input is sought1 such as a workshop1 town hall meeting1 or listening session2 7ii7 a meeting described in clause 7i7 with an existing group formed by representatives described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 such other means as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,e7 ,interagency meetings ,the ,secretary shall host quarterly meetings with the ,administrator1 the ,commissioner1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the heads of other ,federal agencies for the purpose of sharing communications relating to consultation and advice received under subparagraph 7,a7 with those officials regularly4 7,f7 ,,faca exemption ,chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act71 shall not apply to any group formed for purposes of consultation or providing advice under this paragraph4 7#f7 ,continuation of effect ,nothing in the subsection shall be affected by the expiration of the agreement described in paragraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #abcjd4 ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7as amended by section #abbjc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd;,c4 ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison 7a7 ,authorization ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 identify-- 7,a7 programs and activities of the ,department that impact urban communities1 including urban agriculture1 urban forestry1 and nutrition assistance programs2 and 7,b7 programs and activities of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development that intersect with the programs and activities identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 coordinate and improve communications relating to rural housing programs and the programs and activities identified under paragraph 7#a7 between the ,department and the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7#c7 integrate across the ,department strategic planning and coordination relating to rural housing programs and the programs and activities identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 make recommendations with respect to how to better-- 7,a7 serve the customers and stakeholders of the ,department and the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development through increased coordination2 and 7,b7 leverage existing ,federal resources for rural housing programs and the programs and activities identified under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 and each ,december #ca thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department1 a report containing-- 7#a7 a description of the programs and activities identified under subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 a description of the activities of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison in the most recent fiscal year2 and 7#c7 the recommendations made by the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,liaison under subsection 7b77#d74 4 #abcje4 ,hubs for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7as amended by section #abcjd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd;,d4 ,hubs for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,climate ,hub ,the term ,climate ,hub means an office established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,climate ,hubs ,program ,the term ,climate ,hubs ,program means the ,climate ,hubs ,program established under subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,executive ,committee ,the term ,executive ,committee means the ,climate ,hubs ,executive ,committee established under subsection 7d77#e74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,climate ,hubs ,the ,secretary shall establish a national network of offices1 each of which shall have a specific geographic focus1 including one office focused on international collaboration and one office based in the ,state of ,hawaii1 to serve the ,department in meeting the needs of farmers1 ranchers1 forest landowners1 and other agricultural and natural resource managers in addressing the causes and consequences of climate change4 7#b7 ,program ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,climate ,hubs ,program for the administration of the ,climate ,hubs4 7c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,climate ,hubs ,program is to develop and deliver-- 7#a7 support to ,department programs and activities at the regional and local levels in integrating climate change into planning and decision making2 7#b7 science-based1 region-specific1 cost-effective1 and practical information and program support for science-informed decision making in light of the increased costs1 opportunities1 risks1 and vulnerabilities associated with a changing climate2 7#c7 tools1 guidance on technologies1 and risk management practices to maintain and strengthen agricultural production1 forest and natural resource management1 and rural economic development to address the causes and consequences of climate change2 and 7#d7 equitable access to information to implement the activities described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 through engagement opportunities1 trainings1 and outreach and educational materials4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 determine the number and location of the ,climate ,hubs2 7#b7 establish a national office to administer the ,climate ,hubs ,program1 including a ,national ,leader and staff sufficient to carry out the responsibilities described in this section2 7#c7 work through the ,national ,leader established under paragraph 7#b7 to coordinate with comparable programs and initiatives in other ,federal departments and agencies1 including-- 7,a7 the ,department of the ,interior1 including the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7,b7 the ,department of ,commerce1 including the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,c7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,d7 the ,department of ,energy2 7,e7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7,f7 the ,department of ,state2 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 and 7,h7 such other departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7#d7 identify opportunities to work with and support university-based extension in carrying out the activities of the ,climate ,hubs ,program2 7#e7 establish a ,climate ,hubs ,executive ,committee-- 7,a7 to guide and establish priorities for the ,climate ,hubs ,program2 and 7,b7 to conduct a review of the ,climate ,hubs ,program not less frequently than once every #e years2 and 7#f7 cooperate with partners and stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 ,federal and regional applied science and service organizations1 including-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey ,climate ,adaptation ,science ,centers2 7ii7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,climate ,adaptation ,partnerships2 and 7iii7 such other organizations as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,b7 interagency coordination bodies1 such as the ,united ,states ,global ,change ,research ,program2 7,c7 colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,d7 cooperative extension services 7as defined in that section72 7,e7 ,state agricultural experiment stations 7as defined in that section72 7,f7 ,state forestry experiment stations2 7,g7 the private sector2 7,h7 ,state1 local1 and regional governments2 7,i7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,j7 agriculture1 forestry1 and commodity organizations2 7,k7 nonprofit and community-based organizations2 and 7,l7 other partners1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,executive ,committee membership ,the ,executive ,committee shall be composed of the heads of the following agencies1 mission areas1 or offices3 7#a7 ,the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7#d7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service4 7#f7 ,the ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#g7 ,the ,economic ,research ,service4 7#h7 ,the ,risk ,management ,agency4 7#i7 ,the rural development mission area4 7#aj7 ,the ,office of ,energy and ,environmental ,policy of the ,department4 7#aa7 ,the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service4 7#ab7 ,such other agencies1 mission areas1 or offices within the ,department as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #abcjf4 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service ,section #bbh7;g77#c7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficf7;g77#c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abcjg4 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist ,section #bea7;e7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking practicable-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting practicable1 at no time shall the aggregate number of staff for all ,divisions exceed #ej full-time equivalent positions44 #abcjh4 ,regional food business centers ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7as amended by section #abcje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd;,e4 ,regional food business centers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 shall enter into cooperative agreements1 including subawards1 with eligible entities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the purpose of establishing a national network of not fewer than #ab regional food business centers that collectively provide localized assistance to small and medium-sized farms and food businesses throughout the ,united ,states to improve local and regional supply chains1 including distribution and processing1 through-- 7#a7 interagency and other coordination2 7#b7 business technical assistance2 7#c7 capacity building activities2 or 7#d7 other activities that facilitate the development of a resilient domestic food system1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,targeted assistance 7#a7 ,tribal producers and businesses ,not fewer than #a regional food business center described in subsection 7a7 shall provide assistance exclusively to all ,tribal producers and businesses nationally4 7#b7 ,islands1 remote areas1 and colonias ,not fewer than #b regional food business centers described in subsection 7a7 shall provide assistance to producers and farm and food businesses in the ,state of ,hawaii1 the ,state of ,alaska1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 other territories or possessions of the ,united ,states1 colonias1 other remote areas1 and other1 similar locations in the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,underserved and limited resource producers ,any regional food business center described in subsection 7a7 shall prioritize providing service to underserved and limited resource producers and farm and food businesses4 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to other funds and authorities available to the ,secretary1 in order to carry out activities under this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 #abcji4 ,aquaculture ,liaison ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7as amended by section #abcjh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd;,f4 ,aquaculture liaison 7a7 ,definition of aquaculture ,in this section1 the term aquaculture has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,aquaculture ,liaison4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,aquaculture ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 develop and advance aquaculture best practices1 using the best available science1 in consultation with appropriate offices in the ,department1 agricultural producers1 and industry partners2 7#b7 provide technical assistance on best practices to aquaculture farmers and businesses1 including for shellfish1 algae1 and land-based aquaculture systems1 using the best available science2 7#c7 advise the ,secretary with respect to aquaculture practices and programs1 including applying existing programs for risk mitigation 7including insurance and purchasing programs71 as applicable1 to aquaculture2 7#d7 coordinate with the agencies and officials of the ,department to update and ensure support for aquaculture in relevant programs2 7#e7 engage in stakeholder relations and develop external partnerships relating to aquaculture practices and programs2 7#f7 identify common ,state and municipal best practices for navigating local policies relating to aquaculture practices2 7#g7 coordinate extension and outreach efforts to support aquaculture producers and businesses2 7#h7 collaborate and coordinate with other ,federal agencies1 including the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 with respect to aquaculture practices2 7#i7 convene a working group with relevant officials of the ,department to coordinate programs and share knowledge2 7#aj7 represent the ,department on the ,subcommittee on ,aquaculture of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7#aa7 gather and issue aquaculture production data1 in coordination with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other relevant ,federal agencies2 and 7#ab7 promote aquaculture practices that provide environmental1 economic1 and social benefits4 4 #abcaj4 ,termination of authority ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out the amendments made to this title by the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd4 4 ,d ,agriculture and ,food ,defense #abdja4 ,amendments to the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7a7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #b7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 or enters into a leasing agreement the period of which is longer than #e years with respect to agricultural land1 after agricultural land2 and 7ii7 by striking acquisition or transfer and inserting acquisition1 transfer1 or lease2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking acquired or transferred and inserting acquired1 transferred1 or leased4 7#b7 ,minimum ownership ,section #b of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,minimum ownership ,in the case of agricultural land in which more than #a foreign person acquires or transfers any interest1 other than a security interest1 the reporting requirements under this section shall apply to each foreign person who holds at least a #a percent interest in that land-- 7#a7 directly through the first tier of ownership2 or 7#b7 in the aggregate through an interest in other entities at various tiers4 4 7b7 ,civil penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7a7 ,if the and all that follows through ,any such civil penalty in the third sentence and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,a person shall be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the ,secretary if the ,secretary determines that the person-- 7#a7 has failed to submit a report in accordance with the provisions of section #b2 or 7#b7 has knowingly submitted a report under section #b that-- 7,a7 does not contain all the information required to be in such report2 or 7,b7 contains information that is misleading or false4 7d7 ,civil action ,any civil penalty imposed by the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 2 7,b7 by moving subsection 7d7 7as so designated7 so as to appear after subsection 7b72 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,the amount and inserting the following3 7b7 ,amount of penalty ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the amount 2 7ii7 by striking of this section2 and 7iii7 by striking shall not exceed #be percent and inserting shall be not less than #e percent1 but not more than #be percent12 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,penalty for shell corporations 7#a7 ,definition of shell corporation ,in this subsection1 the term shell corporation means a corporation1 company1 association1 firm1 partnership1 society1 joint stock company1 trust1 estate1 or any other legal entity that has no or nominal operations4 7#b7 ,amount of penalty ,the amount of a civil penalty under subsection 7a7 for a foreign-owned shell corporation1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be #ajj percent of the fair market value1 on the date of the assessment of the penalty1 of the interest in agricultural land with respect to which the violation occurred4 7#c7 ,notification of penalty ,a shell corporation shall not be subject to a civil penalty under paragraph 7#b71 but shall be subject to a civil penalty under subsection 7b71 if the shell corporation remedies a defective filing or failure to file not later than #fj days after the ,secretary provides notice to the shell corporation of the defective filing or failure to file4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,availability of funds from civil penalties ,a civil penalty collected under subsection 7a7 shall be available to the ,secretary without appropriation and remain available until expended for the purpose of enforcing this ,act4 4 7#b7 ,public disclosure of noncompliant persons ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7as amended by paragraph 7#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,public disclosure of noncompliant persons ,the ,secretary shall publicly disclose the name of each person who paid to the ,secretary a civil penalty imposed under subsection 7a71 including1 if applicable1 after the completion of an appeal of a civil penalty4 4 7#c7 ,publication of reporting requirements ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7as amended by paragraph 7#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,outreach ,using existing resources and efforts to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall carry out a nationwide outreach program directed primarily towards landlords1 owners1 operators1 persons1 producers1 and tenants 7as those terms are defined in section #gah4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd77 of agricultural land and county property appraiser offices1 land appraisal companies1 and real estate auction companies to increase public awareness and provide education regarding the reporting requirements under this section4 4 7c7 ,investigative actions ,section #d of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 #d4 ,investigative actions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,security ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 in coordination with the office within the ,department of ,agriculture established under section #gcah of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd71 ensure the availability of classified storage1 meeting1 and other spaces1 as necessary1 for personnel to carry out this section2 and 7#b7 assist personnel responsible for carrying out this section in obtaining security clearances4 7c7 ,chief of operations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall appoint an employee in the ,senior ,executive ,service 7as described in section #caca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,department of ,agriculture to serve as ,chief of ,operations of ,investigative ,actions 7referred to in this section as the ,chief of ,operations71 who shall hire1 appoint1 and maintain additional employees to monitor compliance with the provisions of this ,act4 7#b7 ,simultaneous service ,the ,chief of ,operations may serve in such position simultaneously with a concurrent position within the ,department of ,agriculture4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,chief of ,operations shall-- 7#a7 be responsible for carrying out the authority provided by subsection 7a72 7#b7 refer noncompliance with this ,act to the ,secretary1 the ,farm ,service ,agency1 and any other appropriate authority2 7#c7 coordinate with the ,department of ,justice1 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,national ,security ,council1 and ,state and local law enforcement agencies1 on investigations into malign efforts-- 7,a7 to steal agricultural knowledge and technology2 and 7,b7 to disrupt the ,united ,states agricultural base2 7#d7 conduct an annual compliance audit of not less than #aj percent of the reports submitted under section #b for the year covered by the audit to ensure the completeness and accuracy of reports submitted under that section2 7#e7 provide annual training to ,state and county-level personnel relating to identifying agricultural land for which-- 7,a7 a report is required to be submitted under section #b2 but 7,b7 no report has been submitted by the applicable foreign person2 7#f7 seek to enter into memoranda of agreement and memoranda of understanding with the ,federal agencies described in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 to ensure compliance with this ,act2 and 7,b7 to prevent the malign efforts described in that paragraph2 7#g7 refer to the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states transactions that-- 7,a7 raise potential national security concerns2 and 7,b7 result in agricultural land acquisition by a foreign person that is a citizen of1 or headquartered in1 as applicable1 a foreign entity of concern2 7#h7 coordinate and consult1 as appropriate1 with the ,department of ,agriculture ,office of ,homeland ,security and the office within the ,department of ,agriculture established under section #gcah of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd72 and 7#i7 publish annual reports that summarize the information contained in every report received by the ,secretary under section #b during the period covered by the report4 7e7 ,administration ,the ,chief of ,operations shall report to-- 7#a7 the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 if delegated by the ,secretary1 to-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency2 or 7,b7 the ,director of the ,department of ,agriculture ,office of ,homeland ,security4 7f7 ,actions by ,,fpac-,,bc ,as part of the actions taken under subsection 7a71 the ,farm ,production and ,conservation ,business ,center shall-- 7#a7 take such actions as are necessary to validate the data collected under section #b1 including revising and validating information throughout the data collection process2 7#b7 take such actions as are necessary to ensure compliance with section #b7;g72 and 7#c7 in coordination with the ,farm ,service ,agency1 to the maximum extent practicable1 identify persons that have carried out an activity subject to a civil penalty described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #c7;a74 4 7d7 ,reports ,section #f of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceje7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,not later than and inserting the following3 #f4 ,reports 7a7 ,transmission of reports to ,states ,not later than 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,annual report ,annually1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report describing holdings of agricultural land by foreign persons1 as determined by reports submitted under section #b1 including-- 7#a7 on a ,state-by-,state and county-by-county basis2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the sectors and industries for which the agricultural land holdings are used4 7c7 ,research ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 carry out research on-- 7,a7 the agricultural leasing activities in the ,united ,states of foreign persons1 including the impact of those activities on family farms1 rural communities1 and the domestic food supply2 7,b7 trends relating to the purchase of agricultural land in the ,united ,states by foreign-owned shell corporations 7as defined in section #c7;c77#a772 7,c7 foreign ownership of agricultural production capacity and foreign participation in agricultural economic activity in the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 in consultation with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 foreign ownership or leasing of water rights and mineral deposits on a ,state-by-,state and county-by-county basis2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the research carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,report of tracking covered transactions by foreign entities of concern ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the feasibility of establishing a mechanism for quantifying the threats posed by foreign entities of concern to ,united ,states food security1 biosecurity1 food safety1 environmental protection1 and national defense4 4 7e7 ,internet database ,section #g of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,any report and inserting the following3 #g4 ,public inspection 7a7 ,in person ,any report 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,internet database 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the ,secretary has established a streamlined process for electronic submission and retention of disclosures made under this ,act required by section #ggc of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 #acf ,stat4 #deji71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available an internet database that contains disaggregated data from each disclosure submitted under this ,act as human-readable and machine-readable data sets4 7#b7 ,included data ,the data sets established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the purchase price paid for1 or any other consideration given for1 each interest in agricultural land for which a report is submitted under section #b2 and 7,b7 in any case in which a foreign person is not an individual or a government1 the nature of the legal entity holding the interest1 the country in which the foreign person is created or organized1 and the principal place of business of the foreign person4 4 7f7 ,definitions ,section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for purposes of this ,act-- and inserting ,in this ,act32 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 subject to the condition that the ,secretary may not exclude land from this definition based on the acreage of the land before the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking the term and inserting ,the term2 and 7,b7 by inserting a paragraph heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in that paragraph2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,foreign entity of concern ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given the term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 2 and 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#e7 ,malign effort ,the term malign effort means any hostile effort undertaken by1 at the direction of1 on behalf of1 or with the substantial support of the government of a foreign entity of concern4 4 #abdjb4 ,national plant diagnostic network ,section #abbjc7;c77#e7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiad7;c77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abdjc4 ,office of ,homeland ,security ,section #bba of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,agriculture and food defense intraagency coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that there are #a or more career employees within the agencies and offices of the ,department1 including each of the agencies and offices described in paragraph 7#b71 that are designated-- 7,a7 to coordinate on agriculture and food defense with the ,office of ,homeland ,security and the office at the ,department established under section #gcah of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd72 and 7,b7 to receive information from the offices described in subparagraph 7,a7 on a need-to-know basis4 7#b7 ,agencies and offices described ,the agencies and offices referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,risk ,management ,agency1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 and such other agencies and offices as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,qualification of designated employees ,an employee designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall possess the appropriate security clearance4 7#d7 ,detailees ,notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the detailing and assignment of ,federal employees within the ,department-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall increase intraagency coordination on agriculture and food defense by ensuring that there are not fewer than #b employees from agencies or offices of the ,department 7other than the ,office of ,homeland ,security7 detailed to the ,office of ,homeland ,security each for a period of not more than #b years2 and 7,b7 the ,office of ,homeland ,security shall not be required to fully or partially reimburse the employing agency or office of an individual detailed under subparagraph 7,a7 for the period of the assignment4 4 #abdjd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abbje of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #diej7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abdje4 ,risk assessment on cybersecurity-related threats to agriculture and food systems ,subtitle ,b of title ,,xii of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #didd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abbjf4 ,cybersecurity-related threats to agriculture and food systems 7a7 ,risk assessment ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 the office at the ,department of ,agriculture established under section #gcah of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd71 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall conduct an assessment1 on a biennial basis1 of cybersecurity-related threats to and vulnerabilities in the agriculture and food system1 including-- 7#a7 the risk of cybersecurity attacks on the agriculture and food system2 7#b7 potential losses in the agriculture and food system due to a cybersecurity attack2 7#c7 the gaps1 challenges1 barriers1 or opportunities for improving defensive measures in the agriculture and food system2 7#d7 lessons learned from any crisis simulation exercises involving cybersecurity attacks on the agriculture and food system2 and 7#e7 any recommendations for ,federal legislative or administrative actions to address the risks1 vulnerabilities1 and potential losses due to cybersecurity attacks on the agriculture and food system4 7b7 ,biennial report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment this section1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the most recently conducted assessment under subsection 7a74 4 ,e ,other ,miscellaneous ,provisions #abeja4 ,maple ,research and ,market ,promotion ,program ,section #abcjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,acer ,access and ,development ,program and inserting ,maple ,research and ,market ,promotion ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture may make and inserting ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,maple ,research and ,market ,promotion ,program1 under which the ,secretary may make2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking of ,agriculture2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abejb4 ,protecting animals with shelter ,section #abejb7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,office of the and inserting ,office on2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abejc4 ,beagle ,brigade ,subtitle ,c of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dci4 ,national ,detector ,dog ,training ,center 7a7 ,in general ,there is established a ,national ,detector ,dog ,training ,center 7referred to in this section as the ,center74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,center shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,training dogs for the purpose of safeguarding domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases4 7#b7 ,training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,collaborating with relevant ,federal agencies1 including ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources4 7#d7 ,collaborating with external stakeholders1 including ,state departments of agriculture1 local and county agricultural officials1 private sector entities1 and other relevant non-,federal partners4 7#e7 ,ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the ,center1 including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care1 adequate shelter1 and proper nutrition4 7#f7 ,providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training4 7#g7 ,any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases1 as determined by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 shall submit to ,congress a report that contains-- 7#a7 a description of current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the ,center2 7#b7 an examination of the role that the ,center plays in the protection against foreign pests and diseases2 7#c7 a description of improvements needed in ,federal programs to minimize threats from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the ,center1 including strengthened coordination among the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 and other relevant ,federal agencies2 7#d7 recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of the ,center in protecting against foreign pests and diseases2 and 7#e7 recommendations to improve-- 7,a7 the dog procurement procedures of the ,center2 and 7,b7 private adoption opportunities for retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training4 4 #abejd4 ,importation of dogs into the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act is amended by inserting after section #ajdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjc7 the following3 #ajdjd;,a4 ,importation of dogs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,compensation ,the term compensation means any act1 consideration1 or thing of value received by a person directly1 including cash or noncash benefits1 cost-avoidance1 obtaining positive or avoiding negative publicity1 an exchange of services1 or maintaining a license issued under any local1 ,state1 or ,federal ,government authority4 7#b7 ,import transporter ,the term import transporter means any person or entity who-- 7,a7 receives an imported dog from any importer1 dealer1 research facility1 exhibitor1 operator of an auction sale1 or department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states or of any ,state or local government2 and 7,b7 receives compensation for moving that imported dog in commerce4 7#c7 ,importer ,the term importer means any person who transports or causes the transportation of a dog into the ,united ,states from a foreign country4 7#d7 ,transfer ,the term transfer means a change of ownership or control of an imported dog to another person1 including by sale1 adoption1 exchange1 or donation4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no person shall import a dog into the ,united ,states unless1 prior to transport to the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary receives electronic documentation demonstrating1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that the dog-- 7,a7 is in good health2 7,b7 has received all necessary vaccinations and internal and external parasite treatment and demonstrated negative test results1 as required by the ,secretary and evidenced by a certificate that-- 7i7 is issued by a licensed veterinarian accredited by a competent veterinary authority recognized by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 is endorsed by that authority in a manner representing that the veterinarian issuing the certificate was authorized to do so2 7,c7 is officially identified by a permanent method approved by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 if intended for transfer-- 7i7 is at least #f months old2 and 7ii7 is accompanied by an import permit issued by the ,secretary under this ,act4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary1 by regulation1 shall provide an exception to any requirement under this ,act in any case in which a dog is imported-- 7,a7 as a personal pet of ,united ,states origin returning to the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 for purposes of transfer for-- 7i7 research purposes2 7ii7 veterinary treatment1 paid for by the importer1 subject to the condition that the dog-- 7,i7 is taken directly to a veterinary facility for treatment with appropriate quarantine until the dog meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 is then exported to its country of origin2 or 7iii7 in the case of a dog that is less than #f months old1 lawful importation into the ,state of ,hawaii from the ,british ,isles1 ,australia1 ,guam1 or ,new ,zealand1 in compliance with the regulations of the ,state of ,hawaii and the other requirements of this section1 if the dog is not transported out of the ,state of ,hawaii for transfer at less than #f months of age4 7c7 ,implementation and regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall promulgate such regulations as the ,secretaries determine to be necessary to implement and enforce this section1 including regulations that-- 7#a7 facilitate electronic submission and interagency sharing of all documentation required under subsection 7b77#a7 prior to the arrival of a dog into the ,united ,states2 7#b7 establish any necessary postarrival verification processes for imported dogs2 7#c7 ensure the denial of entry into the ,united ,states of any dog that fails to meet the requirements of subsection 7b77#a72 7#d7 require the ,secretary to share with a ,state veterinarian1 on request of the ,state veterinarian1 the certificate described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 for the applicable imported dog2 and 7#e7 determine and establish such fees for the verification of documentation and issuance of permits with respect to dog importation as are necessary to fund the implementation and enforcement of this section4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7c77#e7 limits the availability of funding made available under section #ajdag to carry out this section4 7e7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall have the authority granted under section #ajdad to enforce this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,an importer or import transporter that fails to comply with this section shall-- 7,a7 be subject to penalties under section #ajdad2 and 7,b7 if the importer is a dealer1 provide1 as the ,secretary may determine1 at the expense of the importer1 for-- 7i7 the care 7including appropriate veterinary care71 forfeiture1 quarantine1 and removal from the ,united ,states of each applicable dog2 and 7ii7 the return of each applicable dog to its place of export1 with due care for the welfare of each applicable dog4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ah of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 is repealed4 7c7 ,transition period ,until the date on which final regulations are issued under section #ajdjd;,a7c7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7as added by subsection 7a771 the importation of live dogs shall be regulated in accordance with the regulations promulgated under section #ah of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act71 but only to the extent that those regulations are not in conflict with section #ajdjd;,a of that ,act4 #abeje4 ,veterinary medicine loan repayment program and veterinary services grant program 7a7 ,veterinary medicine loan repayment program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to review the veterinary medicine loan repayment program established under section #adae;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7 7referred to in this subsection as the program7-- 7,a7 to determine if the program is achieving its purpose of ensuring that an adequate supply of trained food animal veterinarians are placed in identified veterinarian shortage situations 7as determined under subsection 7b7 of that section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7b7772 and 7,b7 to identify recommendations for improvements to the program1 including improvements that may be implemented administratively or that require statutory authorization4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 retention and compensation data of awardees2 7,b7 data on the student loan debt of applicants and awardees2 7,c7 an examination of the seasonality of practice type for food animal practitioners2 and 7,d7 an estimate of the benefits of increasing the maximum annual payment amount towards qualified educational loans4 7#c7 ,community input ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall seek input from stakeholders on-- 7,a7 whether the program is meeting its short-term objective of matching specific area needs with the knowledge1 skills1 abilities1 experiences1 goals1 and aspirations of applicants2 7,b7 whether the program is meeting its long-term objective of providing educational loan repayment support to veterinarians to sustain clinical private and public practice in veterinary shortage situations described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 7,c7 identifying concerns and problems with program implementation2 7,d7 providing solutions for problems identified in subparagraph 7,c71 to include in recommendations under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,e7 any other issues that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 the recommendations described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and any other recommendations that the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7,b7 any data and information gaps identified for applicants and awardees of the program4 7b7 ,veterinary services grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to review the veterinary services grant program established under section #adae;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7 7referred to in this subsection as the program7-- 7,a7 to determine if the program is achieving its purpose of relieving veterinarian shortage situations 7as defined in subsection 7a7 of that section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7a77 and supporting veterinary services2 and 7,b7 to identify recommendations for improvements to the program1 including improvements that may be implemented administratively or that require statutory authorization4 7#b7 ,community input ,in carrying out the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall seek input from stakeholders on-- 7,a7 whether the education1 extension1 and training grants are achieving their purpose of developing1 implementing1 and sustaining veterinary services through education1 training1 recruitment1 placement1 and retention of veterinarians1 veterinary technicians1 and students of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology2 7,b7 whether the rural practice enhancement grants are achieving their purpose of establishing or expanding veterinary practices in rural areas2 7,c7 identifying concerns and problems with program implementation2 7,d7 providing solutions for problems identified under subparagraph 7,c71 to include in recommendations under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,e7 any other issues that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 including the recommendations described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and any other recommendations that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #abejf4 ,report on animal depopulation 7a7 ,definition of mass depopulation ,in this section1 the term mass depopulation means the method by which large numbers of animals are destroyed quickly and efficiently to contain1 control1 and eradicate disease4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes the mass depopulation activities carried out or facilitated by the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service during the previous fiscal year1 including the following information with regard to each mass depopulation3 7#a7 ,the dates of the mass depopulation4 7#b7 ,the general geographic region in which the mass depopulation occurred4 7#c7 ,reasons for the mass depopulation4 7#d7 ,the total number1 species1 and breed of the depopulated animals4 7#e7 ,the depopulation and disposal methods that were used4 7#f7 ,any monitoring1 testing1 or sampling protocol used to monitor releases of environmental contaminants from the disposal location4 7#g7 ,the total cost associated with the mass depopulation and disposal4 7c7 ,publicly searchable database ,the ,secretary shall develop and make publicly available an electronically searchable and sortable database that contains the information reported under subsection 7b74 #abejg4 ,retirement of research animals 7a7 ,in general ,section #ad of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badd7 is amended to read as follows3 #ad4 ,standards for ,federal facilities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,animal rescue organization ,the term animal rescue organization means a nonprofit organization the purpose of which is to rescue covered animals and find permanent adoptive homes for those animals4 7#b7 ,animal shelter ,the term animal shelter means a facility that-- 7,a7 accepts or seizes covered animals-- 7i7 to care for the animals2 7ii7 to place those animals in a permanent adoptive home2 or 7iii7 for purposes of law enforcement2 and 7,b7 does not-- 7i7 engage in commercial trade of covered animals2 7ii7 breed covered animals2 7iii7 allow the use of a covered animal for performance or exhibition purposes2 or 7iv7 conduct or permit research on a covered animal other than noninvasive behavioral research4 7#c7 ,covered animal ,the term covered animal means a dog or a cat that is unwanted1 abandoned1 or otherwise in need of placement in a home4 7#d7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code4 7#e7 ,suitable for retirement ,the term suitable for retirement means1 with respect to an animal1 that the animal has been evaluated by a licensed veterinarian and is determined to be mentally and physically healthy4 7b7 ,laboratory animal facilities and exhibitors ,any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states that operates laboratory animal facilities or exhibits animals shall comply with the standards and other requirements promulgated by the ,secretary under subsections 7a71 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 of section #ac4 7c7 ,retirement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states operating a ,federal research facility shall1 after public notice and comment1 promulgate regulations that1 with respect to any covered animal of the facility that is no longer needed for research and is determined to be suitable for retirement-- 7,a7 facilitate and encourage the adoption of the covered animal by1 or placement of the covered animal with1 an animal rescue organization1 an animal shelter1 or an individual who intends to keep the covered animal as a pet2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 seek collaboration with appropriate nonprofit organizations to carry out subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,national placement ,the regulations promulgated to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include consideration of placing covered animals with the entities described in that subparagraph that are located beyond the immediate geographic vicinity of the ,federal research facility at which the covered animal being retired is located4 7d7 ,effect on other laws ,nothing in this section1 including regulations promulgated under subsection 7c77#a71 shall-- 7#a7 preempt any ,state or local law relating to the adoption or placement of animals used in research that is more stringent than the requirements of this section2 or 7#b7 prevent a ,state or unit of local government from adopting or enforcing an animal welfare law that is more stringent than this section4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,section #ac of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7f7 7relating to the certification requirement for the delivery of any animal7 as subsection 7g74 #abejh4 ,strengthening enforcement of ,animal ,welfare ,act 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bacb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking of the ,united ,states or his representative who shall be an employee of the ,united ,states and inserting or a representative of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 who shall be an employee of the2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by adding or at the end after the semicolon2 and 7#c7 in each of subsections 7a7 through 7o7-- 7,a7 by inserting a subsection heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in the subsection2 7,b7 by reordering the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order based on the subsection headings 7as so added72 and 7,c7 by redesignating the subsections 7as so reordered7 appropriately4 7b7 ,sale or transportation without license ,section #d of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7 is amended to read as follows3 #d4 ,sale or transportation without license ,no dealer or exhibitor shall do any of the following in commerce3 exhibit1 purchase1 offer to purchase1 sell1 offer to sell1 transport1 or offer for transportation any animal1 unless the dealer or exhibitor has a valid license from the ,secretary that has not been suspended4 4 7c7 ,investigations and inspections ,section #af7;c7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badf7;c77 is amended in the fourth sentence by striking enforce1 and to prevent and restrain violations of this ,act1 and inserting enforce1 prevent1 and restrain violations of this ,act1 or any rule1 standard1 or regulation promulgated pursuant to this ,act14 7d7 ,civil penalty ,section #ai of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the first sentence1 by inserting 1 or any rule1 standard1 or regulation promulgated thereunder1 before shall2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,rewards and certain incidental expenses ,with respect to the sums received by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general as penalties or fines for any violation of this ,act or any rule1 standard1 or regulation promulgated thereunder1 the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 as applicable1 shall use those sums to pay the reasonable and necessary costs incurred by any person in providing temporary care for any animal pending the disposition of any civil or criminal proceeding alleging a violation of this ,act with respect to that animal4 4 7e7 ,enforcement by ,attorney ,general ,the ,animal ,welfare ,act is amended by inserting after section #ai 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badi7 the following3 #bj4 ,enforcement by ,attorney ,general 7a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the ,united ,states for appropriate relief1 including a temporary restraining order1 preliminary or permanent injunction 7including for removal or relocation of animals71 license revocation1 and civil penalties of up to #aj1jjj for each violation for each day during which the violation continues1 against any person who violates any provision of this ,act or any rule1 standard1 or regulation promulgated thereunder4 7b7 ,seizure and forfeiture of animals 7#a7 ,in general ,any animal that is subjected to conduct that constitutes a violation of this ,act1 or any rule1 standard1 or regulation promulgated thereunder1 shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture to the ,united ,states in accordance with chapter #df of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,costs ,any person whose act or omission is the basis for a seizure authorized by subparagraph 7#a7 may be charged a reasonable fee for expenses to the ,united ,states relating to the transfer and care of the seized animal4 7c7 ,warrants ,the judges of the district courts of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states magistrate judges may1 within their respective jurisdictions1 on proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause1 issue such warrants or other processes as may be required for enforcement of this ,act and any rule1 standard1 or regulation promulgated thereunder4 7d7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,attorney general ,no action taken by the ,attorney ,general pursuant to this section shall affect or limit the authority of the ,secretary to enforce any provision of this ,act or any rule1 standard1 or regulation thereunder4 7#b7 ,secretary ,no action taken by the ,secretary shall affect or limit the authority of the ,attorney ,general under this ,act4 4 7f7 ,authority ,to apply for injunctions ,section #bi7;b7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baei7;b77 is amended by striking the second sentence4 7g7 ,severability ,the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cj4 ,severability ,if any provision of this ,act1 or the application thereof1 is held invalid1 the validity of the remainder of this ,act and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected4 4 7h7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,attorney ,general to carry out the authorities granted by the amendments made by this section1 including an agreement to provide the ,attorney ,general with timely information about violators who have multiple citations that seriously or adversely affect the health or well-being of an animal4 7i7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 section #af7;c7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badf7;c77 establishes the jurisdiction of ,federal courts to address violations of1 and cases arising from violations of1 that ,act and provides the ,attorney ,general with the authority to bring such cases in ,federal court2 and 7#b7 the enforcement jurisdiction of the ,federal courts1 and the corresponding enforcement authority of the ,attorney ,general1 include violations of the rules1 standards1 and regulations promulgated under that ,act4 #abeji4 ,dairy business innovation initiatives ,section #abeac7;i7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;d7i77 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cf1jjj1jjj4 #abeaj4 ,marketing orders ,section #h;e7a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;e-#a7;a771 reenacted with amendments by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking dates1 filberts and inserting dates 7including dates for processing71 filberts2 7#b7 by striking 1 other than dates for processing1 each place it appears2 and 7#c7 by striking he each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #abeaa4 ,farmer ,seed ,liaison ,subtitle ,i of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bhf4 ,farmer ,seed ,liaison 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service the position of ,farmer ,seed ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,farmer ,seed ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 elevate the voices of farmers1 small- and mid-sized seed companies1 and independent plant breeders for the purpose of strengthening competition and choice in the seed marketplace2 7#b7 serve as a point of contact within the ,department for stakeholders regarding all matters relating to seeds2 7#c7 liaise with the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office and other relevant ,federal and ,state agencies and international bodies regarding seed issues2 7#d7 engage with farmers1 seed companies1 plant breeders1 and the public regarding transparency and competition in seed markets1 including with respect to the ,federal ,seed ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq472 7#e7 promote innovation by working with relevant research agencies of the ,department-- 7,a7 to identify priorities for public plant breeding research and development2 and 7,b7 to promote research access to seed germplasm2 7#f7 review1 and advise the ,secretary regarding1 farmer and plant breeder rights and protections under relevant laws 7including the effectiveness of compliance with1 and enforcement of1 those laws71 including the monitoring of-- 7,a7 any online materials that advertise seeds regulated under the ,federal ,seed ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq472 7,b7 contracting and data usage practices that implicate farmer and plant breeder privacy1 use rights1 or competition2 and 7,c7 licensing or marketing arrangements between seed companies and farmers or plant breeders2 7#g7 establish and periodically update the website described in subsection 7d72 and 7#h7 in carrying out the duties described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 consult with and provide technical assistance to any ,federal department or agency4 7c7 ,support ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may authorize staff in other agencies and offices of the ,department1 including the ,plant ,variety ,protection ,office in the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 to support the duties of the ,farmer ,seed ,liaison under this section4 7d7 ,website required ,the website referred to in subsection 7b77#g7 shall include-- 7#a7 resources1 either within the ,department or within other ,federal departments or agencies1 that promote innovation and competition within the seed marketplace2 and 7#b7 opportunities for stakeholder engagement and feedback4 7e7 ,consultation required ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholder organizations1 including those that serve farmers1 small- and mid-sized seed companies1 and independent plant breeders4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report on the activities of the ,farmer ,seed ,liaison in the prior fiscal year to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,publicly available ,the ,secretary shall make the report described in paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department4 7g7 ,funding ,in addition to any amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated #c1ejj1jjj for each fiscal year to carry out this section4 4 #abeab4 ,procurement study and report 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to examine barriers to and opportunities for commodity food purchases by the ,department of ,agriculture 7including under programs funded by the ,department of ,agriculture71 including-- 7#a7 the barriers to and opportunities for commodity food purchases by the ,department of ,agriculture 7including under programs funded by the ,department of ,agriculture7 with respect to-- 7,a7 food produced by-- 7i7 beginning1 veteran1 limited resource1 and underserved farmers and ranchers2 7ii7 small to mid-sized farm operations2 7iii7 agricultural cooperatives2 and 7iv7 independent small and mid-sized meat and poultry processors2 7,b7 food produced pursuant to certifications relating to-- 7i7 organic production2 7ii7 animal welfare2 7iii7 climate-smart practices2 7iv7 using fair labor practices1 such as a fair trade certification2 or 7v7 other process-related or product attribute certifications determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 food produced by or supplied by providers of ,kosher1 ,halal1 ,tribal1 or other culturally relevant agricultural products2 and 7#b7 the extent to which existing procurement channels1 including the ,local ,food ,purchase ,assistance ,cooperative ,agreement ,program1 have addressed barriers to and opportunities for commodity food purchases by the ,department of ,agriculture 7including under programs funded by the ,department of ,agriculture7 for each of the barriers identified in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report describing in detail the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #abeac4 ,promotion of food and agricultural workplace accountability 7a7 ,required representations and certifications ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 require any entity that enters into a contract with the ,department of ,agriculture to represent1 on an annual basis and to the best of the knowledge of the entity1 whether1 within the preceding #c-year period1 any final administrative merits determination1 arbitral award or decision1 or civil judgment1 as defined in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 has been issued against the entity for any violation of section #ab of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relating to child labor2 7#b7 require that an offeror with respect to a contract with the ,department of ,agriculture-- 7,a7 certify1 to the best of the knowledge of the entity1 whether1 within the preceding #c-year period1 any final administrative merits determination1 arbitral award or decision1 or civil judgment1 as defined by the ,secretary in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 for a violation described in paragraph 7#a7 has been issued against the entity2 and 7,b7 require such a certification from each of the subcontractors or service providers to be used in performing1 or that were considered for the performance of1 the contract for which the offeror is submitting an offer and provide such certifications with the certification by the offeror under subparagraph 7,a72 7#c7 prohibit the ,department of ,agriculture from awarding a contract to-- 7,a7 an entity that provides an affirmative response to a representation under paragraph 7#a7 and has failed to implement any corrective measure negotiated under subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 an offeror that-- 7i7 provides an affirmative response to a certification under paragraph 7#b7 and has failed to implement any corrective measure negotiated under subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 intends to use a subcontractor or service provider in the performance of the contract that was identified as having violations in such an affirmative response and has failed to implement any corrective measure negotiated under such subsection2 7#d7 require the name and address of each entity that provides an affirmative response to a representation under paragraph 7#a71 and the name and address of each offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider identified as having violations in an affirmative response to a certification under paragraph 7#b71 to be referred to the ,secretary of ,labor for purposes of negotiating with that entity1 offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider on corrective measures under subsection 7b7 and preparing the list and conducting suspension and debarment proceedings under subsection 7c72 and 7#e7 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,labor to provide procedures for consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor by an offeror described in paragraph 7#b7 to assist the offeror in evaluating the information on compliance with section #ab of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relating to child labor1 submitted to the offeror by a subcontractor or service provider pursuant to such paragraph4 7b7 ,corrective measures ,an entity that makes an affirmative response to a representation under subsection 7a77#a7 or offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider that makes an affirmative response in a certification under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7#a7 shall update the representation or certification1 respectively1 based on any steps taken by the entity1 offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider to correct violations of or improve compliance with section #ab of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relating to child labor1 including any agreements entered into with the ,secretary of ,labor2 and 7#b7 may negotiate with the ,secretary of ,labor regarding corrective measures that the entity1 offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider may take in order to avoid being placed on the list under subsection 7c7 and referred for suspension and debarment proceedings under such subsection1 in the case the entity1 offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider meets the criteria for such list and proceedings under such subsection4 7c7 ,list of ineligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,for each calendar year beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in coordination with the ,secretary as necessary1 shall prepare a list and conduct suspension and debarment proceedings for-- 7,a7 each entity that provided an affirmative response to a representation under subsection 7a77#a7 and has failed to implement any corrective measure negotiated under subsection 7b7 for the year of the list2 and 7,b7 each offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider that was identified as having violations in an affirmative response to a certification under subsection 7a77#b7 and has failed to implement any corrective measure negotiated under subsection 7b7 for the year of the list4 7#b7 ,ineligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not1 during the period of time described in subparagraph 7,b71 solicit offers from1 award contracts to1 or consent to subcontracts with any entity1 offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider that is listed-- 7i7 under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 as an active exclusion in the ,system for ,award ,management4 7,b7 ,period of time ,the period of time described in this subparagraph is a period of time determined by the suspension and debarment official that is not less than #d years from the date on which the entity1 offeror1 subcontractor1 or service provider is listed as an exclusion in the ,system for ,award ,management4 7#c7 ,additional considerations ,in determining the entities to consider for suspension and debarment proceedings under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall ensure procedures for such determination are consistent with the procedures set forth in subpart #i4d of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation for the suspension and debarment of ,federal contractors4 7d7 ,penalties for failure ,to report 7#a7 ,offense ,it shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly fail to make a representation or certification required under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 respectively1 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,penalty 7,a7 ,in general ,a violation of paragraph 7#a7 shall be referred by the ,secretary for suspension and debarment proceedings1 to be conducted by the suspension and debarment official of the ,department of ,labor4 7,b7 ,loss to government ,a violation of paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the penalties under sections #cgbi through #cgcc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,false ,claims ,act74 7e7 ,public availability ,for each calendar year beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall make publicly available on a public website a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of entities1 offerors1 subcontractors1 or service providers on the list under subsection 7c7 for the year of the report2 7#b7 the number of entities1 offerors1 subcontractors1 or service providers that agreed to take corrective measures under subsection 7b7 for such year2 7#c7 the amount of the applicable contracts with the ,department of ,agriculture for the entities1 offerors1 subcontractors1 or service providers described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 and 7#d7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of this section for such year4 7f7 ,gao study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the prevalence of violations of section #ab of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relating to child labor1 among entities that have entered into contracts with the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7#b7 submit a report containing the findings of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abead4 ,relief for farmers 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agricultural land 7,a7 ,in general ,the term agricultural land means any land that is used1 or capable of use without substantial modification1 for production of farm products4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term agricultural land includes irrigation water1 livestock water1 surface water1 groundwater1 and agricultural inputs on or associated with land described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,commercial farm ,the term commercial farm means a farm on which a person produces any farm product with the intent that the farm product be sold or otherwise disposed of to generate income4 7#c7 ,eligible government ,the term eligible government means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 a territory of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,farm product 7,a7 ,in general ,the term farm product means any plant or animal that is useful to humans4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term farm product includes-- 7i7 forages2 7ii7 sod crops2 7iii7 grains2 7iv7 food crops2 7v7 dairy products2 7vi7 poultry and poultry products2 7vii7 bees2 7viii7 livestock and livestock products2 7ix7 products of aquaculture2 7x7 fruits2 7xi7 berries2 7xii7 vegetables2 7xiii7 flowers2 7xiv7 seeds2 7xv7 grasses2 7xvi7 ,christmas trees2 and 7xvii7 other similar products1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance2 ,,pfas ,the term perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or ,,pfas means a chemical that-- 7,a7 contains at least one of-- 7i7 ,r-7,,cf#b7-;,,cf7,r7,r1 where both the ,,cf#b and ,,cf moieties are saturated carbons1 and none of the ,r groups can be hydrogen2 7ii7 ,r-,,cf#b,,ocf#b-,r1 where both the ,,cf#b moieties are saturated carbons1 and none of the ,r groups can be hydrogen2 or 7iii7 ,,cf#c;,c7,,cf#c7,,rr1 where all the carbons are saturated1 and none of the ,r groups can be hydrogen2 or 7,b7 is covered by the most recent working definition of ,,pfas issued by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#f7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,septage ,the term septage means waste1 refuse1 effluent1 sludge1 and any other materials from septic tanks1 cesspools1 or any other similar facilities4 7#h7 ,sludge ,the term sludge means-- 7,a7 solid1 semisolid1 or liquid waste generated from a municipal1 commercial1 or industrial-- 7i7 wastewater treatment plant2 7ii7 water supply treatment plant2 or 7iii7 wet process air pollution control facility2 and 7,b7 any other waste having similar characteristics and effect4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall provide grants to eligible governments for the purposes described in subsection 7f74 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the program1 the territory of an eligible government shall contain-- 7,a7 agricultural land that contains any soil with levels of ,,pfas that have been determined to be unsafe pursuant to criteria established by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 water used for the production of farm products with levels of ,,pfas that have been determined to be unsafe pursuant to criteria established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,consideration ,in determining the eligibility of an eligible government for a grant under the program1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall consider ,state standards and limitations relating to soil and water4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under the program1 the department of agriculture or similar agency of an eligible government shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,spend plan ,an application submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain a plan describing how the eligible government will administer the funding received under the program1 including funding priorities and oversight4 7e7 ,set-,aside ,each year1 the ,secretary shall provide not less than #cj percent of the total funding provided under the program to #a or more eligible governments with a population of less than #c1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,purposes and use of grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible government may use a grant received under the program to provide funding for any of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,monitoring 7including through blood serum testing7 the ,,pfas-related health complications of a person1 and members of the household of that person1 if agricultural land the person lives or works on is found to be contaminated by ,,pfas4 7,b7 ,buying1 selling1 or providing compensation for agricultural land or farm products found1 through test results provided to the eligible government1 to be contaminated by ,,pfas1 including costs associated with the depopulation or disposal of farm products1 premortem or postmortem4 7,c7 ,investing in agricultural equipment1 facilities1 and infrastructure to ensure that agricultural land that1 or a commercial farm any agricultural land of which1 is found to be contaminated by ,,pfas maintains profitability while the producers on the agricultural land1 in response to the ,,pfas contamination-- 7i7 transition to an alternative production system2 or 7ii7 implement remediation strategies 7including disposal71 technological adaptations1 or other modifications to the operations of the agricultural land or commercial farm4 7,d7 ,assisting the producers on agricultural land that1 or a commercial farm any agricultural land of which1 is found to be contaminated by ,,pfas in developing an enterprise budget for-- 7i7 alternative production systems2 7ii7 remediation strategies2 7iii7 technological adaptations2 7iv7 transitioning to an alternative revenue stream2 or 7v7 relocating a farming operation to new agricultural land4 7,e7 ,providing financial assistance to a person the commercial farm of which is found to be contaminated by ,,pfas1 including income replacement4 7,f7 ,evaluating and expanding the capacity of ,,pfas testing and data management in the territory of the eligible government4 7,g7 ,conducting research that-- 7i7 supports short-term farm management decisions with respect to agricultural land that has been contaminated by ,,pfas2 and 7ii7 assesses future options for viable uses of agricultural land and water used for agricultural production that has been contaminated by ,,pfas4 7,h7 ,conducting research that quantifies the impact of ,,pfas on commercial farms and agricultural communities in the territory of the eligible government4 7,i7 ,conducting research on-- 7i7 soil and water remediation systems2 7ii7 the viability of those systems for ,,pfas-contaminated commercial farms2 7iii7 the composting or disposal of ,,pfas-contaminated crops or livestock2 7iv7 implementing alternative production systems in response to ,,pfas contamination2 7v7 the ,,pfas uptake of various farm products2 and 7vi7 food safety relating to ,,pfas contamination4 7,j7 ,developing and implementing educational programs for owners of agricultural land1 including determining best practices for-- 7i7 informing residents about the potential of being near or on a site on which sludge or septage application was licensed or permitted by the eligible government or the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 providing information and guidance on buying or selling agricultural land on which sludge or septage was applied4 7,k7 ,long-term monitoring of agricultural land contaminated by ,,pfas and establishing a corresponding centralized data repository4 7,l7 ,assisting owners and operators of commercial farms not directly affected by ,,pfas contamination with marketing efforts whose branding and marketing may be affected by the public perception of ,,pfas contamination in the territory of the eligible government4 7,m7 ,voluntary testing of farm products1 agricultural land1 or other locations that are suspected to be contaminated with ,,pfas4 7#b7 ,priority 7,a7 ,in general ,in using funding received under the program1 an eligible government shall prioritize purposes that directly assist producers who are experiencing financial losses due to agricultural ,,pfas contamination4 7,b7 ,department of ,agriculture priority ,in providing grants under the program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the provision of grants to eligible governments that will use the grant funds for the purposes described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,reports ,each year of the period of a grant received under the program1 the department of agriculture or similar agency of an eligible government shall submit to the ,secretary and ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the uses of the grant during the previous year1 including-- 7,a7 the purposes described in subsection 7f77#a7 for which the grant was used2 7,b7 the amount of the grant allocated to each purpose described in subsection 7f77#a72 and 7,c7 the extent to which the funding received under the program1 including funding priorities and oversight1 was administered in accordance with the plan described in subsection 7d77#b72 7#b7 any additional needs identified by agricultural producers in the territory of the eligible government2 and 7#c7 any additional information the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ejj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 #abeae4 ,improvements to the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor ,section #abeab of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,drought monitor interagency working group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall establish an interagency working group 7referred to in this subsection as the working group7 to improve the availability of consistent1 accurate1 and reliable data for use in producing the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,membership ,the working group shall consist of not fewer than-- 7,a7 #d representatives from the ,department of ,agriculture1 including #a representative from each of-- 7i7 the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 who shall serve as the ,chair of the working group2 7ii7 the ,forest ,service2 7iii7 the ,farm ,production and ,conservation mission area2 and 7iv7 the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7,b7 #d representatives from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including #a representative from each of-- 7i7 the ,climate ,prediction ,center2 7ii7 the ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information2 7iii7 the ,national ,integrated ,drought ,information ,system2 and 7iv7 the ,national ,mesonet ,program2 7,c7 #a representative from the ,national ,drought ,mitigation ,center2 7,d7 #a representative from the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7,e7 #c representatives from mesonet programs in regions-- 7i7 that have experienced severe drought1 as determined by the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor1 in not less than #e calendar years during the period of calendar years #bjab through #bjba2 and 7ii7 more than #ej percent of the land area of which is designated by the ,economic ,research ,service as a ,level #a frontier and remote area4 7#c7 ,duties ,the working group shall-- 7,a7 develop a means for the inclusion of additional in-situ data into the process of developing the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor1 including-- 7i7 determining minimum requirements for data to be included in the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor2 7ii7 identifying data available from other government agencies1 including through portals managed by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7iii7 identifying gaps in coverage and determining solutions to address those gaps2 7,b7 identify and address potential barriers to the use of existing data1 including-- 7i7 identifying ,federal datasets that would be of immediate use in developing the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor where access is restricted to some or all authors of the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor2 and 7ii7 developing proposed accommodations1 modifications to contractual agreements1 or updates to interagency memoranda of understanding to allow for incorporation of datasets identified under clause 7i72 7,c7 develop an open and transparent methodology for vetting data products developed using remote sensing or modeling2 7,d7 if determined appropriate by the working group1 develop a methodology for inclusion of data that may otherwise be excluded from the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor due to shorter periods of record2 and 7,e7 identify and address any other issues relating to data availability and quality1 as determined appropriate by the ,chair of the working group4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd1 the working group shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the relevant committees of ,congress a report containing recommendations for changes in policies1 regulations1 guidance documents1 or existing law to meet the objectives described in paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,definition of relevant committees of ,congress ,in this paragraph1 the term relevant committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,action by the ,secretary ,not later than #ahj days after the date of submission of the report under paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall incorporate1 to the extent practicable1 the recommendations of the working group to improve the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor in accordance with this section4 7#f7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate on the date that is #ij days after the date on which the report is submitted under paragraph 7#d74 4 #abeaf4 ,program data protection and access 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,data asset ,the term data asset has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,designated statistical agency ,the term designated statistical agency means the statistical agency or unit designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7c77#c74 7#d7 ,evaluation ,the term evaluation has the meaning given the term in section #caa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,evidence ,the term evidence has the meaning given the term in section #cefa of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,restricted use data asset ,the term restricted use data asset means a data asset in the comprehensive data inventory developed by the ,secretary under section #ceaa7;a7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 that has been determined by the ,secretary to meet the criteria described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii77,i77dd7 of that section4 7#g7 ,technical assistance ,the term technical assistance means information developed to implement or administer a ,department program1 including information provided to program participants1 ,state1 regional1 or field office staff1 and external partners involved in implementing or administering the program4 7b7 ,identification of data assets and priority areas 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the officers and entities described in paragraph 7#b71 shall identify data assets 7including restricted use data assets7 that individuals or entities with proposals meeting the requirements under the process described in subsection 7d7 may use to build evidence to support policymaking1 including assessment of program outcomes and developing technical assistance1 as required under section #cab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the priority areas described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,consultation ,the officers and entities with which the ,secretary shall consult under paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary for ,farm ,production and ,conservation2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development2 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics2 7,d7 the ,under ,secretary for ,marketing and ,regulatory ,programs2 7,e7 the ,under ,secretary for ,natural ,resources and ,environment2 7,f7 the designated ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department2 7,g7 the designated ,evaluation ,officer of the ,department2 7,h7 the heads of other agencies or offices of the ,department1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,i7 stakeholders outside of the ,department4 7#c7 ,priority areas ,the priority areas referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,farm profitability4 7,b7 ,farm solvency4 7,c7 ,conservation practice outcomes4 7,d7 ,yield and income variability and risk4 7,e7 ,climate resilience4 7,f7 ,rural well-being4 7,g7 ,any other areas identified by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,inclusions ,the data assets identified under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information relating to-- 7,a7 crop yields2 7,b7 production practices2 7,c7 conservation practices2 7,d7 rural development investments2 7,e7 ,department program participation1 election1 and enrollment1 including demographic data such as race1 ethnicity1 and gender of program participants2 7,f7 ,department program eligibility2 and 7,g7 other information1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,data asset transfer and linking 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 transfer data assets identified under subsection 7b77#a7 to the designated statistical agency2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 develop common approaches for linking data assets identified under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,frequency ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 take the actions described in paragraph 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7,b7 establish a regular process to identify1 transfer1 link1 and update additional data assets 7including restricted use data assets7 necessary to develop evidence to support policymaking4 7#c7 ,designation of statistical agency ,the ,secretary shall designate the statistical agency or unit 7as defined in section #cefa of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 responsible for carrying out this section4 7d7 ,standard application process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the head of the designated statistical agency1 shall make data assets identified under subsection 7b77#a7 available for research proposals through the standard application process established under section #cehc of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,agency terms ,for purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary may incorporate any terms developed by the agencies and offices within the ,department responsible for the collection of data in the data asset4 7#c7 ,criteria ,for purposes of section #cehc7;a77#c7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 the criteria established by the ,secretary shall include measures to ensure that a research proposal described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 would have statistical results that pose no risk of unauthorized disclosure of protected data2 7,b7 is feasible given the features of the data asset2 and 7,c7 would be consistent with the purposes for which the data were collected1 including for developing evidence that can be used for technical assistance and assessment of program outcomes4 7e7 ,secure data access and disclosure review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish-- 7,a7 a method to provide secure access to data assets to researchers with approved research proposals2 and 7,b7 a method to provide disclosure review of research resulting from each proposal for which access is provided under subparagraph 7,a7 prior to public release to ensure that no information that is otherwise protected from disclosure by law is disclosed4 7#b7 ,means of secure access ,the ,secretary may provide secure access to data assets under paragraph 7#a7 through the use of a secure data center1 data enclave1 or another arrangement that complies with all applicable data privacy laws4 7#c7 ,funding 7,a7 ,mandatory funding ,out of amounts in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated to the ,secretary to establish and maintain the methods described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 to remain available until expended2 and 7ii7 #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated to establish and maintain the methods described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf2 and 7ii7 #b1ejj1jjj for each fiscal year thereafter4 7,c7 ,access fee 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may charge individuals and entities a fee for each approved research proposal for secure access to data assets under this subsection4 7ii7 ,limitation ,the amount of a fee charged under clause 7i7 shall not exceed the cost of providing the secure access to the applicable individual or entity for the approved research proposal4 7iii7 ,use of fees ,the fees collected under clause 7i7 shall remain available to the ,secretary1 without further appropriation1 until expended to establish and maintain the methods described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,research review and process ,for each proposal approved for research under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide public access to primary research results through journal open access fees or other methods2 and 7#b7 retain archived methods1 code1 documentation1 and data to allow for research replication and review for a period of at least #aj years4 7g7 ,effect on other laws 7#a7 ,program evaluation ,nothing in this section shall affect or modify the authority of the ,secretary to conduct program evaluation studies under section #adga of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccag7 through means not authorized by this section4 7#b7 ,existing authorization ,nothing in this section shall affect or modify the authority of the ,secretary to make authorized disclosures under section #afai7;b77#c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia7;b77#c774 #abeag4 ,measurement1 monitoring1 reporting1 and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration 7a7 ,standard soil carbon measurement methodology 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a standardized methodology to directly measure soil carbon for research and conservation purposes4 7#b7 ,review ,in developing the methodology under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall conduct a review of widely used existing methodologies for direct soil carbon measurement4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in developing the methodology under paragraph 7#a7 and conducting the review under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 agricultural producers and forest landowners1 including historically underserved farmers1 ranchers1 and foresters2 7,b7 soil carbon experts2 7,c7 nonprofit organizations2 7,d7 academic researchers2 and 7,e7 other stakeholders who reflect the operational1 geographic1 and socioeconomic diversity of ,united ,states agricultural operations4 7#d7 ,considerations ,in developing the methodology under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider factors such as-- 7,a7 usability at any location at which soil carbon can be directly measured2 7,b7 calibration differences in soil analysis between testing facilities2 and 7,c7 differences in uncertainty between different measurement tools4 7#e7 ,updates 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall update the methodology developed under paragraph 7#a7 as needed to reflect the best-available data science4 7,b7 ,interoperability ,in making any updates under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that data remains interoperable with previously collected measurements4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,set-aside ,of the amount appropriated under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall use not less than #cj percent to provide culturally appropriate technical assistance and guidance to historically underserved farmers1 ranchers1 and foresters4 7b7 ,soil ,carbon ,inventory and ,analysis ,network ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abdj,m 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 the following3 #abdj,n4 ,soil ,carbon ,inventory and ,analysis ,network 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conservation activities ,the term conservation activities has the meaning given the term in section #abdj;,i4 7#b7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means public and private cropland1 rangeland1 pastureland1 forestland1 and wetlands in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,regional resource area ,the term regional resource area means a contiguous area of eligible land that has similar resource characteristics4 7#e7 ,resource characteristics ,the term resource characteristics means-- 7,a7 geographic1 climate1 natural resource1 and soil type characteristics2 and 7,b7 any other characteristics that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate for the purpose of carrying out the program4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting jointly through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to inventory1 monitor1 and analyze soil carbon changes on eligible land in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program are-- 7,a7 to analyze soil properties1 including soil organic carbon1 across space1 time1 and depth2 and 7,b7 to analyze the impacts of land management strategies1 including conservation activities1 on soil carbon sequestration4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 the ,chief ,data ,officer1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the head of any other department or agency that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,sampling 7#a7 ,sample sites ,the ,secretary shall select sample sites under the program by taking into consideration-- 7,a7 the accessibility of sites2 7,b7 the ease of collecting reported measurements over time2 and 7,c7 such other factors as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,preference ,in selecting sample sites under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give preference to sites that have been used for soil testing previously4 7#c7 ,number of sample sites ,the ,secretary shall select sufficient sample sites under paragraph 7#a7 to analyze changes in soil carbon across regional resource areas1 as determined by the ,secretary1 over time1 taking into account the geographical size and heterogeneity of each regional resource area4 7d7 ,inventory 7#a7 ,in general ,every #e years1 the ,secretary shall prepare an inventory of soil carbon stocks on eligible land1 under which the ,secretary shall collect measurements at each sample site selected under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,methodology ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the methodology developed under section #abeag7;a7 of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd is used for purposes of conducting measurements at each sample site under the program4 7#c7 ,minimum number of samples ,the ,secretary shall measure a sufficient number of samples to analyze changes in soil carbon at each sample site selected under subsection 7c7 for each inventory under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,characteristics ,in preparing each inventory under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall document the following characteristics for each sample site selected under subsection 7c73 7,a7 ,soil type and texture4 7,b7 ,land use history1 including conservation activities4 7,c7 ,environmental characteristics1 such as temperature and precipitation4 7,d7 ,land management practices implemented on eligible land1 including conservation activities4 7,e7 ,other characteristics1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,reports ,on completion of each inventory under subsection 7d77#a71 the ,secretary shall prepare1 publish1 and make available to the public a report that-- 7#a7 contains a description of soil carbon trends1 including by incorporating measurements conducted under subsection 7d7 during the #e years covered by the report2 7#b7 contains an analysis of the impact of different land management practices1 including implementing #a or more conservation activities1 on soil carbon levels2 7#c7 contains an analysis of the effect of weather and climate variability on the observed trends2 7#d7 contains an analysis of how land management practices1 including conservation activities1 that influence soil carbon sequestration may affect the rate of emissions of other greenhouse gases in the agricultural sector1 including methane and nitrous oxide2 and 7#e7 establishes a benchmark for the baseline soil carbon absent additional conservation activities4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #dj1jjj1jjj4 4 7c7 ,predictive models 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the head of any other ,federal agency that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 shall partner with nongovernmental experts and researchers to develop and maintain a modeling tool 7or combination of tools71 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 that shall predict the impacts of different land management practices1 including implementing conservation activities1 on greenhouse gas emissions and soil carbon sequestration across the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the tool described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be anchored in direct measurements of land1 including soil sampling2 7,b7 account for differences that could impact land management outcomes1 including-- 7i7 soil type2 7ii7 type of land use2 7iii7 type of crop2 7iv7 species1 maturity1 and diversity of tree stands2 7v7 geography and local climate2 7vi7 geographic size of the land-use operation2 7vii7 ongoing or existing conservation activities2 and 7viii7 such other items as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,c7 allow a user of the tool to estimate the changes in greenhouse gas emissions or soil carbon sequestration1 and the uncertainty of those estimated changes1 that occur as a result of implementing #a or more conservation activities2 and 7,d7 be user-friendly and accessible-- 7i7 to producers and researchers2 and 7ii7 in multiple languages4 #abeah4 ,report on personnel ,section #abejf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dihi7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abeai4 ,conversion authority 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 notwithstanding subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive or excepted service1 noncompetitively convert to an appointment in the competitive service1 in an agency or office within the ,department of ,agriculture1 an individual who is-- 7#a7 a recent graduate or student who has successfully completed the requirements of a program of the ,department of ,agriculture through which that individual has completed #dhj hours of work1 not less than #bdj hours of which shall be under the supervision of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#b7 a participant of the research associate post-doctoral scientists program described in the notice of the ,office of ,personnel ,management entitled ,excepted ,service2 ,consolidated ,listing of ,schedules ,a1 ,b1 and ,c ,exceptions 7#gg ,fed4 ,reg4 #aicff 7,march #cj1 #bjab77 under ,schedule ,b1 ,department of ,agriculture 7,sch4 ,b1 #bac4cbac7;b77#a772 7#c7 a participant in an internship program administered by an eligible third party 7as determined by the ,secretary7 or a ,federal agency1 through which that individual has completed #dhj hours of work1 not less than #bdj hours of which shall be under the supervision of the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7#d7 a worker referenced in the notice of the ,office of ,personnel ,management entitled ,excepted ,service2 ,consolidated ,listing of ,schedules ,a1 ,b1 and ,c ,exceptions 7#gg ,fed4 ,reg4 #aicff 7,march #cj1 #bjab77 under ,schedule ,a1 ,department of ,agriculture 7,sch4 ,a1 #bac4caac7;a77#e774 7b7 ,requirements ,an individual may be converted under subsection 7a7 only if the individual is a ,united ,states citizen1 meets the requirements for that conversion1 and meets ,office of ,personnel ,management qualification standards1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,effect ,nothing in subsection 7a7 requires the ,secretary to convert an individual under that subsection4 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall not convert an individual under subsection 7a7 more than #b years after the date of completion of the event that makes the individual eligible for the conversion4 #abebj4 ,department of ,agriculture recruitment and retention authorities 7a7 ,recruitment and retention authorities for veterinarians 7#a7 ,student loan repayments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may repay a student loan for employees in positions in the veterinary medical science #jgja occupational series at the ,department of ,agriculture pursuant to section #ecgi7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that paragraph 7#b7 of that section shall not apply to such repayment4 7,b7 ,terms and conditions ,repayment of a student loan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made subject to such terms1 limitations1 or conditions as are mutually agreed to by the ,secretary and the employee concerned4 7,c7 ,maximum amount ,the ,secretary may not repay a student loan under subparagraph 7,a7 in an amount that exceeds-- 7i7 #cj1jjj for any employee in any calendar year2 or 7ii7 a total of #aej1jjj for any employee4 7#b7 ,special pay authority ,the ,secretary may establish a rate for special pay for positions in the veterinary medical science #jgja occupational series at the ,department of ,agriculture pursuant to section #ecje7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that1 in that section-- 7,a7 #ej percent shall be substituted for #cj percent2 and 7,b7 level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule shall be substituted for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule4 7b7 ,special pay authority for ,,fsa loan officers ,the ,secretary may establish a rate for special pay for positions in the #aaja and #aafe occupational series relating to lending at the ,farm ,service ,agency pursuant to section #ecje7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that1 in that section1 #ej percent shall be substituted for #cj percent4 7c7 ,special pay authority for certain ,,nrcs positions ,the ,secretary may establish a rate for special pay for positions in the civil engineering #jhaj occupational series1 the engineering technical #jhjb occupational series1 the soil conservation #jdeg occupational series1 and the soil conservation technician #jdeh occupational series at the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service pursuant to section #ecje7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that1 in that section1 #ej percent shall be substituted for #cj percent4 7d7 ,termination ,the authorities under subsections 7a7 through 7c7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 #abeba4 ,authorization of protection operations for the ,secretary of ,agriculture and others ,section #abebj7;d7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgik7d77 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi4 #abebb4 ,commission on ,farm ,transitions ,section #abfji of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ejji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and recommendations after ,study2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and make recommendations relating to1 after study on2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and timely after affordable2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking programs and inserting programs1 business training1 and technical assistance2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,federal tax policies and inserting ,state and ,federal policies1 including tax policies2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or impede after facilitate2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 any unique barriers faced by historically underserved farmers and ranchers in the ability to transfer1 inherit1 or purchase agricultural assets1 including land2 7#g7 leasing and ownership trends1 including leasing and ownership trends by foreign persons or entities2 and 7#h7 consolidation of farm and ranch operations4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,rural ,prosperity and ,food ,security ,act of #bjbd2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7m71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbi4 #abebc4 ,notifications and reports from ,,usda 7a7 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives in writing at least #ae days prior to-- 7#a7 any announcement on-- 7,a7 the use of funds from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation2 or 7,b7 the commitment of any emergency funds from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation2 or 7#b7 the obligation or commitment of any emergency funds from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 including1 if that obligation or commitment exceeds #ajj1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 a detailed spend plan describing anticipated uses of those funds2 and 7,b7 an expected timeline for program execution4 7b7 ,,usda notifications and reports in annual appropriations acts ,with respect to each report or notification required by an annual appropriations ,act to be submitted to both the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,secretary shall submit that report or notification to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives at the same time the ,secretary submits that report or notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations4 #abebd4 ,standards for precision agriculture 7a7 ,interconnectivity standards for precision agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall-- 7,a7 develop voluntary1 consensus-based1 private sector-led interconnectivity standards1 guidelines1 and best practices for precision agriculture that will promote economies of scale and ease the burden of the adoption of precision agriculture2 and 7,b7 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 coordinate with relevant public and trusted private sector stakeholders and other relevant industry organizations1 including voluntary consensus standards development organizations2 and 7ii7 consult with sector-specific agencies1 other appropriate agencies1 and ,state and local governments4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary1 in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 shall1 in consultation with the ,federal ,communications ,commission and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 consider-- 7,a7 the evolving demands of precision agriculture2 7,b7 the connectivity needs of precision agriculture equipment2 7,c7 the cybersecurity challenges facing precision agriculture1 including cybersecurity threats for agriculture producers and agriculture supply chains2 7,d7 the impact of advanced wireless communications technology on precision agriculture2 and 7,e7 the impact of artificial intelligence on precision agriculture4 7b7 ,,gao assessment of precision agriculture standards 7#a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the ,secretary develops standards under subsection 7a71 and every #b years thereafter for the following #h years1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that assesses those standards1 including the extent to which those standards1 as applicable-- 7,a7 are voluntary2 7,b7 were developed in coordination with relevant industry organizations1 including voluntary consensus standards development organizations2 and 7,c7 have successfully encouraged the adoption of precision agriculture4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that summarizes the findings of each study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #abebe4 ,pima ,agriculture ,cotton ,trust ,fund ,section #abcad of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi4 #abebf4 ,agriculture ,wool ,apparel ,manufacturers ,trust ,fund ,section #abcae of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended by striking #bjbd each place it appears and inserting #bjbi4 #abebg4 ,wool research and promotion ,section #abcaf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi4 #abebh4 ,emergency citrus disease research and development trust fund ,section #abfje7;d7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbi4