US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

S 629Law

Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

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Overview

This bill, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025, modifies the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to make it easier for agricultural producers and forest landowners to access funds for emergency conservation measures after natural disasters. Specifically, it expands eligibility for advance payments, increases the percentage of costs covered by these payments, and extends the timeframe for using the funds. The bill also clarifies that wildfires caused by the federal government are eligible for assistance.

Key provisions

Expands eligibility for advance payments under the ECP to include replacement, repair, or restoration of farmland and conservation structures.
Increases the advance payment amount for replacement of fencing to 75% and for repair or restoration to 50%.
Extends the timeframe for ECP recipients to use funds from 60 to 180 days.
Allows EFRP recipients to receive an advance payment of up to 75% of the cost of emergency measures.
Includes wildfires caused by the federal government as eligible for assistance under both programs.
Adds a provision for wildfires not caused naturally, if the damage is caused by the spread of the wildfire due to natural causes.
Allows for advance payments under EFRP before the owner carries out the emergency measures.
Requires funds to be returned if not spent within 180 days.

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Legislative history

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Jun 23, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 19 (Roll no. 223). (text: CR H4137)

Jun 23, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 19 (Roll no. 223). (text: CR H4137)

Jun 23, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4192)

Jun 23, 2026House

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jun 23, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 629.

Jun 23, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4137-4138)

Jun 23, 2026House

Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jun 30, 2026House

Presented to President.

Jun 30, 2026

Presented to President.

Jul 12, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-102.

Jul 12, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-102.

Jul 12, 2026House

Sent to Archivist of the United States unsigned.

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3/24/2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1565; text: CR S1565)
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3/24/2026Unanimous consent
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Mar 24, 2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1565; text: CR S1565)
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Mar 24, 2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025

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