S 1495 · in committee · significant
NRCS Wetland Compliance and Appeals Reform Act
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill changes how the NRCS handles wetland certifications, including prohibiting permanent easement acquisitions and retroactive penalties.
- It affects landowners, farmers, and others who interact with the NRCS on wetland compliance and certification matters.
- The bill shifts the burden of proof to USDA, establishes state oversight committees, and requires compensation for successful appeals.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would shifting the burden of proof to USDA affect the timeline and cost for landowners seeking wetland certifications?
- 02
What role should state oversight committees play in reviewing NRCS wetland decisions, and how might this change current federal authority?
- 03
Who would bear the financial responsibility for compensating landowners who successfully appeal NRCS wetland compliance decisions?
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Sponsor · R-SD
Mike Rounds
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Introduced 2025-04-10
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Legislative timeline
2025-04-10 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2025-04-10 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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