National Soil Conservation Act of 1981

Summary

National Soil Conservation Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a cost-sharing program with landowners and operators for the conservation of soil, water, and related resources. Bases such agreements and conservation standards on local conditions. Authorizes a five-year pilot program to test the purchase of conservation benefits. Authorizes necessary appropriations for such programs through fiscal year 1986.

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Timeline

1. 31 July 1981

   Introduced

   Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 July 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 August 1981

   Committee

   Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 July 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Chuck Grassley · R · Sponsor
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