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2025-12-05T21:58:43Z
House
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HR
2025-01-21
119
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/575
[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BAIRD:H.R. 575.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution inthat the legislation exercises legislative powers granted toCongress by that clause 11 to make all Laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers and all other Powers vested by theConstitution in the Government of the United States or anyDepartment or Office thereof. 11[Page H258]
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Agriculture Committee
House
Standing
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Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
    - Referred to
2025-02-28T17:12:02Z
  - Referred To
2025-01-21T17:01:00Z

- Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
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2025-01-21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  - Identical bill
CRS
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Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
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House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Committee
- 2025-01-21
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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House floor actions
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Agriculture Committee
- 2025-01-21
Introduced in House
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Library of Congress
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Introduced in House
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Baird
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IL
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2025-01-21
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NM
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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WI
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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HI
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2025-01-21
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MN
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2025-01-21
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IL
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
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2025-01-21
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NC
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2025-01-21
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Lee
D
NV
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2025-01-21
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Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18]
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Franklin
R
FL
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2025-01-21
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Hoyle
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OR
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2025-01-21
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Feenstra
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IA
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-21
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WA
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2025-01-21
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Pocan
D
WI
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2025-01-21
True
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Taylor
R
OH
J.
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2025-06-03
False
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April
McClain Delaney
D
MD
6
2025-06-25
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Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
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Vindman
D
VA
Simon
7
2025-07-29
False
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Gottheimer
D
NJ
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2025-09-02
False
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D
RI
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2025-09-30
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Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
2025-02-25T15:06:31Z
00
2025-01-21
Introduced in House
2025-03-17T18:31:25Z
Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modify the certification process for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by establishing an approval process for nonfederal certifying entities and a streamlined certification process for TSPs that hold certain specialty certifications.
As background, TSPs are third-party service providers, such as private businesses, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations, that work on behalf of customers to offer planning, design, and implementation services that meet NRCS criteria.
The bill specifies that USDA must ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice design, implementation, and evaluation are eligible to become approved TSPs.
USDA must provide a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold appropriate specialty certifications (e.g., certified crop advisors).
In determining the eligibility of a nonfederal certifying entity, USDA must consider the ability, experience, expertise, and history of the entity. USDA must decide whether to approve an application submitted by a nonfederal certifying entity to certify TSPs within a specified time period.
USDA must also review a TSP's certification by a nonfederal certifying entity within a specified time period. If the certification is satisfactory, USDA must include the TSP on a USDA-maintained registry of certified TSPs.
The bill also specifies that TSPs must be paid at rates equivalent to technical assistance provided by USDA.
Further, USDA must provide accessible public information on TSPs, including information on funding, certification results, and utilization rates.

Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
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Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
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Increased TSP Access Act of 2025
2025-02-20T05:23:17Z
Introduced in House
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- Official Title as Introduced
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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the delivery of technical assistance, and for other purposes.
2025-02-20T05:18:30Z
Introduced in House
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- Introduced in House
2025-01-21T05:00:00Z
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2025-02-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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