What does Preamble of HR 1592 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes,' aims to limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 26, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1592 do?

This bill is formally titled the Securing Our Lands and Resources Act, also known as the SOLAR Act.

What does LIMITATION ON USDA FUNDING FOR GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY of HR 1592 do?

This section limits the Secretary of Agriculture's ability to provide financial assistance for projects that result in the conversion of covered farmland for solar energy production. The definition of 'conversion' refers to activities causing farmland to fail to meet state requirements for agricultural production. Covered farmland is defined as farmland as defined in the Farmland Protection Policy Act. Exceptions to the funding limitation exist for projects converting less than 5 acres, less than 50 acres primarily for on-farm use, or those with approval from all relevant local governments. Projects seeking financial assistance under the exception requiring local government approval must develop a farmland conservation plan. The farmland conservation plan must include best practices for soil health and productivity and remediation/restoration of the farmland after solar energy production. Financial assistance disbursement is contingent on the Secretary's determination that the applicant has complied with the farmland conservation plan requirements. Failure to comply with the conservation plan requires repayment of all financial assistance received.

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SOLAR Act — HR. 1592

Last updated: 3/28/2025 · Introduced: 2/26/2025

Author: Mike Bost (R-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) financial assistance for converting farmland to ground-mounted solar energy systems.
Exceptions to this restriction exist for projects under 5 acres, those primarily for on-farm use under 50 acres, and projects approved by all relevant local governments, which require a farmland conservation plan.
Applicants must adhere to a farmland conservation plan focused on soil health and productivity, and failure to comply results in repayment of financial assistance.

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