What does Preamble of HR 2235 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. The stated purpose is to improve wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 18, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2235 do?

This bill is formally titled the Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2025.

What does CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. of HR 2235 do?

This section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to define 'habitat connectivity' and 'big game species'. It modifies the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to include restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors, with a focus on big game species. Amendments are made to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program to allow cost-share payments for grassland enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, subject to limitations regarding other Federal programs. The payment limitation for rental payments under the Conservation Reserve Program is increased from $50,000 to $125,000. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is modified to include wildlife habitat connectivity. The Secretary is directed to incorporate nonstructural methods for livestock distribution, such as virtual fencing, into conservation practice standards. The Secretary is authorized to encourage the conservation of landscape corridors and hydrologic connectivity to support native biodiversity and resiliency.

What does HIGH-PRIORITY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION AREAS. of HR 2235 do?

This section amends Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It authorizes research and extension grants related to virtual fencing technology. The grants will focus on understanding and addressing barriers to adoption of virtual fencing. Research is also required to study the effects of virtual fencing on natural and cultural resources. Specifically, the impact on sensitive riparian areas and crucial winter range/stopover habitats for native big game species must be studied.

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Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2025 — HR. 2235

Last updated: 4/18/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to prioritize wildlife habitat connectivity and migration corridors, particularly for big game species, within existing conservation programs like the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and Conservation Stewardship Program.
The bill increases payment limitations for Conservation Reserve Program rental payments from $50,000 to $125,000.
It authorizes research and extension grants to study virtual fencing technology and its impacts on natural and cultural resources, including riparian areas and big game habitats.

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