What does Preamble of HR 6143 do?

This bill is formally titled 'To leverage incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture technology, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6143 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act" or the "PRECISE Act".

What does CONSERVATION LOAN AND LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM. of HR 6143 do?

This section amends Section 304 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1924). It redesignates existing subparagraphs (F) and (G) in subsection (b) as (G) and (H) respectively, and inserts a new subparagraph (F) related to precision agriculture. The terms 'precision agriculture' and 'precision agriculture technology' are defined based on section 1201 of the Food Security Act of 1985. Subsection (d) is also amended to include producers who use loans for precision agriculture practices or technology, potentially in conjunction with the environmental quality incentives program. The amendments expand the eligibility criteria for loans to include those adopting precision agriculture practices or acquiring related technology.

What does ASSISTANCE TO RURAL ENTITIES. of HR 6143 do?

This section amends Section 310B(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. It adds definitions for 'precision agriculture' and 'precision agriculture technology' referencing section 1201 of the Food Security Act of 1985. It modifies paragraph (2) to include expanding the adoption of precision agriculture practices. The expansion includes financing the acquisition of precision agriculture technology to promote best practices, reduce costs, and improve the environment.

What does FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 1985 DEFINITIONS. of HR 6143 do?

This section amends Section 1201(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985. Paragraphs (20) through (27) are redesignated as paragraphs (22) through (29). The term 'precision agriculture' is defined as managing inputs to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality. The term 'precision agriculture technology' is defined as any technology that contributes to a reduction in, or improved efficiency of, inputs used in crop or livestock production.

What does ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM. of HR 6143 do?

This section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Amendments clarify that producers may receive both payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and loans or loan guarantees under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act for the same conservation practices. The Secretary is required to notify producers about the availability of loans or loan guarantees. The heading of the provision regarding increased payments for high-priority practices is amended to include 'State-determined'. The Secretary has the authority to increase payments for precision agriculture practices, up to 90% of the costs associated with adoption and acquisition of technology. Conservation incentive contracts may now include the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology.

What does CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM. of HR 6143 do?

This section amends Section 1240L(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985. The subsection heading is modified to include 'Precision Agriculture'. Paragraph (2) of the section is revised, including changes to subparagraph (A) and (B). A new subparagraph (C) is added to paragraph (2) to include 'precision agriculture conservation activities'. Paragraph (3) is also amended to include 'precision agriculture conservation activities'.

What does DELIVERY OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. of HR 6143 do?

This section amends Section 1242(f) of the Food Security Act of 1985. The amendment directs the Secretary to emphasize the use of third-party providers when providing technical assistance for soil health planning. Soil health planning includes planning related to cover crops, precision agriculture practices, and comprehensive nutrient management planning.

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PRECISE Act — HR. 6143

Last updated: 11/19/2025 · Introduced: 11/19/2025

Author: Ashley Hinson (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands eligibility for farm loans and loan guarantees to include producers adopting precision agriculture practices or acquiring related technology.
It modifies programs to incentivize the adoption of precision agriculture, potentially covering up to 90% of costs for associated practices and technology.
The bill defines 'precision agriculture' and 'precision agriculture technology' to encompass practices and technologies that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality.

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