What does Preamble of MATCH Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. The amendment concerns preagreement costs of emergency watershed protection measures. The bill is introduced by Mr. Curtis and Mr. Bennet.

What does SHORT TITLE. of MATCH Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act of 2025' or the 'MATCH Act of 2025'.

What does EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROGRAM. of MATCH Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to establish a process for preagreement costs related to emergency watershed protection. It defines 'sponsor' as a State or local government, or an Indian Tribe. The Secretary is required to identify emergency watershed protection measures whose costs may be incurred before an agreement and to develop a procedure for sponsors to request additional measures. Preagreement costs incurred by a sponsor may be considered part of the sponsor's contribution toward a project if an agreement is reached. Sponsors who undertake preagreement measures assume the risk of incurring costs. The Secretary is not obligated to enter into an agreement with a sponsor under this subsection.

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MATCH Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/25/2025 · Introduced: 3/25/2025

Author: John Curtis (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to allow for preagreement costs related to emergency watershed protection measures.
It establishes a process for state and local governments, and Indian Tribes, to request emergency watershed protection measures and potentially have those preagreement costs count towards their project contributions.
The bill clarifies that sponsors undertaking preagreement measures assume the risk of those costs, and the Secretary is not obligated to enter into an agreement.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5781(In Committee)Official page

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