What does Preamble of S 3498 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. The proposed amendment focuses on making adjustments to the environmental quality incentives program. The bill is introduced by Mr. Booker, along with Mr. Lee.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3498 do?

This bill is formally titled the EQIP Improvement Act of 2025.

What does ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM REFORMS. of S 3498 do?

This section amends Section 1240B of the Food Security Act of 1985 regarding the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It modifies payment limitations for producers performing practices, generally capping payments at 75 percent of associated costs, but with exceptions. Specific practices like constructing access roads or animal mortality facilities are capped at 40 percent of costs. Income foregone by producers is eligible for 100 percent reimbursement. Section 1240G of the Food Security Act of 1985 is amended, reducing the funding limit from $450,000 to $150,000. The Secretary is required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing program obligations by practice category, fiscal year, and state, as well as by producer operation size and state.

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EQIP Improvement Act of 2025 — S. 3498

Last updated: 12/16/2025 · Introduced: 12/16/2025

Author: Cory Booker (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to generally cap producer payments at 75 percent of practice costs, with lower caps (40 percent) for specific infrastructure projects.
The bill reduces the funding limit for EQIP from $450,000 to $150,000.
The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing EQIP program obligations by practice, fiscal year, state, producer size, and state.

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