Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow Indian tribes to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Stewardship Contracts, and Critical Conservation Areas.
• The legislation expands eligibility for conservation programs to include areas on tribal land, as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
• The bill modifies specific sections within the Food Security Act to clarify the Secretary's authority in determining conservation priorities.