What does Preamble of SCALE Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985. It aims to establish State assistance for soil health. The bill also intends to provide State assistance for wildlife habitat. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SCALE Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Supporting Conservation through Advancing Local Efforts Act of 2026.

What does STATE ASSISTANCE FOR SOIL HEALTH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. of SCALE Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a program for state and tribal assistance related to soil health and wildlife habitat. Eligible states and Indian tribes can apply for grants to improve soil health and wildlife habitat on agricultural land. Grants are available for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with a maximum grant amount of $10,000,000 per fiscal year. Grants are for a five-year term and may be renewed. States generally need to provide matching funds equal to the amount of federal funds requested, although exceptions are possible. Recipients must submit audit results of grant fund expenditures annually. The Commodity Credit Corporation will provide $50,000,000 each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to fund the program. The Secretary must award grants within 180 days of the section's enactment. Grants are not to be conditioned on requirements from the Department of Agriculture, nor should they require modification of existing state or local programs.

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SCALE Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/22/2026 · Introduced: 6/22/2026

Author: John Hoeven (R-ND)

TL;DR (AI)

The SCALE Act of 2026 establishes a grant program providing federal funds to states and tribal entities for improving soil health and wildlife habitat on agricultural land.
This bill allocates $50,000,000 annually from 2027 through 2031 to fund grants, which generally require matching funds from recipients.
Grants awarded under this act are intended to support conservation efforts without imposing new federal requirements on state or local programs.

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