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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9572· 119th Congress

BUFFER Act Details Pending

BUFFER Act

Sponsor
Becca Balint (D-VT)
Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
Last Action
Jul 2, 2026
Passage
8%
Introduced
Jul 2, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill introduced in House Agriculture Committee on July 2, 2026.
  • Official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Title suggests focus on agricultural buffers, but specifics unavailable.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Agricultural stakeholders, environmental groups, and farmers await details on scope.
  • No cosponsors yet indicates limited early momentum or coalition-building.
  • Impact depends entirely on whether bill targets conservation, water quality, or land use.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in early stage: referred to House Agriculture Committee, no hearings scheduled yet.
  • Contact your House representative or Agriculture Committee members if this topic matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 2, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Jul 2, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 2, 2026Introduced in House