HR. 1592In Committee
SOLAR Act
Prohibits Agriculture Department financial assistance for solar projects that convert covered farmland out of agricultural use, with limited exceptions for small or locally approved projects
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits Agriculture Department financial assistance for solar projects that convert covered farmland out of agricultural use, with limited exceptions for small or locally approved projects
Key points
- Require farmland conservation plans
- Prohibit USDA financial assistance
- Allow small project exceptions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-28 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgricultural conservation and pollutionAlternative and renewable resourcesFarmlandGovernment Operations and PoliticsLand use and conservationSoil pollution