H.R. 1565

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reauthorize the voluntary public access and habitat incentive program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 25, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Dingell · Committee: Committee on Agriculture

Table of contents

• H.R. 1565
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Voluntary public access and habitat incentive program

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Voluntary public access and habitat incentive program

• Section 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985 () is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: 16 U.S.C. 3839bb–5
  • (f) Funding
    • (1) Mandatory funding
      • Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $150,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
    • (2) Enhanced public access to wetland reserve easements
      • To the maximum extent practicable, of the funds made available under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall use $3,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to encourage public access to land covered by wetland reserve easements under section 1265C through agreements with States and tribal governments under this section.