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H.R. 575 (119th)

Increased TSP Access Act of 2025

Original

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Introduced

21 January 2025

Last action

28 February 2025 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Sponsors

James Baird, Eric Sorensen, Gabe Vasquez, Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Bryan Steil, Brittany Pettersen, Jill Tokuda, Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Darin LaHood, Mike Flood, Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Donald Davis, Susie Lee, Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18], Val Hoyle, Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Nikki Budzinski, Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Andrea Salinas, Kim Schrier, Mark Pocan, Rep. Taylor, David [R-OH-2], April McClain Delaney, Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Seth Magaziner, Chris Pappas

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

7 January 2026

Agriculture

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Summary

Increased TSP Access Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to modify the certification process for Technical Service Providers (TSPs) at the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) by establishing an approval process for nonfederal certifying entities and a streamlined certification process for TSPs that hold certain specialty certifications. As background, TSPs are third-party service providers, such as private businesses, Indian tribes, and nonprofit organizations, that work on behalf of customers to offer planning, design, and implementation services that meet NRCS criteria. The bill specifies that USDA must ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation practice design, implementation, and evaluation are eligible to become approved TSPs. USDA must provide a streamlined certification process for TSPs who hold appropriate specialty certifications (e.g., certified crop advisors). In determining the eligibility of a nonfederal certifying entity, USDA must consider the ability, experience, expertise, and history of the entity. USDA must decide whether to approve an application submitted by a nonfederal certifying entity to certify TSPs within a specified time period.   USDA must also review a TSP's certification by a nonfederal certifying entity within a specified time period. If the certification is satisfactory, USDA must include the TSP on a USDA-maintained registry of certified TSPs. The bill also specifies that TSPs must be paid at rates equivalent to technical assistance provided by USDA. Further, USDA must provide accessible public information on TSPs, including information on funding, certification results, and utilization rates.

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Timeline

  1. 21 January 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2025

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

    Source: Committee

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