House bill · H.R. 6969 (119th Congress)
Rural Investment for Producers and the Environment (RIPE) Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Josh Riley (U.S. Representative, NY-19, Democratic)
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Summary
Would amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to create a demonstration program making payments to agricultural producers who carry out conservation practices in watersheds the Secretary selects as eligible.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- May 20, 2026
In committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
U.S. House
- May 20, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- May 20, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- May 20, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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