Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 excludes prior converted cropland from the definition of "navigable waters" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
The Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exclude prior converted cropland from the definition of "navigable waters." This bill defines "prior converted cropland" as any area drained or manipulated before December 23, 1985, for agricultural purposes, excluding areas that have reverted to wetlands. It also prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers from implementing certain change-in-use policies regarding such cropland. The act aims to provide clarity and reduce regulatory burdens on farmers concerning their land use.
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