I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5257 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 22, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mr. Jackson of Illinois ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to enhance the long-term protection of watersheds, and for other purposes.

1. Short title Section 403 of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 2203 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following: (b) Level of restoration The Secretary may allow restoration above pre-disaster conditions if that restoration is in the best interest of the long-term health and protection of the watershed. .