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The bipartisan Southern Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act (H.R. 6921) was introduced Tuesday, Jan. 9th, by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15). The bill authorizes payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers in implementing certain conservation practices along the southern border of Texas.

Counties included in the legislation include Brewster, Brooks, Cameron, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmit, Duval, Edwards, El Paso, Frio, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala.

This bipartisan legislation is co-led by Reps. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34).

“I am proud to lead the introduction of this important bipartisan legislation,” De La Cruz said. “It’s no secret that farmers and ranchers across Texas face hardships as illegal immigrants, drug smugglers, and human traffickers traipse across their properties, damaging fences, crops, and livestock. This bill is an important part of making the Texas agriculture industry whole after years of poor policies and open borders.”