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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4912· 119th Congress

BUFFER Act

Sponsor
Peter Welch (D-VT)
Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Bill title suggests focus on agricultural buffers, likely environmental or conservation-related protections.
  • Only 1 cosponsor indicates limited early support in Senate.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Agriculture sector and landowners will be most directly affected once details emerge.
  • Environmental or food safety outcomes depend entirely on bill's specific requirements and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Limited cosponsorship suggests this may be a narrowly-focused proposal rather than broad initiative.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill referred to Senate Agriculture Committee on June 24, 2026 — next step is committee review and hearing.
  • Expect 2-4 months for committee staff analysis before any markup or floor consideration.
  • Track bill at Congress.gov or contact your senator's office to request their position.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 24, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Jun 24, 2026Introduced in Senate