1969 Congressional Hearings on Great Plains Conservation Program
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal funding and operational scope for soil and water conservation efforts across the Great Plains region.
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Great Plains farmers and landowners
The legislation under discussion concerns conservation programs that impact land management practices and federal assistance for agricultural operations in the Great Plains.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Conservation and Credit held hearings on April 17 and 18, 1969.
- The hearings focused on four specific legislative proposals: H.R. 561, H.R. 2062, H.R. 3854, and H.R. 10134.
- The subject matter of the legislation is the Great Plains conservation program.
- The hearings took place during the first session of the 91st Congress.
Why It Matters
These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal funding and operational scope for soil and water conservation efforts across the Great Plains region.
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Legislative bundling
The committee reviewed four separate bills simultaneously, suggesting a coordinated effort to address Great Plains conservation policy in 1969.
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