The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act, is to improve the management of watersheds to prevent flooding and enhance the resilience of agricultural lands. It aims to update and expand the existing emergency watershed program established under the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. Key provisions of the law include several important changes. First, it allows the Secretary of Agriculture to implement restoration measures that go beyond immediate fixes, focusing on long-term health and protection of watersheds.