# 117-hr-8596: Biochar Research Network Act of 2022

117-hr-8596, Biochar Research Network Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8596
- Congress: 117
- Title: Biochar Research Network Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
- Introduced: 2022-07-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Biochar Research Network Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research stations or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit farmers and the environment.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] (D-CA), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA), 2022-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2022-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6] (D-NC), 2022-11-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-8596 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8596)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8596 (as of 2025-11-18).