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119-hr-1904119th CongressWALLET

Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act

Sponsored By: Representative Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

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Summary

Coordinate agriculture climate research and data across USDA and rural partners. This bill would create an Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and a Rural Climate Alliance Network to align climate research, data collection, technical assistance, and a national research agenda for agriculture.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New rural climate help network for farmers

If enacted, USDA would set up a Rural Climate Alliance Network run by the Climate Hubs. It would help farmers, tribes, colleges, nonprofits, and businesses share climate data and tools. The network could support training and help develop apps, websites, manuals, and warning systems in local languages. USDA could make multiyear agreements so groups can start or expand research and services. It would start upon enactment.

New USDA climate research panel

If enacted, USDA would create an 18-member Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee. It would set a national research agenda every two years and make yearly scientific recommendations. Every five years it would review results and set common data and reporting rules for USDA programs and the new network. The Secretary could hire an executive director and up to three staff; members would be unpaid but get travel costs. It would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

Roll Call Votes

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