Bill · H.R. 1326· House(119-HR-1326)
DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Frank Lucas
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act directs the Secretaries of Energy and Agriculture to engage in joint research and development activities. These agencies will coordinate through a memorandum of understanding or other interagency agreements. The bill establishes a competitive, merit-reviewed process for various entities to participate. Research areas include topics like machine learning, crop science, biofuels, and grid security. The act also allows for the development of data methods and the support of research infrastructure. Finally, the Secretaries must submit a detailed report to relevant House and Senate committees within two years.
Yes· 3 of 17
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill explicitly targets research to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural operations.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The act establishes a formal process for collaborative, competitive research and development.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
The bill focuses on biofuels and sustainable energy technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 372–35
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
03/24/2025 · Roll call 73 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Research Opportunities for Institutions: The bill requires a competitive, merit-reviewed process that considers applications from Federal agencies, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit institutions (Section 2(b)).
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Agricultural and Energy Advancements: Research focus areas include modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to optimize algorithms for agriculture and energy (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
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Environmental and Resource Benefits: The bill targets research in integrated natural resources, the energy-water nexus, and advanced biomass/biofuels (Section 2(c)(1)(B-D)).
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Improved Agricultural Efficiency: The act allows for research and demonstration of methods to improve the efficiency of agriculture operations and the processing of agricultural products (Section 2(c)(5)(A)).
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Climate Impact Reduction: The bill includes provisions to research methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with agricultural operations and processing (Section 2(c)(5)(B)).
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Safety and Infrastructure Support: Research areas include grid modernization, grid security, and wildfire risks and prevention (Section 2(c)(1)(J-L)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Rural Development+4Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Students+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3
- 3/25/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3/24/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 35 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H1204)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 35 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H1204)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1214)
- At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1326.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1204-1205)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York