Bill · H.R. 1904· House(119-HR-1904)
Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Julia Brownley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act," proposes to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. It aims to align agriculture climate research and data systems while strengthening technical assistance and technology transfer. The legislation would establish the Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee to oversee national research agendas and priorities. Additionally, it creates the Rural Climate Alliance Network to serve as a coordination hub for providing climate-related assistance and data. These entities are designed to help the agricultural sector mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill provides direct technical assistance, technology transfer, and climate risk management tools for agricultural producers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The Rural Climate Alliance Network is specifically designed to assist rural communities with climate adaptation and disaster response.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill establishes a research agenda focused on carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reduction in agriculture.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strategic Research Oversight: The establishment of the Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee will allow for the review of national policies regarding data collection and research priorities, such as soil health and carbon sequestration (Section 3(a)).
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Technical Assistance for Rural Communities: The Rural Climate Alliance Network is designed to provide science-based climate adaptation and mitigation training programs specifically for rural communities and agricultural producers (Section s 3(b)).
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Improved Disaster Response: The Network aims to improve responses to climate disasters through better data collection and information sharing (Section 3(b)).
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Access to Information: The Network seeks to improve the communication of climate risks and provide accessible education and technical transfer of research to producers in all regionally appropriate languages (Section 3(b)).
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Risk Prevention Tools: The bill intends to develop tools and networks that deliver information to help prevent damage from extreme weather events, pest outbreaks, and other climate change impacts (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Employment Restrictions for Committee Members: Members of the Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee who are full-time federal officers or employees are prohibited from receiving additional pay, allowances, or benefits for their service on the Committee (Section 3(a)).
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Unpaid Service for Committee Members: Most members of the Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee are required to serve without pay (Section 3(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Native Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Environmental Protections+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 3/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico