Bill · H.R. 3707· House(119-HR-3707)
NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act
- Introduced
- 6/4/2025
- Last activity
- 6/4/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- James Baird
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Science Foundation to engage in collaborative research and development. This coordination focuses on advancing the mission requirements and priorities of both agencies. The agencies will establish memoranda of understanding or interagency agreements to manage these activities. Research areas include agricultural challenges, food security, and emerging technologies. The act also provides for education, workforce development, and the establishment of research centers. Finally, a report on these activities must be submitted to Congress within two years.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill's focus on agricultural research and new tools directly benefits the farming community.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically addresses rural economic revitalization and broadband deployment.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill promotes large-scale collaborative research and development between agencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advancement of Agricultural Research: The bill directs collaborative research in areas such as plant, animal, and microbial biology, food and nutrition security, and the monitoring of food- or water-borne pathogens (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Economic and Community Development: The act includes focus areas for rural economic revitalization and smart and connected communities (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Technology and Infrastructure Support: Research and development may support research infrastructure, including new facilities, equipment, and broadband deployment (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Workforce and Education Opportunities: The bill promotes workforce needs, education, and development, including STEM education and the creation of centers through grants to institutions of higher education, community colleges, or nonprofit institutions (Section s 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(6)).
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Educational Literacy: The act allows for workshops to educate preschool through grade 12 teachers on increasing agricultural literacy and the development of agricultural-based science curricula (Section 2(c)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Students+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Children+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Consumer Protection+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5Improves Internet Access+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4Improves Pandemic Preparedness+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 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
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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