Bill · H.R. 4764· House(119-HR-4764)
Biochar Research Network Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 7
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Biochar Research Network Act of 2025'', directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network. The network is intended to include up to 20 research sites or facilities to test various biochar types across different soil and climatic conditions. Research will focus on understanding how biochar can contribute to climate mitigation, crop production, and soil health. The program aims to provide practical, science-based information to various land and natural resource managers. Additionally, the bill outlines specific research scopes and establishes eligibility for participating entities. Finally, it authorizes $50,000,000 in appropriations for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 annually for a national biochar research network.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill is designed to increase farm profitability, productivity, and resilience to extreme weather.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill specifically targets soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas reductions through biochar research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Profitability and Productivity: The research network aims to help farmers, ranchers, and other land managers use biochar to increase profitability and enhance productivity (Section 2, subsection (a)(2) and (b)(2)(B)(i)).
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Improved Resilience: The bill seeks to use biochar to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events (Section 2, subsection (a)(2) and (b)(2)(B)(i)).
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Environmental and Soil Health: The network will test biochar to contribute to ecosystem and soil health, as well as natural resource conservation (Section 2, subsection (a)(2)).
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Climate Mitigation: Research will assess the potential of biochar for soil carbon sequestration and contribution to climate mitigation (Section 2, subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2)).
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Science-Based Guidance: The bill aims to deliver practical, cost-effective, and region-specific information to managers of land, including farmers, foresters, and urban land managers (Section 2, subsection (a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Identification of Unintended Consequences: The research is tasked with developing methodologies to identify potential contaminants or other factors in biochar that may cause unintended consequences (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(A)(v)).
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 Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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