Bill · H.R. 7142· House(119-HR-7142)
ACE Agriculture Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act," aims to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. It seeks to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA). The legislation updates the scope of agricultural technologies to include water conservation and environmental sustainability. It also clarifies the reporting structure for the Director within the Department of Agriculture. Finally, it adjusts funding levels and personnel provisions for the authority.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill increases annual funding for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2032.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill prioritizes research into the sequestration and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill provides research and development support for addressing weather, disease, and water conservation issues critical to farming.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Agricultural Resilience: The bill expands the scope of development to include technologies that help overcome barriers related to environmental sustainability, water conservation, and resilience to extreme weather, drought, infectious diseases, and pests (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(B)).
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Improved Economic Competitiveness: The provisions aim to develop technologies and products that enhance export competitiveness (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(B)).
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Increased Funding for Research: The bill sets funding at $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2032, and allows the Secretary to use other available funds to carry out the section (Section 2, subsection (d)(3) and (d)(4)).
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Expert Staffing: The Director is tasked with establishing a staff with sufficient qualifications and expertise to carry out the responsibilities of the AGARDA (Section 2, subsection (b)(9)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Economic Uncertainty: The bill includes a provision to address technological barriers related to "economic cost" (Section 2, subsection (b)(2)(B)).
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 Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Business Owners+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon