Bill · H.R. 7665· House(119-HR-7665)
Friends in the Field Act
- Introduced
- 2/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Friends in the Field Act," aims to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It proposes to add biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas. The amendment would allow for research and extension grants to support specific goals. These goals include research, development, and the creation of education materials. The ultimate aim is to address biological pest control to limit crop damage and food-borne illnesses.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
Farmers benefit directly from improved methods to control pests and reduce crop damage.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
Reducing food-borne illnesses through biological pest control directly benefits consumer safety.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
Biological pest control is a more environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Limiting crop damage and food-borne illnesses: The bill seeks to use biological pest control to reduce damage to crops and decrease the occurrence of food-borne illnesses (Section 2).
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Support for research, development, and education: The bill allows for grants to be used for research, development, and the creation of information or outreach programs regarding biological pest control (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Rural Development+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+1
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House