Bill · H.R. 8507· House(119-HR-8507)
Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 4/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Flood
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act," seeks to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It aims to include precision agriculture workforce development as a high-priority research and extension initiative. The legislation proposes creating programs to support student training and development in this field. These programs would involve partnerships with public or private entities. Additionally, the bill amends the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to include institutions carrying out cooperative education programs.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill creates new pathways for student training and development through research and extension grants.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically targets student training and cooperative education to develop a future workforce.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill invests in the future workforce required for modern precision agriculture practices used by farmers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Training and Development: The bill allows for research and extension grants to develop programs that support precision agriculture student workforce training and development (Section 2(a)). This could benefit students seeking specialized skills in the agricultural sector.
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Enhanced Participation: By developing these programs through partnerships with public or private entities, the bill aims to enhance the participation of precision agriculture (Section 2(a)).
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Cooperative Education Opportunities: The bill amends existing law to allow grants to institutions that carry out cooperative education programs for the purpose of improving precision agriculture workforce training and development (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 Students+5Good For Farmers+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Improves College Affordability+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado