Bill · S. 4725· Senate(119-S-4725)
Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026. It was introduced in the Senate on June 9, 2026, by Mr. Markey alongside several other senators. The legislation amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. Its main purpose is to provide high-priority research and extension grants for natural climate solutions. Specifically, these grants focus on advancing land management practices that store carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
Provides research and extension grants to advance land management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
Promotes biodiversity, climate change resilience, and reduced runoff in agricultural lands, wetlands, and forests.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+6
Enhances land management practices to promote climate resilience and store carbon.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 of the bill allows for research and extension grants to advance land management practices that store carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural lands and soils, grasslands, wetlands, and forests. This is positive because it supports methods that help the environment and lower emissions.
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Section 2(A) states that the practices can be based on traditional ecological knowledge. This is a positive benefit as it incorporates historical and community-based wisdom into modern land management.
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Section 2(B) notes that the practices promote biodiversity and climate change resilience. This is beneficial for strengthening ecosystems against environmental changes.
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Section 2(C) includes practices that reduce runoff. This is a positive outcome because it helps protect water quality in our communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Improves Public Land Management+6Improves Rural Development+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Native Americans+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Children+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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