Bill · S. 4853· Senate(119-S-4853)
United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act
- Introduced
- 6/22/2026
- Last activity
- 6/22/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- John Hoeven
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act," aims to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The primary focus is to modify the BARD Fund, which supports collaborative agricultural research between the United States and Israel. The legislation seeks to expand the fund's scope to support mid-stage research projects. Additionally, it proposes the creation of a BARD Fund accelerator program. Finally, the bill authorizes specific appropriations for the fund over several fiscal years.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill authorizes $8,000,000 in annual appropriations for agricultural research through the BARD Fund.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United States and Israel through collaborative agricultural research.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill supports agricultural research that addresses food production challenges and creates new agricultural practices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Research Capabilities: By adding support for mid-stage research, the bill aims to advance cooperative agricultural research projects that are of mutual interest to both nations (Section 3, paragraph 2, subparagraph C).
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Creation of an Accelerator Program: The establishment of a B-ARD Fund accelerator program is designed to fast-track research between scientists and accelerate the successful development of agricultural research through specific resources and services (Section 3, paragraph 3).
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Technical and Management Support: Scientists participating in these activities may benefit from provided management guidance, technical assistance, and consulting (Section 3, paragraph 3, subparagraph C).
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Economic Growth Potential: The bill notes that previous BARD Fund research has led to new agricultural practices, commercial engagements, patents, and breeding rights licenses, which act as a growth engine for the economies of the United States and Israel (Section 2, paragraph 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Business Owners+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- 6/22/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York