NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

Sponsor: James R. Baird (Republican-IN)June 4, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

New bill would boost agricultural research and education by teaming up science agencies.

This bill would make the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) work together on research. They would team up to tackle challenges in farming, food safety, and rural areas. This could lead to new technologies and better education for future workers.

What Would Change

Today, the Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation do not have a specific law telling them to work together on research. If this bill passes, these two agencies would be required to team up on joint research and development projects, coordinating their efforts through formal agreements.

Key Provisions

Requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to work together on research and development.
Lets the USDA and NSF conduct joint research on topics like food security, rural economic growth, and new farming technologies such as AI and robotics.
Allows the USDA and NSF to create education and training programs for science and technology skills, including workshops for K-12 teachers and new school curricula.
Permits the USDA and NSF to support research infrastructure, including new facilities, equipment, and broadband internet in rural areas.
Lets the USDA and NSF award grants to colleges and non-profits to set up Centers for Agricultural Research, Education, and Workforce Development.

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NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

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