NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

9/4/2024, 8:05 AM

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.

Congress
118
Number
HR - 8613
Introduced on
2024-06-04
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/4/2024
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Status of Legislation

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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities focused on the joint advancement of Department of Agriculture and National Science Foundation mission requirements and priorities, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/6/2024

NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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Latest Action9/3/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.