Innovative FEED Act

1/25/2024, 7:00 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Innovative FEED Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1842, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote innovation in the field of agriculture by providing funding and support for research and development of new technologies and practices.

Specifically, the Innovative FEED Act aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production by encouraging the use of cutting-edge technologies such as precision agriculture, genetic engineering, and data analytics. The bill also seeks to address issues related to food security and environmental sustainability by promoting the development of new methods for increasing crop yields, reducing waste, and mitigating the impact of climate change on agriculture.

In addition to funding research and development efforts, the Innovative FEED Act also includes provisions for training and education programs to help farmers and other stakeholders adopt new technologies and practices. The bill also calls for the establishment of partnerships between government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector companies to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of agricultural innovation. Overall, the Innovative FEED Act represents a bipartisan effort to support and promote innovation in the agricultural sector. If passed, this legislation has the potential to drive significant advancements in food production, improve sustainability, and enhance the resilience of the US food system.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1842

Introduced on
2023-06-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Innovative FEED Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1842, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote innovation in the field of agriculture by providing funding and support for research and development of new technologies and practices.

Specifically, the Innovative FEED Act aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production by encouraging the use of cutting-edge technologies such as precision agriculture, genetic engineering, and data analytics. The bill also seeks to address issues related to food security and environmental sustainability by promoting the development of new methods for increasing crop yields, reducing waste, and mitigating the impact of climate change on agriculture.

In addition to funding research and development efforts, the Innovative FEED Act also includes provisions for training and education programs to help farmers and other stakeholders adopt new technologies and practices. The bill also calls for the establishment of partnerships between government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector companies to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of agricultural innovation. Overall, the Innovative FEED Act represents a bipartisan effort to support and promote innovation in the agricultural sector. If passed, this legislation has the potential to drive significant advancements in food production, improve sustainability, and enhance the resilience of the US food system.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Recent Activity

Latest Action6/7/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.