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Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1395

Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

This bill supports research and development for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture.

In awarding grants under its sensor systems and networked systems programs, the National Science Foundation (NSF) shall consider certain research and development on sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and intermittent computation.

The NSF must prioritize applications that incorporate distance learning tools and approaches in awarding grants under the Advanced Technological Education Program to (1) junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in an in-demand industry sector or occupation; or (2) institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers, industry partnerships, or sector partnerships that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to enrolled students.

The Government Accountability Office shall provide (1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture technologies; and (2) a review of federal programs that provide support for precision agriculture research, development, adoption, education, or training.

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Current Status of Bill S 1395

Bill S 1395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2021. Bill S 1395 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2021.  Bill S 1395's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1395

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1395

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1395

Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
A bill to promote scientific research and development opportunities for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture capabilities.
Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1395

Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
NebraskaRepublican
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat

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