Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023
3/7/2024, 8:15 AMSummary of Bill HR 1495
Bill 118 HR 1495, also known as the Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023, aims to establish a loan program to support precision agriculture practices in the United States. Precision agriculture refers to the use of technology and data analysis to optimize farming practices and increase efficiency.The bill proposes the creation of a Precision Agriculture Loan Program within the Department of Agriculture, which would provide loans to farmers and ranchers looking to invest in precision agriculture technologies. These technologies may include GPS-guided tractors, drones for crop monitoring, and data analytics software for yield optimization.
The loans provided under this program would have favorable terms, such as low interest rates and flexible repayment options, to encourage more farmers to adopt precision agriculture practices. The goal of the program is to help farmers increase their productivity, reduce their environmental impact, and improve their overall profitability. Supporters of the bill argue that precision agriculture can help address challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and food security by enabling farmers to make more informed decisions and reduce waste. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential cost of implementing these technologies and the impact on smaller, family-owned farms. Overall, the Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023 aims to promote innovation in the agricultural sector and support farmers in adopting sustainable and efficient practices. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers looking to modernize the farming industry.
Congressional Summary of HR 1495
Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023
This bill establishes a loan program within the Farm Service Agency to assist agricultural producers in purchasing precision agriculture equipment and technology, such as geospatial mapping, data management and analytics software, and network connectivity products and solutions.
Precision agriculture refers to managing, tracking, or reducing crop or livestock production inputs, including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water, and time, at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies, reduce waste, and maintain environmental quality.
Current Status of Bill HR 1495
Bill HR 1495 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1495 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1495's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of April 5, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1495
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
18Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1495
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1495
Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act of 2023To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to establish a precision agriculture loan program, and for other purposes.Comments
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