NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

9/4/2024, 8:05 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 8613

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8613

Bill HR 8613 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2024. Bill HR 8613 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2024.  Bill HR 8613's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of September 3, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8613

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 HR 8613

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8613

NSF and USDA Interagency Research ActNSF and USDA Interagency Research ActTo 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8613

Frank D. Lucas
Frank D. Lucas
Oklahoma(Republican)
Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
Oregon(Democrat)

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