Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill S 3500

Bill 118 s 3500, also known as the Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote research and extension activities related to natural climate solutions. These solutions involve using natural processes, such as reforestation, soil carbon sequestration, and wetland restoration, to mitigate climate change.

The bill aims to support research efforts that will help us better understand the potential of natural climate solutions and how they can be effectively implemented. It also seeks to provide funding for extension programs that will help disseminate this information to farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for collaboration with state and local governments, as well as with private sector partners, to maximize the impact of natural climate solutions. It also emphasizes the importance of engaging with communities that are disproportionately affected by climate change, such as low-income and minority populations. Overall, Bill 118 s 3500 is focused on advancing our understanding of natural climate solutions and promoting their widespread adoption as a key strategy for addressing climate change.

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Current Status of Bill S 3500

Bill S 3500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill S 3500 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2023.  Bill S 3500's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3500

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3500

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3500

Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2023Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2023A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for high-priority research and extension grants for natural climate solutions, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3500

R
Edward J. Markey
Massachusetts(Democrat)
R
Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts(Democrat)
R
Ron Wyden
Oregon(Democrat)
R
Bernard Sanders
Vermont(Independent)
R
Jeff Merkley
Oregon(Democrat)
R
Mike Braun
Indiana(Republican)

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