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Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research (SOAR) Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2720
The Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research (SOAR) Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 2720, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at enhancing research and support for organic agriculture. The bill seeks to address the growing demand for organic products by providing funding for research, education, and extension activities related to organic farming practices.
Key provisions of the SOAR Act include:
1. Increasing funding for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) to support research projects that address the needs of organic farmers and ranchers. 2. Establishing a competitive grant program to fund research on organic farming practices, soil health, pest management, and other topics relevant to organic agriculture. 3. Providing funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support organic agriculture research and extension activities at land-grant universities and other institutions. 4. Encouraging collaboration between researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders to promote the adoption of sustainable and organic farming practices. Overall, the SOAR Act aims to strengthen the organic agriculture sector by investing in research and education initiatives that will help farmers improve their practices, increase productivity, and meet the growing demand for organic products. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting sustainable agriculture in the United States.
Key provisions of the SOAR Act include:
1. Increasing funding for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) to support research projects that address the needs of organic farmers and ranchers. 2. Establishing a competitive grant program to fund research on organic farming practices, soil health, pest management, and other topics relevant to organic agriculture. 3. Providing funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support organic agriculture research and extension activities at land-grant universities and other institutions. 4. Encouraging collaboration between researchers, farmers, and other stakeholders to promote the adoption of sustainable and organic farming practices. Overall, the SOAR Act aims to strengthen the organic agriculture sector by investing in research and education initiatives that will help farmers improve their practices, increase productivity, and meet the growing demand for organic products. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards promoting sustainable agriculture in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2720
Bill HR 2720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2720 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2720's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of May 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2720
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2720
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2720
Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research (SOAR) Act of 2023
Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research (SOAR) Act of 2023
To direct the agricultural research service to expand organic research, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2720
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