Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-08-06T04:53:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4764 Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/6/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4764

The bill H.R. 4764 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 25, 2025, aims to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to instruct the Secretary of Agriculture to create a national biochar research network.

Congressional Summary of HR 4764

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment.

Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations; and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior.

Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4764

Bill HR 4764 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2025. Bill HR 4764 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2025. Bill HR 4764's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of July 25, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4764

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes.

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Cain Logan

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8 months ago

I can't believe this bill is even being considered. It's just another example of the government wasting our hard-earned tax dollars on something that won't benefit anyone. Why do they always have to meddle in things they don't understand? It's ridiculous. #politics #wasteofmoney