ACE Agriculture Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-13T16:33:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7142 ACE Agriculture Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2026, 4:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7142

The "ACE Agriculture Act," designated as H.R. 7142 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 16, 2026, aims to address issues and make provisions related to agriculture. The bill's specific directives and actions proposed are not specified in the provided context. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at the following link: [ACE Agriculture Act PDF](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7142/BILLS-119hr7142ih.pdf).

Congressional Summary of HR 7142

Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act or the ACE Agriculture Act

This bill reauthorizes the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) through FY2032 and expands the program's environmental sustainability goals. This Department of Agriculture (USDA) program supports innovative research and development of technology, research tools, and products to address long-term and high-risk challenges related to food and agriculture.

The bill expands the program's goals to include

water conservation;
responding to greenhouse gas emissions; and
resilience to drought, infectious diseases, and plant and animal pathogens and pests.

The bill also expands the program's goals to include undertaking advanced research and development in areas in which industry by itself is not likely to do so because of economic cost.

Further, the bill removes the current pilot program designation and requires USDA to establish and maintain an AGARDA staff.

Finally, the bill allows USDA to use any unobligated USDA funds to implement the program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7142

Bill HR 7142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2026. Bill HR 7142 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2026. Bill HR 7142's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of January 16, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7142

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7142

To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority, and for other purposes.