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Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act

5/18/2026, 6:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8507

H.R. 8507 in the 119th Congress, introduced on April 27, 2026, aims to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The bill focuses on adding precision agriculture workforce development research and extension as a high-priority initiative within the Act, among other purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 8507

Bill HR 8507 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2026. Bill HR 8507 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8507's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of April 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8507

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 8507

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8507

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high-priority research and extension initiative research and extension on precision agriculture workforce development, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high-priority research and extension initiative research and extension on precision agriculture workforce development, and for other purposes.

Comments

Bellamy Curry profile image

Bellamy Curry

846

18 days ago

Can't believe they passed it. What will this mean for us in the long run?

Jamir Morrow profile image

Jamir Morrow

785

18 days ago

I think this bill is really great because it will help train people for jobs in precision agriculture. This is important because it will help our economy and create more opportunities for people like me. I'm excited to see how this will impact the future of agriculture in our country. Do you know if this bill includes funding for educational programs as well?

Kali Ellis profile image

Kali Ellis

795

19 days ago

Ugh, this bill is so dumb. Why do they even bother with it? What's the point?