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A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.

2/7/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 420

Bill 119 s 420, also known as the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Reauthorization Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 in order to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.

The bill seeks to support and promote innovation within the dairy industry by providing funding and resources for research and development, as well as for the implementation of new technologies and practices that can help dairy farmers improve their operations and increase their competitiveness in the market.

Specifically, the bill would allocate funds for programs that focus on improving dairy product quality, increasing efficiency in dairy production, and promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship within the industry. It would also support initiatives aimed at expanding market access for dairy products both domestically and internationally. Overall, the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Reauthorization Act aims to help dairy farmers adapt to changing market conditions, improve their profitability, and ensure the long-term viability of the dairy industry in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 420

Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025

This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives for each fiscal year. Under the Agricultural Marketing Service, the DBI Initiatives support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. The DBI Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and subawards to dairy businesses, including for niche dairy products and dairy products derived from cow milk, sheep milk, and goat milk.

Current Status of Bill S 420

Bill S 420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 420 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Bill S 420's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 420

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 420

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 420

A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.
A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 420

Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
WisconsinDemocrat
Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn
TennesseeRepublican

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