H.R. 1904 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Mar 6, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBetter coordination of farm climate research
The USDA would create an advisory committee to guide its climate-related agricultural research and data collection efforts. It would also establish a Rural Climate Alliance Network to coordinate climate research, data sharing, and technical assistance across agriculture. The USDA would prepare a report for Congress outlining a long-term strategy for helping farmers adapt to climate challenges.
How it affects you
If you're a farmer, rancher, or work in agriculture, you'd potentially have better access to climate research and technical assistance tailored to your needs. Others in the food and agricultural industry, along with nonprofit organizations, would benefit from improved coordination of climate data and resources. The bill itself doesn't directly change policies; it sets up systems for planning and sharing information.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 6, 2025)
Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and a Rural Climate Alliance Network.
The advisory committee, within USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist, must review and make recommendations on the agency's long-term and short-term national policies and priorities for (1) data collection for climate-specific agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and (2) agricultural climate research.
The Rural Climate Alliance Network must coordinate the provision of agriculture climate research, climate data, extension, and technical assistance for agricultural producers, the food and agricultural industry, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. The bill defines an agricultural producer as an individual who is engaged in farming, ranching, forestry, aquaculture, or another occupation relating to agriculture.
USDA must also submit a report to Congress that includes a long-term strategy for responding to the challenges faced by agricultural producers that may impact agricultural producers' climate change resilience. The report must also include recommendations for further action by federal departments and agencies that are based on best practices.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1904
A BILL
Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act
Sponsor: Rep. Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 28, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.”