NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
What this bill does
This bill would require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to work together on research and development projects. They would need to create an agreement to guide their collaboration. This partnership could involve conducting joint research on topics like rural economic revitalization, sharing data, supporting research facilities, and organizing educational programs related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
The bill affects USDA and NSF by establishing this formal partnership. It also impacts institutions of higher education, community colleges, career and technical education schools, and nonprofit organizations, as they may be involved in or benefit from the collaborative research and training initiatives. The legislation outlines various areas where the agencies could conduct research, including agriculture, food security, and emerging technologies.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered reported, meaning it has passed through committee and is ready for further consideration by the full House. After passing the House, it would need to be considered and passed by the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
Timeline
3 Sep 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8613 do?
- This bill would require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to work together on research and development projects. They would need to create an agreement to guide their collaboration. This partnership could involve conducting joint research on topics like rural economic revitalization, sharing data, supporting research facilities, and organizing educational programs related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The bill affects USDA and NSF by establishing this formal partnership. It also impacts institutions of higher education, community colleges, career and technical education schools, and nonprofit organizations, as they may be involved in or benefit from the collaborative research and training initiatives. The legislation outlines various areas where the agencies could conduct research, including agriculture, food security, and emerging technologies. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered reported, meaning it has passed through committee and is ready for further consideration by the full House. After passing the House, it would need to be considered and passed by the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 8613 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8613. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8613?
- H.R. 8613 was sponsored by Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8613?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. (3 Sep 2024).
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