What does Preamble of NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities focused on the joint advancement of Department of Agriculture and National Science Foundation mission requirements and priorities, and for other purposes,' aims to facilitate collaborative research and development. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Science Foundation to undertake research and development activities. These activities are intended to advance the missions and priorities of both the Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act do?

This bill is formally titled the NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

What does DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION of NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Science Foundation to coordinate research and development activities. Coordination will be achieved through memoranda of understanding or other interagency agreements, utilizing a competitive merit review process. Research areas include plant biology, food security, rural revitalization, cyber-physical systems, and advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. The section encourages collaboration and data sharing between federal agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. It supports research infrastructure, translational technologies, and STEM education initiatives, including workshops for teachers and curriculum development. Grants may be awarded to establish Centers for Agricultural Research, Education, and Workforce Development. The Secretary and Director are authorized to enter into reimbursable agreements and collaborate with other federal agencies. A report detailing interagency coordination, technical capabilities, research achievements, and future opportunities must be submitted to Congress within two years of enactment. Activities under this section must align with research security protocols outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act.

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NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act

Last updated: 6/4/2025 · Introduced: 6/4/2025

Author: James Baird (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture and the National Science Foundation to coordinate research and development activities focused on shared missions and priorities.
The bill authorizes grants to establish Centers for Agricultural Research, Education, and Workforce Development, supporting research infrastructure and STEM education.
It mandates a report to Congress detailing interagency coordination, research achievements, and future opportunities related to these collaborative efforts.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8516(In Committee)Official page

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