What does Preamble of HR 4764 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4764 do?

This bill is formally titled the Biochar Research Network Act of 2025.

What does NATIONAL BIOCHAR RESEARCH NETWORK. of HR 4764 do?

This section establishes a National Biochar Research Network under the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. The Secretary is directed to establish a network of up to 20 research sites to assess biochar's potential for soil carbon sequestration and its impact on crop production, climate mitigation, and ecosystem health. Research conducted by the network will include cross-site experiments to understand biochar's impact on soil properties and plant growth, as well as site-specific assessments of farm and forestry systems. Eligible entities to conduct research include State agricultural and forestry experiment stations, research facilities of the USDA, and research facilities of the Department of Energy, Commerce, or Interior. The Agricultural Research Service Administrator will administer the network in partnership with other agencies. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will coordinate the network's activities with conservation practice standards and program support. The section authorizes $50,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these activities.

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Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 — HR. 4764

Last updated: 7/25/2025 · Introduced: 7/25/2025

Author: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a National Biochar Research Network to assess biochar's potential for soil carbon sequestration and its impact on crop production, climate mitigation, and ecosystem health.
The network will consist of up to 20 research sites, involving State agricultural and forestry experiment stations, and research facilities of various federal departments.
The bill authorizes $50,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the network's research and activities.

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