What does Preamble of HR 7665 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The proposed amendment would add biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7665 do?

This bill is formally titled the Friends in the Field Act.

What does ADDITION OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL TO HIGH-PRIORITY RESEARCH of HR 7665 do?

This section amends Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The amendment adds a provision regarding biological pest control. Research and extension grants may be made to support research, development, or education materials related to biological pest control. The purpose of these grants is to limit crop damage and food-borne illnesses.

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Friends in the Field Act — HR. 7665

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: Hillary Scholten (D-MI)

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The Friends in the Field Act amends existing law to designate biological pest control as a high-priority area for agricultural research and extension.
This bill authorizes grants to support research, development, and educational materials focused on biological pest control methods.

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