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

This bill is formally titled 'A bill to provide for Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.'

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

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

What does DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE JOINT of DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act do?

This section establishes collaborative research and development activities between the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture. The Secretaries shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to coordinate these activities, utilizing a competitive, merit-reviewed process. The memorandum or agreement will allow for public-private partnerships, including grants requiring non-Federal matching funds. Research will focus on technologies and tools with high-payoff potential, addressing threats to mission requirements and priorities. Activities will cover areas such as engineering improvements, agricultural data architecture, biological sciences, natural resource management, and supply chain security. The Secretaries are authorized to enter into reimbursable agreements and collaborate with the intelligence community. Annual reports detailing interagency coordination, achievements, and expenditures will be submitted to Congress. The Comptroller General will conduct reviews every 5 years to assess the initiative's effectiveness.

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DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Jim Banks (R-IN)

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This bill establishes a framework for collaborative research and development between the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture, focusing on areas like engineering, agricultural data, and supply chain security.
The bill authorizes public-private partnerships, including grants with matching funds, to support these joint research and development activities.
The Secretaries of Defense and Agriculture must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the initiative's coordination, achievements, and expenditures, while the Comptroller General will conduct periodic effectiveness reviews.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7547(In Committee)Official page

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