Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to collaborate on joint research and development projects that advance both agencies' missions and priorities. The two agencies would establish formal agreements to coordinate research across areas like agricultural biotechnology, food security, artificial intelligence, precision farming, soil health, and rural economic development. The bill also encourages collaboration between federal agencies, universities, community colleges, and private companies, and authorizes grants to establish a Center for Agricultural Research, Education, and Workforce Development. Additionally, the legislation supports STEM education initiatives and workforce training in agriculture through teacher workshops and curriculum development. Within two years of enactment, the agencies must report to Congress on their coordination efforts, research achievements, and recommendations for expanding capabilities—with all activities subject to research security standards established under the CHIPS and Science Act.
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