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Sustainable Agriculture: New Technologies for Climate Resilience

This act aims to strengthen agriculture's role in addressing climate change. It means the government will support the development of new farming technologies and practices to protect crops from extreme weather, increase carbon storage in soil, and promote renewable energy on farms. As a result, farmers may gain access to innovative solutions that improve their climate resilience and contribute to environmental protection.
Key points
Support for farmers in dealing with extreme weather conditions like droughts or floods through new technology development.
Promotion of farming methods that help store carbon dioxide in the soil, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Increased availability and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind) for farms.
Encouragement of voluntary practices that protect the environment and enhance farm resilience to climate change.
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Print number: 117_HR_1363
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sustainable Agriculture Research Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for farmers in dealing with extreme weather conditions like droughts or floods through new technology development.
  • Promotion of farming methods that help store carbon dioxide in the soil, contributing to climate change mitigation.
  • Increased availability and cost-effectiveness of renewable energy sources (e.g., solar, wind) for farms.
  • Encouragement of voluntary practices that protect the environment and enhance farm resilience to climate change.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Agriculture Environment