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Boosting Public Research for Climate-Resilient Crops and Livestock Breeds.

This law allocates at least $75 million annually to publicly funded research aimed at developing new, resilient plant varieties and animal breeds crucial for agriculture. The goal is to provide farmers with access to improved seeds and livestock adapted to local conditions and climate change, while ensuring these innovations are not restricted by broad utility patents. It also mandates that products derived from this research must be substantially produced within the United States.
Key points
Allocates $75 million annually for developing public cultivars and animal breeds focused on climate resilience and enhanced nutrition.
Requires that intellectual property rights for these publicly funded innovations be limited, ensuring broader access for farmers.
Establishes a coordinator within the USDA to streamline and make public all federal breeding research activities.
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Print number: 118_S_2023
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2023.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocates $75 million annually for developing public cultivars and animal breeds focused on climate resilience and enhanced nutrition.
  • Requires that intellectual property rights for these publicly funded innovations be limited, ensuring broader access for farmers.
  • Establishes a coordinator within the USDA to streamline and make public all federal breeding research activities.
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 Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Agriculture Public Investments