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Permanent Funding for Advanced Agricultural Research and Climate Resilience.

This law transforms the temporary Agricultural Advanced Research program (AGARDA) into a permanent authority, securing long-term public funding for high-risk research. The goal is to develop technologies that protect crops and livestock from extreme weather, diseases, and drought. This increased investment is designed to enhance food stability, export competitiveness, and environmental sustainability, including water conservation.
Key points
The Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) is made permanent, removing its temporary 'pilot' status.
Authorized funding is doubled to $100 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2032, significantly boosting research investment.
Research focus is explicitly expanded to include water conservation, environmental sustainability, and resilience to climate change and infectious diseases.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7142
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Process start date: 2026-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACE Agriculture Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7142.

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 2026-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) is made permanent, removing its temporary 'pilot' status.
  • Authorized funding is doubled to $100 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2032, significantly boosting research investment.
  • Research focus is explicitly expanded to include water conservation, environmental sustainability, and resilience to climate change and infectious diseases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-07.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment Public Investments