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ARPA–Terra Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2732| Senate 
| Updated: 10/29/2019
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ARPA-Terra Act of 2019 This bill establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Terra (ARPA-Terra) to (1) overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of agricultural technologies that enhance export competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and resilience to extreme weather and infectious disease; and (2) ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced agricultural technologies that increase economic opportunities for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. ARPA-Terra must award grants to institutions of higher education and other entities to achieve its goals, including to accelerate early-stage research on agricultural technologies. ARPA-Terra must also implement agriculture technology projects that identify and promote revolutionary advances in fundamental sciences; translate scientific discoveries and cutting-edge inventions into technological innovations; and accelerate transformational technological advances in areas that, due to technical and financial uncertainty, industry is not likely to undertake without federal assistance.
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Timeline
Oct 29, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 29, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nov 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4902
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • October 29, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 29, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • November 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4902
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4902: ARPA–Terra Act of 2019
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAtmospheric science and weatherCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureEconomic performance and conditionsEducation programs fundingExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

ARPA–Terra Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2732| Senate 
| Updated: 10/29/2019
ARPA-Terra Act of 2019 This bill establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Terra (ARPA-Terra) to (1) overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of agricultural technologies that enhance export competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and resilience to extreme weather and infectious disease; and (2) ensure that the United States maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced agricultural technologies that increase economic opportunities for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. ARPA-Terra must award grants to institutions of higher education and other entities to achieve its goals, including to accelerate early-stage research on agricultural technologies. ARPA-Terra must also implement agriculture technology projects that identify and promote revolutionary advances in fundamental sciences; translate scientific discoveries and cutting-edge inventions into technological innovations; and accelerate transformational technological advances in areas that, due to technical and financial uncertainty, industry is not likely to undertake without federal assistance.
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Timeline
Oct 29, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 29, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nov 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4902
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • October 29, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 29, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • November 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4902
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Michael F. Bennet

Michael F. Bennet

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4902: ARPA–Terra Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAtmospheric science and weatherCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureEconomic performance and conditionsEducation programs fundingExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment trust fundsHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization