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Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3784| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2021
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 This bill supports research and development for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture. In awarding grants under its sensor systems and networked systems programs, the National Science Foundation (NSF) shall consider certain research and development on sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and intermittent computation. The NSF must prioritize applications that incorporate distance learning tools and approaches in awarding grants under the Advanced Technological Education Program to (1) junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in an in-demand industry sector or occupation; or (2) institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers, industry partnerships, or sector partnerships that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to enrolled students. The Government Accountability Office shall provide (1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture technologies; and (2) a review of federal programs that provide support for precision agriculture research, development, adoption, education, or training.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1395
Introduced in Senate
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jun 8, 2021
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.
Jul 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • April 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1395
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • June 8, 2021
    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.


  • July 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1395: Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3784| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2021
Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 This bill supports research and development for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture. In awarding grants under its sensor systems and networked systems programs, the National Science Foundation (NSF) shall consider certain research and development on sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and intermittent computation. The NSF must prioritize applications that incorporate distance learning tools and approaches in awarding grants under the Advanced Technological Education Program to (1) junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in an in-demand industry sector or occupation; or (2) institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers, industry partnerships, or sector partnerships that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to enrolled students. The Government Accountability Office shall provide (1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture technologies; and (2) a review of federal programs that provide support for precision agriculture research, development, adoption, education, or training.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1395
Introduced in Senate
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Jun 8, 2021
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.
Jul 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • April 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1395
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.


  • June 8, 2021
    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.


  • July 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Jerry McNerney

Jerry McNerney

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee, Research and Technology Subcommittee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1395: Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted