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Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1395| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • 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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3784
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3784
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

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Related Bills

  • S 117-1260: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3784: Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1395| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
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
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3784
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3784
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 117-1260: United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3784: Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted