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Biochar Research Network Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1645| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (13)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Biochar Research Network Act of 2023 This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment. Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations, and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior. Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8596
Biochar Research Network Act of 2022
Mar 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-732
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8596
    Biochar Research Network Act of 2022


  • March 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-732
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 19, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-732: Biochar Research Network Act of 2023

Biochar Research Network Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1645| House 
| Updated: 4/19/2023
Biochar Research Network Act of 2023 This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment. Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations, and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior. Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8596
Biochar Research Network Act of 2022
Mar 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-732
Introduced in Senate
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8596
    Biochar Research Network Act of 2022


  • March 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-732
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 19, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (13)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Mike Flood (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-732: Biochar Research Network Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted