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Research for Healthy Soils Act

USA118th CongressHR-3871| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Research for Healthy Soils Act This bill includes research on the agricultural impacts of microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area. Microplastic is a plastic or plastic-coated particle that is less than 5 millimeters in size. The bill specifically allows grants for carrying out or enhancing research in this area (e.g., the development or analysis of wastewater treatment techniques to filter out or biodegrade microplastics from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes). Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2028. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2028 the Pulse Crop Health Initiative; the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network; pollinator protection research and extension grants; increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; and a USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3623
Introduced in Senate
  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3623
    Introduced in Senate

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-3623: Research for Healthy Soils Act
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural researchFarmlandResearch administration and fundingSoil pollution

Research for Healthy Soils Act

USA118th CongressHR-3871| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2023
Research for Healthy Soils Act This bill includes research on the agricultural impacts of microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland as a Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension area. Microplastic is a plastic or plastic-coated particle that is less than 5 millimeters in size. The bill specifically allows grants for carrying out or enhancing research in this area (e.g., the development or analysis of wastewater treatment techniques to filter out or biodegrade microplastics from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes). Further, the bill reauthorizes USDA grants to support competitive specialized research and extension activities, including high-priority areas, through FY2028. The bill also specifically reauthorizes through FY2028 the Pulse Crop Health Initiative; the Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network; pollinator protection research and extension grants; increased USDA capacity and infrastructure to address and conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues; and a USDA-conducted nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jan 18, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3623
Introduced in Senate
  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 28, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • January 18, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3623
    Introduced in Senate
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-3623: Research for Healthy Soils Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural researchFarmlandResearch administration and fundingSoil pollution