NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act
USA118th CongressHR-8613| House
| Updated: 9/3/2024
Frank D. Lucas
Republican Representative
Oklahoma
Cosponsors (3)
Agriculture Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
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Introduced in House
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperationResearch and development
NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act
USA118th CongressHR-8613| House
| Updated: 9/3/2024
NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
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Introduced in House
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Frank D. Lucas
Republican Representative
Oklahoma
Cosponsors (3)
Agriculture Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperationResearch and development