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Research for Healthy Soils Act

USA118th CongressS-3623| Senate 
| Updated: 1/18/2024
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • 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., through 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
Jul 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3871
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jan 18, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 18, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • July 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3871
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • January 18, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 18, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3871: Research for Healthy Soils Act

Research for Healthy Soils Act

USA118th CongressS-3623| Senate 
| Updated: 1/18/2024
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., through 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
Jul 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-3871
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jan 18, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 18, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • July 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-3871
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • January 18, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 18, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (4)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3871: Research for Healthy Soils Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted