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Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4764| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2025
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (13)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network of up to 20 sites to comprehensively test various biochar types across diverse soil conditions, application methods, and climatic regions. This network aims to assess biochar's potential for soil carbon sequestration , climate mitigation, crop production, and soil health, while delivering science-based information to land managers. The research scope will cover agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, and forestry, investigating a broad spectrum of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. Key activities include cross-site experiments to fill knowledge gaps on biochar's impact on soil properties, plant growth, and greenhouse gas emissions, alongside developing mechanistic models and testing methodologies for biochar contaminants. Additionally, the network will conduct site-specific farm and forestry system assessments and pilot-scale biochar production systems. These efforts will refine promising uses and application methods to enhance productivity, increase profitability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen resilience, while also informing conservation practice standards and financial support for biochar use. Eligible entities include State agricultural and forestry experiment stations, USDA research facilities, and other federal research facilities. The network will be administered by the Agricultural Research Service in partnership with other federal agencies, and it authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8596
Biochar Research Network Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1645
Biochar Research Network Act of 2023
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2450
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8596
    Biochar Research Network Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1645
    Biochar Research Network Act of 2023


  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2450
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-2450: Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4764| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2025
The Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network of up to 20 sites to comprehensively test various biochar types across diverse soil conditions, application methods, and climatic regions. This network aims to assess biochar's potential for soil carbon sequestration , climate mitigation, crop production, and soil health, while delivering science-based information to land managers. The research scope will cover agriculture, horticulture, rangeland, and forestry, investigating a broad spectrum of feedstocks, production processes, and application treatments. Key activities include cross-site experiments to fill knowledge gaps on biochar's impact on soil properties, plant growth, and greenhouse gas emissions, alongside developing mechanistic models and testing methodologies for biochar contaminants. Additionally, the network will conduct site-specific farm and forestry system assessments and pilot-scale biochar production systems. These efforts will refine promising uses and application methods to enhance productivity, increase profitability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen resilience, while also informing conservation practice standards and financial support for biochar use. Eligible entities include State agricultural and forestry experiment stations, USDA research facilities, and other federal research facilities. The network will be administered by the Agricultural Research Service in partnership with other federal agencies, and it authorizes an appropriation of $50,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8596
Biochar Research Network Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1645
Biochar Research Network Act of 2023
Jul 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2450
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8596
    Biochar Research Network Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1645
    Biochar Research Network Act of 2023


  • July 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2450
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (13)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-2450: Biochar Research Network Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted