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Friends in the Field Act

USA119th CongressHR-7665| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance agricultural research and development by amending the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It specifically adds biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas. Under this amendment, grants can be provided for various activities related to biological pest control, including research, development, educational materials, information dissemination, and outreach programs . The primary objective of these efforts is to effectively limit crop damage and reduce food-borne illnesses through natural and environmentally friendly pest management strategies.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Friends in the Field Act

USA119th CongressHR-7665| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill seeks to enhance agricultural research and development by amending the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It specifically adds biological pest control to the list of high-priority research and extension areas. Under this amendment, grants can be provided for various activities related to biological pest control, including research, development, educational materials, information dissemination, and outreach programs . The primary objective of these efforts is to effectively limit crop damage and reduce food-borne illnesses through natural and environmentally friendly pest management strategies.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted