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Research for Healthy Soils Act

USA119th CongressS-2500| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
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
This legislation amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland as a high-priority area. This designation enables the provision of research and extension grants to investigate the agricultural impacts of plastic particles, defined as less than 5 millimeters, found in biosolids used for farming. The bill outlines specific research objectives, including conducting surveys on microplastic concentration, developing wastewater treatment techniques to filter or biodegrade microplastics, and analyzing their impact on agricultural crops and soil health. It also aims to understand how wastewater processing affects microplastics and their fate, residence time, and transport on farmland. Furthermore, the legislation extends the authorization for various high-priority research and extension initiatives from 2023 to 2031 , ensuring continued funding for these critical studies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3623
Research for Healthy Soils Act
Jun 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3991
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3623
    Research for Healthy Soils Act


  • June 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3991
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Research for Healthy Soils Act

USA119th CongressS-2500| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
This legislation amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland as a high-priority area. This designation enables the provision of research and extension grants to investigate the agricultural impacts of plastic particles, defined as less than 5 millimeters, found in biosolids used for farming. The bill outlines specific research objectives, including conducting surveys on microplastic concentration, developing wastewater treatment techniques to filter or biodegrade microplastics, and analyzing their impact on agricultural crops and soil health. It also aims to understand how wastewater processing affects microplastics and their fate, residence time, and transport on farmland. Furthermore, the legislation extends the authorization for various high-priority research and extension initiatives from 2023 to 2031 , ensuring continued funding for these critical studies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3623
Research for Healthy Soils Act
Jun 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3991
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3623
    Research for Healthy Soils Act


  • June 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3991
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2025
    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

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