This bill significantly enhances the Department of Agriculture's support for urban and innovative agricultural production by amending the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. It broadens the definition of innovative agriculture to include controlled-environment agriculture and expands the types of technical assistance offered, such as help with business incorporation, navigating local zoning, and managing farm tract numbers for smaller parcels. The bill also mandates the promotion of conservation techniques unique to urban environments , including those addressing stormwater runoff and urban land impacts, and assists producers in navigating relevant policies and regulations. A key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new framework for competitive grants and cooperative agreements to support urban and innovative agricultural development. These grants can be awarded to a diverse range of eligible entities, including nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribal organizations, agricultural cooperatives, and K-12 schools, with a priority given to projects that improve access to local foods in underserved areas . Furthermore, the bill transforms the existing urban agriculture pilot projects into a permanent program, removing the "pilot" designation and expanding their reach to include Tribal, State, and U.S. territories. To ensure sustained support, the legislation provides mandatory funding of $15,000,000 annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation starting in fiscal year 2026, alongside an authorization of appropriations for $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Additionally, the bill amends the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to include controlled-environment agriculture technologies like hydroponics and aquaponics as research priorities. Finally, it mandates and increases funding for the collection of data on urban, indoor, and emerging agricultural production for each census of agriculture, ensuring better understanding and support for these evolving farming sectors.