Increase federal funding and support for research into automated technologies for the farming industry.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act?
The Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act, S. 4652, has been in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry since June 1, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the primary hurdle for the proposal.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act (S. 4652 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4173 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4173 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Adam Schiff (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.