Create a formal partnership between the National Science Foundation and the Department of Agriculture to coordinate research efforts.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act?
The bill H.R. 3707 has remained in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Agriculture since June 3, 2025. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action on them. No progress has occurred on this proposal for 13 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by NSF and USDA Interagency Research Act (H.R. 3707 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 8613 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8613 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
James Baird (R-IN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.