To establish the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization to modernize the data collection and reporting processes of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and for other purposes.

Key Points

• Congress is proposing to create a special 11-member group to update how the government collects information about farming and food production. This group would look for ways to use new technology and real-time data instead of relying so much on traditional surveys that can be slow and outdated.
• The plan aims to help farmers who feel overwhelmed by the number of government forms they have to fill out. By finding ways to use existing data and new tech, the government hopes to reduce 'survey fatigue' while still getting the accurate information needed to manage the nation's food supply.
• The group will focus on making reports more accurate for different regions and specific types of food, like fruits, nuts, and vegetables. They will also look for ways to make the data more transparent so that farmers and the public can have more confidence in the official reports.
• The commission would include experts from the Department of Agriculture and members chosen by leaders from both political parties. They would have two years to finish their study and provide a list of recommended changes to the President and Congress.
• If this bill becomes law, it would provide $1 million in 2026 to pay for the study and the group's work. The commission would be required to talk directly with farmers and agricultural businesses to ensure the new data methods work for the people actually doing the farming.

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