Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act
Agricultural Research: Using Private Weather Data
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and makes a small change to existing rules, which often helps a bill move forward.
Key Points
- This bill changes how the Department of Agriculture gives out research money. It would allow scientists to get grants for projects that use weather data from private companies instead of just government sources.
- The goal is to help farmers better prepare for extreme weather. By using private satellite tools and advanced forecasts, researchers can find new ways to protect crops from things like heat waves or heavy rain.
- This plan does not create a new program. Instead, it updates an existing grant system to make sure it uses the latest technology available from the private sector.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act
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