Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7142

Congress Proposes Doubling Funds to $100 Million for High-Tech Farming and Climate Research

ACE Agriculture Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Bipartisan Bill Seeks Permanent $100M Funding for High-Tech Agriculture

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Key Points

Congress is moving to make a temporary agricultural research program permanent. This program focuses on "high-risk, high-reward" projects that private companies often avoid because they are too expensive or difficult to develop on their own.
The bill would double the program's yearly budget from $50 million to $100 million through 2032. This funding will support the creation of new tools to help farmers manage extreme weather, long-term droughts, and evolving pests.
A major focus of the research is environmental sustainability. Scientists will work on technologies to conserve water, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and protect crops and livestock from infectious diseases.
To get the best results, the Department of Agriculture would be allowed to hire highly qualified scientific experts more easily. These teams will work to make American farming more competitive globally while keeping the food supply stable.

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Jan 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Jan 16, 2026

Introduced in House

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