Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8507

Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act

Farming Technology: Training for High-Tech Agriculture Jobs

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and was sent to the House Committee on Agriculture on April 26, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since it was introduced. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is currently stalled.

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties, which is a good sign. However, many smaller agricultural bills like this are usually added to the much larger Farm Bill instead of passing on their own.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 5459 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5459 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill creates new grant programs to train students for jobs in precision agriculture. This field uses technology like GPS, drones, and data sensors to help farmers grow crops more efficiently and with less waste.
The government would provide funding to schools and organizations that partner with private companies. These partnerships will help students get hands-on experience with the latest farming tools and software.
By focusing on training workers, the bill aims to help the farming industry keep up with new technology. This can lead to better crop yields and more stable food prices for consumers over time.
Colleges and universities that offer work-study programs would be eligible for these grants. This makes it easier for students to earn money and gain technical skills at the same time.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 27, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Apr 27, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Precision Agriculture Workforce Training and Development Act

Bill NumberHR 8507

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Data Sources

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