Congress·In Committee·S. 2450

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Biochar: National Research Network for Soil Health

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The Biochar Research Network Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

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The bill has strong bipartisan support from influential senators and addresses popular topics like soil health. However, many agricultural bills are folded into the larger Farm Bill rather than passing on their own.

Key Points

This bill would create a national network of up to 20 research sites to study biochar. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance made from organic waste that can be added to soil to help plants grow and store carbon.
The research will look at how different types of biochar work in various climates and soil types. Scientists want to see if it can help farms handle extreme weather, improve crop production, and make farming more profitable.
The program would be led by the Department of Agriculture along with other federal agencies. They would share their findings with farmers, ranchers, and foresters so they can use the best methods for their specific land.
If passed, the government would spend 50 million dollars each year through 2030 on this research. The goal is to turn wood and crop waste into a tool that helps the environment while supporting the rural economy.

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Milestones

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Jul 24, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 24, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Biochar Research Network Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 2450

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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