Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act

Key Points

• The bill sets aside $75 million every year for research into new types of plants and animal breeds. This money will go toward public versions, which means they are available for everyone to use rather than being owned by a single large company.
• Researchers will focus on creating crops and livestock that can handle changing weather and different climates. They will also look for ways to protect native plants and animals that are important to Indigenous communities.
• A new coordinator will be hired at the Department of Agriculture to manage these projects. This person will make sure different government agencies and universities are working together to meet the needs of farmers across the country.
• Any new seeds or animal breeds developed with this money must be produced in the United States. This rule ensures that the benefits of the research stay within the country and support American jobs.
• The plan also includes better ways to collect and save seeds and animal genetic material. This helps make sure that if a specific type of plant or animal becomes rare, the government has a backup to help bring it back.

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