Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jun 4, 2024
Step 2
Referred
Sep 3, 2024
Agriculture · Science
Step 3
Committee
Jun 13, 2024
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires USDA and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, USDA and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., rural economic revitalization), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives.
Timeline · 6 actions
Sep 3, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jun 13, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 13, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 4, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 4, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.