Energy and Agriculture departments to team up on joint research
Passed one chamberH.R. 1326Latest action
Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas · Representative · OK
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Official title: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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DOE and USDA would formally coordinate research combining energy and agriculture priorities.
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What does this do?
The bill directs DOE and USDA to establish a memorandum of understanding to coordinate joint research on topics spanning AI in farming and energy, biofuels, wildfire risk, grid modernization, precision agriculture, and reducing farm greenhouse gas emissions. Universities, national labs, nonprofits, and other groups could apply competitively for funding or partnerships, and agencies could share costs and data under existing research security rules.
Who does it affect?
This affects DOE, USDA, researchers, universities, national laboratories, and companies in agricultural and energy research; it does not directly change individual taxes, benefits, or daily life.
Why does it matter?
Formalizing this coordination could shift how federal research funding and priorities are set across two agencies, with reporting to Congress required within two years to assess progress and outcomes.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Mar 25, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Mar 25, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 73
As recorded
- Question
- On Motion to and Pass
- Result:
- Passed
- 372
- Nay
- 35
- 0
- 24
Republicans 174 yes, 34 no, 10 not voting · Democrats 198 yes, 1 no, 14 not voting
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