H.R. 4414In committeeJobs & the economy
USDA grant program may now fund commercial weather data
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 4414 would let USDA grant-funded researchers use private-sector weather data, including satellite services, in climate and agriculture studies.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill updates federal law so that USDA agricultural research grants can explicitly include data and tools bought from private-sector weather companies, such as satellite-based forecasting services. It applies specifically to research on climate change and farming funded through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
Who does it affect?
Researchers, universities, and other organizations that apply for USDA grants would be directly affected. Farmers and the broader agricultural sector could be indirectly affected depending on what the funded research produces.
Why does it matter?
Allowing grant-funded projects to use commercial weather data could change the kinds of tools and information available to agricultural researchers. This may influence the direction and findings of research on how farming can respond to climate change.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act
- Introduced:
- July 15, 2025
- Latest action:
- July 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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