Budget & Taxes (Agriculture)

in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7716: Tariff Free Farming Act

This bill, known as the Tariff Free Farming Act, prevents the U.S. government from adding new tariffs on specific farm supplies coming from countries with which the U.S. maintains normal trade relations. It directly affects American farmers and agricultural businesses by capping tariff rates on essential items like seeds, fertilizers, crop protection chemicals, livestock feed, fuel, farm machinery, and building materials at the levels in effect as of January 19, 2025. The legislation applies to all countries that have received normal trade relations status from the United States, ensuring these agricultural inputs are not subject to additional duties beyond the established rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents additional tariffs on agricultural inputs, effectively reducing costs for farmers and supporting agricultural spending without increasing government revenue collection.75% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 985: To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.

This bill amends the 2018 Farm Bill to extend funding for dairy business innovation programs. It increases the annual funding from $20 million to $36 million and allows for up to four innovation initiatives (previously limited to three) to be funded each year. These changes directly affect dairy producers and cooperatives seeking grants to support new business models, processing, or market development. The key provision is the funding boost and expanded program capacity, enabling more dairy businesses to access federal support for innovation. The bill makes no changes to eligibility rules or application processes beyond these adjustments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for dairy business innovation programs from $20M to $36M and expands program capacity, directly advancing state budget allocations for agricultural support.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1385: Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025

The Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025 establishes a new USDA initiative to coordinate and expand research on organic agriculture across multiple agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The bill requires the initiative to review existing research, develop strategic plans, and submit reports every 5 years with recommendations to improve organic farming practices, climate resilience, and ecosystem services. It increases annual funding for organic research from $60 million to $100 million by 2030, with specific provisions for traditional ecological knowledge and research on transitioning to organic production. The bill directly affects USDA research agencies, organic farmers, and researchers conducting organic agriculture studies. It also mandates an economic impact analysis of organic farming's effects on rural communities and the environment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new USDA initiative to expand organic agriculture research and requires strategic planning with regular reporting, indicating increased government funding and investment in agricultural research programs.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds organic research to enhance climate resilience and ecosystem services, aligning with environmental protection goals per bill's focus on sustainable farming practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4072: Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

This bill reauthorizes funding for Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers, which conduct research on food systems and agricultural policy. It directly affects these research centers by extending their authorization period and increasing their annual funding from $10 million to $15 million. The key provision amends existing law to provide $15 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, replacing the previous funding levels that expired in 2023. This change ensures continued financial support for the centers' research activities over a five-year period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for agricultural research centers from $10M to $15M annually, directly strengthening government spending on essential research programs.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 7665: Friends in the Field Act

HR 7665, the Friends in the Field Act, adds "biological pest control" as a priority area for federal agricultural research funding. It directly affects researchers, extension services, and farmers by allowing grants to support projects using natural methods (like beneficial insects or microbes) to control pests instead of chemical pesticides. The key provision amends a 1990 law to explicitly include biological pest control in funding categories for research, education materials, and outreach programs. This aims to reduce crop damage and food-borne illnesses through sustainable pest management practices. The bill changes funding priorities but does not create new programs or impose new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly directs federal funding toward agricultural research on biological pest control, increasing budget allocation for this priority area.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds biological pest control (replacing chemical pesticides), reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable agriculture per bill's core purpose.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 5030: Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025

This bill establishes a federal grant program to boost domestic sales of U.S.-grown specialty crops (like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and nursery products). It authorizes $75 million annually to fund grants for eligible organizations - such as agricultural trade groups, cooperatives, or state agencies - that develop marketing plans for domestic promotion. Grantees must provide at least 25% non-Federal matching funds (including in-kind support) and cannot use funds to promote foreign products or most for-profit corporations. The program includes strict oversight, requiring annual reviews, spending audits, and evaluations to ensure funds effectively expand domestic markets for specialty crops.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $75M annual federal funding for specialty crop promotion program, increasing government spending on agricultural marketing.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3127: Farm to School Act of 2025

The Farm to School Act of 2025 updates the federal program that connects schools with local farmers to increase access to fresh, locally sourced food. It expands funding for schools and early childhood programs to buy local produce, support farm-to-school gardens, and integrate nutrition education into curricula, while prioritizing projects serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds and incorporating traditional foods. The bill sets grant limits ($500,000 maximum per recipient, 3-year terms) and requires the USDA to fund distribution improvements like transportation and processing. It also mandates regular reviews to identify and remove barriers for small, Tribal, and socially disadvantaged farmers seeking to participate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands federal funding for school nutrition programs via grants, increasing government spending on public services per bill's funding expansion language.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands school funding for local food programs and integrates nutrition education into curricula, enhancing student programs and access per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school nutrition programs with local produce funding and nutrition education, directly supporting public health initiatives to improve child health outcomes through dietary access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 1116: REAL Meat Act of 2025

HR 1116, the REAL Meat Act of 2025, prohibits federal funding for cell-cultured meat (lab-produced meat) by banning government support for its research, production, promotion, or inclusion in USDA programs. It directly affects federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture and research programs by blocking funds for any activity related to cell-cultured meat, except for NASA's space-related use. The bill defines cell-cultured meat as meat grown from animal cells in a lab, ensuring the funding restriction applies specifically to this method. The sole exception allows NASA to fund cell-cultured meat intended for consumption off-planet. This policy change restricts government financial support but does not ban the sale or consumption of cell-cultured meat products.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits federal funding for cell-cultured meat research, production, and USDA programs, directly restricting government spending in this sector.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentDefunds cell-cultured meat, an environmentally sustainable alternative with lower emissions/resource use, restricting its development and adoption.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans federal funding for cell-cultured meat technology, directly restricting its development and promotion in USDA programs.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1086: Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025

HR 1086, the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025, increases funding for two key U.S. Department of Agriculture export programs to boost agricultural trade. It raises the Market Access Program budget from $255 million to $489.5 million annually and doubles the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program base funding from $200 million to $400 million, with cooperator funding increasing from $34.5 million to $69 million. These changes, effective through 2029, address years of stagnant funding while aiming to counter competitive disadvantages from foreign agricultural export programs. The bill directly supports U.S. agricultural producers - from apple growers to seafood exporters - by expanding access to international markets through these programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases USDA export program budgets by over $500M annually, directly advancing fiscal funding for agricultural trade initiatives.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Apr 4, 2025

HR 2084: Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025

This bill directs the USDA to fund research on wildfire smoke's impact on wine grapes and wine. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to identify smoke compounds, develop testing methods, create a background database of natural smoke levels, and create tools to reduce exposure - working with universities in California, Oregon, and Washington. The research aims to help winegrowers affected by wildfire smoke, which has increasingly damaged crops in those states. It authorizes $6.5 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to support this work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $6.5M for wildfire smoke research, a direct government spending allocation supporting Budget & Taxes through fiscal management of state funds.95% confidence

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