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This bill seeks to reauthorize the Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) through 2030, extending a previously established agricultural research program. The bill highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between crop and livestock genes (genomes) and their observable traits (phenomes), which is critical for improving agricultural productivity. Congress recognizes that significant research is needed to fully characterize how genetic traits relate to disease resilience and environmental factors, with the ultimate goal of helping farmers and ranchers make more informed decisions about genetics and management practices. The legislation will support a diverse network of researchers, including data scientists, agricultural economists, and social scientists, and aims to develop promising research concepts through seed grant programs. By extending the initiative's funding and scope, the bill intends to promote more efficient and sustainable agricultural production systems that can adapt to current and future climatic conditions. Specifically, the bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 by changing the program's authorization end date from 2023 to 2030, thus ensuring continued federal support for this critical agricultural research initiative.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2839/all-info