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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025, is a comprehensive legislative effort to address climate change in the agricultural sector through a multi-faceted approach. The bill establishes ambitious national goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture by at least 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. It proposes significant investments in agricultural research, with a focus on climate change adaptation, soil health, and carbon sequestration. The legislation includes provisions to expand soil health practices, such as cover cropping and perennial production systems, with targets to increase soil carbon stocks and reduce nitrous oxide emissions. The bill also aims to preserve farmland, support pasture-based livestock production, promote on-farm renewable energy, and reduce food loss and waste. Key components include establishing regional research hubs, creating new grant programs for sustainable agriculture, implementing standardized food date labeling, supporting composting and anaerobic digestion projects, and providing technical assistance to farmers. The bill seeks to help farmers adapt to climate change while simultaneously creating economic opportunities, improving environmental outcomes, and supporting rural communities, with a particular emphasis on supporting beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged producers, and Tribal communities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Martin Heinrich (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Adam Schiff (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 04/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1507/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1507/BILLS-119s1507is.pdf |
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