H.R.1904 - Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1904, the "Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data Act," aims to enhance agricultural climate research and data systems. It establishes the Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and the Rural Climate Alliance Network. The goal is to strategically align research, strengthen technical assistance, and create a national agriculture climate research agenda to address climate change.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to better-coordinated agricultural research efforts focused on climate change. This includes improved data collection, technology transfer, and the development of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies for rural communities and agricultural producers. Ultimately, the Act seeks to make agriculture more resilient to climate change.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced coordination of agricultural climate research.
- Improved technical assistance and technology transfer to farmers.
- Development of a national agriculture climate research agenda.
- Increased resilience of rural communities to climate change impacts.
- Better data collection and information sharing related to climate and agriculture.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased bureaucracy with the creation of new committees and networks.
- Possible overlap and duplication of efforts with existing agricultural research programs.
- Risk that the research agenda may be influenced by political considerations rather than scientific merit.
- The cost of establishing and maintaining the new committee and network may strain USDA resources.
- Uncertainty regarding the actual effectiveness of the new initiatives in mitigating climate change.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to promote sustainable agriculture and address climate change, which can be seen as contributing to the overall well-being of the nation. Specifically, the preamble states the goal to "promote the general Welfare". The establishment of advisory committees and networks falls within the powers granted to Congress to enact laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8).
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).