S.4607

DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act

Introduced·5/20/26

Federal SB4607 establishes joint research and development activities between the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture.

Federal SB4607 mandates collaborative research and development activities between the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture. The bill focuses on enhancing national defense and agricultural resilience through joint research in areas like precision agriculture, drones, and remote sensing. It also emphasizes biosecurity, threat mitigation, and operational resilience against natural disasters. The Secretaries of Defense and Agriculture are required to submit annual reports detailing research achievements, expenditures, and future priorities.

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Where it stands

Current
Armed Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 20

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.