118th Congress Agriculture and Food
H.R. 1645: Biochar Research Network Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment.
Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations, and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior.
Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Sean Casten D-ILOriginal
- Dan Newhouse R-WAOriginal
- Chellie Pingree D-MEOriginal
- Jimmy Panetta D-CAOriginal
- Kim Schrier D-WAOriginal
- Ann Kuster D-NH
- Jim Costa D-CA
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IA
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Randy Feenstra R-IA
- Mike Flood R-NE
- Chris Pappas D-NH
Who scored on this bill
- 1Mariannette Miller-Meeks SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.