HR 2084
Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to conduct research specifically focused on how wildfire smoke affects wine grapes. The research will aim to identify the compounds in smoke, develop testing methods, create a database of natural smoke levels in grapes, and explore ways to reduce smoke exposure. It will also coordinate with universities in California, Oregon, and Washington that have expertise in this area.
Key provisions
- ARS will identify compounds responsible for smoke exposure in wine grapes.
- ARS will establish standard methods for testing smoke-exposed grapes and wines.
- ARS will create a database of natural smoke compounds in wine grapes.
- ARS will develop tools and methods to minimize smoke exposure.
- ARS will study compounds that can protect grapes from smoke.
- Research will be conducted in coordination with land-grant universities in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Who is affected
- Wine grape growers
- Wine producers
- Agricultural Research Service
- Land-grant universities (California, Oregon, Washington)
- The wine industry
Notable changes
- Establishes dedicated research funding for smoke exposure in wine grapes.
- Requires coordination with specific land-grant universities.
- Focuses on developing practical tools and methodologies.
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Doug LaMalfa
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2084
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to the exposure of wine grapes to wildfire smoke, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2025
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to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed wine grapes and smoke-affected wines, including fast and inexpensive screening methods;
establish a reliable database of background levels of smoke exposure compounds that occur naturally in wine grapes;
develop risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke exposure; and
study compounds that can act as a barrier between wine grapes and smoke compounds.
The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, shall carry out paragraph (1) in coordination with land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)) located in the States of California, Oregon, and Washington that have conducted research on the effects of smoke exposure on viticulture and enology operations and practices.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended.