DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act, aims to foster collaboration between the Departments of Defense and Agriculture on research and development projects. It directs the Secretaries of these departments to work together on a range of topics, including agricultural resilience, food defense, and national security priorities. The bill establishes a framework for joint research, emphasizing competitive processes, public-private partnerships, and data sharing, while also addressing research security and workforce development.
Key provisions
- Establishes a collaborative research and development framework between the Departments of Defense and Agriculture.
- Requires a memorandum of understanding outlining coordination and a competitive, merit-reviewed process for research projects.
- Authorizes grants to public-private partnerships with matching fund requirements.
- Focuses research on areas like agricultural data, biological sciences, supply chain security, and wildfire mitigation.
- Mandates the establishment of research security practices and procedures.
- Allows for reimbursable agreements between the departments and other entities.
- Requires annual reporting to Congress on research activities and achievements.
- Authorizes the use of unobligated funds for research and development.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Department of Agriculture
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