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Research for Healthy Soils Act
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This bill, the Research for Healthy Soils Act, directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize research on the impact of microplastics in biosolids used on farmland. It authorizes grants to study microplastic levels, develop filtration techniques, and assess their effects on crops and soil health. The bill also reauthorizes several existing USDA research and extension programs, extending their funding through 2031.
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