HR 4173
Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act, directs the USDA to create a new grant program focused on increasing the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables through the use of automation and mechanization. The program will fund research and development projects that create or improve cost-effective technologies, promote adoption of these technologies, and accelerate their commercialization. It aims to reduce manual labor requirements and improve efficiency in crop production and processing, with a focus on training and workforce development.
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Primary sponsor
Doug LaMalfa
Cosponsors
Abigail Davis Spanberger
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