H.R. 1326: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-13):
DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture to carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities through the establishment of an interagency agreement.
The agencies are authorized to (1) carry out reimbursable agreements in order to maximize research and development effectiveness, and (2) collaborate with other federal agencies. Further, the interagency agreement must require the use of a competitive, merit-reviewed process, which considers applications from federal agencies, national laboratories, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit institutions.
Research and development activities may include
- collaborative research in a variety of focus areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, biofuels and biobased products, grid modernization and security, rural technology development, and wildfire risks and prevention;
- developing methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural, environmental, supply chain, and economic information;
- supporting research infrastructure and workforce development; and
- collaborative research and development on ways to improve agriculture operations and processing efficiencies, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Zoe Lofgren | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY 2025-02-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1326 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1326?
H.R. 1326 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1326 are available on congress.gov.
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