S. 3637: ACE Agriculture Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-01-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-16 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-01-14):
Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act of 2026 or the ACE Agriculture Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) through FY2031 and expands the program's environmental sustainability goals. This Department of Agriculture (USDA) program supports innovative research and development of technology, research tools, and products to address long-term and high-risk challenges related to food and agriculture.
The bill expands the program's goals to include
- water conservation;
- responding to greenhouse gas emissions; and
- resilience to drought, infectious diseases, and plant and animal pathogens and pests.
The bill also expands the program's goals to include undertaking advanced research and development in areas in which industry by itself is not likely to do so because of economic cost.
Further, the bill removes the current pilot program designation and requires USDA to establish and maintain an AGARDA staff.
Finally, the bill allows USDA to use any unobligated USDA funds to implement the program.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2026-01-14 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3637 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3637?
S. 3637 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: ACE Agriculture Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3637 are available on congress.gov.
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