United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 9667 — SARE Modernization Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Summary

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Modernization Act or the SARE Modernization Act This bill reauthorizes the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and expands the program to include research on agricultural production systems that increase resilience and climate mitigation in the context of a changing climate. The bill also expands SARE's regional councils to include representatives from 1890 land grant institutions, 1994 land grant institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native serving institutions, or Native Hawaiian serving institutions.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

6 sections in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Research · 7 U.S.C. ch. 88 5 sections Amends the act as a whole
  • § 5811 Research and extension projects Amends

    7 U.S.C. § 5811

    The law today

    (a) Projects required The Secretary shall conduct research and extension projects to obtain data, develop conclusions, demonstrate technologies, and conduct educational programs that promote the purposes of this part, including research and extension projects that— (1) facilitate and increase scientific investigation and education in order to— (A) reduce, to the extent feasible and practicable, the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and toxic natural materials in agricultural production; (B) improve low-input farm management to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability, and competitiveness; and (C) promote crop, livestock, and enterprise diversification; and (2) facilitate the conduct of projects in order to— (A) study, to the extent practicable, agricultural production systems that are located in areas that possess various soil, climate, and physical characteristics; (B) study farms that have been, and will continue to be, managed using farm production practices that rely on low-input and conservation practices; (C) take advantage of the experience and expertise of farmers and ranchers through their direct participation and leadership in projects; (D) transfer practical, reliable and timely information to farmers and ranchers concerning low-input sustainable farming practices and systems; and (E) promote a partnership between farmers, nonprofit organizations, agribusiness, and public and private research and extension institutions. (b) Agreements The Secretary shall carry out this section through agreements entered into with land-grant colleges or universities, other universities, State agricultural experiment stations, the State cooperative extension services, nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise, or Federal or State governmental entities. (c) Selection of projects (1) In general The Secretary shall select research and extension projects to be conducted under this section on the basis of— (A) the relevance of the project to the purposes of this part; (B) the appropriateness of the design of the project; (C) the likelihood of obtaining the objectives of the project; and (D) the national or regional applicability of the findings and outcomes of the proposed project. (2) Priority In conducting projects under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that— (A) closely coordinate research and extension activities; (B) indicate the manner in which the findings of the project will be made readily usable by farmers; (C) maximize the involvement and cooperation of farmers, including projects involving on-farm research and demonstration; (D) involve a multidisciplinary systems approach; and (E) involve cooperation between farms, non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, and government agencies. (d) Diversification of research The Secretary shall conduct projects and studies under this section in areas that are broadly representative of the diversity of United States agricultural production, including production on family farms, mixed-crop livestock farms and dairy operations. (e) On-farm research The Secretary may conduct projects and activities that involve on-farm research and demonstration in carrying out this section. (f) Impact studies The Secretary may approve study projects concerning the national and regional economic, global competitiveness, social and environmental implications of the adoption of low-input sustainable agricultural practices and systems. (g) Project duration (1) In general The Secretary may approve projects to be conducted under this section that have a duration of more than one fiscal year. (2) Sequence planting In the case of a research project conducted under this section that involves the planting of a sequence of crops or crop rotations, the Secretary shall approve such projects for a term that is appropriate to the sequence or rotation being studied. (h) Public access The Secretary shall ensure that research projects conducted under this sectio...

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  • § 5812 Program administration Amends

    7 U.S.C. § 5812

    The law today

    (a) Duties of Secretary The Secretary shall— (1) administer the programs and projects conducted under sections 5811 and 5813 of this title through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, and other appropriate agencies; (2) establish a minimum of four Regional Administrative Councils in accordance with subsection (b); and (3) in conjunction with such Regional Administrative Councils, identify regional host institutions required to carry out such programs or projects. (b) Regional Administrative Councils (1) Membership The membership of the Regional Administrative Councils shall include representatives of— (A) the Agricultural Research Service; (B) the National Institute of Food and Agriculture; (C) State cooperative extension services; (D) State agricultural experiment stations; (E) the Soil Conservation Service; (F) State departments engaged in sustainable agriculture programs; (G) nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise; (H) farmers utilizing systems and practices of sustainable agriculture; (I) agribusiness; (J) the State or United States Geological Survey; and (K) other persons knowledgeable about sustainable agriculture and its impact on the environment and rural communities. (2) Responsibilities The Regional Administrative Councils shall— (A) promote the programs established under this subchapter at the regional level; (B) establish goals and criteria for the selection of projects authorized under this subchapter within the applicable region; (C) appoint a technical committee to evaluate the proposals for projects to be considered under this subchapter by such council; (D) review and act on the recommendations of the technical committee, and coordinate its activities with the regional host institution; and (E) prepare and make available an annual report concerning projects funded under sections 5811 and 5813 of this title, together with an evaluation of the project activity. (3) Conflict of interest A member of the Regional Administrative Council or a technical committee may not participate in the discussion or recommendation of proposed projects if the member has or had a professional or business interest in, including the provision of consultancy services, the organization whose grant application is under review.

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  • § 5813 Federal-State matching grant program Amends

    7 U.S.C. § 5813

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    (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Federal-State matching grant program to make grants to States to assist in the creation or enhancement of State sustainable agriculture research, extension, and education programs, in furtherance of this subchapter. (b) Eligible programs and activities States eligible to receive a grant under this section may conduct a variety of activities designed to carry out the purpose of this subchapter, including— (1) activities that encourage the incorporation and integration of sustainable agriculture concerns in all State research, extension, and education projects; (2) educational programs for farmers, educators, and the public; (3) the development and funding of innovative research, extension, and education programs regarding sustainable agriculture; (4) the conduct of research and demonstration projects; (5) the provision of technical assistance to farmers and ranchers; (6) activities that encourage farmer-to-farmer information exchanges; (7) the incorporation of sustainable agriculture studies in undergraduate and graduate degree programs; and (8) such other activities that are appropriate to the agricultural concerns of the State that are consistent with the purpose of this part. (c) Submission of plan (1) Required States that elect to apply for a grant under this section shall prepare and submit, to the appropriate Regional Administrative Council established under section 5812 of this title, a State plan and schedule for approval by such council and the Secretary. (2) Elements of plan State plans prepared under paragraph (1) shall provide details of the proposed program to be implemented using funds provided under this section for fiscal years 1991 through 1995, or any 5-year period thereafter, and shall identify the sources of matching State funds for the same fiscal year. (3) Participation of farmers To be eligible for approval, State plans submitted under this subsection shall demonstrate that there will be extensive and direct participation of farmers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program. (d) Grant award (1) Limits Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide grants to eligible States in an amount not to exceed 50 percent of the cost of the establishment or enhancement of a State sustainable agriculture program under a plan approved by the Secretary under subsection (c) for a period not to exceed 5 years. (2) State contribution To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State shall agree to pay, from State appropriated funds, other State revenue, or from private contributions received by the State, not less than 50 percent of the cost of the establishment or enhancement of the sustainable agriculture program under an approved plan under subsection (c).

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  • § 5831 Technical guides and handbooks Amends

    7 U.S.C. § 5831

    The law today

    (a) Development Not later than two years after November 28, 1990, the Secretary shall develop and make available handbooks and technical guides, and any other educational materials that are appropriate for describing sustainable agriculture production systems and practices, as researched and developed under this subchapter, chapter 86 of this title,1 and other appropriate research programs of the Department. (b) Consultation and coordination The Secretary shall develop the handbooks, technical guides, and educational materials in consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and any other appropriate entities designated by the Secretary. The Secretary shall coordinate activities conducted under this section with those conducted under section 3861 of title 16. (c) Topics of handbooks and guides The handbooks and guides, and other educational materials, shall include detailed information on the selection of crops and crop-plant varieties, rotation practices, soil building practices, tillage systems, nutrient management, integrated pest management practices, habitat protection, pest, weed, and disease management, livestock management, soil, water, and energy conservation, and any other practices in accordance with or in furtherance of the purpose of this subchapter. (d) Organization and contents The handbooks and guides, and other educational materials, shall provide practical instructions and be organized in such a manner as to enable agricultural producers desiring to implement the practices and systems developed under this subchapter, chapter 86 of this title,1 and other appropriate research programs of the Department to address site-specific, environmental and resource management problems and to sustain farm profitability, including— (1) enhancing and maintaining the fertility, productivity, and conservation of farmland and ranch soils, ranges, pastures, and wildlife; (2) maximizing the efficient and effective use of agricultural inputs; (3) protecting or enhancing the quality of water resources; or (4) optimizing the use of on-farm and nonrenewable resources. (e) Availability The Secretary shall ensure that handbooks and technical guides, and other educational materials are made available to the agricultural community and the public through colleges and universities, the State Cooperative Extension Service, the Soil Conservation Service, other State and Federal agencies, and any other appropriate entities. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013; and (2) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.

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  • § 5832 National Training Program Amends

    7 U.S.C. § 5832

    The law today

    (a) In general The Secretary shall establish a National Training Program in Sustainable Agriculture to provide education and training for Cooperative Extension Service agents and other professionals involved in the education and transfer of technical information concerning sustainable agriculture in order to develop their understanding, competence, and ability to teach and communicate the concepts of sustainable agriculture to Cooperative Extension Service agents and to farmers and urban residents who need information on sustainable agriculture. (b) Administration The National Training Program shall be organized and administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, in coordination with other appropriate Federal agencies. The Secretary shall designate an individual from the Cooperative Extension Service in each State to coordinate the National Training Program within that State. The coordinators shall be responsible, in cooperation with appropriate Federal and State agencies, for developing and implementing a statewide training program for appropriate field office personnel. (c) Required training (1) Agricultural agents The Secretary shall ensure that all agricultural agents of the Cooperative Extension Service have completed the National Training Program not later than the end of the five-year period beginning on November 28, 1990. Such training may occur at a college or university located within each State as designated by the coordinator designated under this section. (2) Proof of training Beginning three years after November 28, 1990, the Secretary shall ensure that all new Cooperative Extension Service agents employed by such Service are able to demonstrate, not later than 18 months after the employment of such agents, that such agents have completed the training program established in subsection (a). (d) Regional training centers (1) Designation The Secretary shall designate not less than two regional training centers to coordinate and administer educational activities in sustainable agriculture as provided for in this section. (2) Training program Such centers shall offer intensive instructional programs involving classroom and field training work for extension specialists and other individuals who are required to transmit technical information. (3) Prohibition on construction Such centers shall be located at existing facilities, and no funds appropriated to carry out this part shall be used for facility construction. (4) Administration Such centers should be administered by entities that have a demonstrated capability relating to sustainable agriculture. The Secretary should consider utilizing existing entities with expertise in sustainable agriculture to assist in the design and implementation of the training program under paragraph (2). (5) Coordination of resources Such centers shall make use of information generated by the Department of Agriculture and the State agricultural experiment stations, and the practical experience of farmers, especially those cooperating in on-farm demonstrations and research projects, in carrying out the functions of such centers. (e) Competitive grants (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a competitive grants program to award grants to organizations, including land-grant colleges and universities, to carry out sustainable agricultural training for county agents and other individuals that need basic information concerning sustainable agriculture practices. (2) Short courses The purpose of the grants made available under paragraph (1) shall be to establish, in various regions in the United States, training programs that consist of workshops and short courses designed to familiarize participants with the concepts and importance of sustainable agriculture. (f) Regional specialists To assist county agents and farmers implement production practices developed under this subchapter, chapter 86 of this title,1 and other appropriate research programs of the Department, reg...

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Also cites: 7 U.S.C. § 3103, 7 U.S.C. § 7601, 26 U.S.C. § 501

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to enhance the focus on resilience and climate change mitigation within sustainable agriculture research and education, and makes various updates to definitions and funding provisions.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5801

    and → ; and

    This change adds a new focus area to the purposes of the subchapter.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5801

    period at the end and inserting → ; and

    This change prepares for the addition of another purpose to the existing list.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5801

    (7) increase resilience and climate change mitigation in the context of a changing climate and related economic, social, environmental, and biodiversity challenges.

    This new purpose emphasizes resilience and climate change in sustainable agricultural practices.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5801

    Definitions.--For purposes of this subchapter: → Definitions.--For purposes of this subtitle:

    This change adjusts the section title for clarity in relation to the subtitle.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5801

    The term `climate change mitigation' means, with respect to agricultural management systems, the ability of such system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester and store carbon in agricultural soils and plant biomass.

    This definition is added to clarify what is meant by climate change mitigation in the context of agriculture.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5811

    Grants and Agreements.--The Secretary shall carry out this section through agreements entered into with land-grant colleges or universities, other universities, State agricultural experiment stations, the State cooperative extension services, nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise, or Federal or State governmental entities. → Grants and Agreements.--The Secretary shall carry out this section through grants awarded to, and agreements entered into with, land-grant colleges or universities (including 1890 Institutions and 1994 Institutions), other universities (including Hispanic-serving institutions), State agricultural experiment stations, the State cooperative extension services, nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise, or Federal, State, or Tribal governmental entities.

    This change expands the list of institutions eligible for grants and agreements to include more specific types of universities.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5811

    environmental implications → , environmental, and public policy implications

    This addition broadens the scope of implications considered in the research and extension projects.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5811

    by the Secretary may approve projects to be conducted under this section that have a duration of more than one fiscal year. → by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) Selection; Terms. (1) Regional host institution selection.--The Secretary shall select regional host institutions not more frequently than once every 10 years. (2) Cooperative agreements.--The term of a cooperative agreement entered into under subsection (b) with a regional host institution shall be 10 years. (3) Grants.--The term of a competitive grant awarded by a regional host institution under this section may not exceed 5 years.

    This change adds term limits for cooperative agreements and grants, specifying durations for these arrangements.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5813

    The Secretary may not award grants under this section on or after September 30, 2023.

    This new provision establishes a sunset clause for the Federal-State Matching Grant Program.

  • 7 U.S.C. 5831

    educational materials → educational and outreach resources and materials

    This change broadens the type of educational resources included in the designation.

Action History

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  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9667 do?
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Modernization Act or the SARE Modernization Act This bill reauthorizes the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program and expands the program to include research on agricultural production systems that increase resilience and climate mitigation in the context of a changing climate. The bill also expands SARE's regional councils to include representatives from 1890 land grant institutions, 1994 land grant institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native serving institutions, or Native Hawaiian serving institutions.
Who sponsors HR 9667?
HR 9667 is sponsored by Pingree, Chellie (Democratic) and Schrier, Kim (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9667?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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