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BillHR 7547 · 119

DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act

Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture to work together on research and development projects. Funds joint activities between the two departments.

Sponsored By

Mark B. Messmer
Republican · Indiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 12, 2026
  3. Feb 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects researchers and developers in the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture, as they will be required to collaborate on projects. It also impacts the broader community of farmers, military personnel, and industries related to agriculture and defense, who may benefit from the resulting innovations and technologies.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Armed Services
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.