Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
Latest action · Jul 15, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 8, 2021
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
This bill supports research and development for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture.
In awarding grants under its sensor systems and networked systems programs, the National Science Foundation (NSF) shall consider certain research and development on sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and intermittent computation.
The NSF must prioritize applications that incorporate distance learning tools and approaches in awarding grants under the Advanced Technological Education Program to (1) junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in an in-demand industry sector or occupation; or (2) institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers, industry partnerships, or sector partnerships that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to enrolled students.
The Government Accountability Office shall provide (1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture technologies; and (2) a review of federal programs that provide support for precision agriculture research, development, adoption, education, or training.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 8, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IA | Randy Feenstra | Original | Jun 8, 2021 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
- Jun 8, 2021Introduced in House
- Jun 8, 2021Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
- Jun 8, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1395 | Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 | Identical bill | Apr 27, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 8, 2021Introduced in House
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