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HR 7547·Federal·house

DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act

In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R)
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Referred 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.

Feb 12, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Secretaries of Defense and Agriculture to collaborate on research and development projects that support national security, agricultural resilience, and bio‑industrial needs. It requires a formal interagency agreement, a competitive merit‑reviewed grant process, and public‑private partnerships while keeping related data out of public disclosure. The goal is to benefit both military operations and the civilian farming sector.

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