Barry Moore (R-AL)
To establish the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization to modernize the data collection and reporting processes of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization. The Commission is tasked with studying the National Agricultural Statistics Service to modernize and streamline its data collection and reporting processes. It will provide recommendations on improving statistic quality, accounting for production differences, and adopting new technologies. The study will also look at ways to reduce survey fatigue and improve data for the specialty crop industry. The Commission is made up of 11 members, including various officials from the Department of Agriculture and representatives from congressional committees. Finally, the Commission is authorized to receive $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out its duties.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill directly aims to improve data quality, reduce survey fatigue, and provide timely data for the agricultural industry.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The focus on agricultural modernization and specialty crops provides value to rural agricultural economies.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
Improving agricultural data collection and specialty crop reporting benefits rural agricultural development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Data Quality and Efficiency: The Commission aims to modernize data collection to improve the quality of statistics and accelerate the adoption of new technologies to reduce the number of surveys required (Section 1(b)(1)(A-C)).
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Reduced Burden on Producers: One goal of the study is to improve producer response rates and find ways to reduce "survey fatigue" (Section 1(b)(1)(D)).
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Increased Transparency: The bill seeks to increase transparency and confidence in statistical reports by improving collaboration with agricultural stakeholders (Section 1(b)(1)(E)).
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Better Data for Specific Industries: The Commission is tasked with improving the collection and generation of timely data specifically for the specialty crop industry (Section 1(b)(1)(G)).
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More Accurate Local Reporting: The study aims to help the service better account for differences in national, regional, and local production (Section 1(b)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Implementation Costs: While the bill studies how to modernize the service, it also notes that the Commission must estimate the costs required to implement these changes (Section 1(b)(2)).
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Use of Taxpayer Funds: The bill authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to fund the Commission's work (Section 1(o)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill directly aims to improve data quality, reduce survey fatigue, and provide timely data for the agricultural industry. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The focus on agricultural modernization and specialty crops provides value to rural agricultural economies. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural producers may benefit from more accurate and streamlined data systems.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Improving agricultural data collection and specialty crop reporting benefits rural agricultural development.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The commission aims to increase transparency and confidence in statistical reporting through stakeholder collaboration.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Modernizing agricultural statistics may help producers, including small ones, through better data and reduced survey fatigue.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds a commission to study modernizing statistical data collection through new technologies.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/18/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 3/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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