John Hoeven (R-ND)
United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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, titled the "United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act," aims to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The primary focus is to modify the BARD Fund, which supports collaborative agricultural research between the United States and Israel. The legislation seeks to expand the fund's scope to support mid-stage research projects. Additionally, it proposes the creation of a BARD Fund accelerator program. Finally, the bill authorizes specific appropriations for the fund over several fiscal years.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes $8,000,000 in annual appropriations for agricultural research through the BARD Fund.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United States and Israel through collaborative agricultural research.
- Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill supports agricultural research that addresses food production challenges and creates new agricultural practices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of Research Capabilities: By adding support for mid-stage research, the bill aims to advance cooperative agricultural research projects that are of mutual interest to both nations (Section 3, paragraph 2, subparagraph C).
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Creation of an Accelerator Program: The establishment of a B-ARD Fund accelerator program is designed to fast-track research between scientists and accelerate the successful development of agricultural research through specific resources and services (Section 3, paragraph 3).
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Technical and Management Support: Scientists participating in these activities may benefit from provided management guidance, technical assistance, and consulting (Section 3, paragraph 3, subparagraph C).
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Economic Growth Potential: The bill notes that previous BARD Fund research has led to new agricultural practices, commercial engagements, patents, and breeding rights licenses, which act as a growth engine for the economies of the United States and Israel (Section 2, paragraph 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to fuel economic growth by supporting mid-stage agricultural research and commercial developments. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill expands agricultural research and includes an accelerator program intended to drive economic growth and commercial engagement. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The accelerator program provides resources, technical assistance, and management guidance that can support the development of new agricultural products.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill supports agricultural research that addresses food production challenges and creates new agricultural practices. Would business owners be better off under this? — The expansion of research and the new accelerator program can lead to new commercial engagements and patents for agricultural businesses.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes $8,000,000 in annual appropriations for agricultural research through the BARD Fund.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United States and Israel through collaborative agricultural research.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The focus on agricultural research and food production challenges can lead to more efficient and sustainable farming practices.
- 6/22/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York