Bills · HR 2307
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2307Agriculture and Food
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.
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION APR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAccurate and timely agricultural data is vital for a strong economy and informed decision-making across the entire food supply chain. Farmers rely on this information to decide what to plant, when to harvest, and where to sell, while policymakers use it to develop effective farm programs and trade policies. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to NASS using more modern and efficient ways to collect data, potentially reducing the burden on farmers and providing more precise, up-to-date information that better reflects the diversity of today's agriculture.
Without this bill, NASS might continue to rely on existing methods, which could lead to ongoing concerns about data accuracy, timeliness, and the administrative burden on farmers who participate in surveys. By establishing this Commission, the bill seeks to proactively address these challenges and ensure that the nation's agricultural statistics remain reliable and relevant for current and future needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization, a temporary group tasked with studying the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
This creates the specific body responsible for evaluating and recommending improvements to vital agricultural data collection.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Commission to study how NASS's data collection and reporting processes can be modernized and streamlined, including using new technologies and reducing surveys.
This provision outlines the core mission of the Commission to find concrete ways to improve data quality, efficiency, and farmer participation.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a report to Congress and the President within two years, detailing study results, an inventory of current surveys, and recommendations for administrative, regulatory, and legislative changes.
This ensures the Commission's work culminates in actionable proposals for improving agricultural statistics and provides accountability.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Commission to engage with agricultural stakeholders to gather feedback for its study and report.
This ensures that farmers and other industry experts have a voice in shaping the recommendations, making them more practical and relevant.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to fund the Commission's activities.
This provides the necessary financial resources for the Commission to operate and carry out its specified duties.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
MAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2307
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 24, 2025
Last actionApr 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025
House BillHR 2307Agriculture and Food
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.
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 18, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
3
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