Bills · S 1042
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1042Agriculture and Food
Smoke Exposure Research Act
INTRO MAR 13· LAST ACTION MAR 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to agricultural industries, especially the wine sector. When wine grapes are exposed to wildfire smoke, they can absorb compounds that lead to an undesirable 'smoke taint' flavor in the finished wine, making it unsellable or significantly devaluing the product. This leads to massive economic losses for grape growers and wineries, threatening jobs and the livelihoods of many in these communities.
If this bill becomes law, the dedicated research could lead to effective solutions for identifying, preventing, and reducing smoke taint. This would help protect the economic stability of the wine industry, ensure the quality of American wines, and provide growers with tools to adapt to changing climate conditions. Without this research, the wine industry will likely continue to face substantial financial risks and uncertainty from wildfire smoke, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers or a decline in the availability of certain wines.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Agricultural Research Service to identify the specific chemicals that cause 'smoke taint' in wine grapes and wine.
Understanding the precise cause of smoke taint is the first step toward developing effective solutions to prevent or mitigate it.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the development of standard, fast, and inexpensive methods for testing smoke-exposed grapes and wines.
Accessible and quick testing allows growers and winemakers to make informed decisions about harvesting and processing, potentially saving entire harvests.
PROVISION 03
Directs the creation of a database showing the natural levels of smoke-related compounds in wine grapes.
This database would help differentiate between natural compounds and those caused by wildfire smoke, improving testing accuracy.
PROVISION 04
Requires research into risk assessment tools and methods to reduce or eliminate smoke taint.
This provision focuses on practical applications to help the industry directly combat the problem of smoke taint.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $6,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund this research.
This provides significant, dedicated funding to ensure the research can be carried out over several years.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 13
Introduced in Senate
MAR 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1745)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1042
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 13, 2025
Last actionMar 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025
Senate BillS 1042Agriculture and Food
Smoke Exposure Research Act
INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 13, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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