S. 2500In Committee

Research for Healthy Soils Act

Expands USDA high priority agricultural research to include microplastics in land applied biosolids and renews related research and extension programs through FY2031

What this bill does

Expands USDA high priority agricultural research to include microplastics in land applied biosolids and renews related research and extension programs through FY2031

Key points
  • Authorize microplastics research grants
  • Extend USDA research grants
  • Extend pollinator research programs
  • Extend honey bee surveillance

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-29Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedAgriculture and Food