Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
This bill supports research and development for connected technologies that advance precision agriculture.
In awarding grants under its sensor systems and networked systems programs, the National Science Foundation (NSF) shall consider certain research and development on sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and intermittent computation.
The NSF must prioritize applications that incorporate distance learning tools and approaches in awarding grants under the Advanced Technological Education Program to (1) junior or community colleges to develop or improve associate degree or certificate programs in an in-demand industry sector or occupation; or (2) institutions of higher education partnering with private sector employers, industry partnerships, or sector partnerships that commit to offering apprenticeships, internships, research opportunities, or applied learning experiences to enrolled students.
The Government Accountability Office shall provide (1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture technologies; and (2) a review of federal programs that provide support for precision agriculture research, development, adoption, education, or training.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3784 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3784
To promote scientific research and development opportunities for
connected technologies that advance precision agriculture capabilities.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 8, 2021
Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Feenstra) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a
period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
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A BILL
To promote scientific research and development opportunities for
connected technologies that advance precision agriculture capabilities.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Advancing IoT for Precision
Agriculture Act of 2021''.
SEC. 2. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this Act to promote scientific research and
development opportunities for connected technologies that advance
precision agriculture capabilities.
SEC. 3. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION DIRECTIVE ON AGRICULTURAL SENSOR
RESEARCH.
In awarding grants under its sensor systems and networked systems
programs, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall include
in consideration of portfolio balance research and development on
sensor connectivity in environments of intermittent connectivity and
intermittent computation--
(1) to improve the reliable use of advance sensing systems
in rural and agricultural areas; and
(2) that considers--
(A) direct gateway access for locally stored data;
(B) attenuation of signal transmission;
(C) loss of signal transmission; and
(D) at-scale performance for wireless power.
SEC. 4. UPDATING CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRECISION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
WITHIN THE NSF ADVANCED TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Section 3 of the Scientific and Advanced-Technology Act of 1992 (42
U.S.C. 1862i) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' after
the semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) applications that incorporate distance
learning tools and approaches.'';
(2) in subsection (e)(3)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' after
the semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(E) applications that incorporate distance
learning tools and approaches.''; and
(3) in subsection (j)(1), by inserting ``agricultural,''
after ``commercial,''.
SEC. 5. GAO REVIEW.
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide--
(1) a technology assessment of precision agriculture
technologies, such as the existing use of--
(A) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency
identification, and related technologies that can
monitor soil properties, irrigation conditions, and
plant physiology;
(B) sensors, scanners, radio-frequency
identification, and related technologies that can
monitor livestock activity and health;
(C) network connectivity and wireless
communications that can securely support digital
agriculture technologies in rural and remote areas;
(D) aerial imagery generated by satellites or
unmanned aerial vehicles;
(E) ground-based robotics;
(F) control systems design and connectivity, such
as smart irrigation control systems; and
(G) data management software and advanced analytics
that can assist decision making and improve
agricultural outcomes; and
(2) a review of Federal programs that provide support for
precision agriculture research, development, adoption,
education, or training, in existence on the date of enactment
of this Act.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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