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Biochar Research Network Act of 2025
8/6/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4764
The bill H.R. 4764 of the 119th Congress, introduced on July 25, 2025, aims to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to instruct the Secretary of Agriculture to create a national biochar research network.
Congressional Summary of HR 4764
Biochar Research Network Act of 2025
This bill directs the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to establish a biochar research network of not more than 20 research sites or facilities to test the impact of biochar across various soil types, application methods, and climates to learn more about its potential to benefit agriculture, forestry, and the environment.
Eligible entities for the research network include (1) state agriculture and forestry experiment stations; and (2) research facilities of the ARS, the Forest Service, and the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and the Interior.
Biochar is created by heating biomass (e.g., wood, grass, and manure) in a low-oxygen environment and can be applied to soil to sequester carbon and improve soil health.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4764
Bill HR 4764 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2025. Bill HR 4764 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2025. Bill HR 4764's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of July 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4764
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4764
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4764
To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes.
To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4764
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