Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act; ACE Agriculture Act
Summary
The Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act (ACE Agriculture Act) aims to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. It seeks to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA). The bill focuses on enhancing agricultural technologies and research to improve export competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and resilience to various agricultural challenges.
Expected Effects
The ACE Agriculture Act would provide long-term stability and increased funding for AGARDA. This would likely lead to more advanced agricultural research and development. It could also result in innovative technologies that address climate change, water conservation, and food security.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced agricultural research and development through permanent authorization of AGARDA.
- Improved export competitiveness of U.S. agricultural products.
- Increased environmental sustainability in agricultural practices.
- Enhanced resilience to extreme weather, drought, and agricultural pests and diseases.
- Promotion of water conservation technologies and innovation in agriculture.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending, potentially impacting the federal budget.
- Potential for unintended consequences from new agricultural technologies.
- Risk of funds being used inefficiently if AGARDA's strategic plan is not well-executed.
- Possible displacement of traditional farming practices by advanced technologies.
- Dependence on government funding may stifle private sector innovation in the long run.
Constitutional Alignment
The ACE Agriculture Act appears to align with the Constitution's mandate to "promote the general Welfare" (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate commerce (Article I, Section 8), which includes agricultural products and research. The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).