Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1395
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 27, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 27, 2021
Latest Action
Apr 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1395
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Nebraska
Democrat
Minnesota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
April 27, 2021
Actions (2)
04/27/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
04/27/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:08 PM