Summary of HR 3077: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025

Bill Information:
- Bill Number: HR 3077
- Title: Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025
- Status: Introduced in House
- Introduced Date: April 29, 2025
- Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025 aims to enhance the resilience of the U.S. agricultural sector in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. The bill seeks to establish national goals and action plans to promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve soil health, and reduce food waste, thereby ensuring the long-term viability of farming in the United States.

Key Provisions

The bill is organized into several titles, each addressing different aspects of agricultural resilience:

TITLE I: National Goals

• Sec. 101: Establishes national goals for agricultural resilience.
• Sec. 102: Outlines an action plan to achieve these goals.

TITLE II: Research

• Sec. 201-210: Focuses on funding and initiatives for agricultural research, including:
  • Regional hubs for climate risk mitigation.
  • Sustainable agriculture research initiatives.
  • Integrated pest management and technology transfer programs.

TITLE III: Soil Health

• Sec. 301-307: Enhances programs related to soil health, including:
  • Crop insurance and environmental quality incentives.
  • Conservation stewardship and compliance measures.
  • Establishment of national and regional agroforestry centers.

TITLE IV: Farmland Preservation and Farm Viability

• Sec. 401-404: Supports local agriculture markets and organic certification, including:
  • Farmland Protection Policy Act.
  • Agricultural conservation easement programs.

TITLE V: Pasture-Based Livestock

• Sec. 501-505: Addresses livestock management and conservation, including:
  • Processing resilience grants and alternative manure management programs.

TITLE VI: On-Farm Renewable Energy

• Sec. 601-603: Promotes renewable energy initiatives in agriculture, such as:
  • The Rural Energy for America Program and agrivoltaic systems.

TITLE VII: Food Loss and Waste

• Subtitle A: Focuses on food date labeling and regulations to reduce food waste.
• Subtitle B: Includes provisions for composting, grants for food waste projects, and national campaigns to decrease food waste.

Affected Parties

The bill would impact various stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including:
- Farmers and ranchers who will benefit from enhanced support for sustainable practices.
- Researchers and educators involved in agricultural science and climate adaptation.
- Consumers through improved food labeling and waste reduction initiatives.

Procedural Aspects

• The bill was referred to the Committee on Agriculture and several other committees for consideration on April 29, 2025.
• It has multiple cosponsors, indicating broad support among legislators.

Related Legislation

• S 1507: A companion bill in the Senate that addresses similar issues related to agricultural resilience.

This comprehensive approach aims to create a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system, addressing both immediate and long-term challenges posed by climate change and food waste.