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HR 985

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Spencer Frye and 5 co-sponsors

HR 985 boosts dairy innovation by increasing funding from $20M to $36M and expanding program participants, enhancing competitiveness for farmers and rural economies.

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Bill Summary · HR 985

Summary of HR 985: Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives Reauthorization

Bill Number: HR 985
Introduced On: February 05, 2025
Current Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
Primary Sponsor: Derrick Van Orden
Cosponsors: Bryan Steil, Salud O. Carbajal

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HR 985 is to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives. These initiatives are designed to support the dairy industry by promoting innovation and enhancing the competitiveness of dairy businesses across the United States.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes several amendments to Section 12513 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 1632d):

  1. Increase in Program Participants:

    • The maximum number of participants in the dairy business innovation initiatives is increased from 3 to 4 in two subsections:
      • Subsection (b)
      • Subsection (g)(1)(A)

  2. Funding Increase:

    • The funding allocated for the dairy business innovation initiatives is increased from $20,000,000 to $36,000,000 in subsection (i). This significant increase in funding aims to provide more resources for dairy businesses to innovate and grow.

Impact

Who Would Be Affected?

  • Dairy Farmers and Producers: The reauthorization and increased funding will directly benefit dairy farmers and producers by providing them with additional resources to innovate and enhance their operations.
  • Dairy Industry Stakeholders: This includes businesses involved in the dairy supply chain, such as processors, distributors, and retailers, who may see increased competitiveness and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Rural Economies: As dairy businesses grow and innovate, there may be positive economic impacts on rural communities that rely on the dairy industry for jobs and economic activity.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Timeline:
    • The bill was introduced in the House on February 05, 2025, and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on the same day.
    • On March 14, 2025, it was referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry for further consideration.

This bill represents a significant step towards supporting the dairy industry, aiming to foster innovation and improve the economic viability of dairy businesses in the United States.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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