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HR 6780

Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act

119th Congress Introduced by Ami Bera and 13 co-sponsors

Establish USDA-led Centers of Excellence for alternative protein R&D to accelerate innovation, collaboration, funding, and deployment across agriculture and industry.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Bill Summary · HR 6780

Summary of HR 6780 – "To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation, and for other purposes"

Overview

HR 6780 proposes amending the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to create and direct the establishment of research centers of excellence focused on alternative protein innovation. The bill designates the Secretary of Agriculture to lead these initiatives and outlines related purposes and authorities to support research, development, and deployment of alternative proteins.

Primary Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a federal framework to accelerate research and development in alternative proteins (e.g., plant-based, cultured/cell-based, and other novel protein sources).
  • Create centers of excellence within the agricultural research and innovation ecosystem to coordinate funding, collaboration, and dissemination of knowledge related to alternative protein technologies.
  • Position the Department of Agriculture to support scientific advancement, industry growth, and potential improvements in food security, sustainability, and rural economic development through protein innovation.

Key Provisions (high-level)

  • Amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize or direct actions by the Secretary of Agriculture related to alternative protein research centers of excellence.
  • Establish or designate research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation under the purview of the Department of Agriculture.
  • Provide direction on funding, governance, collaboration, and priority areas for these centers (exact mechanisms, funding levels, and programmatic details would be specified in the implementing language or accompanying guidance).
  • Include “and for other purposes” language, indicating potential additional authorities or activities linked to the centers of excellence, subject to future legislative or administrative direction.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Federal government: Department of Agriculture and its research agencies would administer the centers, funding, and program activities.
  • Researchers and institutions: Universities, national laboratories, and private or nonprofit research organizations could participate through grants, partnerships, or collaborations.
  • Industry: Alternative protein developers and the broader agricultural sector may benefit from increased R&D support, knowledge transfer, and potential commercialization pathways.
  • Consumers and farming communities: Potential long-term impacts include expanded protein options, improved sustainability, and new economic opportunities in rural areas.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the House of Representatives.
  • Introduced Date: December 17, 2025.
  • Initial Referral: Committee on Agriculture, with additional referral to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The referral indicates jurisdictional review by multiple committees for provisions within their respective authorities.
  • Next Steps (typical): Committee consideration, potential markup, and floor consideration following committee action; possible amendments and conference negotiations if paired with companion Senate action or other legislative steps.

Notes

  • The summary reflects the information available: the bill’s title, purpose as stated, status, and initial legislative actions. Specific funding levels, program design details, grant mechanisms, and implementation timelines will be defined in the bill’s text and any related committee reports or subsequent amendments.

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

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