Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act

Senate Bill

S. 2316

119th Congress

Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Crapo

Senator

Republican

ID

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants for research into new agricultural technologies, like using artificial intelligence to improve crop production, and developing methods to manage invasive species and grow valuable aquatic animals.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

SponsorMike Crapo (R-ID)

Introduced7/17/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act

This bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants for research into new agricultural technologies, like using artificial intelligence to improve crop production, and developing methods to manage invasive species and grow valuabl

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This bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants for research into new agricultural technologies, like using artificial intelligence to improve crop production, and developing methods to manage invasive species and grow valuable aquatic animals.

Bill Number: 2316
Sponsor: Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act
Bill Number: 2316
Sponsor: Mike Crapo (R-ID)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Summary: This bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants for research into new agricultural technologies, like using artificial intelligence to improve crop production, and developing methods to manage invasive species and grow valuable aquatic animals.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide grants for research into new agricultural technologies, like using artificial intelligence to improve crop production, and developing methods to manage invasive species and grow valuable aquatic animals.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2023This bill includes additional priorities as Department of Agriculture (USDA) high-priority research and extension areas.Under the bill, USDA may award grants for developing and evaluating (1) technologies to mechanize agricultural processes (and may emphasize processes for harvesting specialty crops), and (2) agricultural uses of artificial intelligence (and may emphasize uses for improving specialty crop production).Further, USDA may award grants to support research projects at land-grant colleges and universities to develop and apply<ul><li>methods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals, including through methods of biocontrol; and</li><li>aquaculture methods, including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species. </li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill expands USDA's high-priority research areas to include developing agricultural technologies like robotic harvesters and using artificial intelligence to boost crop yields.
The bill also directs USDA to provide grants for research into controlling invasive plants and animals, as well as developing new aquaculture techniques.
The goal is to spur innovation in agriculture and help farmers and producers adopt new tools and techniques.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could benefit farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture producers by funding research into technologies and methods to improve their operations. It could also have environmental benefits by supporting research into controlling invasive species. The bill would primarily impact the agricultural and research sectors, potentially leading to new agricultural innovations and production improvements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural education

Agricultural equipment and machinery

Agricultural practices and innovations

Agricultural research

Aquaculture

Computers and information technology

Pest management

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2316, 119th Congress (2025). "Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2316

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