Researchers could get federal grants to study tiny plastic pieces in biosolids spread on farms. The bill does not ban biosolids or set new safety limits. It also keeps a larger farm research program going through 2031.
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Research for Healthy Soils Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Latest action on S. 2500: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects researchers, wastewater systems, and farmers who use biosolids on farmland. Researchers could see new grant chances. Wastewater systems could face more study of how their treatment process handles microplastics. Farmers would not face new rules from this bill, but future research could shape advice or policy about biosolids.
Why this matters: Farms may be spreading tiny plastic pieces in biosolids without enough clear data on what that means for soil and crops. This bill tries to fill that knowledge gap before setting new rules. Better research could help farmers, wastewater systems, and agencies make better choices. The results are uncertain because the bill funds research rather than deciding what the research will find.
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Officially: Research for Healthy Soils Act
Researchers could get federal grants to study tiny plastic pieces in biosolids spread on farms. The bill does not ban biosolids or set new safety limits. It also keeps a larger farm research program going through 2031.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S2500. Modern Action explains Research for Healthy Soils Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Agriculture
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (7/29/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Research for Healthy Soils Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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