US HB2839

Extends authorization of the Genome to Phenome Initiative from 2023 to 2030 by amending Section 1671(g) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

Builds on agricultural research established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) linking crop and livestock genetics to observable traits

Supports research networks including data scientists, engineers, agricultural economists, and social scientists working on genome-to-phenome relationships

Continues seed grant program to develop promising research concepts into full-fledged projects focused on disease resilience and environmental factors

Aims to help farmers and ranchers optimize genetics and management practices for improved resilience, productivity, and profitability