Federal • US Congress
H.R. 9217: Natural Climate Solutions Research and Extension Act of 2026
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)Referred
H.R. 9217 status: Referred.
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What this bill does
Overall score
Score70/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact
Bill summary
No official summary is available for this bill yet.
Key analysis
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis
Environment
Positive Outlook
85%
Benefits
- Supports research into land management practices that store carbon
- Promotes biodiversity and climate change resilience
- Encourages practices that reduce runoff
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Positive Outlook
60%
Benefits
- Potential for new agricultural practices to improve soil health and carbon sequestration
- Supports extension services for farmers and land managers
Risks
- Costs associated with research and grant programs are not specified
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Incorporates traditional ecological knowledge into research
- Aims to improve climate change resilience
Risks
- No direct social risk identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Confidence
highhigh
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Analysis status
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Warning
The effectiveness of the natural climate solutions will depend on implementation and adoption.
Limitation
The bill does not specify funding amounts for research and grants.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Complete2
Committee
CurrentReferred
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Floor
Upcoming4
Enacted
Upcoming5
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