The bill directs the Agricultural Research Service to study how wildfire smoke affects wine grapes and wine. The research would identify compounds linked to smoke taint, create standard testing methods and a database of natural background levels, develop risk assessment tools or ways to reduce smoke taint, and study possible barriers between grapes and smoke compounds. The work would be coordinated with land-grant colleges and universities in California, Oregon, and Washington that have researched smoke effects on grape growing and winemaking.
The bill focuses on research and testing, not direct payments or services for individuals. It could help improve knowledge and methods for assessing smoke exposure in wine grapes and wine.
The bill authorizes $6.5 million for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030. The funds would remain available until spent. This is an authorization, not a statement that the money has been appropriated.
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