To establish the Commission on National Agricultural Statistics Service Modernization to modernize the data collection and reporting processes of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and for other purposes.

Summary

Creates an 11‑member commission to study how to modernize and streamline the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The commission will examine data collection methods, use of real‑time and environmental data, technology adoption, producer response rates, specialty crop coverage, transparency, and costs; report recommendations to the President and Congress within two years; and is funded with a $1,000,000 authorization for FY2026.

• Creates an 11‑member commission to study modernization and streamlining of NASS data collection and use.
• Commission membership includes USDA officials, a BLS representative, and six congressional appointees.
• Study covers technology adoption, real‑time and environmental data, producer response, specialty crop data, transparency, and data uses.
• Commission must estimate implementation costs and recommend administrative, regulatory, and legislative changes.
• Report due to the President and congressional agriculture committees within two years; commission expires Sept 30, 2030.
• USDA provides office support; non‑Federal members receive daily pay (Executive Schedule IV equivalent) and travel costs.
• Certain Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements are waived for this commission.
• Authorizes $1,000,000 for FY2026 to support the commission, available until expended.