; (ii) identify gaps in current efforts on soil carbon sequestration research and monitoring; (iii) outline current collaboration across agencies on soil carbon sequestration research and monitoring; (iv) propose coordinated projects and budget requests to advance the field of soil carbon sequestration research and monitoring; (v) engage with and conduct outreach to agricultural communities and producers, particularly those historically underserved, to ensure soil carbon sequestration research and monitoring is rooted in stakeholder engagement and on-the-ground perspectives; (vi) engage with research and extension soil scientists, private industry, nonprofit organizations, and other interdisciplinary soil science expert groups to ensure that recommendations are informed by the best available science; and (vii) collaborate on the development of standardized monitoring of the long-term carbon and environmental impacts of soil carbon sequestration research. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section.