HR 7949
NSF Plant Biology Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:44 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the NSF Plant Biology Act, aims to increase funding for research into plant and microbial biology by the National Science Foundation (NSF). It directs the NSF to provide grants to various organizations – including universities, nonprofits, and government agencies – to support research relevant to agriculture, food production, and biotechnology. Specifically, the bill focuses on fundamental plant biology research and the development of related tools and technologies. The bill also clarifies the definition of a ‘nonprofit organization’ for NSF grant purposes.
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