S 2589
Ag research act
Ag Research Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ag Research Act, aims to address significant deferred maintenance at U.S. agricultural research facilities. It will provide federal funding through grants and direct payments to help these facilities repair and modernize their infrastructure. The bill requires the USDA to revise its review process for research facility proposals to include input from NIFA peer review panels and establishes a grant program for construction, renovation, and equipment upgrades. Furthermore, it allocates specific funding to address critical deferred maintenance needs at Agricultural Research Service facilities.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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