AG RESEARCH Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2636 AG RESEARCH Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 11:03 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2636

AuGmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful Act or the AG RESEARCH Act

This bill provides funding for maintenance at agricultural research facilities.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must (1) revise its review process for evaluating proposals for agricultural research facilities to include consulting with representatives of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) peer review panels; and (2) establish a grant program within NIFA to provide agricultural research facilities with a federal share of the cost for the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of the research facilities or the equipment necessary for agricultural research.

Additionally, USDA must use specified Commodity Credit Corporation funds to provide direct payments to research facilities of the Agricultural Research Service for addressing deferred maintenance. USDA must give priority to the most critical structures in accordance with the Agricultural Research Service Capital Investment Strategy (April 2012).

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Current Status of Bill S 2636

Bill S 2636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2021. Bill S 2636 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 5, 2021. Bill S 2636's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of August 5, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2636

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2636

AG RESEARCH Act

A bill to amend the Research Facilities Act and the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to address deferred maintenance at agricultural research facilities, and for other purposes.

AG RESEARCH Act

AuGmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful Act