AANAPISI Opportunity Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-20T20:15:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2582 AANAPISI Opportunity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2023, 8:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 2582

The AANAPISI Opportunity Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2582, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to support Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). These institutions are colleges and universities that have a high percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islander students and are designated as such by the Department of Education.

The bill seeks to provide funding and resources to AANAPISIs in order to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for their students. This includes increasing access to financial aid, supporting academic programs, and promoting student success initiatives. The legislation also aims to strengthen partnerships between AANAPISIs and other institutions of higher education, as well as with community organizations and employers.

Overall, the AANAPISI Opportunity Act is designed to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander students in higher education, and to ensure that they have the support and resources necessary to succeed. The bill has bipartisan support and is currently being considered by Congress for passage into law.

Congressional Summary of S 2582

AANAPISI Opportunity Act

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a scholarship grant program for covered Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs) to provide scholarships in agriculture-related fields.

Covered institutions include institutions of higher education that (1) have a student body consisting of at least 10% Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students; and (2) offer associate, bachelors, or other accredited degree programs in agriculture-related fields.

USDA may only award the grants to AANAPISIs that have established a competitive scholarship awards process for individuals who intend to pursue a career in agriculture, including in the agricultural disciplines of business, engineering, technology, food science, forestry, home economics, nutrition, soil conservation, non-medical biological sciences, and computer science.

This bill also allows USDA to provide competitive grants for up to five years for integrated agricultural research, education, and extension projects at covered AANAPISIs to address U.S. agriculture priorities. The project grants include a 50% matching funds requirement that USDA may waive if certain requirements are met.

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Current Status of Bill S 2582

Bill S 2582 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2582 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023. Bill S 2582's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2582

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2582

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2582

AANAPISI Opportunity Act

A bill to establish an integrated research, education, and extension competitive grant program and scholarship grant program for certain Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving agricultural institutions, and for other purposes.