AG RESEARCH Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2589 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.

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2589

Bill 118 s 2589, also known as the AG RESEARCH Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to support and enhance agricultural research in the United States. The bill specifically focuses on providing funding and resources for research in the field of agriculture, with the goal of improving the efficiency, sustainability, and productivity of the agricultural industry.

The AG RESEARCH Act proposes to allocate additional funding to agricultural research programs, including those conducted by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other research institutions. This funding would be used to support research projects that address key challenges facing the agricultural industry, such as climate change, food security, and the development of new technologies.

In addition to providing funding for research projects, the bill also aims to promote collaboration and information sharing among researchers, industry stakeholders, and government agencies. This would help to ensure that research findings are effectively communicated and implemented in the agricultural sector. Overall, the AG RESEARCH Act seeks to strengthen the agricultural research infrastructure in the United States and support the development of innovative solutions to the challenges facing the industry. By investing in research and promoting collaboration, the bill aims to help ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the agricultural sector in the US.

Congressional Summary of S 2589

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, the bill provides funding for the grant program and for USDA 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 2589

Bill S 2589 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2589 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023. Bill S 2589's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2589

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2589

AG RESEARCH Act

Augmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-Edge and Helpful 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.