To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 3656

H.R. 3656, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 29, 2025, aims to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. The bill seeks to grant the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative.

Congressional Summary of HR 3656

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement for grants under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Currently, entities that receive grants under the initiative must provide nonfederal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3656

Bill HR 3656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2025. Bill HR 3656 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2025. Bill HR 3656's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of May 29, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3656

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3656

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.