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NSF Plant Biology Act
4/10/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7949
The NSF Plant Biology Act, designated as H.R. 7949 in the 119th Congress and introduced on March 16, 2026, aims to likely address issues related to plant biology research and funding under the National Science Foundation. Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not provided in the context object, but the title suggests a focus on advancing plant biology research within the NSF framework. The bill can be further explored in detail through the provided links to the official PDF version and additional resources available on the Congress website.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7949
Bill HR 7949 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2026. Bill HR 7949 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2026. Bill HR 7949's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of March 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7949
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7949
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7949
NSF Plant Biology Act
NSF Plant Biology Act
Plant Biological Research at the National Science Foundation Act
To amend the National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002 to provide for grants to support plant and microbial biology research with potential relevance to agriculture, food, or biotechnology, and for other purposes.
Comments

Declan Hunter
1,017
4 months ago
I was reading about this new bill related to plant biology research. It seems like it could have some interesting implications for the field. I wonder who will benefit the most from this legislation?

Miranda Kerr
996
4 months ago
I'm so excited about this new bill, it's gonna make a big difference for us all! Can't wait to see how it all plays out. Did you know that this bill also includes funding for research on rare plant species? #excitingtimes ahead!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7949
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