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Increased Funding for U.S. Agricultural Research

This act aims to boost funding for agricultural research by annually increasing the budget for specific research agencies. Funding will grow each year by 5% relative to the previous year, adjusted for inflation. These funds are exempt from budget sequestration procedures.
Key points
Increased funding for four agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Annual budget growth for agricultural research by 5% plus an inflation adjustment through 2031, followed by inflation-adjusted maintenance.
Funds allocated for this research will be exempt from sequestration (automatic budget cuts).
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1371
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

America Grows Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1371.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for four agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
  • Annual budget growth for agricultural research by 5% plus an inflation adjustment through 2031, followed by inflation-adjusted maintenance.
  • Funds allocated for this research will be exempt from sequestration (automatic budget cuts).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Public Investments Economy