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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