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Agricultural Universities Support: New Research Funding Rules

This act modifies funding rules for research and extension activities at agricultural institutions. It introduces new requirements for states to match non-federal funds and increases transparency in reporting these funds. The goal is to ensure more stable support for agricultural development and education.
Key points
Agricultural institutions will need to receive state matching funds equal to non-federal amounts for research and extension.
States will be required to annually attest whether they can meet the matching fund requirement, and this information will be publicly available.
The Department of Agriculture will inform state authorities about funding requirements and publish annual reports on compliance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5780
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5780.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Agricultural institutions will need to receive state matching funds equal to non-federal amounts for research and extension.
  • States will be required to annually attest whether they can meet the matching fund requirement, and this information will be publicly available.
  • The Department of Agriculture will inform state authorities about funding requirements and publish annual reports on compliance.
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 Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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.

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Agriculture Education Public Investments