Increased Transparency and Funding for State Agricultural Research Institutions.
This bill strengthens financial accountability for state funding of Land-Grant agricultural research institutions. It requires states to annually match non-Federal funds received by these institutions and publicly report whether they meet this obligation. This ensures stable support for vital agricultural research and extension services that benefit farmers and consumers.
Key points
States must now annually match non-Federal funds received by Land-Grant Institutions for research and extension activities.
State Governors must publicly attest whether they are able or unable to meet these matching fund requirements each year.
The Secretary of Agriculture must publish these state attestations, providing public transparency regarding state support for agricultural research.
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