Major Investment to Modernize Agricultural Research and Education Facilities
This law allocates billions of dollars to repair and upgrade outdated infrastructure at agricultural research schools and facilities across the US. The goal is to ensure American agriculture remains globally competitive, which is vital for the economy and supporting millions of jobs. A new competitive grant program will fund renovations, equipment purchases, and facility modernization.
Key points
Mandatory funding of $2.5 billion, plus authorization for an additional $5 billion, dedicated to modernizing agricultural research infrastructure over five years (2025-2030).
Establishes a new competitive grant program for agricultural research facilities to cover costs of construction, renovation, and equipment acquisition.
Requires equitable distribution of funds across different regions, institutions, and areas of study, with a cap of 20% of funds per state.
Status:
Introduced
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