Bills · HR 3568
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3568Agriculture and Food
AG RESEARCH Act
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tackles a major problem: the crumbling infrastructure at many of the nation's agricultural research facilities. Studies have shown billions of dollars in deferred maintenance, meaning essential repairs and upgrades have been put off for years. If these facilities aren't modernized, American agricultural research could fall behind other countries, potentially impacting our food supply, economic competitiveness, and ability to address challenges like climate change and food security.
By providing dedicated funding for these upgrades, the bill aims to ensure that researchers have the state-of-the-art labs and equipment they need to make crucial discoveries. If this bill becomes law, we could see new innovations in farming and food science that benefit everyone. If it doesn't pass, these critical facilities would likely continue to deteriorate, potentially hindering progress in agriculture and making it harder for the U.S. to maintain its leadership in agricultural science.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new competitive grant program to fund the construction, alteration, modernization, or acquisition of agricultural research facilities and equipment.
This directly addresses the significant backlog of deferred maintenance and outdated equipment at agricultural research institutions.
PROVISION 02
Provides $500 million in mandatory funding annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for these grants, without needing further yearly approval from Congress.
This guarantees a consistent and substantial funding source to address facility needs over the next several years.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes an additional $1 billion in discretionary funding for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, which Congress can choose to appropriate.
This allows for potentially even greater investment in agricultural research infrastructure if additional funds are deemed necessary and approved.
PROVISION 04
Requires equitable distribution of grant funds across different geographic regions, types of institutions, areas of study, and facility sizes, with a limit of 20% to any single state.
This ensures that a broad range of institutions and agricultural research needs across the country can benefit from the funding.
PROVISION 05
Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the usual cost-sharing requirement, potentially covering up to 100% of project costs for certain facilities.
This provision helps smaller or less-resourced institutions undertake crucial projects they might not otherwise be able to afford.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 21
Introduced in House
MAY 21
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3568
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
House BillHR 3568Agriculture and Food
AG RESEARCH Act
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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