Congress·In Committee·S. 4067
Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
Agriculture: New Research Priorities for Land-Grant Colleges
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Ossoff and a bipartisan group of senators, would update federal law to prioritize research grants for four specific areas in farming and nature. It focuses on helping land-grant colleges and universities develop new tools and methods to help farmers and protect the environment.
- One major goal is to help farmers who grow "specialty crops"—like fruits, vegetables, and nuts—by funding research into robotic harvesters and artificial intelligence. These technologies could help automate difficult tasks, making it easier and cheaper to harvest crops that are currently picked by hand.
- The bill also targets invasive species and aquaculture. It would provide money for schools to find better ways to get rid of harmful plants and animals that do not belong in the local environment. Additionally, it supports research into fish farming to help grow more seafood and protect marine life.
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Milestones
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Mar 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Mar 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 4067
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Cosponsors
(3)D: 1R: 2
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