Congress·In Committee·S. 4072

Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

Agricultural Research: Funding for Food Policy Centers

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This bill would continue funding for research centers that study how government policies affect farming and food. These centers provide data to help leaders understand the impact of new laws on farmers and the people who buy their products.
The proposal increases the yearly budget for these centers from $10 million to $15 million. This new funding level would stay in place for five years, starting in 2027 and running through 2031.
By supporting these centers, the bill aims to give the government better information about the food supply. This research helps predict how changes in trade, weather, or technology might change the price and availability of food for American families.

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Mar 12, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Mar 12, 2026

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Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4072

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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