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Key Points
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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Milestones
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Mar 12, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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.
