America Grows Act of 2026
Sens. Durbin and Moran Introduce America Grows Act to Boost Agricultural Research Funding
The America Grows Act of 2026 is currently in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support from leaders in both parties, but it faces hurdles because it bypasses normal budget rules and increases spending significantly.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Small businesses in agricultural sectors, including seed companies, equipment suppliers, and food processors, could benefit indirectly from expanded agricultural research. NIFA grants often flow to universities and extension services that partner with small agribusinesses on technology transfer and innovation. The effects would be gradual and indirect.
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articlesAmerica Grows Act increases funding for USDA research
Sens. Durbin and Moran introduce legislation to invest in agricultural research over 10 years, boosting U.S. competitiveness. The bill would require a 5 percent annual funding increase, plus inflation, each year for the next 10 years for research activities at the USDA.
America Grows Act aims to increase agricultural research funding
The America Grows Act would restore the United States' commitment to publicly funded agriculture research at USDA. Increasing research at USDA will boost American competitiveness, expand markets for farmers, and combat plant and animal disease transmission.
America Grows Act boosts USDA research funding
Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Jerry Moran reintroduced the America Grows Act, a bipartisan bill that would require a 5% annual increase plus inflation each year for the next 10 years for research activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
America Grows Act of 2026
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