AG2PI Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill extends a federal research program called the Genome to Phenome Initiative for another eight years. The program was originally set to end in 2023, but this change would keep it running through 2031.
• The initiative helps scientists study how the genetic makeup of plants and animals affects their physical traits. This research is used to develop crops that can survive droughts and livestock that are more resistant to diseases.
• Farmers and ranchers benefit from this work because it leads to more productive and reliable food sources. By understanding these traits better, researchers can help the American food supply become more stable and efficient.
• McCormick and Hickenlooper introduced this bill as a bipartisan effort. It focuses on maintaining long-term funding for agricultural science rather than creating a new program from scratch.

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