Bill · H.R. 3656· House(119-HR-3656)

To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.

Age: 58 years

Washington

Introduced: 5/29/2025
Last activity: 5/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Kim Schrier
Cosponsors: - 10 - 4

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998. The primary change allows the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement for grants awarded under the specialty crop research initiative. This amendment applies to grants awarded on or after the date of enactment of the subparagraph. The bill was introduced by Ms. Schrier and several other representatives.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would farmers be better off under this?+5
It assists specialty crop farmers by potentially providing easier access to research funding.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
It facilitates research by waiving the requirement for matching funds.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
It may benefit specialty crop producers by making research grants more accessible.