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DemocratBill · H.R. 7913· House(119-HR-7913)

Higher Education Challenge Grant Modernization Act

Rep. McClain Delaney
Age: 62 years
Maryland
Introduced
3/12/2026
Last activity
4/3/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Sponsored by
April McClain Delaney
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the ``Higher Education Challenge Grant Modernization Act''. It amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to update grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education. The bill adds new priorities for teaching enhancement projects, such as paid work-based learning. These projects target the need for trained professionals in food and agricultural sciences and rural economic, community, and business development. Additionally, it authorizes $60,000,000 in funding for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035.

Yes· 3 of 15

  • Would students be better off under this?+8

    Directly benefits students via grants, fellowships, and paid work-based learning.

  • Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7

    Provides educational grants and paid work-based learning for students and emerging professionals.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7

    Focuses specifically on rural economic and community development.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    Increases authorized spending for grants and fellowships.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    Authorizes additional government spending of $60 million annually through 2035.