SB2589: AG RESEARCH Act Augmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-Edge and Helpful Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Research Facilities Act and the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to address deferred maintenance at agricultural research facilities, and for other purposes.
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The AG RESEARCH Act modifies existing federal agricultural research laws to help fix aging buildings and equipment at research facilities run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill addresses what is called 'deferred maintenance'—repairs and upkeep that have been delayed or postponed over time. It affects agricultural research centers nationwide that conduct studies on farming, food, and related topics. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and has not yet moved to for formal review.
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Sponsors
Mazie Hirono
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (16)
Amy Klobuchar
Angus King
Tina Smith
Richard Durbin
John Fetterman