Bills · HR 1952
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1952Agriculture and Food
Future FARMER Act
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION APR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill helps ensure a steady stream of trained professionals and scientists for the critical food and agriculture sectors. These fields are essential for maintaining a secure and sustainable food supply, developing new agricultural technologies, and addressing challenges like climate change and food scarcity.
If this bill becomes law, it secures funding for the next five years, supporting research and education that can lead to better farming techniques and a more resilient food system. Without this funding, there might be fewer opportunities for students to enter these crucial fields, potentially impacting future agricultural innovation, America's food security, and the health of rural economies.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill extends an existing program that provides grants and fellowships for education in food and agricultural sciences.
This ensures that financial support for students and institutions in these critical fields continues and does not expire.
PROVISION 02
It authorizes $40,000,000 to be spent each year for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for these grants and fellowships.
This provides a clear and substantial funding commitment for the program over the next five years, enabling long-term planning.
PROVISION 03
The bill makes specific changes to Section 1417(m) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977.
This legally integrates the extended funding and program continuation into existing federal law.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
MAR 6
Introduced in House
MAR 6
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1952
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionApr 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1952Agriculture and Food
Future FARMER Act
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 4, 2025
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