Bills · HR 3656
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3656Agriculture and Food
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.
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION MAY 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly impact who can access federal funding for critical agricultural research. The current requirement for 'matching funds' can be a barrier for many, especially smaller research institutions, non-profits, or startups that may have innovative ideas but lack the resources to secure additional funding.
If this bill becomes law, and the Secretary of Agriculture uses this new waiver authority, it could open the door for more diverse research projects, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in specialty crop production, sustainability, and disease resistance. Without this bill, the matching funds requirement remains in place, potentially limiting federal research grants to only those organizations with established access to additional funding, which could exclude valuable research from other sources.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement for grants under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
This gives the Secretary flexibility to remove a financial barrier that many organizations face when seeking federal research grants.
PROVISION 02
Applies this waiver authority to grants awarded on or after the date the bill becomes law.
This means the change would take effect immediately upon enactment, affecting future grant cycles.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 29
Introduced in House
MAY 29
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3656
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionMay 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3656Agriculture and Food
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.
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 29, 2025
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