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Veterinary Education Equity Act

USA119th CongressHR-8505| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Shomari Figures

Shomari Figures

Democratic Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Veterinary Education Equity Act proposes significant amendments to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, specifically targeting improvements to the existing veterinary services grant program. A key change involves expanding the list of eligible entities that can receive these grants to include 1890 Institutions , which are historically Black land-grant universities. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture assign a higher priority to projects submitted by these 1890 Institutions when making grant awards. These provisions aim to enhance support for veterinary education and services at these institutions, fostering greater equity within the agricultural research and education landscape.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Veterinary Education Equity Act

USA119th CongressHR-8505| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
The Veterinary Education Equity Act proposes significant amendments to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, specifically targeting improvements to the existing veterinary services grant program. A key change involves expanding the list of eligible entities that can receive these grants to include 1890 Institutions , which are historically Black land-grant universities. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture assign a higher priority to projects submitted by these 1890 Institutions when making grant awards. These provisions aim to enhance support for veterinary education and services at these institutions, fostering greater equity within the agricultural research and education landscape.
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Timeline
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Shomari Figures

Shomari Figures

Democratic Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted