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Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4072| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to reauthorize funding for Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers, ensuring their continued operation and research activities. It specifically amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to update the financial provisions. The legislation increases the annual authorized appropriation for these centers from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 . This enhanced funding is designated for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2031 , extending the previous authorization period which concluded in 2023.

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Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4072| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2026
This bill proposes to reauthorize funding for Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers, ensuring their continued operation and research activities. It specifically amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to update the financial provisions. The legislation increases the annual authorized appropriation for these centers from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 . This enhanced funding is designated for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2031 , extending the previous authorization period which concluded in 2023.

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Timeline
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • March 12, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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