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America Grows Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4347| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly expand and sustain national investment in agriculture research. It mandates appropriations for key agricultural research agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service, Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, these agencies will receive 105 percent of their previous year's budget authority, adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index. This funding mechanism ensures a consistent increase in investment through fiscal year 2037 and beyond. Furthermore, the bill explicitly exempts these appropriations from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and excludes them from statutory and Senate PAYGO scorecards, safeguarding the sustained growth of agricultural research funding.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2458
America Grows Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1371
America Grows Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1628
America Grows Act of 2023
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2458
    America Grows Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1371
    America Grows Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1628
    America Grows Act of 2023


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)

Agriculture and Food

America Grows Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4347| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
This legislation aims to significantly expand and sustain national investment in agriculture research. It mandates appropriations for key agricultural research agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service, Economic Research Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Beginning in fiscal year 2027, these agencies will receive 105 percent of their previous year's budget authority, adjusted annually for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index. This funding mechanism ensures a consistent increase in investment through fiscal year 2037 and beyond. Furthermore, the bill explicitly exempts these appropriations from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 and excludes them from statutory and Senate PAYGO scorecards, safeguarding the sustained growth of agricultural research funding.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2458
America Grows Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1371
America Grows Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1628
America Grows Act of 2023
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2458
    America Grows Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1371
    America Grows Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1628
    America Grows Act of 2023


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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