Legis Daily

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4730| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2026
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a new program to provide competitive grants to junior and community colleges, or consortia thereof, to bolster their agriculture and natural resources programs. The primary goal is to help these institutions maintain and expand their capacity for workforce training, education, research, and outreach activities in agriculture and related disciplines. Priority for these grants will be given to eligible entities that coordinate with local agriculture industry operators to offer students valuable experiential training and other opportunities . Funds from these grants can be utilized for various purposes, including enhancing the ability to compete for federal grants, offering educational programming on agricultural industry jobs like farm business management, and disseminating crucial information to the agricultural community. Additionally, the funding supports the purchase of equipment and infrastructure, professional development for faculty, and the creation of apprenticeships and other work-based learning experiences. The bill also allows for the designation of "Centers of Agriculture Advancement" which would demonstrate best practices and provide leadership in capacity building. An evaluation and report on the program's activities are mandated within three years of enactment, with an authorization of $20,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1740
Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2023
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5468
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1740
    Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2023


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5468
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • June 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5468: Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2025

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4730| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2026
This bill establishes a new program to provide competitive grants to junior and community colleges, or consortia thereof, to bolster their agriculture and natural resources programs. The primary goal is to help these institutions maintain and expand their capacity for workforce training, education, research, and outreach activities in agriculture and related disciplines. Priority for these grants will be given to eligible entities that coordinate with local agriculture industry operators to offer students valuable experiential training and other opportunities . Funds from these grants can be utilized for various purposes, including enhancing the ability to compete for federal grants, offering educational programming on agricultural industry jobs like farm business management, and disseminating crucial information to the agricultural community. Additionally, the funding supports the purchase of equipment and infrastructure, professional development for faculty, and the creation of apprenticeships and other work-based learning experiences. The bill also allows for the designation of "Centers of Agriculture Advancement" which would demonstrate best practices and provide leadership in capacity building. An evaluation and report on the program's activities are mandated within three years of enactment, with an authorization of $20,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1740
Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2023
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5468
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Jun 10, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1740
    Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2023


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5468
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.


  • June 10, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (9)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5468: Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted