AG RESEARCH Act

HR 3568, the AG RESEARCH Act, provides $500 million annually from 2025-2029 and $1 billion yearly from 2026-2030 to fund repairs and modernization at agricultural research facilities. It creates a competitive grant program through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to cover construction, renovation, or equipment costs for schools of agriculture facing significant deferred maintenance (noted as $11.5 billion in 2021). Grants must ensure equitable distribution across geographic regions, diverse institutions, and facility sizes, with no state receiving more than 20% of funds. The bill directly affects agricultural research facilities nationwide by addressing critical infrastructure needs to maintain U.S. competitiveness in agricultural research.