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119-hr-1952119th CongressWALLET

Future FARMER Act

Sponsored By: Representative Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

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Summary

Authorizes $40 million per year from fiscal 2025 through 2029 for National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants and fellowships in food and agricultural sciences. It would reauthorize support for programs such as the Higher Education Challenge Grants Program, Agriculture in the Classroom, and the National Awards Program for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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  • Students and trainees: Greater grant and fellowship funding would expand research and training opportunities in food and agricultural sciences.
  • Colleges and universities: Institutions would get steadier funding for curriculum development and faculty awards through dedicated annual support.
  • K-12 and outreach: Agriculture in the Classroom programs would receive funds to boost teacher resources and student agricultural literacy.
  • Employers and the sector: More consistent education funding would help strengthen the pipeline into agricultural, food science, and extension careers.

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More grants for agriculture students

If enacted, this bill would authorize $40 million each year for fiscal years 2025–2029. The money would fund grants and fellowships in food and agricultural sciences. Students, researchers, and colleges could seek support through existing programs. Congress would still need to approve the money each year. This text does not change program rules or who can apply.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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