# 119-s-1825: AG RESEARCH Act

119-s-1825, AG RESEARCH Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1825
- Congress: 119
- Title: AG RESEARCH Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Large federal grants to modernize agricultural research facilities.** This bill would create a National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants program to fund construction, renovation, and equipment upgrades for agricultural research sites, require review with NIFA peer panels, and allow the federal share to reach 100 percent on a case-by-case basis. - Agricultural colleges and research centers can compete for federal grants to build, modernize, or buy equipment. Congressional findings cite $11.5 billion in deferred maintenance and $38.1 billion in replacement cost at research facilities, underscoring the need for upgrades. - Farmers and the broader agriculture sector would benefit from stronger research infrastructure aimed at keeping U.S. agricultural research globally competitive, supporting innovation and productivity. - The program sets rules for equitable distribution across geography and institution types, caps awards to any single State at 20 percent, and establishes competitive review procedures. It also provides mandatory funding and authorizes design and study costs. - The bill provides mandatory funding of $1.0 billion on October 1 of 2025 and each October 1 through 2029, to be transferred from Treasury funds and available until expended, and it authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. *Would increase federal outlays by $1.0 billion annually from 2025 through 2029 and permit further appropriations for 2026–2030.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-05-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New $1 billion yearly research funds: benefit, high. If enacted, the Treasury would transfer $1 billion to the Agriculture Department on October 1, 2025, and again each October 1 through 2029. The money would remain available until spent and the Agriculture Secretary could use it without another appropriation. The bill would also authorize whatever a…
- Grants to upgrade agricultural research buildings: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Agriculture Department (through NIFA) would run a competitive grant program to build, upgrade, or equip agricultural research facilities. Grants could cover the federal share of costs and, on a case-by-case basis, the Secretary could pay up to 100% of a project. The program must see…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-1825 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1825)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1825 (as of 2025-12-21).