In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 16, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to the NSF Authorization Act that lets the NSF award competitive grants for plant and microbial biology work tied to agriculture, food, or biotechnology. It earmarks $150 million each year from 2026 through 2031 for these grants and clarifies that nonprofit organizations include 501(c)(3) entities. The measure aims to boost fundamental research and tool development in plant science.
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