S. 4730 Introduced Agriculture and Food

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026

A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] Introduced June 10, 2026 Cosponsors 9 (5 R, 3 D, 1 I) Latest action June 10, 2026

Summary

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026
This bill allows the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make competitive grants to assist eligible entities (i.e., a junior or community college, or a consortium or alliance of two-year public colleges, supporting agriculture advancement) in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct workforce training, education, research, and outreach activities related to agriculture and similar disciplines
In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to entities coordinating with a local agriculture industry operator to provide experiential training and other opportunities for students.
Grant funds may be used to expand and maintain the capacity of the eligible entity, including through the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure, the professional growth and development of faculty, and the development of apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities.
An eligible entity may submit to USDA an application for designation and funding as a Center of Excellence for Agriculture Advancement. Funding received as a result of such a designation must be used to demonstrate agriculture best practices and to provide leadership in capacity building at a regional or national level.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  2. Jun 10, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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