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Introduced
02/06/2018
02/06/2018
In Committee
02/06/2018
02/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Carryover Equity Act of 2018 This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to allow 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (historically black colleges and universities that were established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890 and receive funding from the Department of Agriculture) to carry over all extension funding into the succeeding fiscal year. (Under current law, the institutions are prohibited from carrying over more than 20% of the funds received in any fiscal year.)
AI Summary
This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to allow 1890 land-grant colleges and universities (historically Black colleges and universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890 and receiving funding from the Department of Agriculture) to carry over all extension funding into the succeeding fiscal year, rather than being limited to carrying over no more than 20% of the funds received in any fiscal year, as under current law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Chris Van Hollen (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Doug Jones (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
David Perdue (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S653) (on 02/06/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2384/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2384/BILLS-115s2384is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2384/BILLS-115s2384is.pdf.pdf |
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