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US HR5071

US HR5071
Agricultural Research Advisory Board Improvement Act


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Introduced
02/20/2018
In Committee
03/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Agricultural Research Advisory Board Improvement Act This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and modify the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board. The bill reduces the membership of the board from 25 to 15 members and modifies the membership categories. It also specifies that the duties of the board include making recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding agricultural research, extension, education, and economics programs.

AI Summary

This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to make changes to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education, and Economics Advisory Board. It reduces the board's membership from 25 to 15 members and modifies the membership categories to include representatives from national farm or producer organizations, academic or research societies, agricultural research and education institutions, and industry, consumer, or rural interest groups. The bill also specifies that the board's duties include making recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding agricultural research, extension, education, and economics programs, and extends the board's authorization through 2023.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (on 03/08/2018)

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