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US HB1271
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Scott
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AI Summary
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Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to expand scholarship eligibility at 1890 land-grant institutions to explicitly include bachelor's and graduate degree programs
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Provides $15,000,000 in mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal year thereafter, with funds remaining available until expended
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Extends discretionary funding authorization from fiscal years 2020-2023 to fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter
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Removes the 4-year limit on scholarship renewals, allowing students to receive funding for each academic year that funding remains available
Legislative Description
To provide additional funding for scholarships for students at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
3/28/2025