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A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to modify the BARD Fund, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 22, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 22, 2026

Bill Summary

Modifies the BARD Fund, which supports agricultural research between the US and Israel. Requires changes to how the fund operates under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977.

Sponsored By

John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 22, 2026
  2. Jun 22, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects US and Israeli agricultural researchers and farmers, as it alters the funding and operation of joint research projects. The changes may impact the types of research conducted and the availability of funds for agricultural projects.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedJun 22, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 22, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.