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S.2274: A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a nonprofit corporation to be known as the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced March 29, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 29, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to: (1) advance USDA's research mission by supporting agricultural research focused on addressing key problems of national and international significance; and (2) foster collaboration with agricultural researchers from the federal government, institutions of higher education, industry, and nonprofit organizations. Directs the Foundation...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| March 29, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) |