To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend education grant programs for Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and for other purposes.
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IntroducedMs. Tokuda (for herself, Mr. Begich, and Mr. Case) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill extends and increases funding for education grants to Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions under the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. It reauthorizes funding through fiscal year 2031 and increases annual appropriations from $10 million to $15 million starting in fiscal year 2027.
Who Benefits and How
Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions benefit by receiving continued federal funding for agricultural education programs, with a 50% increase in annual funding ($10M to $15M) for fiscal years 2027-2031. Students at these institutions benefit from expanded agricultural education opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The federal government bears the cost of the increased appropriations (an additional $25 million over fiscal years 2027-2031 compared to previous authorization levels). No specific groups face new compliance burdens or restrictions.
Key Provisions
- Extends grant programs for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions through fiscal year 2031
- Increases authorized funding from $10 million to $15 million annually starting in FY2027
- Establishes 3-year maximum grant periods for both programs
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Extends and increases funding for education grants to Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions for agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Reauthorize and expand existing grant programs for underserved indigenous educational institutions in agricultural fields"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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