Title VII — Research, Extension, and Related Matters

115th Congress · Approved Dec 20, 2018 · 132 Stat. 4490 · Lineage

TITLE VII Research, Extension, and Related Matters

Subtitle A National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977

SEC. 7101. Purposes of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education.

Section 1402 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (7), by striking “ and” at the end;

(2)

in paragraph (8), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

“(9) support international collaboration that leverages resources and advances priority food and agricultural interests of the United States, such as—

“(A) addressing emerging plant and animal diseases;

“(B) improving crop varieties and animal breeds; and

“(C) developing safe, efficient, and nutritious food systems.”

SEC. 7102. Matters Related to Certain School Designations and Declarations.

(a)

In General.— Section 1404(14) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(14)) is amended—

(1)

by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

“(A) In general.—

“(i) Definition.—The terms ‘NLGCA Institution’ and ‘non-land-grant college of agriculture’ mean a public college or university offering a baccalaureate or higher degree in the study of agricultural sciences, forestry, or both in any area of study specified in clause (ii).

“(ii) Clarification.—For purposes of clause (i), an area of study specified in this clause is any of the following:

“(I) Agriculture.

“(II) Agricultural business and management.

“(III) Agricultural economics.

“(IV) Agricultural mechanization.

“(V) Agricultural production operations.

“(VI) Aquaculture.

“(VII) Agricultural and food products processing.

“(VIII) Agricultural and domestic animal services.

“(IX) Equestrian or equine studies.

“(X) Applied horticulture or horticulture operations.

“(XI) Ornamental horticulture.

“(XII) Greenhouse operations and management.

“(XIII) Turf and turfgrass management.

“(XIV) Plant nursery operations and management.

“(XV) Floriculture or floristry operations and management.

“(XVI) International agriculture.

“(XVII) Agricultural public services.

“(XVIII) Agricultural and extension education services.

“(XIX) Agricultural communication or agricultural journalism.

“(XX) Animal sciences.

“(XXI) Food science.

“(XXII) Plant sciences.

“(XXIII) Soil sciences.

“(XXIV) Forestry.

“(XXV) Forest sciences and biology.

“(XXVI) Natural resources or conservation.

“(XXVII) Natural resources management and policy.

“(XXVIII) Natural resource economics.

“(XXIX) Urban forestry.

“(XXX) Wood science and wood products or pulp or paper technology.

“(XXXI) Range science and management.

“(XXXII) Agricultural engineering.

“(XXXIII) Any other area, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.”

; and

(2)

in subparagraph (C)—

(A)

in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “ any institution designated under” after “ include”;

(B)

by striking clause (i); and

(C)

in clause (ii)—

(i)

by striking “ (ii) any institution designated under—”;

(ii)

by striking subclause (IV);

(iii)

in subclause (II), by adding “ or” at the end;

(iv)

in subclause (III), by striking “ ; or” at the end and inserting a period; and

(v)

by redesignating subclauses (I), (II), and (III) (as so amended) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and by moving the margins of such clauses (as so redesignated) two ems to the left.

(b)

Designation Review.—

(1)

In general.— Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a process to review each designated NLGCA Institution (as defined in section 1404(14)(A) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(14)(A))) to ensure compliance with such section, as amended by this subsection.

(2)

Revocation.— An NLGCA Institution that the Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) to be not in compliance shall have the designation of such institution revoked.

SEC. 7103. National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

in paragraph (1), by striking “ 25” and inserting “ 15”; and

(B)

by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

“(3) Membership categories.—The Advisory Board shall consist of members from each of the following categories:

“(A) 3 members representing national farm or producer organizations, which may include members—

“(i) representing farm cooperatives;

“(ii) who are producers actively engaged in the production of a food animal commodity and who are recommended by a coalition of national livestock organizations;

“(iii) who are producers actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity and who are recommended by a coalition of national crop organizations; or

“(iv) who are producers actively engaged in aquaculture and who are recommended by a coalition of national aquacultural organizations.

“(B) 2 members representing academic or research societies, which may include members representing—

“(i) a national food animal science society;

“(ii) a national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, or weed science society;

“(iii) a national food science organization;

“(iv) a national human health association; or

“(v) a national nutritional science society.

“(C) 5 members representing agricultural research, extension, and education, which shall include each of the following:

“(i) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.).

“(ii) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University.

“(iii) 1 member representing the 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)).

“(iv) 1 member representing NLGCA Institutions or Hispanic-serving institutions.

“(v) 1 member representing American colleges of veterinary medicine.

“(D) 5 members representing industry, consumer, or rural interests, including members representing—

“(i) entities engaged in transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets;

“(ii) food retailing and marketing interests;

“(iii) food and fiber processors;

“(iv) rural economic development interests;

“(v) a national consumer interest group;

“(vi) a national forestry group;

“(vii) a national conservation or natural resource group;

“(viii) a national social science association;

“(ix) private sector organizations involved in international development; or

“(x) a national association of agricultural economists.”

(2)

in subsection (c)—

(A)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “ review and” and inserting “ make recommendations, review, and”;

(ii)

by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph:

“(A) long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the—

“(i) purposes specified in section 1402 for agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and

“(ii) priority areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative specified in subsection (b)(2) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2));”

; and

(iii)

by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:

“(B) the annual establishment of national priorities that are in accordance with the priority areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative specified in subsection (b)(2) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)).”

(B)

in paragraph (2), by inserting “ and make recommendations to the Secretary based on such evaluation” after “ priorities”; and

(C)

in paragraph (4), by inserting “ and make recommendations on” after “ review”; and

(3)

in subsection (h), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7104. Specialty Crop Committee.

Section 1408A(a)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123a(a)(2)) is amended—

(1)

in subparagraph (A), by striking “ speciality” and inserting “ specialty”;

(2)

in subparagraph (B)—

(A)

in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “ 9” and inserting “ 11”; and

(B)

in clause (i), by striking “ Three” and inserting “ Five”; and

(3)

in subparagraph (D), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7105. Renewable Energy Committee Discontinued.

Subtitle B of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.) is amended by striking section 1408B.

SEC. 7106. Veterinary Services Grant Program.

Section 1415B of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3151b) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (d)(1), by adding at the end the following:

“(F) To expose students in grades 11 and 12 to education and career opportunities in food animal medicine.”

; and

(2)

in subsection (h)—

(A)

by striking the subsection designation and heading and inserting the following:

“(h) Authorization of Appropriations.—

“(1) In general.—”

; and

(B)

by adding at the end the following:

“(2) Priority.—From amounts made available for grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize grant awards for programs or activities with a focus on the practice of food animal medicine. ”

SEC. 7107. Grants and Fellowships for Food and Agriculture Sciences Education.

Section 1417(m)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(m)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7108. Agricultural and Food Policy Research Centers.

Section 1419A(e) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3155(e)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7109. Education Grants to Alaska Native Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.

Section 1419B of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3156) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)(3), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”; and

(2)

in subsection (b)(3), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7110. Next Generation Agriculture Technology Challenge.

Subtitle C of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“SEC. 1419C. NEXT GENERATION AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE.

“(a) In General.—The Secretary shall establish a next generation agriculture technology challenge competition to provide an incentive for the development of innovative mobile technology that removes barriers to entry in the marketplace for beginning farmers and ranchers (as defined in subsection (a) of section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279)).

“(b) Amount.—The Secretary may award not more than $1,000,000 in the aggregate to 1 or more winners of the competition under subsection (a).”

SEC. 7111. Land-Grant Designation.

Subtitle C of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.), as amended by section 7110, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:

“SEC. 1419D. LAND-GRANT DESIGNATION.

“(a) Prohibition on Designation.—

“(1) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on the date of the enactment of this section, no additional entity may be designated as eligible to receive funds under a covered program.

“(2) 1994 institutions.—The prohibition under paragraph (1) with respect to the designation of an entity eligible to receive funds under a covered program shall not apply in the case of the certification of a 1994 Institution under section 2 of Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”) (16 U.S.C. 582a–1).

“(3) Extraordinary circumstances.—In the case of extraordinary circumstances or a situation that would lead to an inequitable result, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may determine that an entity designated after the date of enactment of this section is eligible to receive funds under a covered program.

“(b) State Funding.—No State shall receive an increase in funding under a covered program as a result of the State’s designation of additional entities as eligible to receive such funding.

“(c) Covered Program Defined.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘covered program’ means agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs or grants established or available under any of the following:

“(1) Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 3 of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343).

“(2) The Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.).

“(3) Sections 1444, 1445, and 1447.

“(4) Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.).

“(d) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting eligibility for a capacity and infrastructure program specified in section 251(f)(1)(C) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C)) that is not a covered program.”

SEC. 7112. Nutrition Education Program.

Section 1425 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3175) is amended—

(1)

by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);

(2)

by inserting after subsection (e) the following:

“(f) Coordination.—Projects carried out with funds made available under section 3(d) of the Act of May 8, 1914 (7 U.S.C. 343(d)), to carry out the program established under subsection (b) may be coordinated with the nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program under section 28 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036a) or another health promotion or nutrition improvement strategy, whether publicly or privately funded, as determined by the Secretary.”

; and

(3)

in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7113. Continuing Animal Health and Disease Research Programs.

Section 1433(c)(1) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3195(c)(1)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7114. Carryover of Funds for Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Colleges, Including Tuskegee University.

Section 1444(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4).

SEC. 7115. Extension and Agricultural Research at 1890 Land-Grant Colleges, Including Tuskegee University.

(a)

Extension.— Section 1444(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(b)) is amended—

(1)

in the undesignated matter following paragraph (2)(B)—

(A)

by striking “ paragraph (2) of this subsection” and inserting “ this paragraph”; and

(B)

by striking “ In computing” and inserting the following:

“(C) In computing”

(2)

in paragraph (2)—

(A)

in subparagraph (B), by striking “ Of the remainder” and inserting “ Except as provided in paragraph (4), of the remainder”; and

(B)

by striking “ (2) any funds” and inserting the following:

“(3) Additional amount.—Any funds”

(3)

in paragraph (1)—

(A)

by striking “ are allocated” and inserting “ were allocated”; and

(B)

by striking “ ; and” and inserting “ , as so designated as of that date.”;

(4)

by striking “ (b) Beginning” in the matter preceding paragraph (1) and all that follows through “ any funds” in paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

“(b) Distribution of Funds.—

“(1) In general.—Funds made available under this section shall be distributed among eligible institutions in accordance with this subsection.

“(2) Base amount.—Any funds”

; and

(5)

by adding at the end the following:

“(4) Special amounts.—

“(A) Definitions.—In this paragraph:

“(i) Covered fiscal year.—The term ‘covered fiscal year’ means the fiscal year for which the qualified eligible institution first received an allocation of $3,000,000 under subparagraph (B)(i).

“(ii) Other eligible institution.—The term ‘other eligible institution’ means an eligible institution, other than the qualified eligible institution, receiving an allocation of funds under this section.

“(iii) Qualified eligible institution.—The term ‘qualified eligible institution’ means the eligible institution described in subparagraph (B)(i).

“(B) Fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022.—

“(i) In general.—Subject to clause (ii), for 1 of fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022, if the calculation under paragraph (3)(B) would result in a distribution for a fiscal year of less than $3,000,000 to an eligible institution that first received funds under this section on a date occurring after the date of enactment of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79; 128 Stat. 649) and before September 30, 2018, that institution shall receive an allocation of $3,000,000 for that fiscal year.

“(ii) Limitation.—Clause (i) shall apply only if amounts are appropriated under this section in an amount sufficient to provide that each other eligible institution receiving an allocation of funds under this section for fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022, as applicable, receives not less than the amount of funds received by that other eligible institution under this section for the preceding fiscal year.

“(C) Subsequent fiscal years.—

“(i) Minimum additional funding amounts.—Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), for each fiscal year following the covered fiscal year—

“(I) the qualified eligible institution shall receive an allocation under this subsection of at least $3,000,000; and

“(II) each other eligible institution shall receive an allocation under this subsection of at least the amount received by such other eligible institution under this subsection for the covered fiscal year.

“(ii) Shortfall of special amounts.—

“(I) Applicability.—This clause shall apply to any fiscal year following the covered fiscal year and for which the total amount appropriated under this section is insufficient to provide for the minimum additional funding amounts described in clause (i).

“(II) Reductions in allocations.—In the case of a fiscal year to which this clause applies, reductions in allocations shall be made proportionally from the qualified eligible institution and from each other eligible institution based on the increased amounts (if any) that the qualified eligible institution and each other eligible institution were allocated for the covered fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the covered fiscal year.

“(iii) Effect of census.—Clauses (i) and (ii) shall not apply in any fiscal year for which a shortfall in the minimum additional funding amounts described in clause (i) is attributable to the incorporation of new census data into the calculation under paragraph (3), as determined by the Secretary.”

(b)

Research.— Section 1445(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222(b)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (2)—

(A)

by adding at the end the following:

“(D) Special amounts.—

“(i) Definitions.—In this subparagraph:

“(I) Covered fiscal year.—The term ‘covered fiscal year’ means the fiscal year for which the qualified eligible institution first received an allocation of $3,000,000 under clause (ii)(I).

“(II) Other eligible institution.—The term ‘other eligible institution’ means an eligible institution, other than the qualified eligible institution, receiving an allocation of funds under this section.

“(III) Qualified eligible institution.—The term ‘qualified eligible institution’ means the eligible institution described in clause (ii)(I).

“(ii) Fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022.—

“(I) In general.—Subject to subclause (II), for 1 of fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022, if the calculation under subparagraph (C) would result in a distribution for a fiscal year of less than $3,000,000 to an eligible institution that first received funds under this section on a date occurring after the date of enactment of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79; 128 Stat. 649) and before September 30, 2018, that institution shall receive an allocation of $3,000,000 for that fiscal year.

“(II) Limitation.—Subclause (I) shall apply only if amounts are appropriated under this section in an amount sufficient to provide that each other eligible institution receiving an allocation of funds under this section for fiscal year 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022, as applicable, receives not less than the amount of funds received by that other eligible institution under this section for the preceding fiscal year.

“(iii) Subsequent fiscal years.—

“(I) Minimum additional funding amounts.—Subject to subclauses (II) and (III), for each fiscal year following the covered fiscal year—

“(aa) the qualified eligible institution shall receive an allocation under this paragraph of at least $3,000,000; and

“(bb) each other eligible institution shall receive an allocation under this paragraph of at least the amount received by such other eligible institution under this subsection for the covered fiscal year.

“(II) Shortfall of special amounts.—

“(aa) Applicability.—This subclause shall apply to any fiscal year following the covered fiscal year and for which the total amount appropriated under this subsection is insufficient to provide for the minimum additional funding amounts described in subclause (I).

“(bb) Reductions in allocations.—In the case of a fiscal year to which this subclause applies, reductions in allocations shall be made proportionally from the qualified eligible institution and from each other eligible institution based on the increased amounts (if any) that the qualified eligible institution and each other eligible institution were allocated for the covered fiscal year as compared to the fiscal year immediately preceding the covered fiscal year.

“(III) Effect of census.—Subclauses (I) and (II) shall not apply in any fiscal year for which a shortfall in the minimum additional funding amounts described in subclause (I) is attributable to the incorporation of new census data into the calculation under paragraph (3)(C), as determined by the Secretary.”

(B)

in subparagraph (B), by striking “ (B) Of funds” and inserting the following:

“(C) Additional amount.—Except as provided in subparagraph (D), of funds”

(C)

in subparagraph (A)—

(i)

by striking “ are allocated” and inserting “ were allocated”;

(ii)

by inserting “ , as so designated as of that date” before the period at the end; and

(iii)

by striking “ (A) Funds” and inserting the following:

“(B) Base amount.—Funds”

; and

(D)

in the matter preceding subparagraph (B) (as so designated), by striking “ (2) The” and all that follows through “ follows:” and inserting the following:

“(3) Distributions.—

“(A) In general.—After allocating amounts under paragraph (2), the remainder shall be allotted among the eligible institutions in accordance with this paragraph.”

(2)

in paragraph (1), by striking “ (1) Three per centum” and inserting the following:

“(2) Administration.—3 percent”

; and

(3)

in the matter preceding paragraph (2) (as so designated), by striking “ (b) Beginning” and all that follows through “ follows:” and inserting the following:

“(b) Distribution of Funds.—

“(1) In general.—Funds made available under this section shall be distributed among eligible institutions in accordance with this subsection.”

SEC. 7116. Reports on Disbursement of Funds for Agricultural Research and Extension at 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges, Including Tuskegee University.

Not later than September 30, 2019, and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall annually submit to Congress a report describing the allocations made to, and matching funds received by, 1890 Institutions and 1862 Institutions (as those terms are defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601) for each of the agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs established under—

(1)

section 1444 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221);

(2)

section 1445 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222);

(3)

subsections (b) and (c) of section 3 of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343); and

(4)

the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.).

SEC. 7117. Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions.

Subtitle G of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1445 (7 U.S.C. 3222) the following new section:

“SEC. 1446. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT 1890 INSTITUTIONS.

“(a) In General.—

“(1) Scholarship grant program established.—The Secretary shall make grants to each college or university eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (commonly known as the Second Morrill Act; 7 U.S.C. 322 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, for purposes of awarding scholarships to individuals who—

“(A) have been accepted for admission at such college or university;

“(B) will be enrolled at such college or university not later than one year after the date of such acceptance; and

“(C) intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences, including a career in—

“(i) agribusiness;

“(ii) energy and renewable fuels; or

“(iii) financial management.

“(2) Condition.—The Secretary may only award a grant under this subsection to a college or university described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that such college or university has established a competitive scholarship awards process for the award of scholarships to individuals described in such paragraph.

“(3) Annual limitation.—Of the funds made available under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary may use not more than $10,000,000 to award grants under this subsection for the academic year beginning on July 1, 2020, and each of the three succeeding academic years.

“(4) Amount of grant.—Each grant made under this section shall be in an amount of not less than $500,000.

“(b) Funding.—

“(1) Mandatory funding.—Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section $40,000,000 not later than October 1, 2019, to remain available until expended.

“(2) Discretionary funding.—In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2023.

“(3) Administrative expenses.—Of the funds made available under paragraphs (1) and (2) to carry out this section for a fiscal year, not more than 4 percent may be used for expenses related to administering the program under this section.

“(c) Report.—Beginning on the date that is two years after the date on which the first grant is awarded under subsection (a), and every two years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report detailing—

“(1) the amount of funds provided to each eligible college or university under this section;

“(2) the number of scholarships awarded under each grant each fiscal year; and

“(3) the amount of each such scholarship.”

SEC. 7118. Grants to Upgrade Agricultural and Food Sciences Facilities at 1890 Land-Grant Colleges, Including Tuskegee University.

Section 1447(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b(b)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7119. Grants to Upgrade Agriculture and Food Sciences Facilities and Equipment at Insular Area Land-Grant Institutions.

Section 1447B(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b–2(d)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7120. New Beginning for Tribal Students.

Subtitle G of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“SEC. 1450. NEW BEGINNING FOR TRIBAL STUDENTS.

“(a) Definitions.—In this section:

“(1) Indian tribe.—The term ‘Indian tribe’ has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)).

“(2) Land-grant college or university.—The term ‘land-grant college or university’ includes a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)).

“(3) Tribal student.—The term ‘Tribal student’ means a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an Indian tribe.

“(b) New Beginning Initiative.—

“(1) Authorization.—The Secretary may make competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide identifiable support specifically targeted for Tribal students.

“(2) Application.—A land-grant college or university that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.

“(3) Use of funds.—A land-grant college or university that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to support Tribal students through—

“(A) recruiting;

“(B) tuition and related fees;

“(C) experiential learning; and

“(D) student services, including—

“(i) tutoring;

“(ii) counseling;

“(iii) academic advising; and

“(iv) other student services that would increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students enrolled at the land-grant college or university, as determined by the Secretary.

“(4) Matching funds.—A land-grant college or university that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds toward the cost of carrying out the activities described in this section in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the grant award.

“(5) Maximum amount per state.—No State shall receive, through grants made under this section to land-grant colleges and universities located in the State, more than $500,000 per year.

“(c) Report.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate a report that includes an itemized list of grant funds distributed under this section, including the specific form of assistance provided under subsection (b)(3), and the number of Tribal students assisted and the graduation rate of Tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities receiving grants under this section.

“(d) Authorization of Appropriation.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

SEC. 7121. Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Section 1455(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3241(c)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7122. Binational Agricultural Research and Development.

Section 1458(e) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3291(e)) is amended—

(1)

in the subsection heading, by striking “ Full Payment of Funds Made Available for Certain” and inserting “ Certain” ;

(2)

by striking “ Notwithstanding” and inserting the following:

“(1) Full payment of funds.—Notwithstanding”

(3)

in paragraph (1) (as so designated)—

(A)

by striking “ Israel-United States” and inserting “ United States-Israel”; and

(B)

by inserting “ (referred to in this subsection as the ‘BARD Fund’)” after “ Development Fund”; and

(4)

by adding at the end the following:

“(2) Activities.—Activities under the BARD Fund to promote and support agricultural research and development that are of mutual benefit to the United States and Israel shall—

“(A) accelerate the demonstration, development, and application of agricultural solutions resulting from or relating to BARD Fund programs, including BARD Fund-sponsored research and innovations in drip irrigation, pesticides, aquaculture, livestock, poultry, disease control, and farm equipment; and

“(B) encourage research carried out by governmental, nongovernmental, and private entities, including through collaboration with colleges and universities, research institutions, and the private sector.”

SEC. 7123. Partnerships to Build Capacity in International Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching.

The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1458 (7 U.S.C. 3291) the following:

“SEC. 1458A. PARTNERSHIPS TO BUILD CAPACITY IN INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING.

“(a) Definitions.—In this section:

“(1) 1862 institution; 1890 institution; 1994 institution.—The terms ‘1862 Institution’, ‘1890 Institution’, and ‘1994 Institution’ have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601).

“(2) Covered institution.—The term ‘covered Institution’ means—

“(A) an 1862 Institution;

“(B) an 1890 Institution;

“(C) a 1994 Institution;

“(D) an NLGCA Institution;

“(E) a Hispanic-serving agricultural college or university; and

“(F) a cooperating forestry school.

“(3) Developing country.—The term ‘developing country’ means a country, as determined by the Secretary using a gross national income per capita test selected by the Secretary.

“(4) International partner institution.—The term ‘international partner institution’ means an agricultural higher education institution in a developing country that is performing, or desiring to perform, activities similar to agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities carried out through covered Institutions in the United States.

“(b) Authority of the Secretary.—The Secretary may promote cooperation and coordination between covered Institutions and international partner institutions through—

“(1) improving extension by—

“(A) encouraging the exchange of research materials and results between covered Institutions and international partner institutions;

“(B) facilitating the broad dissemination of agricultural research through extension; and

“(C) assisting with efforts to plan and initiate extension services in developing countries;

“(2) improving agricultural research by—

“(A) in partnership with international partner institutions, encouraging research that addresses problems affecting food production and security, human nutrition, agriculture, forestry, livestock, and fisheries, including local challenges; and

“(B) supporting and strengthening national agricultural research systems in developing countries;

“(3) supporting the participation of covered Institutions in programs of international organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Bank, regional development banks, and international agricultural research centers;

“(4) improving agricultural teaching and education by—

“(A) in partnership with international partner institutions, supporting education and teaching relating to food and agricultural sciences, including technical assistance, degree training, research collaborations, classroom instruction, workforce training, and education programs; and

“(B) assisting with efforts to increase student capacity, including to encourage equitable access for women and other underserved populations, at international partner institutions by promoting partnerships with, and improving the capacity of, covered Institutions;

“(5) assisting covered Institutions in strengthening their capacity for food, agricultural, and related research, extension, and teaching programs relevant to agricultural development activities in developing countries to promote the application of new technology to improve education delivery;

“(6) providing support for the internationalization of resident instruction programs of covered Institutions;

“(7) establishing a program, to be coordinated by the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service, to place interns from covered Institutions in, or in service to benefit, developing countries; and

“(8) establishing a program to provide fellowships to students at covered Institutions to study at foreign agricultural colleges and universities.

“(c) Enhancing Linkages.—The Secretary shall enhance the linkages among covered Institutions, the Federal Government, international research centers, counterpart research, extension, and teaching agencies and institutions in developed countries and developing countries—

“(1) to carry out the activities described in subsection (b); and

“(2) to make a substantial contribution to the cause of improved food and agricultural progress throughout the world.

“(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

SEC. 7124. Competitive Grants for International Agricultural Science and Education Programs.

Section 1459A(c)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3292b(c)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7125. Limitation on Indirect Costs for Agricultural Research, Education, and Extension Programs.

Section 1462 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3310) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a), by striking “ 22 percent” and inserting “ 30 percent”;

(2)

in subsection (b), by striking “ Subsection (a)” and inserting “ Subsections (a) and (c)”; and

(3)

by adding at the end the following:

“(c) Treatment of Subgrants.—In the case of a grant described in subsection (a), the limitation on indirect costs specified in such subsection shall be applied to both the initial grant award and any subgrant of the Federal funds provided under the initial grant award so that the total of all indirect costs charged against the total of the Federal funds provided under the initial grant award does not exceed such limitation.”

SEC. 7126. Research Equipment Grants.

The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1462 (7 U.S.C. 3310) the following new section:

“SEC. 1462A. RESEARCH EQUIPMENT GRANTS.

“(a) In General.—The Secretary may make competitive grants for the acquisition of special purpose scientific research equipment for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs of eligible institutions.

“(b) Maximum Amount.—The amount of a grant made to an eligible institution under this section may not exceed $500,000.

“(c) Prohibition on Charge or Equipment as Indirect Costs.—The cost of acquisition or depreciation of equipment purchased with a grant under this section shall not be—

“(1) charged as an indirect cost against another Federal grant; or

“(2) included as part of the indirect cost pool for purposes of calculating the indirect cost rate of an eligible institution.

“(d) Eligible Institutions Defined.—In this section, the term ‘eligible institution’ means—

“(1) a college or university; or

“(2) a State cooperative institution.

“(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

SEC. 7127. University Research.

Section 1463 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311) is amended by striking “ 2018” each place it appears in subsections (a) and (b) and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7128. Extension Service.

Section 1464 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3312) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7129. Supplemental and Alternative Crops; Hemp.

Section 1473D of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”; and

(B)

by striking “ crops,” and inserting “ crops (including canola),”;

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

by inserting “ for agronomic rotational purposes and as a habitat for honey bees and other pollinators” after “ alternative crops”; and

(B)

by striking “ commodities whose” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “ commodities.”;

(3)

in subsection (c)(3)(E), by inserting “ (including hemp (as defined in section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946))” after “ material”; and

(4)

in subsection (e)—

(A)

in paragraph (1), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

“(3) $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

SEC. 7130. New Era Rural Technology Program.

Section 1473E of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319e) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (b)(1)(B)—

(A)

in clause (ii), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

in clause (iii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(iv) precision agriculture.”

; and

(2)

in subsection (d), by striking “ 2008 through 2012” and inserting “ 2019 through 2023”.

SEC. 7131. Capacity Building Grants for Nlgca Institutions.

Section 1473F(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319i(b)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7132. Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority Pilot.

Subtitle K of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3310 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“SEC. 1473H. AGRICULTURE ADVANCED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PILOT.

“(a) Definitions.—In this section:

“(1) Advanced research and development.—The term ‘advanced research and development’ means research and development activities used to address research challenges in agriculture and food through—

“(A) targeted acceleration of novel, early stage innovative agricultural research with promising technology applications and products; or

“(B) development of qualified products and projects, agricultural technologies, or innovative research tools, which may include—

“(i) prototype testing, preclinical development, or field experimental use;

“(ii) assessing and assisting with product approval, clearance, or need for a license under an applicable law, as determined by the Director; or

“(iii) manufacturing and commercialization of a product.

“(2) Agricultural technology.—The term ‘agricultural technology’ means machinery and other equipment engineered for an applicable and novel use in agriculture, natural resources, and food relating to the research and development of qualified products and projects.

“(3) Director.—The term ‘Director’ means the Director of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority established under subsection (b)(1).

“(4) Other transaction.—The term ‘other transaction’ means a transaction other than a procurement contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, including a transaction described in subsection (b)(6)(A).

“(5) Person.—The term ‘person’ means—

“(A) an individual;

“(B) a partnership;

“(C) a corporation;

“(D) an association;

“(E) an entity;

“(F) a public or private corporation;

“(G) a Federal, State, or local government agency or department; and

“(H) an institution of higher education, including a land-grant college or university and a non-land-grant college of agriculture.

“(6) Qualified product or project.—The term ‘qualified product or project’ means—

“(A) engineering, mechanization, or technology improvements that will address challenges relating to growing, harvesting, handling, processing, storing, packing, and distribution of agricultural products;

“(B) plant disease or plant pest recovery countermeasures to intentional or unintentional biological threats (including naturally occurring threats), including—

“(i) replacement or resistant plant cultivars or varieties;

“(ii) other enhanced management strategies, including novel chemical, biological, or cultural approaches; or

“(iii) diagnostic or surveillance technology; and

“(C) veterinary countermeasures to intentional or unintentional biological threats (including naturally occurring threats), including—

“(i) animal vaccine or therapeutic products (including anti-infective products); or

“(ii) diagnostic or surveillance technology.

“(7) Research tool.—The term ‘research tool’ means a device, technology, procedure, biological material, reagent, computer system, computer software, or analytical technique that is developed to assist in the discovery, development, or manufacture of a qualified product or project.

“(b) Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority.—

“(1) Establishment.—There is established within the Department of Agriculture a pilot program that shall be known as the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (referred to in this section as the ‘AGARDA’) to carry out advanced research and development.

“(2) Goals.—The goals of the AGARDA are—

“(A) to develop and deploy advanced solutions to prevent, prepare, and protect against unintentional and intentional threats to agriculture and food in the United States;

“(B) to overcome barriers in the development of agricultural technologies, research tools, and qualified products and projects that enhance export competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and resilience to extreme weather;

“(C) to ensure that the United States maintains and enhances its position as a leader in developing and deploying agricultural technologies, research tools, and qualified projects and products that increase economic opportunities and security for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities; and

“(D) to undertake advanced research and development in areas in which industry by itself is not likely to do so because of the technological or financial uncertainty.

“(3) Leadership.—

“(A) In general.—The AGARDA shall be a component of the Office of the Chief Scientist.

“(B) Director.—

“(i) In general.—The AGARDA shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Chief Scientist.

“(ii) Qualifications.—The Director shall be an individual who, by reason of professional background and experience, is exceptionally qualified to advise the Chief Scientist on, and manage advanced research and development programs and other matters pertaining to—

“(I) qualified products and projects;

“(II) agricultural technologies;

“(III) research tools; and

“(IV) challenges relating to the matters described in subclauses (I) through (III).

“(iii) Relationship within the department of agriculture.—The Director shall report to the Chief Scientist.

“(4) Duties.—To achieve the goals described in paragraph (2), the Secretary, acting through the Director, shall accelerate advanced research and development by—

“(A) identifying and promoting advances in basic sciences;

“(B) translating scientific discoveries and inventions into technological innovations;

“(C) collaborating with other agencies, relevant industries, academia, international agencies, the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, and other relevant persons to carry out the goals described in paragraph (2), including convening, at a minimum, annual meetings or working groups to demonstrate the operation and effectiveness of advanced research and development of qualified products and projects, agricultural technologies, and research tools;

“(D) conducting ongoing searches for, and support calls for, potential advanced research and development of agricultural technologies, qualified products and projects, and research tools;

“(E) awarding grants and entering into contracts, cooperative agreements, or other transactions under paragraph (6) for advanced research and development of agricultural technology, qualified products and projects, and research tools;

“(F) establishing issue-based multidisciplinary teams to reduce the time and cost of solving specific problems that—

“(i) are composed of representatives from Federal and State agencies, professional groups, academia, and industry;

“(ii) seek novel and effective solutions; and

“(iii) encourage data sharing and translation of research to field use; and

“(G) serving as a resource for interested persons regarding requirements under relevant laws that impact the development, commercialization, and technology transfer of qualified products and projects, agricultural technologies, and research tools.

“(5) Priority.—In awarding grants and entering into contracts, cooperative agreements, or other transactions under paragraph (4)(E), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that accelerate the advanced research and development of qualified products and projects that—

“(A) address critical research and development needs for technology for specialty crops; or

“(B) prevent, protect, and prepare against intentional and unintentional threats to agriculture and food.

“(6) Other transaction authorities.—

“(A) In general.—In carrying out the pilot program under this section, the Secretary shall have the authority to enter into other transactions in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as transactions that the Secretary of Defense may enter into under section 2371 of title 10, United States Code.

“(B) Scope.—The authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other transactions under this subsection shall be in addition to the authorities under this Act and title I of the Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1964 (7 U.S.C. 3318a), to use contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants in carrying out the pilot program under this section.

“(C) Guidelines.—The Secretary shall establish guidelines regarding the use of the authority under subparagraph (A).

“(D) Technology transfer.—In entering into other transactions, the Secretary may negotiate terms for technology transfer in the same manner as a Federal laboratory under paragraphs (1) through (4) of section 12(b) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a(b)).

“(7) Availability of data.—

“(A) In general.—The Secretary shall require that, as a condition of being awarded a contract or grant or entering into a cooperative agreement or other transaction under paragraph (4)(E), a person shall make available to the Secretary on an ongoing basis, and submit to the Secretary on request of the Secretary, all data relating to or resulting from the activities carried out by the person pursuant to this section.

“(B) Exemption from disclosure.—

“(i) In general.—This subparagraph shall be considered a statute described in section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code.

“(ii) Exemption.—The following information shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code, and withheld from the public:

“(I) Specific technical data or scientific information that is created or obtained under this section that reveals significant and not otherwise publicly known vulnerabilities of existing agriculture and food defenses against biological, chemical, nuclear, or radiological threats.

“(II) Trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential (within the meaning of section 552(b)(4) of title 5, United States Code) and obtained in the conduct of research or as a result of activities under this section from a non-Federal party participating in a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction under this section.

“(iii) Limitation.—Information that results from research and development activities conducted under this section and that would be a trade secret or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential if the information had been obtained from a non-Federal party participating in a cooperative agreement or other transaction shall be withheld from disclosure under subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, for 5 years.

“(8) Milestone-based payments allowed.—In awarding contracts and grants and entering into cooperative agreements or other transactions under paragraph (4)(E), the Secretary may—

“(A) use milestone-based awards and payments; and

“(B) terminate a project for not meeting technical milestones.

“(9) Use of existing personnel authorities.—In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may appoint highly qualified individuals to scientific or professional positions on the same terms and conditions as provided in subsections (b)(3), (b)(4), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 620 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7657).

“(10) Report and evaluation.—

“(A) Report.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate an annual report examining the actions undertaken and results generated by the AGARDA.

“(B) Evaluation.—After the date on which the AGARDA has been in operation for 3 years, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an evaluation—

“(i) to be completed and submitted to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate not later than 1 year after the date on which the Comptroller General began conducting the evaluation;

“(ii) describing the extent to which the AGARDA is achieving the goals described in paragraph (2); and

“(iii) including a recommendation on whether the AGARDA should be continued, terminated, or expanded.

“(c) Strategic Plan.—

“(1) In general.—Not later than 360 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall develop and make publicly available a strategic plan describing the strategic vision that the AGARDA shall use—

“(A) to make determinations for future investments during the period of effectiveness of this section; and

“(B) to achieve the goals described in subsection (b)(2).

“(2) Dissemination.—The Secretary shall disseminate the information contained in the strategic plan under paragraph (1) to persons who may have the capacity to substantially contribute to the activities described in that strategic plan.

“(3) Coordination; consultation.—The Secretary shall—

“(A) update and coordinate the strategic coordination plan under section 221(d)(7) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 with the strategic plan developed under paragraph (1) for activities relating to agriculture and food defense countermeasure development and procurement; and

“(B) in developing the strategic plan under paragraph (1), consult with—

“(i) the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board established under section 1408(a);

“(ii) the specialty crops committee established under section 1408A(a)(1);

“(iii) relevant agriculture research agencies of the Federal Government;

“(iv) the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine;

“(v) the National Veterinary Stockpile Intra-Government Advisory Committee for Strategic Steering; and

“(vi) other appropriate parties, as determined by the Secretary.

“(d) Funds.—

“(1) Establishment.—There is established in the Treasury the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Fund, which shall be administered by the Secretary, acting through the Director—

“(A) for the purpose of carrying out this section; and

“(B) in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as are applicable to the Secretary of Defense under section 2371 of title 10, United States Code.

“(2) Deposits into fund.—

“(A) In general.—The Secretary, acting through the Director, may accept and deposit into the Fund monies received pursuant to cost recovery, contribution, or royalty payments under a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction under this section.

“(B) Availability of amounts in fund.—Amounts deposited into the fund shall remain available until expended, without further appropriation, and may be used to carry out the purposes of this section.

“(C) Clarification.—Nothing in this paragraph authorizes the use of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this section.

“(3) Funding.—In addition to funds otherwise deposited in the Fund under paragraph (1) or (2), there is authorized to be appropriated to the Fund $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to remain available until expended.

“(e) Termination of Effectiveness.—

“(1) In general.—Except as provided under paragraph (2), the authority provided by this section terminates on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.

“(2) Exceptions.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to—

“(A) subsection (b)(7)(B); and

“(B) grants awarded or contracts, cooperative agreements, or other transactions entered into before the end of the 5-year period referred to in such clause.”

SEC. 7133. Aquaculture Assistance Programs.

Section 1477(a)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3324(a)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7134. Rangeland Research Programs.

Section 1483(a)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3336(a)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7135. Special Authorization for Biosecurity Planning and Response.

Section 1484 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3351) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

in paragraph (1), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

“(3) $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

; and

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “ and cooperative agreements” after “ competitive grants”;

(B)

in paragraph (3), by striking “ make competitive grants” and inserting “ award competitive grants and cooperative agreements”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

“(5) To coordinate the tactical science activities of the Research, Education, and Economics mission area of the Department that protect the integrity, reliability, sustainability, and profitability of the food and agricultural system of the United States against biosecurity threats from pests, diseases, contaminants, and disasters.”

SEC. 7136. Distance Education and Resident Instruction Grants Program for Insular Area Institutions of Higher Education.

(a)

Distance Education Grants for Insular Areas.— Section 1490(f)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3362(f)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

(b)

Resident Instruction Grants for Insular Areas.— Section 1491(c)(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3363(c)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

Subtitle B Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

SEC. 7201. Best Utilization of Biological Applications.

Section 1624 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5814) is amended in the first sentence by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7202. Integrated Management Systems.

Section 1627(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5821(d)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7203. Sustainable Agriculture Technology Development and Transfer Program.

Section 1628(f)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5831(f)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7204. National Training Program.

Section 1629(i) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5832(i)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7205. National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan.

(a)

In General.— Section 1632(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5841(d)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (5), by striking “ and” at the end;

(2)

by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and

(3)

by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:

“(6) develop and implement a national strategic germplasm and cultivar collection assessment and utilization plan that takes into consideration the resources and research necessary to address the significant backlog of characterization and maintenance of existing accessions considered to be critical to preserve the viability of, and public access to, germplasm and cultivars; and”

(b)

Plan Publication.— Section 1633 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5842) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(f) Plan Publication.—On completion of the development of the plan described in section 1632(d)(6), the Secretary shall make the plan available to the public.”

SEC. 7206. National Genetics Resources Program.

(a)

Advisory Council.— Section 1634 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5843) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

in the first sentence, by striking “ The Secretary” and inserting the following:

“(1) In general.—The Secretary”

(B)

in the second sentence of paragraph (1) (as so designated), by striking “ The advisory” and inserting the following:

“(2) Membership.—The advisory”

(C)

in paragraph (2) (as so designated), by striking “ nine” and inserting “ 13”; and

(D)

by adding at the end the following:

“(3) Recommendations.—

“(A) In general.—In making recommendations under paragraph (1), the advisory council shall include recommendations on—

“(i) the state of public cultivar development, including—

“(I) an analysis of existing cultivar research investments;

“(II) the research gaps relating to the development of cultivars across a diverse range of crops; and

“(III) an assessment of the state of commercialization of federally funded cultivars;

“(ii) the training and resources needed to meet future breeding challenges;

“(iii) the appropriate levels of Federal funding for cultivar development for underserved crops and geographic areas; and

“(iv) the development of the plan described in section 1632(d)(6).”

; and

(2)

in subsection (c)—

(A)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

by striking “ Two-thirds” and inserting “ 6”; and

(ii)

by inserting “ economics and policy,” after “ agricultural sciences,”;

(B)

in paragraph (2)—

(i)

by striking “ One-third” and inserting “ 3”; and

(ii)

by inserting “ community development,” after “ public policy,”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(3) 4 of the members shall be appointed from among individuals with expertise in public cultivar and animal breed development.

“(4) 4 of the members shall be appointed from among individuals representing—

“(A) 1862 Institutions (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601));

“(B) 1890 Institutions (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601));

“(C) Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); or

“(D) 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)).”

(b)

Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 1635(b)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5844(b)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7207. National Agricultural Weather Information System.

Section 1641(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5855(c)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7208. Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative.

Section 1671 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5924) is amended—

(1)

in the section heading, by inserting “ to phenome” after “ genome”;

(2)

by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

“(a) Goals.—The goals of this section are—

“(1) to expand knowledge concerning genomes and phenomes of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States;

“(2) to understand how variable weather, environments, and production systems impact the growth and productivity of specific varieties of crops and species of animals in order to provide greater accuracy in predicting crop and animal performance under variable conditions;

“(3) to support research that leverages plant and animal genomic information with phenotypic and environmental data through an interdisciplinary framework, leading to a novel understanding of plant and animal processes that affect growth, productivity, and the ability to predict performance, which will result in the deployment of superior varieties and species to producers and improved crop and animal management recommendations for farmers and ranchers;

“(4) to catalyze and coordinate research that links genomics and predictive phenomics at different sites across the United States to achieve advances in crops and animals that generate societal benefits;

“(5) to combine fields such as genetics, genomics, plant physiology, agronomy, climatology, and crop modeling with computation and informatics, statistics, and engineering;

“(6) to combine fields such as genetics, genomics, animal physiology, meat science, animal nutrition, and veterinary science with computation and informatics, statistics, and engineering;

“(7) to focus on crops and animals that will yield scientifically important results that will enhance the usefulness of many other crops and animals;

“(8) to build on genomic research, such as the Plant Genome Research Project and the National Animal Genome Research Program, to understand gene function in production environments that is expected to have considerable returns for crops and animals of importance to the agriculture of the United States;

“(9) to develop improved data analytics to enhance understanding of the biological function of genes;

“(10) to allow resources developed under this section, including data, software, germplasm, and other biological materials, to be openly accessible to all persons, subject to any confidentiality requirements imposed by law; and

“(11) to encourage international partnerships with each partner country responsible for financing its own research.”

(3)

by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

“(b) Duties of Secretary.—The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) shall conduct a research initiative, to be known as the ‘Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative’, for the purpose of—

“(1) studying agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve sustainable and secure agricultural production;

“(2) ensuring that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crop and animal genetics and phenomics are filled;

“(3) identifying and developing a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States;

“(4) ensuring future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States;

“(5) studying the relevance of diverse germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future;

“(6) enhancing genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the United States;

“(7) disseminating findings to relevant audiences; and

“(8) otherwise carrying out this section.”

(4)

in subsection (c)(1), by inserting “ , acting through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,” after “ The Secretary”;

(5)

in subsection (e), by inserting “ to Phenome” after “ Genome”; and

(6)

by adding at the end the following:

“(f) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

SEC. 7209. High-Priority Research and Extension Initiatives.

Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (d)—

(A)

in paragraph (8)—

(i)

in the heading, by striking “ Alfalfa and forage” and inserting “ Alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems”;

(ii)

by striking “ alfalfa and forage” and inserting “ alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems”; and

(iii)

by striking “ alfalfa and other forages, and” and inserting “ alfalfa seed and other alfalfa forage”; and

(B)

by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

“(11) Macadamia tree health initiative.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—

“(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and

“(B) establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, the macadamia felted coccid.

“(12) National turfgrass research initiative.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—

“(A) carrying out or enhancing research related to turfgrass and sod issues;

“(B) enhancing production and uses of turfgrass for the general public;

“(C) identifying new turfgrass varieties with superior drought, heat, cold, and pest tolerance to reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticide use;

“(D) selecting genetically superior turfgrasses and developing improved technologies for managing commercial, residential, and recreational turfgrass areas;

“(E) producing turfgrasses that—

“(i) aid in mitigating soil erosion;

“(ii) protect against pollutant runoff into waterways; or

“(iii) provide other environmental benefits;

“(F) investigating, preserving, and protecting native plant species, including grasses not currently utilized in turfgrass systems;

“(G) creating systems for more economical and viable turfgrass seed and sod production throughout the United States; and

“(H) investigating the turfgrass phytobiome and developing biologic products to enhance soil, enrich plants, and mitigate pests.

“(13) Fertilizer management initiative.—

“(A) In general.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of carrying out research to improve fertilizer use efficiency in crops—

“(i) to maximize crop yield; and

“(ii) to minimize nutrient losses to surface and groundwater and the atmosphere.

“(B) Priority.—In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to research examining the impact of the source, rate, timing, and placement of plant nutrients.

“(14) Cattle fever tick program.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section to study cattle fever ticks—

“(A) to facilitate the understanding of the role of wildlife in the persistence and spread of cattle fever ticks;

“(B) to develop advanced methods for eradication of cattle fever ticks, including—

“(i) alternative treatment methods for cattle and other susceptible species;

“(ii) field treatment for premises, including corral pens and pasture loafing areas;

“(iii) methods for treatment and control on infested wildlife;

“(iv) biological control agents; and

“(v) new and improved vaccines;

“(C) to evaluate rangeland vegetation that impacts the survival of cattle fever ticks;

“(D) to improve management of diseases relating to cattle fever ticks that are associated with wildlife, livestock, and human health;

“(E) to improve diagnostic detection of tick-infested or infected animals and pastures; and

“(F) to conduct outreach to impacted ranchers, hunters, and landowners to integrate tactics and document sustainability of best practices.

“(15) Laying hen and turkey research program.—Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer. Emphasis may be placed on laying hen and turkey disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition, gut health, and alternative housing systems under extreme seasonal weather conditions.

“(16) Chronic wasting disease.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)) with established deer research programs for the purposes of treating, mitigating, or eliminating chronic wasting disease.

“(17) Algae agriculture research program.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the development and testing of algae and algae systems (including micro- and macro-algae systems).

“(18) Nutrient management.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of examining nutrient management based on the source, rate, timing, and placement of crop nutrients.

“(19) Dryland farming agricultural systems.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the utilization of big data for more precise management of dryland farming agricultural systems.

“(20) Hop plant health initiative.—Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat diseases of hops caused by the plant pathogens Podosphaera macularis and Pseudoperonospora humuli.”

(2)

in subsection (e)(5), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”;

(3)

in subsection (f)(5), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”;

(4)

in subsection (g)—

(A)

in paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (3), by striking “ 2018” each place it appears and inserting “ 2023”;

(B)

by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and

(C)

by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph:

“(4) Enhanced coordination of honeybee and pollinator research.—

“(A) In general.—The Chief Scientist of the Department of Agriculture shall coordinate research, extension, education, and economic activities in the Department of Agriculture relating to native and managed pollinator health and habitat.

“(B) Duties.—In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Chief Scientist shall—

“(i) assign an individual to serve in the Office of the Chief Scientist as a Honeybee and Pollinator Research Coordinator who shall be responsible for leading the efforts of the Chief Scientist in carrying out such subparagraph;

“(ii) implement and coordinate pollinator health research efforts of the Department, as recommended by the Pollinator Health Task Force;

“(iii) establish annual strategic priorities and goals for the Department for native and managed pollinator research;

“(iv) communicate such priorities and goals to each agency or office of the Department of Agriculture, the managed pollinator industry, and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the Secretary; and

“(v) coordinate and identify all research on native and managed pollinator health needed and conducted by the Department of Agriculture and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the Secretary to ensure consistency and reduce unintended duplication of effort.

“(C) Research.—In coordinating research activities under subparagraph (A), the Chief Scientist shall ensure that such research—

“(i) identifies and addresses the multiple stressors on pollinator health, including pests and pathogens, reduced habitat, lack of nutritional resources, and exposure to pesticides;

“(ii) evaluates stewardship and management practices of managed pollinators that would impact managed pollinator health;

“(iii) documents the prevalence of major pests, such as varroa destructor (commonly referred to as the varroa mite), and diseases that are transported between States through practices involving managed pollinators;

“(iv) evaluates the impact of overcrowding of colonies for pollination services and the impact of such overcrowding on pollinator health status and pollinator health recovery;

“(v) evaluates and reports on the health differences of managed pollinators in—

“(I) crops not requiring contract pollination;

“(II) crops requiring contract pollination; and

“(III) native habitat;

“(vi) evaluates the impact of horticultural and agricultural pest management practices on native and managed pollinator colonies in diverse agroecosystems;

“(vii) documents pesticide residues that are—

“(I) found in native and managed pollinator colonies; and

“(II) associated with typical localized commercial crop pest management practices;

“(viii) with respect to native and managed pollinator colonies visiting crops for crop pollination or honey production purposes, documents—

“(I) the strength and health of such colonies;

“(II) the survival, growth, reproduction, and production of such colonies;

“(III) pests, pathogens, and viruses that affect such colonies;

“(IV) environmental conditions of such colonies;

“(V) beekeeper practices; and

“(VI) any other relevant information, as determined by the Chief Scientist;

“(ix) documents, with respect to healthy populations of managed pollinators, best management practices and other practices for managed pollinators and crop managers;

“(x) evaluates the effectiveness of—

“(I) conservation practices that target the specific needs of native and managed pollinator habitats;

“(II) incentives that allow for the expansion of native and managed pollinator forage acreage; and

“(III) managed pollinator breeding practices and efforts to, with respect to managed pollinators, avoid creating a genetic bottleneck and improve genetic diversity;

“(xi) in the case of commercially managed pollinator colonies, continues to gather data—

“(I) on an annual basis with respect to losses of such colonies, splits of such colonies, and the total number of pollinator colonies;

“(II) on rising input costs; and

“(III) overall economic value to the food economy; and

“(xii) addresses any other issue relating to native and managed pollinators, as determined by the Chief Scientist, in consultation with scientific experts.

“(D) Publication.—The Chief Scientist, to the maximum extent practicable, shall—

“(i) make publicly available the results of the research described in subparagraph (C); and

“(ii) in the case of the research described in subparagraph (C)(vi), publish any data or reports that were produced by the Department of Agriculture but not made publicly available during the period beginning on January 1, 2008, and ending on the date of the enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.”

; and

(5)

in subsection (h), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7210. Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative.

Section 1672B of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925b) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

in the matter preceding paragraph (1)—

(i)

by inserting “ using funds made available under subsection (e),” after “ Board,”; and

(ii)

by inserting “ in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” after “ grants”; and

(B)

in paragraph (7), by inserting “ , soil health,” after “ conservation”; and

(2)

in subsection (e)—

(A)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

in subparagraph (B), by striking “ and” at the end;

(ii)

in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

“(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2020;

“(E) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;

“(F) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and

“(G) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter.”

; and

(B)

in paragraph (2)—

(i)

in the paragraph heading, by striking “ for fiscal years 2014 through 2018”; and

(ii)

by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7211. Farm Business Management.

Section 1672D of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925f) is amended—

(1)

by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

“(a) In General.—The Secretary may make competitive research and extension grants for the purpose of improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management.”

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

in paragraph (2), by striking “ and producer” and inserting “ educational programs and”; and

(B)

in paragraph (4), by striking “ use and support” and inserting “ contribute data to”; and

(3)

in subsection (d)(2), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7212. Urban, Indoor, and Other Emerging Agricultural Production Research, Education, and Extension Initiative.

(a)

In General.— The Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 1672D (7 U.S.C. 5925f) the following:

“SEC. 1672E. URBAN, INDOOR, AND OTHER EMERGING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION INITIATIVE.

“(a) Competitive Research and Extension Grants Authorized.—In consultation with the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee established under section 222(b) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, the Secretary may make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities for the purposes of facilitating the development of urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production, harvesting, transportation, aggregation, packaging, distribution, and markets, including by—

“(1) assessing and developing strategies to remediate contaminated sites;

“(2) determining and developing the best production management and integrated pest management practices;

“(3) identifying and promoting the horticultural, social, and economic factors that contribute to successful urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production;

“(4) analyzing the means by which new agricultural sites are determined, including an evaluation of soil quality, condition of a building, or local community needs;

“(5) exploring new technologies that minimize energy, lighting systems, water, and other inputs for increased food production;

“(6) examining building material efficiencies and structural upgrades for the purpose of optimizing growth of agricultural products;

“(7) developing new crop varieties and agricultural products to connect to new markets; or

“(8) examining the impacts of crop exposure to urban elements on environmental quality and food safety.

“(b) Grant Types and Process.—Subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (4), paragraph (7), and paragraph (11)(B) of subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157) shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.

“(c) Priority.—The Secretary may give priority to grant proposals that involve—

“(1) the cooperation of multiple entities; or

“(2) States or regions with a high concentration of or significant interest in urban farms, rooftop farms, and indoor production facilities.

“(d) Funding.—

“(1) Mandatory funding.—Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2019, to remain available until expended.

“(2) Authorization of appropriations.—In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

(b)

Data Collection on Urban, Indoor, and Emerging Agricultural Production.—

(1)

In general.— Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct as a follow-on study to the census of agriculture conducted in the calendar year 2017 under section 2 of the Census of Agriculture Act of 1997 (7 U.S.C. 2204g) a census of urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production, including information about—

(A)

community gardens and farms located in urban areas, suburbs, and urban clusters;

(B)

rooftop farms, outdoor vertical production, and green walls;

(C)

indoor farms, greenhouses, and high-tech vertical technology farms;

(D)

hydroponic, aeroponic, and aquaponic farm facilities; and

(E)

other innovations in agricultural production, as determined by the Secretary.

(2)

Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $14,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2019 through 2021.

SEC. 7213. Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions.

Section 1673 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5926) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(d) Centers of Excellence at 1890s Institutions.—

“(1) Recognition.—The Secretary shall recognize not less than 3 centers of excellence, each led by an 1890 Institution (as defined in section 2 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7601)), to focus on 1 or more of the areas described in paragraph (2).

“(2) Areas of focus.—

“(A) Student success and workforce development.—A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may engage in activities to ensure that students have the skills and education needed to work in agriculture and food industries, agriculture science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related fields of study.

“(B) Nutrition, health, wellness, and quality of life.—A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may carry out research, education, and extension programs that increase access to healthy food, improve nutrition, mitigate preventive disease, and develop strategies to assist limited resource individuals in accessing health and nutrition resources.

“(C) Farming systems, rural prosperity, and economic sustainability.—A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may share best practices with farmers to improve agricultural production, processing, and marketing, reduce urban food deserts, examine new uses for traditional and nontraditional crops, animals, and natural resources, and continue activities carried out by the Center for Innovative and Sustainable Small Farms, Ranches, and Forest Lands.

“(D) Global food security and defense.—A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may engage in international partnerships that strengthen agricultural development in developing countries, partner with international researchers regarding new and emerging animal and plant pests and diseases, engage in agricultural disaster recovery, and continue activities carried out by the Center for International Engagement.

“(E) Natural resources, energy, and environment.—A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on protecting and managing domestic natural resources for current and future production of food and agricultural products.

“(F) Emerging technologies.—A center of excellence established under paragraph (1) may focus on the development of emerging technologies to increase agricultural productivity, enhance small farm economic viability, and improve rural communities by developing genetic and sensor technologies for food and agriculture and providing technology training to farmers.

“(3) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

“(4) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and every year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing—

“(A) the resources invested in the centers of excellence established under paragraph (1); and

“(B) the work being done by those centers of excellence.”

SEC. 7214. Clarification of Veteran Eligibility for Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities.

Section 1680 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5933) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

“(7) Clarification of application of provisions to veterans with disabilities.—This subsection shall apply with respect to veterans with disabilities, and their families, who—

“(A) are engaged in farming or farm-related occupations; or

“(B) are pursuing new farming opportunities.”

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

by inserting “ (including veterans)” after “ individuals”; and

(B)

by inserting “ or, in the case of veterans with disabilities, who are pursuing new farming opportunities” before the period at the end; and

(3)

in subsection (c)(1)(B), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7215. National Rural Information Center Clearinghouse.

Section 2381(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125b(e)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

Subtitle C Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

SEC. 7301. National Food Safety Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Program.

(a)

Ending Limitation on Funding.— Section 405(e)(3) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, And Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7625(e)(3)) is amended to read as follows:

“(3) Term of grant.—A grant under this section shall have a term that is not more than 3 years.”

(b)

National Food Safety Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Program.— Section 405(j) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7625(j)) is amended by striking “ there are authorized” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “ there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”.

SEC. 7302. Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program.

Section 406(e) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7626(e)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7303. Support for Research Regarding Diseases of Wheat, Triticale, and Barley Caused by Fusarium Graminearum or by Tilletia Indica.

Section 408 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7628) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (e)—

(A)

in paragraph (1), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(3) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following new subsection:

“(f) Limitation on Indirect Costs.—A recipient of a grant under this section may not use more than 10 percent of the funds provided by the grant for the indirect costs of carrying out the initiatives described in subsection (a).”

SEC. 7304. Grants for Youth Organizations.

Section 410(d)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7630(d)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7305. Specialty Crop Research Initiative.

(a)

Industry Needs.— Section 412(b) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7632(b)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (1)—

(A)

by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (C) through (F); and

(B)

by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:

“(B) size-controlling rootstock systems for perennial crops;”

(2)

in paragraph (2), by striking “ including threats to specialty crop pollinators;” and inserting the following:

“(A) threats to specialty crop pollinators;

“(B) emerging and invasive species; and

“(C) a more effective understanding and utilization of existing natural enemy complexes;”

(3)

in paragraph (3)—

(A)

by striking “ efforts to improve” and inserting the following:

“(A) to improve”

(B)

in subparagraph (A) (as so designated), by adding “ and” at the end; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(B) to achieve a better understanding of—

“(i) the soil rhizosphere microbiome;

“(ii) pesticide application systems and certified drift-reduction technologies; and

“(iii) systems to improve and extend the storage life of specialty crops;”

; and

(4)

in paragraph (4), by striking “ including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening; and” and inserting the following:

“(A) mechanization and automation of labor-intensive tasks in production and processing;

“(B) technologies that delay or inhibit ripening;

“(C) decision support systems driven by phenology and environmental factors;

“(D) improved monitoring systems for agricultural pests; and

“(E) effective systems for preharvest and postharvest management of quarantine pests; and”

(b)

Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 412(k)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7632(k)(2)) is amended—

(1)

in the subsection heading, by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”; and

(2)

by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7306. Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program.

Section 604(e) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7642(e)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7307. Office of Pest Management Policy.

Section 614(f)(2) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7653(f)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7308. Forestry Products Advanced Utilization Research.

Section 617(f)(1) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7655b(f)(1)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

Subtitle D Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

PART I Agricultural Security

SEC. 7401. Agricultural Biosecurity Communication Center.

Section 14112(c)(2) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8912(c)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7402. Assistance to Build Local Capacity in Agricultural Biosecurity Planning, Preparation, and Response.

Section 14113 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8913) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”; and

(2)

in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7403. Research and Development of Agricultural Countermeasures.

Section 14121(b)(2) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8921(b)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7404. Agricultural Biosecurity Grant Program.

Section 14122(e)(2) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8922(e)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

PART II Miscellaneous

SEC. 7411. Grazinglands Research Laboratory.

Section 7502 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246; 122 Stat. 2019) is amended by striking “ 10-year period” and inserting “ 15-year period”.

SEC. 7412. Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.

Section 7522 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 5936) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a), by striking “ to support cooperative programs between State cooperative extension services and nonprofit organizations” and inserting “ to eligible entities described in subsection (c)”;

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(A)

by striking paragraph (5);

(B)

by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately;

(C)

by striking subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:

“(B) training, including training programs and workshops, for—

“(i) advocates for individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture; and

“(ii) other individuals and entities that may assist individuals who—

“(I) are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture; and

“(II) are in crisis;”

(D)

in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated), by adding “ and” after the semicolon at the end;

(E)

in subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated), by striking “ activities; and” and inserting “ activities, including the dissemination of information and materials; or”;

(F)

in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking “ be used to initiate” and inserting the following:

“(1) to initiate”

; and

(G)

by adding at the end the following:

“(2) to enter into contracts, on a multiyear basis, with community-based, direct-service organizations to initiate, expand, or sustain programs described in paragraph (1) and subsection (a).”

; and

(3)

by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting the following:

“(c) Eligible Recipients.—The Secretary may award a grant under this section to—

“(1) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304));

“(2) a State department of agriculture;

“(3) a State cooperative extension service;

“(4) a qualified nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary;

“(5) an entity providing appropriate services, as determined by the Secretary, in 1 or more States; or

“(6) a partnership carried out by 2 or more entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5).

“(d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.

“(e) Report to Congress.—

“(1) In general.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall submit to Congress and any other relevant Federal department or agency, and make publicly available, a report describing the state of behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture.

“(2) Contents.—The report under paragraph (1) shall include—

“(A) an inventory and assessment of efforts to support the behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture by—

“(i) the Federal Government, States, and units of local government;

“(ii) communities comprised of those individuals;

“(iii) health care providers;

“(iv) State cooperative extension services; and

“(v) other appropriate entities, as determined by the Secretary;

“(B) a description of the challenges faced by individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture that may impact the behavioral and mental health of farmers and ranchers;

“(C) a description of how the Department of Agriculture can improve coordination and cooperation with Federal health departments and agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health, to best address the behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture;

“(D) a long-term strategy for responding to the challenges described under subparagraph (B) and recommendations based on best practices for further action to be carried out by appropriate Federal departments or agencies to improve Federal Government response and seek to prevent suicide among individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other occupations relating to agriculture; and

“(E) an evaluation of the impact that behavioral and mental health challenges and outcomes (including suicide) among individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, and other agriculture related occupations have on—

“(i) the agricultural workforce;

“(ii) agricultural production;

“(iii) rural families and communities; and

“(iv) succession planning.

“(f) State Defined.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘State’ has the meaning given such term in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103).”

SEC. 7413. Natural Products Research Program.

Section 7525(e) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 5937(e)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7414. Sun Grant Program.

Section 7526(g) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8114(g)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

Subtitle E Amendments to Other Laws

SEC. 7501. Critical Agricultural Materials Act.

(a)

Hemp Research.— Section 5(b)(9) of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178c(b)(9)) is amended by inserting “ , and including hemp (as defined in section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946)” after “ hydrocarbon-containing plants”.

(b)

Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 16(a)(2) of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178n(a)(2)) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7502. Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994.

(a)

1994 Institution Defined.—

(1)

In general.— Section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382) is amended to read as follows:

“SEC. 532. DEFINITION OF 1994 INSTITUTION.

“In this part, the term ‘1994 Institution’ means any of the following colleges:

“(1) Aaniiih Nakoda College.

“(2) Bay Mills Community College.

“(3) Blackfeet Community College.

“(4) Cankdeska Cikana Community College.

“(5) Chief Dull Knife College.

“(6) College of Menominee Nation.

“(7) College of the Muscogee Nation.

“(8) D–Q University.

“(9) Dine College.

“(10) Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

“(11) Fort Peck Community College.

“(12) Haskell Indian Nations University.

“(13) Ilisagvik College.

“(14) Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.

“(15) Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College.

“(16) Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College.

“(17) Leech Lake Tribal College.

“(18) Little Big Horn College.

“(19) Little Priest Tribal College.

“(20) Navajo Technical University.

“(21) Nebraska Indian Community College.

“(22) Northwest Indian College.

“(23) Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College.

“(24) Oglala Lakota College.

“(25) Red Lake Nation College.

“(26) Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College.

“(27) Salish Kootenai College.

“(28) Sinte Gleska University.

“(29) Sisseton Wahpeton College.

“(30) Sitting Bull College.

“(31) Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.

“(32) Stone Child College.

“(33) Tohono O’odham Community College.

“(34) Turtle Mountain Community College.

“(35) United Tribes Technical College.

“(36) White Earth Tribal and Community College.”

(2)

Effective date.— The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

(b)

Endowment for 1994 Institutions.— Section 533(b) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382) is amended in the first sentence by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

(c)

Institutional Capacity Building Grants.— Section 535 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382) is amended by striking “ 2018” each place it appears in subsections (b)(1) and (c) and inserting “ 2023”.

(d)

Research Grants.— Section 536(c) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382) is amended in the first sentence by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7503. Research Facilities Act.

(a)

Agricultural Research Facility Defined.— The Research Facilities Act is amended—

(1)

in section 2(1) (7 U.S.C. 390(1)) by striking “ a college, university, or nonprofit institution” and inserting “ an entity eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program (as defined in section 251(f)(1)(C) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C)))”; and

(2)

in section 3(c)(2)(D) (7 U.S.C. 390a(c)(2)(D)), by striking “ recipient college, university, or nonprofit institution” and inserting “ recipient entity”.

(b)

Long-term Support.— Section 3(c)(2)(D) of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390a(c)(2)(D)), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended by striking “ operating costs” and inserting “ operating and maintenance costs”.

(c)

Competitive Grant Program.— The Research Facilities Act is amended by inserting after section 3 (7 U.S.C. 390a) the following new section:

“SEC. 4. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM.

“The Secretary shall establish a program to make competitive grants to assist in the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of agricultural research facilities.”

(d)

Authorization of Appropriations and Funding Limitations.— Section 6 of the Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390d) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

by striking “ subsection (b),” and inserting “ subsections (b), (c), and (d),”;

(B)

by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following new sentence: “ Funds appropriated pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be available until expended.”; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following new subsections:

“(c) Maximum Amount.—Not more than 25 percent of the funds made available pursuant to subsection (a) for any fiscal year shall be used for any single agricultural research facility project.

“(d) Project Limitation.—An entity eligible to receive funds under this Act may receive funds for only one project at a time.”

SEC. 7504. Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.

Subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (2)—

(A)

in subparagraph (D)—

(i)

by redesignating clauses (iii) through (vii) as clauses (iv) through (viii), respectively; and

(ii)

by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause:

“(iii) soil health;”

(B)

in subparagraph (E)—

(i)

in clause (iii), by striking “ and” at the end;

(ii)

in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following new clause:

“(v) tools that accelerate the use of automation or mechanization for labor-intensive tasks in the production and distribution of crops.”

; and

(C)

in subparagraph (F)—

(i)

in clause (vi), by striking “ and” at the end;

(ii)

in clause (vii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following new clause:

“(viii) barriers and bridges to entry and farm viability for young, beginning, socially disadvantaged, veteran, and immigrant farmers and ranchers, including farm succession, transition, transfer, entry, and profitability issues.”

(2)

in paragraph (6)—

(A)

in subparagraph (D), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(F) to an institution to carry out collaboration in biomedical and agricultural research using existing research models.”

; and

(3)

in paragraph (11)(A)—

(A)

in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”; and

(B)

in clause (ii), by striking “ 4” and inserting “ 5”.

SEC. 7505. Extension Design and Demonstration Initiative.

(a)

In General.— The Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157) is amended by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

“(d) Extension Design and Demonstration Initiative.—

“(1) Purpose.—The purpose of this subsection is to encourage the design of adaptive prototype systems for improving extension and education that seek to advance the application, translation, and demonstration of scientific discoveries and other agricultural research for the adoption and understanding of food, agricultural, and natural resources practices, techniques, methods, and technologies using digital or other novel platforms.

“(2) Grants.—The Secretary shall award grants each fiscal year on a competitive basis—

“(A) for the design of 1 or more extension and education prototype systems—

“(i) that leverage digital platforms or other novel means of translating, delivering, or demonstrating agricultural research; and

“(ii) to adapt, apply, translate, or demonstrate scientific findings, data, technology, and other research outcomes to producers, the agricultural industry, and other interested persons or organizations; and

“(B) to demonstrate, by incorporating analytics and specific metrics, the value, impact, and return on the Federal investment of a prototype system designed under subparagraph (A) as a model for use by other eligible entities described in paragraph (3) for improving, modernizing, and adapting applied research, demonstration, and extension services.

“(3) Eligible entities.—An entity that is eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (2) is—

“(A) a State agricultural experiment station (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103));

“(B) a cooperative extension service (as defined in such section); and

“(C) a land-grant college or university (as defined in such section) .

“(4) Requirement.—The Secretary shall award grants under paragraph (2) to not fewer than 2 and not more than 5 eligible entities described in paragraph (3) that represent a diversity of regions, commodities, and agricultural or food production issues.

“(5) Term.—The term of a grant awarded under paragraph (2) shall be not longer than 5 years.

“(6) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to remain available until expended.”

(b)

Technical and Conforming Amendments.— The Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (c)(2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “ subsection—” and all that follows through “ for the planning” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “ subsection for the planning”; and

(2)

in subsection (h), by inserting “ , (d),” after “ subsections (b)”.

SEC. 7506. Repeal of Review of Agricultural Research Service.

Section 7404 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3101 note; Public Law 107–171) is repealed.

SEC. 7507. Biomass Research and Development.

Section 9008 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8108) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (a)(1)—

(A)

in subparagraph (A), by striking “ or” at the end;

(B)

in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; or”; and

(C)

by adding at the end the following:

“(C) carbon dioxide that—

“(i) is intended for permanent sequestration or utilization; and

“(ii) is a byproduct of the production of the products described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).”

(2)

in subsection (d)(2)(A)—

(A)

in clause (xii), by striking “ and” at the end;

(B)

by redesignating clause (xiii) as clause (xiv); and

(C)

by inserting after clause (xii) the following:

“(xiii) an individual with expertise in carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration; and”

(3)

in subsection (e)—

(A)

in paragraph (2)(B)—

(i)

in clause (ii), by striking “ and” at the end; and

(ii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(iv) to permanently sequester or utilize carbon dioxide described in subsection (a)(1)(C); and”

; and

(B)

in paragraph (3)(B)—

(i)

in clause (i), by striking “ and” at the end;

(ii)

in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(iii) the development of technologies to permanently sequester or utilize carbon dioxide described in subsection (a)(1)(C).”

; and

(4)

in subsection (h)(2), by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7508. Reinstatement of Matching Requirement for Federal Funds Used in Extension Work at the University of the District of Columbia.

(a)

In General.— Section 209(c) of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act (Public Law 93–471; sec. 38–1202.09(c), D.C. Official Code) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “ Such sums may be used to pay not more than ½ of the total cost of providing such extension work.”.

(b)

Effective Date.— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 7509. Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978.

(a)

Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 6 of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1675) is amended in the first sentence by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

(b)

Termination Date.— Section 8 of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1671 note; Public Law 95–306) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7510. National Aquaculture Act of 1980.

Section 10 of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2809) is amended by striking “ 2018” each place it appears and inserting “ 2023”.

SEC. 7511. Federal Agriculture Research Facilities.

Section 1431 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (title XIV of Public Law 99–198; 99 Stat. 1556) is amended by striking “ 2018” and inserting “ 2023”.

Subtitle F Other Matters

SEC. 7601. Enhanced Use Lease Authority Program.

(a)

Transition to Permanent Program.— Section 308 of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 3125a note) is amended—

(1)

in the section heading, by striking “ pilot”; and

(2)

in subsection (a), by striking “ pilot”.

(b)

Termination of Authority Extended.— Section 308(b)(6)(A) of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 3125a note) is amended by striking “ on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this section” and inserting “ on September 30, 2023”.

(c)

Reports.— Section 308(d)(2) of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 3125a note) is amended by striking “ Not later than 6, 8, and 10 years after the date of enactment of this section” and inserting “ Not later than September 30, 2021”.

SEC. 7602. Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction Over Portion of Henry a. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland.

(a)

Transfer Authorized.— Subject to subsection (e), the Secretary may transfer to the Secretary of the Treasury administrative jurisdiction over a parcel of real property at the Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center consisting of approximately 100 acres, which was originally acquired by the United States through land acquisitions in 1910 and 1925, and is generally located off of Poultry Road lying between Powder Mill Road and Odell Road in Beltsville, Maryland, for the purpose of facilitating the establishment of Bureau of Engraving and Printing facilities on the parcel.

(b)

Legal Description and Map.—

(1)

Preparation.— The Secretary shall prepare a legal description and map of the parcel of real property to be transferred under subsection (a).

(2)

Force of law.— The legal description and map prepared under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this Act, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the legal description and map.

(c)

Terms and Conditions.— The transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection (a) shall be subject to easements, valid existing rights, and such other reservations, terms, and conditions as the Secretary considers to be necessary.

(d)

Waiver.— The parcel of real property under subsection (a) is exempt from Federal screening for other possible use due to an identified Federal need for the parcel as the site of Bureau of Engraving and Printing facilities.

(e)

Conditions for Transfer.— As a condition of the transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection (a) with respect to the parcel described in such subsection—

(1)

the Secretary of the Treasury shall agree to pay the Secretary the costs incurred to carry out such transfer, including the costs for—

(A)

any environmental or administrative analysis required by law with respect to the parcel to be so transferred;

(B)

a survey of such parcel, if necessary; and

(C)

any hazardous substances assessment of the parcel to be so transferred; and

(2)

except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall enter into a binding memorandum of agreement with the Secretary of the Treasury regarding the responsibilities, including financial responsibilities, of each party for evaluating and, if necessary, remediating or otherwise addressing hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants found at the parcel described in subsection (a).

(f)

Hazardous Materials.— Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, amends, alters, or affects the relevant Federal and State environmental laws, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), or the application of such laws to the parcel of real property transferred under subsection (a).

SEC. 7603. Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research.

Section 7601 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 5939) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (d)(1)—

(A)

in subparagraph (B)—

(i)

in clause (ii), by striking “ conflicts;” and inserting “ conflicts, specifically at the Department of Agriculture; and”; and

(ii)

by adding at the end the following new clause:

“(iii) document the consultation process and include a summary of the results in the annual report required in subsection (f)(3)(B)”

; and

(B)

in subparagraph (D), by inserting “ and agriculture stakeholders” after “ community”;

(2)

in subsection (e)—

(A)

in paragraph (2)(C)(ii)(I), by inserting “ agriculture or” before “ agricultural research”; and

(B)

in paragraph (4)(A)—

(i)

in clause (iii), by striking “ and” at the end;

(ii)

by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and

(iii)

by inserting after clause (iii) the following:

“(iv) actively solicit and accept funds, gifts, grants, devises, or bequests of real or personal property made to the Foundation, including from private entities; and”

(3)

in subsection (f)—

(A)

in paragraph (2)(A)(iii), by striking “ any”; and

(B)

in paragraph (3)(B)—

(i)

in clause (i)(I)—

(I)

in the matter preceding item (aa), by inserting “ and post online” before “ a report”;

(II)

in item (aa), by striking “ accomplishments; and” and inserting “ accomplishments and how those activities align to the challenges identified in the strategic plan under clause (iv);”;

(III)

in item (bb), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(IV)

by adding at the end the following:

“(cc) a description of available agricultural research programs and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.”

; and

(ii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(iii) Stakeholder notice.—The Foundation shall publish an annual notice with a description of agricultural research priorities under this section for the upcoming fiscal year, including—

“(I) a schedule for funding competitions;

“(II) a discussion of how applications for funding will be evaluated; and

“(III) how the Foundation will communicate information about funded awards to the public to ensure that grantees and partners understand the objectives of the Foundation.

“(iv) Strategic plan.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, the Foundation shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a strategic plan describing a path for the Foundation to become self-sustaining, including—

“(I) a forecast of major agricultural challenge opportunities identified by the scientific advisory councils of the Foundation and approved by the Board, including short- and long-term objectives;

“(II) an overview of the efforts that the Foundation will take to be transparent in each of the processes of the Foundation, including—

“(aa) processes relating to grant awards, including the selection, review, and notification processes;

“(bb) communication of past, current, and future research priorities; and

“(cc) plans to solicit and respond to public input on the opportunities identified in the strategic plan;

“(III) a description of financial goals and benchmarks for the next 10 years, including a detailed plan for—

“(aa) raising funds in amounts greater than the amounts required under subsection (g)(1)(B);

“(bb) soliciting additional resources pursuant to subsections (e)(4)(A)(iv) and (f)(2)(A)(iii); and

“(cc) managing and leveraging such resources pursuant to subsection (f)(2)(A)(vii); and

“(IV) other related issues, as determined by the Board.”

; and

(4)

in subsection (g)(1)—

(A)

in the paragraph heading, by striking “ Mandatory funding” and inserting “ Funding”;

(B)

in subparagraph (A)—

(i)

by striking “ On the date” and inserting the following:

“(i) Establishment funding.—On the date”

; and

(ii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(ii) Enhanced funding.—On the date on which the strategic plan described in subsection (f)(3)(B)(iv) is submitted, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall transfer to the Foundation to carry out this section $185,000,000, to remain available until expended.”

; and

(C)

in subparagraph (B)—

(i)

by striking “ The Foundation” and inserting the following:

“(i) In general.—The Foundation”

(ii)

in clause (i) (as so designated)—

(I)

by striking “ purposes” and inserting “ purposes, duties, and powers”; and

(II)

by striking “ non-Federal matching funds for each expenditure” and inserting “ matching funds from a non-Federal source, including an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program”; and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(ii) Effect.—Nothing in this section requires the Foundation to require a matching contribution from an individual grantee as a condition of receiving a grant under this section.”

SEC. 7604. Assistance for Forestry Research under the Mcintire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.

Section 2 of Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”) (16 U.S.C. 582a–1) is amended in the second sentence—

(1)

by striking “ and” before “ 1890 Institutions”; and

(2)

by inserting “ and 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)) that offer an associate’s degree or a baccalaureate degree in forestry,” before “ and (b)”.

SEC. 7605. Legitimacy of Industrial Hemp Research.

(a)

In General.— Section 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 5940) is amended—

(1)

by redesignating subsections (a) and (b) as subsections (b) and (a), respectively, and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order;

(2)

in subsection (a) (as so redesignated)—

(A)

by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

(B)

by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

“(3) State.—The term ‘State’ has the meaning given such term in section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.”

(3)

in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), in the subsection heading, by striking “ In General” and inserting “ Industrial Hemp Research”; and

(4)

by adding at the end the following:

“(c) Study and Report.—

“(1) In general.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of agricultural pilot programs—

“(A) to determine the economic viability of the domestic production and sale of industrial hemp; and

“(B) that shall include a review of—

“(i) each agricultural pilot program; and

“(ii) any other agricultural or academic research relating to industrial hemp.

“(2) Report.—Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1).”

(b)

Repeal.— Effective on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the Secretary establishes a plan under section 297C of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, section 7606 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 5940) is repealed.

SEC. 7606. Collection of Data Relating to Barley Area Planted and Harvested.

For all acreage reports published after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, shall include the State of New York in the States surveyed to produce the table entitled “Barley Area Planted and Harvested” in those reports.

SEC. 7607. Collection of Data Relating to the Size and Location of Dairy Farms.

(a)

In General.— Not later than 60 days after the date on which the 2017 Census of Agriculture is released, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Economic Research Service, shall update the report entitled “Changes in the Size and Location of US Dairy Farms” contained in the report of the Economic Research Service entitled “Profits, Costs, and the Changing Structure of Dairy Farming” and published in September 2007.

(b)

Requirement.— In updating the report described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, use the same unit of measurement for reporting the full range of herd sizes in Table 1 and Table 2 of the report while maintaining confidentiality of individual producers.

SEC. 7608. Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program.

Section 6402 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 1632b) is amended—

(1)

in subsection (d)(2)—

(A)

in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “ representatives of each of the following groups” and inserting “ a diverse group of representatives of public and private entities, including the following:”;

(B)

in subparagraph (A), by striking “ The 2” and inserting “ Two”;

(C)

in subparagraph (B), by inserting “ or a State legislator,” after “ agency,”; and

(D)

by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:

“(C) Four entities representing commodities produced in the State.”

(2)

in subsection (e)(1), by striking “ subsection (i)” and inserting “ subsection (g)”; and

(3)

by striking subsections (g), (h), and (i) and inserting the following new subsection:

“(g) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.”

SEC. 7609. Smith-Lever Community Extension Program.

(a)

In General.— Section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: “ A 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)) may compete for and receive funds directly from the Secretary of Agriculture for the Children, Youth, and Families at Risk funding program and the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program.”.

(b)

Conforming Amendment.— Section 533(a)(2)(A) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382) is amended by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:

“(ii) the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), except as provided under—

“(I) section 3(b)(3) of that Act (7 U.S.C. 343(b)(3)); or

“(II) the third sentence of section 3(d) of that Act (7 U.S.C. 343(d)); or”

SEC. 7610. Mechanization and Automation for Specialty Crops.

(a)

In General.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a review of the programs of the Department of Agriculture that affect the production or processing of specialty crops.

(b)

Requirements.— The review under subsection (a) shall identify—

(1)

programs that currently are, or previously have been, effectively used to accelerate the development and use of automation or mechanization in the production or processing of specialty crops; and

(2)

programs that may be more effectively used to accelerate the development and use of automation or mechanization in the production or processing of specialty crops.

(c)

Strategy.— With respect to programs identified under subsection (b), the Secretary shall develop and implement a strategy to accelerate the development and use of automation and mechanization in the production or processing of specialty crops.

SEC. 7611. Experienced Services Program.

Section 1252 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3851) is amended—

(1)

in the section heading, by striking “ agriculture conservation”;

(2)

in subsection (a)—

(A)

in the first sentence—

(i)

by striking “ a conservation” and inserting “ an”;

(ii)

by striking “ (in this section referred to as the ‘ACES Program’)” and inserting “ (referred to in this section as the ‘program’)”; and

(iii)

by striking “ provide technical” and inserting the following:

“(1) technical”

; and

(B)

in paragraph (1) (as so designated)—

(i)

by striking “ Secretary. Such technical services may include” and inserting “ Secretary, including”;

(ii)

by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and”; and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(2) technical, professional, and administrative services to support the research, education, and economics mission area of the Department of Agriculture (including the Agricultural Research Service, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Library, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Office of the Chief Scientist, and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture), including—

“(A) supporting agricultural research and information;

“(B) advancing scientific knowledge relating to agriculture;

“(C) enhancing access to agricultural information;

“(D) providing statistical information and research results to farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, and public officials; and

“(E) assisting research, education, and extension programs in land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)).”

(3)

by striking “ ACES” each place it appears;

(4)

by striking “ technical services” each place it appears (other than in subsection (a)) and inserting “ technical, professional, or administrative services, as applicable,”; and

(5)

in subsection (c)—

(A)

in paragraph (1)—

(i)

by striking the paragraph heading and inserting “ Conservation technical services.—”; and

(ii)

by inserting “ with respect to subsection (a)(1),” before “ the Secretary”; and

(B)

by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

“(3) Research, education, and economics services.—With respect to services referred to in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary may carry out the program under the mission area referred to in such subsection to the extent that funds are specifically appropriated to provide such services under such mission area.”

SEC. 7612. Simplified Plan of Work.

(a)

Smith-Lever Act.— The Smith-Lever Act is amended—

(1)

in section 3(h)(2) (7 U.S.C. 343(h)(2)), by striking subparagraph (D); and

(2)

in section 4(c) (7 U.S.C. 344(c)), by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting the following new paragraphs:

“(1) A summary of planned projects or programs in the State using formula funds.

“(2) A description of the manner in which the State will meet the requirements of section 3(h).

“(3) A description of the manner in which the State will meet the requirements of section 3(i)(2) of the Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361c(i)(2)).

“(4) A description of matching funds provided by the State with respect to the previous fiscal year.”

(b)

Hatch Act.— The Hatch Act of 1887 is amended—

(1)

in section 3 (7 U.S.C. 361c)—

(A)

by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:

“(h) Peer Review.—Research carried out under subsection (c)(3) shall be subject to scientific peer review. The review of a project conducted under this subsection shall be considered to satisfy the merit review requirements of section 103(e) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7613(e)).”

; and

(B)

in subsection (i)(2), by striking subparagraph (D); and

(2)

in section 7(e) (7 U.S.C. 361g(e)), by striking paragraphs (1) through (4) and inserting the following new paragraphs:

“(1) A summary of planned projects or programs in the State using formula funds.

“(2) A description of the manner in which the State will meet the requirements of subsections (c)(3) and (i)(2) of section 3.

“(3) A description of matching funds provided by the State with respect to the previous fiscal year.”

(c)

Extension and Research at 1890 Institutions.—

(1)

Extension.— Section 1444(d)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(d)(3)) is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (E) and inserting the following new subparagraphs:

“(A) A summary of planned projects or programs in the State using formula funds.

“(B) A description of matching funds provided by the State with respect to the previous fiscal year.”

(2)

Research.— Section 1445(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222(c)(3)) is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) through (E) and inserting the following new subparagraphs:

“(A) A summary of planned projects or programs in the State using formula funds.

“(B) A description of matching funds provided by the State with respect to the previous fiscal year.”

SEC. 7613. Review of Land-Grant Time and Effort Reporting Requirements.

(a)

In General.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, shall review and revise current reporting requirements related to compensation charges, documentation of personnel expenses, and other requirements that are commonly referred to as time and effort reporting for entities that receive funds under a program referred to in clause (iii), (iv), (vii), (viii), or (xii) of section 251(f)(1)(C) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971(f)(1)(C)).

(b)

Revisions.— The Secretary shall ensure that any revision made pursuant to subsection (a)—

(1)

is developed in collaboration with entities described in subsection (a); and

(2)

reduces the amount of paperwork and time required by the requirements referred to in such subsection, as such requirements are in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 7614. Matching Funds Requirement.

(a)

Repeal.— Subtitle P of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3371) is repealed.

(b)

Conforming Amendments.—

(1)

National agricultural research, extension, and teaching policy act of 1977.—

(A)

Grants to enhance research capacity in schools of veterinary medicine.— Section 1415(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3151(a)) is amended—

(i)

by striking “ The Secretary” and inserting the following:

“(1) In general.—The Secretary”

; and

(ii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(2) Matching requirement.—A State receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall provide State matching funds equal to not less than the amount of the grant.”

(B)

Aquaculture assistance grant program.— Section 1475(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3322(b)) is amended by striking “ The Secretary” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following:

“(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary may make competitive grants to entities eligible for grants under paragraph (2) for research and extension to facilitate or expand promising advances in the production and marketing of aquacultural food species and products and to enhance the safety and wholesomeness of those species and products, including the development of reliable supplies of seed stock and therapeutic compounds.

“(2) Eligible entities.—The Secretary may make a competitive grant under paragraph (1) to—

“(A) a land-grant or seagrant college or university;

“(B) a State agricultural experiment station;

“(C) a college, university, or Federal laboratory having a demonstrable capacity to conduct aquacultural research, as determined by the Secretary; or

“(D) a nonprofit private research institution.

“(3) Matching state grants.—

“(A) In general.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall not make a grant under paragraph (1) unless the State in which the grant recipient is located makes a grant to that recipient in an amount equal to not less than the amount of the grant under paragraph (1) (of which State amount an in-kind contribution shall not exceed 50 percent).

“(B) Federal laboratories.—Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to a grant to a Federal laboratory.”

(C)

Rangeland research.— Section 1480 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3333) is amended—

(i)

by striking “ The Secretary” and inserting “ (a) In General.—The Secretary”; and

(ii)

by adding at the end the following new subsection:

“(b) Matching Requirements.—

“(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), this grant program shall be based on a matching formula of 50 percent Federal and 50 percent non-Federal funding (including funding from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program).

“(2) Exception.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a grant to a Federal laboratory or a grant under subsection (a)(2).”

(2)

Food, agriculture, conservation, and trade act of 1990.—

(A)

Federal-state matching grant program.— Section 1623(d)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5813(d)(2)) is amended by striking the second sentence.

(B)

Agricultural genome initiative.— Section 1671 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5924) (as amended by section 7208) is amended—

(i)

by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and

(ii)

by inserting after subsection (e) the following:

“(f) Matching Funds Requirement.—

“(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (3), with respect to a grant or cooperative agreement under this section that provides a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, the recipient of funds under the grant or cooperative agreement shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount provided under the grant or cooperative agreement.

“(2) In-kind support.—Non-Federal matching funds described in paragraph (1) may include in-kind support.

“(3) Waiver.—The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that—

“(A) the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

“(B)

(i) the project—

“(I) involves a minor commodity; and

“(II) deals with scientifically important research; and

“(ii) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.”

(C)

High-priority research and extension initiatives.— Section 1672(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(a)) is amended—

(i)

by striking “ The Secretary of Agriculture” and inserting the following:

“(1) In general.—The Secretary of Agriculture”

(ii)

in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking “ The Secretary shall” and inserting the following:

“(3) Consultation.—The Secretary shall”

; and

(iii)

by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

“(2) Matching funds requirement.—

“(A) In general.—Subject to subparagraph (C), an entity receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

“(B) In-kind support.—Non-Federal matching funds described in subparagraph (A) may include in-kind support.

“(C) Waiver.—The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph (A) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that—

“(i) the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

“(ii)

(I) the project—

“(aa) involves a minor commodity; and

“(bb) deals with scientifically important research; and

“(II) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.”

(D)

Organic agriculture research and extension initiative.— Section 1672B of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925b) (as amended by section 7210) is amended—

(i)

by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and

(ii)

by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

“(c) Matching Requirement.—

“(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (3), an entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

“(2) In-kind support.—Non-Federal matching funds described in paragraph (1) may include in-kind support.

“(3) Waiver.—The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that—

“(A) the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

“(B)

(i) the project—

“(I) involves a minor commodity; and

“(II) deals with scientifically important research; and

“(ii) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.”

(3)

Agricultural research, extension, and education reform act of 1998.—

(A)

Integrated research, education, and extension competitive grants program.— Section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7626) is amended—

(i)

by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively; and

(ii)

by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

“(d) Matching Funds Requirement.—

“(1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (3), with respect to a grant under this section that provides a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, the recipient of the grant shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

“(2) In-kind support.—Non-Federal matching funds described in paragraph (1) may include in-kind support.

“(3) Waiver.—The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a grant if the Secretary determines that—

“(A) the results of the grant are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

“(B)

(i) the grant—

“(I) involves a minor commodity; and

“(II) deals with scientifically important research; and

“(ii) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.”

(B)

Specialty crop research initiative.— Section 412(g) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7632(g)) is amended—

(i)

by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

(ii)

by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

“(3) Matching requirement.—

“(A) In general.—An entity receiving a grant under this section shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

“(B) In-kind support.—Non-Federal matching funds described in subparagraph (A) may include in-kind support.”

(4)

Other laws.—

(A)

Sun grant program.— Section 7526(c)(1)(C)(iv) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8114(c)(1)(C)(iv)) is amended by striking subclause (IV).

(B)

Agriculture and food research initiative.— Subsection (b)(9) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(9)) is amended—

(i)

in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (iii);

(ii)

in subparagraph (B)—

(I)

in clause (i), by striking “ clauses (ii) and (iii),” and inserting “ clause (ii),”; and

(II)

by striking clause (iii); and

(iii)

by adding at the end the following:

“(C) Applied research.—An entity receiving a grant under paragraph (5)(B) for applied research that is commodity-specific and not of national scope shall provide non-Federal matching funds equal to not less than the amount of the grant.”

(c)

Application of Amendments.—

(1)

Awards made after date of enactment.— The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards described in subsection (b) that are made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

(2)

Awards made on or before date of enactment.— Notwithstanding the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b), a matching funds requirement in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act under a provision of law amended by subsection (a) or (b) shall continue to apply to a grant, cooperative agreement, or other award described in subsection (b) that is made on or before the date of the enactment of this Act.

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Dec 20, 2018reading now Pub. L. 115–334 Enacted
Dec 20, 2018 H.R. 2 · Enrolled Bill Congress
Jun 27, 2018 H.R. 2 · Engrossed Amendment Senate Senate
Jun 21, 2018 H.R. 2 · Engrossed in House House
Jun 21, 2018 H.R. 2 · Placed on Calendar Senate Senate Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
Apr 12, 2018 H.R. 2 · Reported in House House Mr. Conaway introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Apr 12, 2018 H.R. 2 · Introduced in House House Mr. Conaway introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture