H.R. 2839 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, Apr 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends agriculture genome research program through 2030
This bill continues federal funding for the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative, a competitive grant program that supports research about the genetic makeup and physical traits of crops and animals important to U.S. farming. The program aims to expand scientific knowledge in this area and coordinate research efforts across institutions.
How it affects you
The direct effects on most people aren't spelled out in the official summary. The program supports agricultural research that could eventually lead to improved crop varieties or animal breeds, which might benefit farmers and potentially consumers, but the summary doesn't describe those specific impacts.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 10, 2025)
Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 or the AG2PI Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through FY2030. The AG2PI competitive grant program seeks to (1) expand knowledge concerning genomes and phenomes of crops and animals that are of importance to the U.S. agriculture sector, and (2) support and coordinate research.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2839
A BILL
AG2PI Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA-4) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.”