S. 5079 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jul 22, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends agricultural genome research funding through 2031
This bill continues funding for the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative, a competitive grant program run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The program supports research that expands our understanding of the genetic makeup and traits of crops and animals important to U.S. agriculture, and helps coordinate that research across institutions.
How it affects you
If you work in agricultural research or farming, this means continued funding for scientific studies that could improve crop and livestock development. For most other people, the direct effects aren't immediate, though advances in agricultural research can eventually influence food production and farming practices.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jul 22, 2026)
Genome to Phenome Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 or the AG2PI Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture through FY2031. 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.
2nd SessionS. 5079
A BILL
AG2PI Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. David McCormick (R-PA) · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 22, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.”