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 paragraph (1), by striking entered into and inserting as entered into in 1977; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting; and; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (C) support mid-stage research to advance cooperative agricultural research projects of mutual interest to the United States and Israel.; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (3) Bard fund accelerator The BARD Fund shall establish an accelerator program that supports mid-stage research, as determined by the technology readiness level, in priority areas established by the BARD Fund, and— (A) fast-tracks cooperative research between scientists participating in BARD Fund activities; (B) accelerates the successful development of agricultural research through resources and services developed or orchestrated by the BARD Fund; (C) provides management guidance, technical assistance, and consulting to scientists participating in activities described in paragraph (2); or (D) advances cooperative agricultural research projects of mutual interest to the United States and Israel. (4) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the BARD Fund— (A) $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out activities under paragraph (3); and (B) $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out any other activities under this subsection..