Trent Kelly (R-MS)
Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is cited as the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2025. It amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The legislation authorizes capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to make competitive grants to eligible entities like junior or community colleges. These grants help maintain and expand capacity for workforce training, education, research, and outreach. The bill authorizes appropriations of $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
Students at community colleges gain hands-on training, updated equipment, apprenticeships, and career preparation opportunities.
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Students and young adults benefit from expanded community college agricultural programs, experiential training, and apprenticeships.
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
Farmers benefit from increased local agricultural research, farm business management education, and a steady supply of trained workers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Workforce training and education expansion: Under section 2, adding Section 1473I(b), the Secretary of Agriculture shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to assist them in maintaining and expanding capacity to conduct workforce training, education, research, and outreach relating to agriculture and similar disciplines. This could benefit students and workers by improving educational programs.
-
Priority for hands-on student experience: Under section 2, adding Section 1473I(c), the Secretary gives priority to eligible entities that coordinate with local agriculture industry operators to provide experiential training and other opportunities for students. This is positive because it helps students gain practical work experience.
-
Support for farm business management jobs: Under section 2, adding Section 1473I(d)(2), grant funds may be used to offer educational programming on agricultural industry jobs, including farm business management-related subjects such as accounting, paralegal studies, and finance. This helps individuals prepare for specific administrative and financial careers in agriculture.
-
Equipment purchases and apprenticeships: Under section 2, adding Section 1473I(d)(5), funds can be used for purchasing equipment and infrastructure, professional growth and development of faculty, and developing apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities. This directly benefits educational institutions and students through better tools and learning paths.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Students at community colleges gain hands-on training, updated equipment, apprenticeships, and career preparation opportunities. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers benefit from increased local agricultural research, farm business management education, and a steady supply of trained workers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural communities directly benefit from enhanced local college programming and investment in agricultural education. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Students and young adults benefit from expanded community college agricultural programs, experiential training, and apprenticeships. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural business owners benefit from a better-trained workforce and partnerships providing experiential student training. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Access to affordable community college workforce training and certifications can help improve economic mobility for lower-income individuals. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Adult learners and workers seeking workforce training or professional development can benefit from the educational programs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit from expanded educational and career opportunities in agriculture and related fields.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes $20 million annually for capacity building grants specifically for community college agriculture and natural resources programs. Does this make college cost less? — Funding helps community colleges expand educational resources, equipment, and programs for students. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes competitive grants that support research and outreach activities relating to agriculture.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill provides capacity building grants for community college agricultural programs to support workforce training and apprenticeships. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Grant funds support farm business management education and coordination with local agriculture industry operators. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investing in agricultural workforce education and training helps support regional and local economic development.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The legislation supports rural education, agricultural workforce training, and natural resources programs at community colleges.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal evaluation and report to Congress on the activities carried out under the section.
- 3/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska