Scott Franklin (R-FL)
Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 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, known as the ``Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026'', seeks to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. It proposes adding new research and extension priorities to the existing law. These new priorities include advanced mechanized harvester technologies, artificial intelligence applications in agriculture, invasive species management, and aquaculture. The bill allows for research and extension grants to be used for these specific purposes.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides direct research and technological benefits tailored to agricultural production and specialty crops.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill specifically allocates priorities for new research in agriculture, AI, and aquaculture.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The emphasis on agriculture and aquaculture directly supports the economic base of many rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mechanized Harvesting: Research and extension grants may be used to develop and evaluate technologies to mechanize agricultural processes, with an emphasis on harvesting specialty crops (Section 2, priority 21).
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Artificial Intelligence: Grants may support the development and evaluation of agricultural uses for artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on improving specialty crop production (Section 2, priority 22).
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Invasive Species Management: Support is provided for research projects at land-grant colleges and universities to develop and apply methods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals, including through biocontrol (Section 2, priority 23).
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Aquaculture Development: Grants may support research projects at land-grant colleges and universities to develop and apply aquaculture methods, which includes the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species (Section 2, priority 24).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides direct research and technological benefits tailored to agricultural production and specialty crops. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The emphasis on agriculture and aquaculture directly supports the economic base of many rural areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural business owners may benefit from the technological advancements funded by this bill. Would students be better off under this? — Students in agricultural sciences may benefit from expanded research and extension opportunities at land-grant colleges.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Investment in agricultural technology and aquaculture aims to enhance productivity and economic output. Is this likely to create jobs? — The focus on new technologies and aquaculture could stimulate job growth in those specific sectors. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — New agricultural technologies may benefit small-scale specialty crop farmers through increased efficiency.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Agricultural innovation is a key component of modern rural economic development. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Research into invasive species management can improve ecosystem health. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Invasive species management contributes to better management of public and private lands.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill specifically allocates priorities for new research in agriculture, AI, and aquaculture.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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