S. 5079 Introduced Agriculture and Food

AG2PI Act of 2026

A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the Genome to Phenome Initiative.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] Introduced July 22, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action July 22, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 22, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  2. Jul 22, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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