United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act

This bill expands U.S.-Israel agricultural cooperation through two main provisions. First, it modifies the BARD Fund (established in 1977) to include countries that have normalized relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords and authorizes $8 million annually (2025-2029) for collaborative research. Second, it creates a new USDA program to fund grants for U.S. organizations partnering with Israeli institutions to implement field projects in developing countries, focusing on local procurement of agricultural commodities to address food shortages while preventing market disruption. Projects must prioritize Africa, ensure fair pricing, avoid disrupting local farmers, and report annually to Congress. The bill directly affects U.S. and Israeli scientists, eligible U.S. organizations, and developing countries receiving agricultural support.