United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act
The United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act updates the rules for the BARD Fund, a program that has supported over 1,300 joint research projects between American and Israeli scientists since 1977. The bill amends existing laws to create a new accelerator program designed to fast-track mid-stage agricultural research by providing management guidance, technical assistance, and consulting services to participating scientists. Additionally, the legislation authorizes $8 million in funding for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to support these expanded cooperative efforts.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 22, 2026
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Jun 22, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Jun 22, 2026
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