AG2PI Act of 2025

# AG2PI Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** The AG2PI Act would renew and extend federal funding for the Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative, a research program run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, through 2030. The program provides competitive grants to scientists and researchers studying the genetic makeup and physical traits of crops and livestock important to U.S. agriculture. The goal is to expand scientific knowledge about these organisms' genes and characteristics to improve agricultural productivity and innovation. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects agricultural researchers, universities, and farming industry stakeholders.

It would also indirectly benefit farmers and consumers by funding research that could lead to improved crop varieties and livestock breeds. The program operates on a competitive grant basis, so research institutions and scientists would compete for federal funding to conduct their work. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 2839) is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. Sponsored by Representative Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa), it would need to pass through the legislative process and gain approval from both chambers of Congress to become law.