118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2783AANAPISI Opportunity Act

To establish an integrated research, education, and extension competitive grant program and scholarship grant program for certain Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-serving agricultural institutions, and for other purposes.

Agriculture and food
Introduced Apr 20, 2023
Last action May 15, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Apr 20, 2023
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Referred
May 15, 2023
Agriculture
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a scholarship grant program for covered Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions (AANAPISIs) to provide scholarships in agriculture-related fields. Covered institutions include community colleges, colleges, or universities that (1) have a student body consisting of at least 10% Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students; and (2) offer associate, bachelors, or other accredited degree programs in agriculture-related fields. USDA may only award the grants to AANAPISIs that have established a competitive scholarship awards process for individuals who intend to pursue a career i...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
May 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.