To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
This bill establishes a comprehensive federal initiative to support research, development, and production of alternative proteins made from plants, animal cells, or fermentation. The legislation directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create at least three centers of excellence focused on alternative protein innovation and workforce development, establish a dedicated national research program, and create new grant programs for manufacturing facilities and worker training. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for research centers, $10 million for Agricultural Research Service programs, $50 million for manufacturing and production grants, and $25 million for workforce development grants, all for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, totaling $200 million over five years. The bill affects universities, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies involved in food production and research, while also benefiting workers seeking employment in alternative protein industries. Additionally, the legislation requires the Agriculture Secretary to develop a national alternative protein strategy in coordination with multiple federal agencies and mandates annual reporting to Congress on the progress and investments in these programs.
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