This bill modifies the veterinary services grant program under existing federal agricultural law to expand funding opportunities and prioritize support for historically Black colleges and universities. Specifically, it adds 1890 Institutions—a category that includes historically Black land-grant universities—as eligible recipients for veterinary education grants and requires the Department of Agriculture to give these institutions higher priority when awarding funds. The legislation affects veterinary schools and programs at 1890 Institutions, which traditionally serve underrepresented populations in veterinary medicine. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or authorization levels, instead restructuring how existing grant resources are distributed among eligible institutions. By expanding access to these grants and prioritizing historically Black institutions, the bill aims to increase equity in veterinary education and help address workforce gaps in agricultural and rural veterinary services.
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