To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, to provide for marijuana agricultural research program at 1890 institutions, and for other purposes.
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- House Committee on AgricultureReferred To · 2026-06-18
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would allow universities that historically served African American students to conduct research on growing marijuana for medical and scientific purposes. This would give these institutions the same agricultural research opportunities that other universities have, potentially creating jobs and economic benefits at these schools while expanding knowledge about cannabis cultivation and uses.
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