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HR 9344

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.

119th Congress Introduced by Troy Carter and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a federal marijuana agriculture research program administered through 1890 historically Black land-grant institutions to advance cannabis farming research and extension

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 9344

Summary of HR 9344 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 9344 seeks to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish and support a marijuana (cannabis) agricultural research program conducted through 1890 historically black land-grant institutions and other cooperating entities. The bill aims to advance federal research on marijuana agriculture, production, and related agricultural sciences, leveraging the extension capabilities of the 1890 institutions and other partners.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of a Marijuana Agriculture Research Program

    • Establishes a dedicated program within the framework of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 focused on marijuana (cannabis) agricultural research.
    • Emphasizes research, extension, and education activities related to marijuana cultivation, breeding, genetics, agronomy, pest management, processing, and market development.

  • Administration and oversight

    • The program would be administered in coordination with 1890 land-grant institutions (historically Black colleges and universities with a federal land-grant mission) and other cooperating institutions.
    • May involve partnerships with federal agencies, state partners, and private sector stakeholders to carry out research, extension programming, and dissemination of findings.

  • Funding and resources

    • The bill implies dedicated funding for the marijuana research program, including support for research projects, facilities, personnel, and extension activities. Specific authorizations, appropriations levels, or funding mechanisms would be defined in the text (not provided in the summary).

  • Scope of research activities

    • Research areas likely include agronomic practices for cannabis cultivation, genetics and breeding for improved yields and disease resistance, pest and disease management, post-harvest processing, quality standards, and economic/market analysis.
    • Extension and outreach to farmers, producers, and communities to transfer knowledge and drive adoption of best practices.

  • Education and workforce development

    • Aims to enhance education and training related to marijuana agriculture at 1890 institutions, potentially including curricula development, student opportunities, and professional development for extension personnel.

Who would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Students, faculty, extension agents, and researchers at 1890 historically Black land-grant institutions, as well as other cooperating institutions involved in the program.
  • Agricultural producers and industry stakeholders: Farmers and businesses engaged in cannabis/horticulture markets could benefit from enhanced research, better cultivation practices, and improved supply chain knowledge.
  • Federal and state partners: Agencies and departments involved in federal agricultural research, extension, and policy collaboration.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introductory action: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture (June 18, 2026).
  • Next steps in legislative process: The bill would undergo committee consideration, potential amendments, and, if advanced, floor debate and voting. Passage in the Senate would be required for enactment, followed by the President’s signature to become law.
  • Implementation timeline: Specific milestones, funding authorizations, and implementation dates would be detailed in the bill’s text and accompanying appropriations, typically outlining initial program start-up, grant cycles, reporting, and evaluation schedules.

Notes for readers

  • The bill focuses on fostering federally supported research and extension related to marijuana agriculture, leveraging 1890 institutions’ networks.
  • Details such as exact funding amounts, program duration, eligibility criteria for grants, and reporting requirements would be specified in the enacted bill or its appropriations language.
  • As introduced, the bill signals a policy shift toward greater federal investment in cannabis agricultural research within the land-grant system.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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