H.R.8505

Veterinary Education Equity Act

Introduced·4/27/26

Veterinary Education Equity Act aims to enhance the veterinary services grant program by prioritizing grants for 1890 Institutions.

The Veterinary Education Equity Act amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to improve the veterinary services grant program. It adds 1890 Institutions to the list of eligible entities for grants and mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture prioritize grant applications from these institutions. This change aims to support and enhance veterinary education and services at these historically significant agricultural institutions.

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Agriculture Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 27

House

Introduced in House

Apr 27

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.