United States · Law · S
S. 1150 (105th)
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Introduced
5 September 1997
Last action
23 June 1998 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 105-185.
Sponsors
Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Subjects
Agriculture, Energy, Education, Climate
Source updated
7 April 2025
Agriculture · Energy · Education · Climate
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Priorities, Scope, and Review of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Title II: Other Reforms of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Subtitle A: Amendments to National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 Subtitle B: Amendments to Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 Subtitle C: Amendments to Other Laws Subtitle D: New Programs Subtitle E: Studies and Miscellaneous Title III: Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems Title IV: Extension or Repeal of Certain Authorities; Technical Amendments Title V: Agricultural Program Savings Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1997 - Title I: Priorities, Scope, and Review of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to: (1) ensure that agricultural research, education, or extension activities of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) are priority concerns with a national or multistate significance; and (2) establish such priorities. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary to provide for: (1) scientific peer review of research grants and merit review of extension and education grants by CSREES; and (2) scientific peer review of ARS research. Requires pre-funding merit review of land grant college and university research and extension activities. Makes related amendments to the Smith-Lever Act and the Hatch Act of 1887. (Sec. 104) Amends such Acts to set forth multistate project requirements for research and extension funding. (Sec. 106) Amends the Research Facilities Act and the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to provide for multistate or national activities. Title II: Other Reforms of Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education - Subtitle A: Amendments to National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 - Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to authorize the Secretary to maintain a national food and agricultural education information system. (Sec. 204) Includes teaching within the activities of international research and extension. Authorizes grants for collaborative projects among Federal scientists, university faculty, and scientists from international agricultural institutions, including centers of the Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research. (Sec. 206) Makes all colleges and universities eligible for agricultural research, extension, and education cost-reimbursable agreements. Subtitle B: Amendments to Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 - Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to revise National Agricultural Weather Information System provisions to: (1) make the System's establishment discretionary; (2) revise its components, authority, and fund use requirements; and (3) authorize appropriations. (Sec. 212) Establishes a National Food Genome Strategy, which shall include among its purposes and components Plant and Animal Genome Initiatives. (Sec. 213) Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to: (1) authorize the Secretary to establish a National Advisory and Implementation Board on Imported Fire Ant Control, Management, and Eradication; (2) authorize fire ant research and control grants; and (3) authorize appropriations. (Sec. 214) Authorizes the Secretary to award a grant to A*DEC (distance education consortium) to administer the agricultural telecommunications program. (Sec. 215) Authorizes appropriations for the assertive technology program for farmers with disabilities. Obligates a specified percent of such funds for national grants. Subtitle C: Amendments to Other Laws - Amends the Equity in Education Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 to include the Little Priest Tribal College within the group of 1994 institutions. (Sec. 223) Amends the Smith-Lever Act to expand college and university extension funding eligibility. (Sec. 224) Amends the Hatch Act of 1887 to require increased use of land grant institution funds for integrated research and extension activities. (Sec. 225) Amends the Cooperative, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to revise special grant authority provisions. (Sec. 226) Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to extend funding authority for the Fund for Rural America. (Sec. 227) Amends the Honey Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act to obligate specified funds for research projects to advance efficiency, pest and disease control, and other management aspects of beekeeping and honey production. (Sec. 228) Amends the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish in the Office of the Secretary an Office of Energy Policy and New Uses. Subtitle D: New Programs - Provides for research, cooperative agreements, and an ARS pilot program with respect to biobased products (produced from renewable agricultural or forestry products). Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 232) Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for precision agriculture (integrated information- and production-based farming system) activities, including multistate and national partnerships. Authorizes appropriations, with set-asides for specified activities. (Sec. 233) Authorizes a Formosan termite research and eradication program. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 234) Directs the Secretary to periodically update nutrient composition data. (Sec. 235) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts for the construction of a consolidated administrative and laboratory facility of the Animal and Plant Inspection Service to be located in or near Ames, Iowa. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 236) Authorizes the Secretary, acting through ARS, to accept as a gift and administer the National Swine Research Center in Ames, Iowa. Subtitle E: Studies and Miscellaneous - Directs the Secretary to: (1) evaluate whether federally funded agricultural research, education, and extension programs have national or multistate significance; and (2) request a National Academy of Sciences study of such programs' mission. (Sec. 243) Expresses the sense of the Congress that States should provide matching funds for 1890 Institutions. Title III: Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems - Establishes in the Treasury the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems Account for grants to address emerging agricultural issues. Transfers unappropriated Treasury funds to the Account. Title IV: Extension or Repeal of Certain Authorities; Technical Amendments - Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend program authority or authorization of appropriations for: (1) grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education; (2) grants for research on the production and marketing of alcohols and industrial hydrocarbons from agricultural commodities and forest products; (3) policy research centers; (4) the human nutrition intervention and health promotion research program; (5) the nutrition education program; (6) continuing animal health and disease research programs; (7) research on national and regional animal health or disease problems; (8) grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at 1890 land-grant colleges, including Tuskegee University; (9) national research and training centennial centers; (10) education grants for Hispanic-serving institutions; (11) general agricultural research; (12) agricultural research at state agricultural experiment stations; (13) extension education; (14) research for supplemental and alternative crops; (15) building acquisition or construction; and (16) aquaculture. Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to extend the authorization of appropriations for the: (1) National Genetics Resources Program; (2) agricultural telecommunications program; and (3) global climate change program. Amends the Critical Agricultural Materials Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for critical agricultural materials. Amends the Research Facilities Act to extend the authorization of appropriations for agricultural research facilities. Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 to extend the authorization of appropriations for Federal agricultural research facilities. Amends the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to extend authorization of appropriations for competitive, special, and facilities research grants. Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Amendments of 1981 to extend the authorization of appropriations for agricultural research at 1890 land grant colleges, including Tuskegee University. Amends the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 to extend the authorization of appropriations for 1994 Institutions, including institutional capacity building grants. Amends the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 to extend the authorization of appropriations for forest and rangeland renewable resources activities. Amends the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 to extend the authorization of appropriations for aquaculture activities of the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the Interior. (Sec. 402) Amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act to repeal authority for: (1) the pilot program to combine medical and agricultural research; and (2) the research program for intensive water recirculating aquaculture systems. Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to repeal authority for the: (1) water quality research, education, and coordination program; (2) livestock product safety and inspection program; (3) national centers for agricultural product quality research; and (4) red meat safety research center. Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to repeal authority for agricultural research, education, and extension activities. (Sec. 403) Amends specified Acts to make their common names (Smith-Lever Act and the Hatch Act of 1887) their official titles. Title V: Agricultural Program Savings - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to limit amounts the Secretary may pay States for administering the food stamp program. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary to establish a Low-Income Area Grant Program to assist schools and service institutions to expand programs under the school breakfast and summer food service programs. Amends the National School Lunch Act to: (1) increase the number of covered meals and supplements under the child care and summer food service programs; and (2) authorize appropriations for the Information Clearinghouse. (Sec. 502) Amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to reduce information technology funding limits. (Sec. 503) Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to set forth requirements for haying and grazing on conservation reserve land.
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Timeline
30 July 1997
Reported
Committee on Agriculture ordered to be reported an original measure.
Source: Committee
5 September 1997
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
Source: Calendars
5 September 1997
Reported
Committee on Agriculture. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lugar. With written report No. 105-73.
Source: Committee
5 September 1997
Reported
Committee on Agriculture. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lugar. With written report No. 105-73.
Source: Committee
5 September 1997
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
29 October 1997
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S11373-11388)
Source: Floor
29 October 1997
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
30 October 1997
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
30 October 1997
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
30 October 1997
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
8 November 1997
Calendars
An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure.
Source: Calendars
8 November 1997
Floor
Mr. Smith (OR) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Source: Floor
24 February 1998
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Smith (OR), Combest, Barrett (NE), Stenholm, and Dooley.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 February 1998
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 February 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Pursuant to the provision of H. Res. 365, the House insisted upon its amendment, and request a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 February 1998
Passed
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H516-521)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 February 1998
Passed
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 365, S. 1150 is considered passed House as amended.
Source: Floor
24 February 1998
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 365, S. 1150 is considered passed House as amended.
Source: Floor
24 February 1998
Passed
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 365, the House was deemed to have taken S. 1150 from the Speaker's table, struck out all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof an amendment consisting of the text of H.R. 2534, as passed by the House; passed the Senate bill, as amended, insisted on its amendment and requested a conference with the Senate thereon.
Source: Floor
25 February 1998
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
Source: Floor
27 February 1998
Passed
Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. Lugar; Cochran; Coverdell; Harkin; Leahy. (consideration: CR S1147)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 February 1998
Passed
Senate disagreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
27 February 1998
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: NotUsed
2 March 1998
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
24 March 1998
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 March 1998
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 March 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 April 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 105-492 filed. (text of conference report: CR H2171-2204)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 April 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 105-492 filed.(text of conference report: CR H2171-2204)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 May 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report considered in Senate. By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4651-4659, S4664-4680)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 May 1998
Vote
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 92-8. Record Vote No: 129.(consideration: CR S4680)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 May 1998
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Failed
Rule H. Res. 446 failed passage of House.
Source: Floor
22 May 1998
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 446 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 1150. Resolution waives all points of order against the conference report to accompany S. 1150 (except those arising under clause 3 of rule XXVIII(pertaining to the scope of the conference) and predicated on provisions in subtitle A of title V(relating to the Food Stamp Program)) and against its consideration (except those arising under section 425 of the Congressional Budget Act (relating to unfunded mandates)).
Source: Floor
4 June 1998
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Source: Floor
4 June 1998
ResolvingDifferences
The House proceeded under the rule with a vote on the question of considering the conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 364 - 50 (Roll No. 204). (consideration: CR H4134)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 364 - 50 (Roll No. 204).(consideration: CR H4134)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
Vote
On motion to consider the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 324 - 91 (Roll No. 203). (consideration: CR H4123-4134)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Solomon raised a point of order against the conference report. Mr. Solomon stated that the conference report violated Sec. 425(a) of the Congressional Budget Act which relates to the Unfunded Mandates Provisions. The Chair ruled that Mr. Solomon's point of order achieved the threshold required under the rule because the language on which the point of order was based was specified as Section 502 of subtitle A of Title 5, "Reductions in Payments for Administrative Costs for Food Stamps". The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order which will be followed by a vote on consideration of the conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 June 1998
Passed
Mr. Smith (OR) brought up conference report H. Rept. 105-492 by previously agreed to special order.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
11 June 1998
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
11 June 1998
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
23 June 1998
Became law
Became Public Law No: 105-185.
Source: President
23 June 1998
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
23 June 1998
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
12 May 1998 · Conference Report Agreed to · On the Conference Report S. 1150 · Conference Report Agreed to · Official source
Yes 92 · No 8 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 23 June 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 24 February 1998 · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · 29 October 1997 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 September 1997 · Download file
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Passed House amended
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Passed Senate amended
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Sponsors
- Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Regarding the bill S. 1150, the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization Act of 1998.
- related to → Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization Act of 1997
- related to → Disposing of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1150) to ensure that federally funded agricultural research, extension, and education address high-priority concerns with national or multistate significance, to reform, extend, and eliminate certain agricultural research programs, and for other purposes.
- amends ← To improve the bill.
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