FADS Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4236

119th Congress

FADS Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Mills

Representative

Republican

FL-7

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would expand the areas of focus for special centers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the U.S. land-grant university system. The centers would now be able to work on issues like climate change, forestry, food safety, and social sciences in addition to their current focus areas. The bill also limits the total number of these centers to 10.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

SponsorCory Mills (R-FL)

Introduced6/27/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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FADS Act of 2025

This bill would expand the areas of focus for special centers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the U.S. land-grant university system. The centers would now be able to work on issues like climate change, forestry, food sa

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This bill would expand the areas of focus for special centers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the U.S. land-grant university system. The centers would now be able to work on issues like climate change, forestry, food safety, and social sciences in addition to their current focus areas. The bill also limits the total number of these centers to 10.

Bill Number: 4236
Sponsor: Cory Mills (R-FL)
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: FADS Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4236
Sponsor: Cory Mills (R-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Summary: This bill would expand the areas of focus for special centers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the U.S. land-grant university system. The centers would now be able to work on issues like climate change, forestry, food safety, and social sciences in addition to

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand the areas of focus for special centers at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) that are part of the U.S. land-grant university system. The centers would now be able to work on issues like climate change, forestry, food safety, and social sciences in addition to their current focus areas. The bill also limits the total number of these centers to 10.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

1890s Advancing and Building Leadership and Excellence Opportunity Act of 2023This bill expands the allowable areas of focus for Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (1890 COEs) and reauthorizes the 1890 COEs program through FY2028. (The 1890 Institutions are historically Black colleges and universities that belong to the U.S. land-grant university system and receive federal funds through programs administered by the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.)The current areas of focus for 1890 COEs may also include<ul><li>climate change adaptation and mitigation;</li><li>fostering forestry resilience and conservation;</li><li>food safety, bioprocessing, and value-added agriculture; and</li><li>the integration of the social sciences into the food and agricultural sciences.</li></ul>The bill also specifies that no more than 10 1890 COEs may be in the program. Currently, there is no maximum limit.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands allowable areas of focus for Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions (HBCUs in the land-grant system)
Adds new focus areas like climate change, forestry, food safety, and social sciences
Reauthorizes the 1890 Centers of Excellence program through 2028
Limits the total number of 1890 Centers of Excellence to 10

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit students and faculty at HBCUs by expanding the research and educational opportunities available at their land-grant institutions. It could lead to new discoveries and innovations in climate adaptation, sustainable forestry, food production, and other important areas. The limit on the total number of centers may concentrate resources, but could also ensure consistent quality and funding across the program.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural education

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Forests, forestry, trees

Higher education

Land use and conservation

Minority education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4236, 119th Congress (2025). "FADS Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4236

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