§ 3123. National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1977

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977

   Pub. L. 95–113 title XIV § 1408 · 91 Stat. 913

   Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123

   Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1408, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 988

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1408, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 988

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 1408. national agricultural research and extension users advisory board (a) The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a board to be known as the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board which shall have a term of five years. (b) The Advisory Board shall be composed of the following twenty-one members to be appointed by the Secretary— (1) four members representing producers of agricultural commodities, forest products, and aquacultural products, (2) four members representing consumer interests, (3) two members representing farm suppliers and food and fiber processors, (4) two members representing food marketing interests, (5) two members representing environmental interests, (6) one member engaged in rural development work, (7) two members engaged in human nutrition work, (8) one member representing animal health interests, (9) one member engaged in transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic or foreign markets, (10) one member representing labor organizations primarily concerned with the production, processing, distribution, or transportation of food and agricultural products, and (11) one member representing private sector organizations involved in development programs and issues in developing countries. (c) The Advisory Board shall select a chairman and vice-chairman from its membership, at its first meeting each year, who shall serve in those positions for a term of one year. (d) The Advisory Board Shall meet at least once during each four- month period. At least one meeting each year shall be a combined meeting with the Joint Council. (e) The Advisory Board is authorized to establish such panels as it deems appropriate to develop information, reports, advice, and recommendations for the use of the Advisory Board in meeting its responsibilities. Members of such panels may include members of the Advisory Board, Advisory Board staff members, individuals from the Department of Agriculture and other departments and agencies of the Federal Government, and individuals from the private sector who have expertise in the subject to lie examined by the panel. (f) (1) The Advisory Board shall have general responsibility for preparing independent advisory opinions on the food and agricultural sciences. (2) The Advisory Board shall have the specific responsibilities for— (A) reviewing the policies, plans, and goals of programs within the Department of Agriculture involving the food and agricultural sciences, and related programs in other Federal and State departments and agencies and in the colleges and universities developed by the Secretary under this title; (B) reviewing and assessing the extent of agricultural research nod extension being conducted by private foundations and businesses. and the relationships of such research and extension to federally supported agricultural research and extension; (C) reviewing and providing consultation to the Secretary on national policies, priorities, and strategies for agricultural research and extension for both the short and long term; (D) assessing the overall adequacy of, and making recommendations to the Secretary with regard to, the distribution of resources and the allocation of funds authorized by this title; (E) preparing and submitting to the Secretary, not later than Report to Secretary of Agriculture. October 31 of each year, a statement of recommendations as to allocations of responsibilities and levels of funding among federally supported agricultural research and extension programs, which shall include a review and an assessment of the allocation of funds for agricultural research and extension made for the preceding fiscal year by the organizations represented on the Joint Council. Minority views, if timely submitted, shall be included in the submission. The Secretary shall submit copies of the statement to the Subcommittee on Food and Renewable Resources of the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology, and the Joint Council; and (F) not later than March 1 of each year submitting a report Report to President and congressional committees. on its appraisal of the President’s proposed budget for the food and agricultural sciences for the fiscal year beginning in such year and the recommendations of the Secretary contained in the annual report submitted by the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of section 1410 of this title. Such report shall be submitted to the President, the House Committee on Agriculture, the House Committee on Appropriations, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The report may include the separate views of members of the Advisory Board. The first report shall be due not later than March 1, 1979.

2. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1408(a) · 95 Stat. 1213

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(a)

   Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(a), substituted “that expires September 30, 1985” for “of five years”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(a), substituted “that expires September 30, 1985” for “of five years”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 1408(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(a)) is amended by striking out “of five years” and inserting in lieu thereof “that expires September 30, 1985”.

3. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1408(b) · 95 Stat. 1213

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(b), in provision preceding par. (1) substituted “twenty-five” for “twenty-one”

   2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(b), in provision preceding par. (1) inserted “to serve staggered terms” and in par. (1) substituted “eight” for “four”

   3. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(b), in provision preceding par. (1) inserted “to serve staggered terms” and in par. (1) substituted “agricultural, forestry, and aquacultural products, from various geographical regions” for “agricultural commodities, forest products, and aquacultural products”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(b), in provision preceding par. (1) substituted “twenty-five” for “twenty-one” and inserted “to serve staggered terms” and in par. (1) substituted “eight” for “four” and “agricultural, forestry, and aquacultural products, from various geographical regions” for “agricultural commodities, forest products, and aquacultural products”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Section 1408(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended by— (1) striking out “twenty-one” and inserting in lieu thereof “twenty-five” and inserting “to serve staggered terms” after “Secretary”; and (2) amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:. “(1) eight members representing producers of agricultural, forestry, and aquacultural products, from the various geographical regions,”

4. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1408(c)(1) · 95 Stat. 1213

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(f)(2)(E)

   Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(c)(1), substituted “July 1” for “October 1”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(2)(E). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(c)(1), substituted “July 1” for “October 1”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) striking out “October 31” in subparagraph (E) and inserting in lieu thereof “July 1”; and

5. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1408(c)(2) · 95 Stat. 1213

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(f)(2)(F)

   Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(c)(2), substituted “February 20 of” for “March 1 of”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(2)(F). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(c)(2), substituted “February 20 of” for “March 1 of”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) striking out “March 1 of” in subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof “February 20 of”.

6. 1985

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

   Pub. L. 99–198 § 1406(a) · 99 Stat. 1354

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(a)

   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1406(a), substituted “1990” for “1985”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1406(a), substituted “1990” for “1985”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 1408(a) of the National Agricultural research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(a)) is amended by striking out “1985” and inserting in lieu thereof “1990”.

7. 1985

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

   Pub. L. 99–198 § 1406(b) · 99 Stat. 1354

   Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(f)(2)(G)

   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1406(b), added subpar. (G)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f)(2)(G). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1406(b), added subpar. (G).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Section 1408(f)(2) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 3123(f)(2)) is amended by— (1) striking out “and” at the end of subparagraph (E); (2) striking out the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting in lieu thereof and”; and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new subparagraph: “(G) coordinating with the Secretary in assessing the current status of, and developing a plan for, the effective transfer of new technologies to the farming community.”.

8. 1990

   Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

   Pub. L. 101–624 title XVI § 1604(b) · 104 Stat. 3359

   1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3123

      Pub. L. 101–624 amended section generally

   2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123

      Pub. L. 101–624 substituting present provisions for provisions which established National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board to expire on Sept. 30, 1990, authorized membership of Board at 25 representatives, provided for selection of chairman and vice-chairman, provided for meetings at least once during each three month period, authorized establishment of panels to assist Board in meeting its responsibilities, and outlined general and specific responsibilities of Board, including the submission of reports

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 101–624 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which established National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board to expire on Sept. 30, 1990, authorized membership of Board at 25 representatives, provided for selection of chairman and vice-chairman, provided for meetings at least once during each three month period, authorized establishment of panels to assist Board in meeting its responsibilities, and outlined general and specific responsibilities of Board, including the submission of reports.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Users Advisory Board.— Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1408. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION USERS ADVISORY BOARD. “(a) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a board to be known as the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board which shall remain in existence until September 30, 1995. “(b) Membership.— The Advisory Board shall be composed of 21 members appointed by the Secretary. The members shall be appointed to serve staggered terms, in a manner determined appropriate by the Secretary. The members of the Advisory Board shall consist of the following: “(1) One member who is a producer representing farm cooperatives. “(2) Two members who are producers representing general farm organizations. “(3) Four members who are producers representing agricultural commodities, forest product, and aquacultural product groups from various geographic regions. “(4) One member representing agricultural farm suppliers. “(5) One member representing food and fiber processors. “(6) One member representing animal health interests. “(7) One member engaged in transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic or foreign markets. “(8) One member representing labor organizations primarily concerned with the production, processing, distribution, or transport of food and agricultural products. “(9) One member representing food marketing interests. “(10) One member representing private nonprofit organizations and foundations involved in agricultural research, sustainable agricultural research, education, and extension. “(11) One member representing private sector organizations involved in development programs and issues in developing countries. “(12) One member representing agencies of the Department of Agriculture that do not have research capabilities. “(13) One member engaged in rural development work. “(14) One member engaged in human nutrition work. “(15) Two members representing consumer interests, including one member who represents nonprofit consumer advocacy organizations. “(16) One member representing nonprofit environmental protection organizations. “(c) Chairperson; Vice-Chairperson.— At the first meeting each year of the Advisory Board, the members of the Advisory Board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from the members. The chairperson and vice-chairperson shall serve in such positions for a term of one year. “(d) Meetings.— The Advisory Board shall meet a sufficient number of times each year to carry out its responsibilities under subsection (f). At least one meeting each year shall be held as a combined meeting with the Joint Council. “(e) Panels.— The Advisory Board may establish such panels as the Advisory Board considers appropriate to develop information, reports, advice, and recommendations for the use of the Advisory Board in meeting the responsibilities of the Advisory Board. Members of such panels may include members of the Advisory Board, Advisory Board staff members, individuals from the Department of Agriculture and other departments and agencies of the Federal government, and individuals from the private sector who have expertise in the subject to be examined by the panel. “(f) Responsibilities.— “(1) Advisory opinions.— The Advisory Board shall have general responsibility for preparing independent advisory opinions on the food and agricultural sciences. “(2) Specific duties.— The Advisory Board shall have specific responsibility to perform the following duties: “(A) Review the policies, plans, and goals of programs within the Department of Agriculture involving the food and agricultural sciences, and related programs in other Federal and State departments and agencies and in the colleges and universities developed by the Secretary under this title. “(B) Review and assess the extent of agricultural research, teaching, and extension being conducted by the private sector and the relationships and coordination of such activities with Federally supported agricultural research, teaching, and extension programs. “(C) Review and provide consultation to the Secretary on national policies, priorities, and strategies for agricultural research and extension for both the short and long term. “(D) Assess the overall adequacy of the distribution of resources and the allocation of funds for the agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities of the Department of Agriculture and make recommendations with regard to such distribution and allocation to the Secretary, Federal agencies, and private organizations that are contributing to the funding of agricultural research, extension, and teaching. “(E) Identify emerging agricultural research, teaching, and extension issues and suggest programs and technology transfer solutions for use by the public and private agricultural science and education community. “(F) Evaluate the results and the effectiveness of research and extension programs with regard to their influence on long-term goals of agriculture expressed in sections 1402 and 1403 and consumer needs. “(g) Reports by the Advisory Board.— “(1) Examination of federally supported agricultural research and extension programs.— Not later than July 1 of each year, the Advisory Board shall provide an oral briefing to the Secretary (by the chairperson of the Advisory Board) and a written report to Congress and the Secretary of recommendations concerning the allocation of responsibilities and levels of funding among Federally supported agricultural research and extension programs. The Advisory Board shall include in each oral briefing and written report prepared under this paragraph— “(A) a review and assessment of the allocation of funds for agricultural research and extension made for the preceding fiscal year by the Department of Agriculture; “(B) an evaluation of— “(i) the effectiveness of coordination of Federal and private research initiatives; “(ii) new research and extension programs that need to be conducted by the research system; and “(iii) the effectiveness of the private and public research and extension system; and “(C) minority views, if timely submitted. “(2) Review of budget and secretary’s report.— Not later than February 20 of each year, the Advisory Board shall submit to the President, the Committees on Agriculture and Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Appropriations of the Senate a report containing— “(A) an appraisal by the Advisory Board of the proposed budget of the President for the food and agricultural sciences for the fiscal year beginning in the year that report is submitted; “(B) the recommendations of the Secretary contained in the annual report submitted by the Secretary pursuant to section 1410; and “(C) separate views of members of the Advisory Board, if timely submitted. “(3) Requirement of reports.— Each report prepared by the Advisory Board shall list the membership of the Advisory Board as of the time the report was prepared, including the organizational and employment affiliation of each member of the Advisory Board. “(h) Report by Secretary.— Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes the manner in which the recommendations of the Advisory Board have been incorporated into the budget and programs of the Department of Agriculture.”.

9. 1991

   Pub. L. 102–237 § 402(2)(A) · 105 Stat. 1818

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(e)

   Pub. L. 102–237, § 402(2)(A), substituted “Government” for “government”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102–237, § 402(2)(A), substituted “Government” for “government”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (A) in subsection (e), by striking “government” and inserting “Government”; and

10. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 402(2)(B) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 402(2)(B), substituted “federally” for “Federally”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 102–237, § 402(2)(B), substituted “federally” for “Federally”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subsection (g)(1), by striking “Federally” and inserting “federally”;

11. 1995

    Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995

    Pub. L. 104–66 § 1012(f) · 109 Stat. 707

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(1)

    Pub. L. 104–66, § 1012(f), inserted “may provide” before “a written report” in first sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 104–66, § 1012(f), inserted “may provide” before “a written report” in first sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Report on Examination of Federally Supported Agricultural Research and Extension Programs.— Section 1408(g)(1) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(g)(1)) is amended by inserting “may provide” before “a written report”.

12. 1995

    Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995

    Pub. L. 104–66 § 1011(t) · 109 Stat. 707

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(2); 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(3)

       Pub. L. 104–66, § 1011(t), redesignated par. (3) as (2)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(2); 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(3)

       Pub. L. 104–66, § 1011(t), struck out former par. (2) which required Advisory Board to submit to the President and congressional committees a report containing appraisal by Board of President’s proposed budget for food and agricultural sciences and recommendations of Secretary

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(2), (3). Pub. L. 104–66, § 1011(t), redesignated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which required Advisory Board to submit to the President and congressional committees a report containing appraisal by Board of President’s proposed budget for food and agricultural sciences and recommendations of Secretary.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (t) Report on Appraisal of Proposed Budget for Food and Agricultural Sciences.— Section 1408(g) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(g)) is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2); and (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

13. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 title VIII § 802(a) · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3123

       Pub. L. 104–127 amended section generally

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123

       Pub. L. 104–127 substituting present provisions for provisions which established National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board and provided for membership, chairperson and vice-chairperson, meetings, panels of the Board, responsibilities of the Board, reports by the Board, and a report by the Secretary of Agriculture on manner in which recommendations of Board had been incorporated into programs of Department of Agriculture

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 104–127 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which established National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board and provided for membership, chairperson and vice-chairperson, meetings, panels of the Board, responsibilities of the Board, reports by the Board, and a report by the Secretary of Agriculture on manner in which recommendations of Board had been incorporated into programs of Department of Agriculture.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1408. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD. “(a) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a board to be known as the ‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board’. “(b) Membership.— “(1) In general.— The Advisory Board shall consist of 30 members, appointed by the Secretary. “(2) Selection of members.— The Secretary shall appoint members of the Advisory Board from nominations submitted by organizations, associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies fitting the criteria specified in paragraph (3). “(3) Membership categories.— The Advisory Board shall consist of members from each of the following categories: “(A) 1 member representing a national farm organization. “(B) 1 member representing farm cooperatives. “(C) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a food animal commodity. “(D) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity. “(E) 1 member representing a national animal commodity organization. “(F) 1 member representing a national crop commodity organization. “(G) 1 member representing a national aquaculture association. “(H) 1 member representing a national food animal science society. “(I) 1 member representing a national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, or weed science society. “(J) 1 member representing a national food science organization. “(K) 1 member representing a national human health association. “(L) 1 member representing a national nutritional science society. “(M) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). “(N) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. “(O) 1 member representing the 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)). “(P) 1 member representing Hispanic-serving institutions. “(Q) 1 member representing the American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. “(R) 1 member representing that portion of the scientific community not closely associated with agriculture. “(S) 1 member engaged in the transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets. “(T) 1 member representing food retailing and marketing interests. “(U) 1 member representing food and fiber processors. “(V) 1 member actively engaged in rural economic development. “(W) 1 member representing a national consumer interest group. “(X) 1 member representing a national forestry group. “(Y) 1 member representing a national conservation or natural resource group. “(Z) 1 member representing private sector organizations involved in international development. “(AA) 1 member representing an agency within the Department of Agriculture that lacks research capabilities. “(BB) 1 member representing a research agency of the Federal Government (other than the Department of Agriculture). “(CC) 1 member representing a national social science association. “(DD) 1 member representing national organizations directly concerned with agricultural research, education, and extension. “(4) Ex officio members.— The Secretary, the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics, the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, the Administrator of the Economic Research Service, and the Administrator of the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall serve as ex officio members of the Advisory Board. “(5) Officers.— At the first meeting of the Advisory Board each year, the members shall elect from among the members of the Advisory Board a chairperson, vice chairperson, and 7 additional members to serve on the executive committee established under paragraph (6). “(6) Executive committee.— The Advisory Board shall establish an executive committee charged with the responsibility of working with the Secretary and officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture to summarize and disseminate the recommendations of the Advisory Board. “(c) Duties.— The Advisory Board shall— “(1) review and provide consultation to the Secretary and land-grant colleges and universities on long-term and short-term national policies and priorities, as set forth in section 1402, relating to agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; “(2) evaluate the results and effectiveness of agricultural research, extension, education, and economics with respect to the policies and priorities; “(3) review and make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics on the research, extension, education, and economics portion of the draft strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; and “(4) review the mechanisms of the Department of Agriculture for technology assessment (which should be conducted by qualified professionals) for the purposes of— “(A) performance measurement and evaluation of the implementation by the Secretary of the strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; “(B) implementation of the national research policies and priorities set forth in section 1402; and “(C) the development of mechanisms for the assessment of emerging public and private agricultural research and technology transfer initiatives. “(d) Consultation.— In carrying out this section, the Advisory Board shall solicit opinions and recommendations from persons who will benefit from and use federally funded agricultural research, extension, education, and economics. “(e) Appointment.— A member of the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Secretary for a term of up to 3 years. The members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed to serve staggered terms. “(f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.— The Advisory Board shall be deemed to have filed a charter for the purpose of section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). “(g) Termination.— The Advisory Board shall remain in existence until September 30, 2002.”.

14. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 222(a) · 112 Stat. 523

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(7)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(a), added par. (7)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(a), added par. (7).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Representation on Board.— Section 1408(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(7) Equal representation of public and private sector members.— In appointing members to serve on the Advisory Board, the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, equal representation of public and private sector members.”.

15. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 222(b) · 112 Stat. 523

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(d)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(b), designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(d)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(b), inserted heading

    3. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(d)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(b), added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(b), designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted heading, and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Consultation.— Section 1408(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(d)) is amended— (1) by striking “In” and inserting the following: “(1) Duties of advisory board board.— In”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(2) Duties of secretary.— To comply with a provision of this title or any other law that requires the Secretary to consult or cooperate with the Advisory Board or that authorizes the Advisory Board to submit recommendations to the Secretary, the Secretary shall— “(A) solicit the written opinions and recommendations of the Advisory Board; and “(B) provide a written response to the Advisory Board regarding the manner and extent to which the Secretary will implement recommendations submitted by the Advisory Board.”.

16. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 222(c) · 112 Stat. 523

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g); 7 U.S.C. § 3123(h)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(c), added subsec. (g)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g); 7 U.S.C. § 3123(h)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(c), redesignated former subsec. (g) as (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(c), added subsec. (g) and redesignated former subsec. (g) as (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Limitation on Expenses of Advisory Board.— Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: “(g) Annual Limitation on Advisory Board Expenses.— “(1) Maximum amount.— Not more than $350,000 may be used to cover the necessary expenses of the Advisory Board for each fiscal year. “(2) General limitation.— The expenses of the Advisory Board shall not be counted toward any general limitation on the expenses of advisory committees, panels, commissions, and task forces of the Department of Agriculture contained in any Act making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, whether enacted before, on, or after the date of enactment of this paragraph, unless the appropriation Act specifically refers to this subsection and specifically includes this Advisory Board within the general limitation.”.

17. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7209(a)(1) · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(1), substituted “31 members” for “30 members”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(1), substituted “31 members” for “30 members”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking “30 members” and inserting “31 members”;

18. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7209(a)(2) · 116 Stat. 134

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(3)(R)(EE)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(2), added subpar. (R)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(3)(R)(EE)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(2), redesignated former subpars. (R) to (DD) as (S) to (EE), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3)(R) to (EE). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(2), added subpar. (R) and redesignated former subpars. (R) to (DD) as (S) to (EE), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (b)(3)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (R) through (DD) as subparagraphs (S) through (EE), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (Q) the following new subparagraph: “(R) 1 member representing a non-land grant college or university with a historic commitment to research in the food and agricultural sciences.”;

19. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7209(a)(3) · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(3), substituted “Secretary, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate” for “Secretary and land-grant colleges and universities”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(3), substituted “Secretary, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate” for “Secretary and land-grant colleges and universities”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking “and land-grant colleges and universities” and inserting “, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate”; and

20. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7209(a)(4) · 116 Stat. 134

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(d)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(4), inserted “consult with any appropriate agencies of the Department of Agriculture and” after “The Advisory Board shall”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(4), inserted “consult with any appropriate agencies of the Department of Agriculture and” after “The Advisory Board shall”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subsection (d)(1), inserting “consult with any appropriate agencies of the Department of Agriculture and” after “the Advisory Board shall”.

21. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7133 · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(h)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7133, substituted “2007” for “2002”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7133, substituted “2007” for “2002”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 7133. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD. Section 1408(h) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.

22. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7102(a)(1)(A) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(A), substituted “25” for “31”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(A), substituted “25” for “31”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “31” and inserting “25”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. Amendment by section 7511(c)(8) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

23. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7102(a)(1)(B) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(3)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(B), added par. (3)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(3)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(B), struck out former par. (3) which related to membership categories and directed that the Advisory Board consist of members from each of the categories listed in former subpars. (A) to (EE)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(B), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which related to membership categories and directed that the Advisory Board consist of members from each of the categories listed in former subpars. (A) to (EE).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: “(3) Membership categories.— The Advisory Board shall consist of members from each of the following categories: “(A) 1 member representing a national farm organization. “(B) 1 member representing farm cooperatives. “(C) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a food animal commodity, recommended by a coalition of national livestock organizations. “(D) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity, recommended by a coalition of national crop organizations. “(E) 1 member actively engaged in aquaculture, recommended by a coalition of national aquacultural organizations. “(F) 1 member representing a national food animal science society. “(G) 1 member representing a national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, or weed science society. “(H) 1 member representing a national food science organization. “(I) 1 member representing a national human health association. “(J) 1 member representing a national nutritional science society. “(K) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). “(L) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. “(M) 1 member representing the 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)). “(N) 1 member representing NLGCA Institutions. “(O) 1 member representing Hispanic-serving institutions. “(P) 1 member representing the American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. “(Q) 1 member engaged in the transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets. “(R) 1 member representing food retailing and marketing interests. “(S) 1 member representing food and fiber processors. “(T) 1 member actively engaged in rural economic development. “(U) 1 member representing a national consumer interest group. “(V) 1 member representing a national forestry group. “(W) 1 member representing a national conservation or natural resource group. “(X) 1 member representing private sector organizations involved in international development. “(Y) 1 member representing a national social science association.” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. Amendment by section 7511(c)(8) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

24. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7511(c)(8) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(4)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7511(c)(8), substituted “the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture” for “the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7511(c)(8), substituted “the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture” for “the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (8) Section 1408(b)(4) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(b)(4)) is amended by striking “the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service” and inserting “the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. Amendment by section 7511(c)(8) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

25. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7102(a)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(g)(1)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(2), substituted “$500,000” for “$350,000”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(2), substituted “$500,000” for “$350,000”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (g)(1), by striking “$350,000” and inserting “$500,000”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. Amendment by section 7511(c)(8) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

26. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7102(a)(3) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(h)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(3), substituted “2012” for “2007”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(3), substituted “2012” for “2007”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (h), by striking “2007” and inserting “2012”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. Amendment by section 7511(c)(8) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.

27. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7102(b)(1) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(1), substituted “Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on—” for “Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on long-term and short-term national policies and priorities, as set forth in section 3101 of this title, relating to agricultural research, extension, education, and economics;”

    2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(1), added subpars. (A) and (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(1), substituted “Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on—” for “Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on long-term and short-term national policies and priorities, as set forth in section 3101 of this title, relating to agricultural research, extension, education, and economics;” and added subpars. (A) and (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking “Committee on Appropriations of the Senate” and all that follows through the semi-colon and inserting “Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on—”; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: “(A) long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the purposes specified in section 1402 for agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and “(B) the annual establishment of priorities that— “(i) are in accordance with the purposes specified in a provision of a covered law (as defined in subsection (d) of section 1492) under which competitive grants (described in subsection (c) of such section) are awarded; and “(ii) the Board determines are national priorities.” ;

28. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7102(b)(3)(A) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(4)(B)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(3)(A), substituted “national research policies and priorities that are consistent with the purposes specified in” for “the national research policies and priorities set forth in”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4)(B). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(3)(A), substituted “national research policies and priorities that are consistent with the purposes specified in” for “the national research policies and priorities set forth in”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking “the national research policies and priorities set forth in” inserting “national research policies and priorities that are consistent with the purposes specified in”; and

29. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7102(b)(2) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(5)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(2), (3)(B), (4), added par. (5)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(2), (3)(B), (4), added par. (5).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (3), by striking “and” at the end;

30. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7102(a) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(h)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(a), substituted “2018” for “2012”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(a), substituted “2018” for “2012”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Extension of Termination Date.— Section 1408(h) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(h)) is amended by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.

31. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(1)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(1)(A), substituted “15” for “25”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(1)(A), substituted “15” for “25”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by striking “25” and inserting “15”; and

32. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(b)(3)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(1)(B), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) provided 25 membership categories of the Advisory Board

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(1)(B), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) provided 25 membership categories of the Advisory Board.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: “(3) Membership categories.— The Advisory Board shall consist of members from each of the following categories: “(A) 3 members representing national farm or producer organizations, which may include members— “(i) representing farm cooperatives; “(ii) who are producers actively engaged in the production of a food animal commodity and who are recommended by a coalition of national livestock organizations; “(iii) who are producers actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity and who are recommended by a coalition of national crop organizations; or “(iv) who are producers actively engaged in aquaculture and who are recommended by a coalition of national aquacultural organizations. “(B) 2 members representing academic or research societies, which may include members representing— “(i) a national food animal science society; “(ii) a national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, or weed science society; “(iii) a national food science organization; “(iv) a national human health association; or “(v) a national nutritional science society. “(C) 5 members representing agricultural research, extension, and education, which shall include each of the following: “(i) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). “(ii) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. “(iii) 1 member representing the 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)). “(iv) 1 member representing NLGCA Institutions or Hispanic-serving institutions. “(v) 1 member representing American colleges of veterinary medicine. “(D) 5 members representing industry, consumer, or rural interests, including members representing— “(i) entities engaged in transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets; “(ii) food retailing and marketing interests; “(iii) food and fiber processors; “(iv) rural economic development interests; “(v) a national consumer interest group; “(vi) a national forestry group; “(vii) a national conservation or natural resource group; “(viii) a national social science association; “(ix) private sector organizations involved in international development; or “(x) a national association of agricultural economists.” ;

33. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(2)(A)(i) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(i), substituted “make recommendations, review, and” for “review and” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(i), substituted “make recommendations, review, and” for “review and” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “review and” and inserting “make recommendations, review, and”;

34. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(2)(A)(ii) · 132 Stat. 4490

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(ii), added subpar. (A)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)(A)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(ii), struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the purposes specified in section 3101 of this title for agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(ii), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the purposes specified in section 3101 of this title for agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph: “(A) long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the— “(i) purposes specified in section 1402 for agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and “(ii) priority areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative specified in subsection (b)(2) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2));” ; and

35. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(2)(A)(iii) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(iii), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “the annual establishment of priorities that—

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(iii), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: “the annual establishment of priorities that—

    “(i) are in accordance with the purposes specified in a provision of a covered law (as defined in subsection (d) of section 3371 of this title) under which competitive grants (described in subsection (c) of such section) are awarded; and “(ii) the Board determines are national priorities.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: “(B) the annual establishment of national priorities that are in accordance with the priority areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative specified in subsection (b)(2) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)).” ;

36. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(2)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(2)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(B), inserted “and make recommendations to the Secretary based on such evaluation” after “priorities”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(B), inserted “and make recommendations to the Secretary based on such evaluation” after “priorities”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting “and make recommendations to the Secretary based on such evaluation” after “priorities”; and

37. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(2)(C) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(c)(4)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(C), inserted “and make recommendations on” after “review” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(C), inserted “and make recommendations on” after “review” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (4), by inserting “and make recommendations on” after “review”; and

38. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7103(3) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(h)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(3), substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(3), substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (h), by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

39. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(31) · 136 Stat. 4196

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(f)

       Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in text

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3123(f)

       Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “section 1008(c) of title 5.” for “section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” in text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in heading and “section 1008(c) of title 5.” for “section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (31) Section 1408(f) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123(f)) is amended— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking “Federal Advisory Committee Act” and inserting “Chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code”; and (B) in text, by striking “section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).” and inserting “section 1008(c) of title 5, United States Code.”.

52 of 52 references resolved to an enrolled provision