7 U.S.C. § 3222b — Grants to upgrade agricultural and food

Page 1618 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3222b resentatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report detailing— (1) the amount of funds provided to each eli- gible college or university under this section; (2) the number of scholarships awarded under each grant each fiscal year; and (3) the amount of each such scholarship. (Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1446, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7117, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4789; amended Pub. L. 118–22, div. B, title I, § 102(d)(5)(A), Nov. 17, 2023, 137 Stat. 117.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Act of August 30, 1890, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, 26 Stat. 417, popularly known as the Agricultural College Act of 1890 and also as the Second Morrill Act, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 321 et seq.) of chapter 13 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 321 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Another section 1446 of Pub. L. 95–113 amended sec- tion 3104 of this title. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 3222a, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1446, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1612(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3721; amended Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 402(9), (10), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1863, which related to resident instruction at 1890 land-grant colleges, in- cluding Tuskegee University, was repealed by Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 855, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1172. AMENDMENTS 2023—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 118–22, § 102(d)(5)(A)(i), substituted ‘‘4 succeeding’’ for ‘‘three succeeding’’. Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–22, § 102(d)(5)(A)(ii), des- ignated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, and added subpar. (B). § 3222b. Grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at 1890 land-grant colleges, including Tuskegee University (a) Purpose It is hereby declared to be the intent of Con- gress to assist the institutions eligible to re- ceive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 [7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.], including Tuskegee Univer- sity (hereafter referred to in this section as ‘‘eli- gible institutions’’) in the acquisition and im- provement of agricultural and food sciences fa- cilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the eligible institutions may participate fully in the production of human capital. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture for the purposes of car- rying out the provisions of this section, $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2023, and such sums shall remain available until expended. (c) Use of grant funds Four percent of the sums appropriated pursu- ant to this section shall be available to the Sec- retary for administration of this grants pro- gram. The remaining funds shall be available for grants to eligible institutions for the purpose of assisting them in the purchase of equipment and land, the planning, construction, alteration, or renovation of buildings to strengthen their ca- pacity in the production of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences and can be used at the discretion of the eligible institutions in the areas of research, extension, and resident in- struction or any combination thereof. (d) Method of awarding grants Grants awarded pursuant to this section shall be made in such amounts and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall determine necessary for carrying out the purposes of this section. (e) Prohibition of certain uses Federal funds provided under this section may not be utilized for the payment of any overhead costs of the eligible institutions. (f) Regulations The Secretary may promulgate such rules and regulations as the Secretary may consider nec- essary to carry out the provisions of this sec- tion. (Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1447, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1612(b), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3722; amended Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 813, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1166; Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(a)(9), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7109, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 432; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7123, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1222; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7123, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1983; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7112, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 874; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7118, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4790.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Act of August 30, 1890, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, 26 Stat. 417, popularly known as the ‘‘Agricultural College Act of 1890’’ and also as the ‘‘Second Morrill Act’’, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 321 et seq.) of chapter 13 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 321 of this title and Tables. CODIFICATION Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246. PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 1447 of Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1011, amended sections 341 and 342 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(D), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704. AMENDMENTS 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted ‘‘2023’’ for ‘‘2018’’. 2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted ‘‘2018’’ for ‘‘2012’’. 2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7123, substituted ‘‘2012’’ for ‘‘2007’’. 2002—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–171 substituted ‘‘$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007’’ for ‘‘$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2002’’. Page 1619 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3222c 1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–185 substituted ‘‘through 2002’’ for ‘‘and 1997’’. 1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–127 substituted ‘‘, $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 and 1997’’ for ‘‘$8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT 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, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title. § 3222b–1. Grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities at the District of Co- lumbia land-grant university (a) Purpose It is the intent of Congress to assist the land- grant university in the District of Columbia es- tablished under section 208 of the District of Co- lumbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorga- nization Act (Public Law 93–471; 88 Stat. 1428) in efforts to acquire, alter, or repair facilities or relevant equipment necessary for conducting ag- ricultural research. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $750,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012. (Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1447A, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7124, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1222, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7124, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1983.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 208 of the District of Columbia Public Post- secondary Education Reorganization Act (Public Law 93–471; 88 Stat. 1428), referred to in subsec. (a), is not classified to the Code. CODIFICATION Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Enactment 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, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title. § 3222b–2. Grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment and support tropical and subtropical agricultural research at insular area land-grant colleges and universities (a) Purpose It is the intent of Congress to assist the land- grant colleges and universities in the insular areas in efforts to— (1) acquire, alter, or repair facilities or rel- evant equipment necessary for conducting ag- ricultural research; and (2) support tropical and subtropical agricul- tural research, including pest and disease re- search. (b) Method of awarding grants Grants awarded pursuant to this section shall be made in such amounts and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines nec- essary to carry out the purposes of this section. (c) Regulations The Secretary may promulgate such rules and regulations as the Secretary considers to be nec- essary to carry out this section. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023. (Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1447B, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7125, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1223, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7125, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1984; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7113, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 874; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7119, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4790.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246. AMENDMENTS 2018—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted ‘‘2023’’ for ‘‘2018’’. 2014—Pub. L. 113–79, § 7113(a)(2), inserted ‘‘and support tropical and subtropical agricultural research’’ after ‘‘equipment’’ and substituted ‘‘colleges and univer- sities’’ for ‘‘institutions’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7113(a)(1), amended sub- sec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as fol- lows: ‘‘It is the intent of Congress to assist the land- grant institutions in the insular areas in efforts to ac- quire, alter, or repair facilities or relevant equipment necessary for conducting agricultural research.’’ Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7113(b), substituted ‘‘2018’’ for ‘‘2012’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Enactment 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, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title. § 3222c. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7114, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 875 Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1448, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1612(c), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3723; amended Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 814, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1166; Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(a)(10), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7110, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7126, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1223; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7126, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1984, related to national research and training virtual cen- ters. Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 1448 of Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1011, amended sections 1923 and 1942 of