EDUCATE Act of 2026

This bill would create a federal grant program, run through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, for colleges to research how marijuana is grown and processed. Eligible schools are 1890 land-grant institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, and certain historically Black colleges with agricultural programs, and they must hold a federal registration to research marijuana. It authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and reserves at least 25 percent for Hispanic-serving institutions. It would also create a scholarship program of up to $10,000 per student per year for students pursuing careers in marijuana or related agriculture. People and schools taking part within their federal registration would be protected from federal prosecution and from losing other federal benefits.

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Sponsors

• Troy A. Carter Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors