ICYMI: Thompson Applauds USDA Implementation of Land-Grant University Funding

June 16, 2026 Press Release BELLEFONTE, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, released the following statement in response to USDA's announcement on funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program: “It was my honor to champion this important issue for land-grant universities and include the first-ever mandatory funding for the Research Facilities Act program through last summer’s Working Families Tax Cuts,” Chairman Thompson said. “I’m proud to have Pennsylvania State University in my district, and I understand exactly how critical it is to ensure our top researchers have modern and updated facilities to support the vital work they do to advance American agriculture.” The Research Facilities Act program received $125 million in annual funding through the Agriculture Title of the Working Families Tax Cuts. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture will administer this funding opportunity. For more information, visit USDA’s website . Issues : Agriculture