GRANTS TO UPGRADE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AT INSULAR AREA LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS.

SEC. 7113. GRANTS TO UPGRADE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AT INSULAR AREA LAND-GRANT INSTITUTIONS. (a) Supporting Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research.— (1) In general.—Section 1447B(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b-2(a)) is amended to read as follows: “(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 relevant equipment necessary for conducting agricultural research; and “(2) support tropical and subtropical agricultural research, including pest and disease research.” . (2) Conforming amendment.—Section 1447B of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b-2) is amended in the heading— (A) by inserting “and support tropical and subtropical agricultural research” after “equipment”; and (B) by striking “institutions” and inserting “colleges and universities”. (b) Extension.—Section 1447B(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b-2(d)) is amended by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.