H.R. 3656 — To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3656 — To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirement under the specialty crop research initiative, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to modify an existing law related to agricultural research. Specifically, it aims to give the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to waive the requirement for matching funds under the specialty crop research initiative. This change is intended to make it easier for organizations to access funding for research on specialty crops, which are fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other non-grain crops. Key provisions of the legislation include the amendment of a specific part of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998.