We have received text from H.R. 7734: Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-02-26, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026 aims to expand research priorities under the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include specific areas of agricultural research and extension initiatives. The bill outlines four key areas where research and extension grants can be allocated:
1. Advanced Mechanized Harvester Technologies
The bill proposes that research and extension grants be available for developing and assessing technologies that help mechanize agricultural processes. It emphasizes the mechanization of harvesting specialty crops, which could enhance efficiency in farming practices.
2. Agricultural Application of Artificial Intelligence
This section allows grants to support research into the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture. The intention is to focus on applications that improve the production of specialty crops, potentially leading to more productive farming methods.
3. Invasive Species Research
Grants can also be used to support research projects at land-grant colleges and universities that focus on managing and eradicating invasive species. This may involve developing methods that include biological control techniques to tackle invasive plants and animals.
4. Aquaculture Research
The bill encourages research into aquaculture methods, including techniques for the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically significant aquatic and marine species. Grants under this section would support educational and research initiatives at land-grant institutions.
This bill aims to strengthen agricultural research and development by prioritizing these areas which have been identified as critical to advancing agricultural practices and sustainability.
Relevant Companies
- DE (Deere & Company) - May benefit from advancements in mechanized harvesting technologies.
- ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company) - Involved in agricultural services and might leverage AI applications for better crop production.
- TMO (Thermo Fisher Scientific) - Could be impacted by research into invasive species management technologies and aquaculture methods.
Representative Scott Franklin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Scott Franklin:
- H.R.7734: Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026
- H.R.7464: TEMP Act
- H.R.5908: Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act
- H.R.3185: Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2025
- H.R.2770: TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act
- H.R.2297: Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Scott Franklin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Franklin.
Representative Scott Franklin Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Scott Franklin is worth $28.7M, as of March 3rd, 2026. This is the 44th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Franklin has approximately $3.2M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Scott Franklin's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Franklin.
Representative Scott Franklin Stock Trading
We have data on up to $123.2M of trades from Representative Scott Franklin, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A March 21st, 2024 sale of up to $5M of $BRP. The stock has risen 9.38% since then.
- A February 7th, 2025 sale of up to $5M of $BWIN. The stock has fallen 45.13% since then.
- A August 14th, 2024 sale of up to $250K of $SBUX. The stock has risen 3.05% since then.
- A August 7th, 2024 purchase of up to $100K of $AMGN. The stock has risen 23.42% since then.
- A September 11th, 2023 sale of up to $100K of $GOOG. The stock has risen 122.42% since then.
You can track Representative Scott Franklin's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Franklin.
2026 Florida's 18th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $832,896 of spending in Florida's 18th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Florida's 18th congressional district election.
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