U.S. Senate committee approves $36 million for the proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan

The U.S. Senate budget committee Thursday approved $36 million in initial funding for the proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan.

“It’s important this project moves forward quickly,” U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., said.

The facility will be used to study animal diseases.