HR 6249 · 114th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

Introduced 2016-09-28· Sponsored by Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.(2016-10-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Macadamia Tree Health Initiative This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to make competitive research and extension grants available for a macadamia tree health initiative to: develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei), and establish an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, it.…

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