HR 1402 · 115th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

Introduced 2017-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.(2017-03-23)

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 provide competitive research and extension grants for a macadamia tree health initiative to: (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat