HR 12559 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Native Latex Commercialization Act

Introduced 1978-05-04· Sponsored by Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1816 passed in lieu.(1978-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native Latex Commercialization Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate and carry out research culminating in the commercialization of latex from Parthenium or other hydrocarbon containing plants. Requires the Secretary to maintain a bank of research data on native latex. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative projects with the Government of Mexico to accomplish the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct specified activities to promote the development of native latex. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes the purposes of this Act.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats