HR 3973 · 99th Congress · Agriculture and Food

National Seed Protection Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-12-17· Sponsored by Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.(1986-09-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Seed Protection Act of 1985 - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the protection and preservation of plant and animal germplasm. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) inventory and classify all Department of Agriculture-financed materials related to such subject; (2) establish at least three additional plant germplasm storage facilities and at least one animal germplasm facility; (3) evaluate germplasm for possible agricultural benefit to the United States; and (4) report to the Congress within 120 days. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct research on germplasm storage, preservation, and distribution. Authorizes appropriations.…

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