US Congress House Bill 6249 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-10-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Pending: House Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-10-19	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
2016-09-28	House	Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2016-09-28	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6249/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr6249/BILLS-114hr6249ih.pdf