US HR346 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-3)
Status: Introduced on May 19 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Pending: House Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that specialty crops are a vital part of agriculture in the United States, and that Congress should fund programs that support specialty crops. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) specialty crops (fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture) are a vital part of agriculture in the United States, and (2) Congress should pass legislation funding programs that support specialty crops.

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Title

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that specialty crops are a vital part of agriculture in the United States, and that Congress should fund programs that support specialty crops.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-06-08HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
2017-05-19HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2017-05-19HouseIntroduced in House

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