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Introduced
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
In Committee
08/12/2019
08/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide for a study on the protection of Native American seeds and traditional foods, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the protection of Native American seeds and traditional foods. Under the bill, sensitive tribal information gathered by the study shall be exempt from public disclosure requirements and shall be kept confidential by the GAO.
AI Summary
This bill, the Native American Seeds Protection Act of 2019, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the protection of Native American seeds and traditional foods. The study will examine the availability and commercialization of Native American seeds and foods, as well as the extent of federal protection and means for preserving these resources for future generations. The bill also mandates that any sensitive tribal information gathered during the study be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Ben Ray Luján (D)*,
Tom Cole (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Debra Haaland (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Don Young (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (on 08/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3916/all-info | 07/24/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3916/BILLS-116hr3916ih.pdf | 08/03/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3916/BILLS-116hr3916ih.pdf.pdf | 08/03/2019 |
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