US HR1402

Bill

US HR1402

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

Introduced
03/07/2017

In Committee
03/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants for a macadamia tree health initiative to: (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants for a macadamia tree health initiative. The initiative aims to develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei), an insect that affects macadamia trees, and to establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in affected or at-risk areas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Tulsi Gabbard (D)*, Colleen Hanabusa (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (on 03/23/2017)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1402/all-info

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1402/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1402/BILLS-115hr1402ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1402/BILLS-115hr1402ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR2	Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018	Became Public Law No: 115-334.	Related
HRes1176	Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.B. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To
HRes891	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5698) to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2372) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.	Similar To
S3042	Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 470.	Related
S541	Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Act of 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.	Related

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