US S541

Bill

US S541

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Act of 2017

Introduced
03/07/2017

In Committee
03/07/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Act of 2017 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 areas affected by or at risk of being affected by this insect.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Mazie Hirono (D)*, Brian Schatz (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/07/2017)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/541/all-info

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/541/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s541/BILLS-115s541is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s541/BILLS-115s541is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1402	Macadamia Tree Health Initiative	Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.	Related
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

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