Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act, aims to bolster research and extension efforts focused on protecting tropical plants from pests and diseases. It does this by providing grants for developing science-based tools, establishing integrated pest management programs, and conducting various research activities related to tropical plant health. The bill specifically targets a range of tropical plants, including coffee, macadamia, cacao, plantains, bananas, mangoes, and floriculture crops.
Key provisions
- Provides research and extension grants for combating plant pests and noxious weeds impacting tropical plants.
- Specifically lists several tropical plants that will be the focus of research (coffee, macadamia, cacao, etc.).
- Supports the development and dissemination of science-based tools and treatments.
- Authorizes the establishment of areawide integrated pest management programs.
- Includes funding for surveying, data collection, and biological research on tropical plants.
- Funds research into the immune systems and threats to tropical plants.
Who is affected
- Farmers and producers of tropical plants
- Researchers and scientists
- The agricultural industry
- The Department of Agriculture
- Consumers of tropical plant products
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