S 2897
Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:43 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act, aims to improve the health and resilience of important tropical plants by providing research and extension grants. It specifically focuses on studying insects and pests that threaten these plants, such as coffee, macadamia nuts, and bananas. The bill expands existing funding to support research into plant health, integrated pest management, and the biological factors impacting tropical plant defenses. It also extends the authorization period for these grants.
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