H.R. 6249
Referred to CommitteeMacadamia Tree Health Initiative
Introduced 9/28/2016•114th Congress•House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
10/19/2016 • House
Summary
Macadamia Tree Health Initiative
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to make competitive research and extension grants available for a macadamia tree health initiative to:
- develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei), and
- establish an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, it.
Introduced in House • 9/28/2016
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
Agricultural researchAnimal and plant healthForests, forestry, treesInsectsPest managementResearch administration and funding
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September 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House9/28/2016