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To authorize certain citrus programs, to increase the limitations on assistance for the tree assistance program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3509| House 
| Updated: 9/1/2017
Thomas J. Rooney

Thomas J. Rooney

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Citrus Investment in Treatment and Research for U.S. Sustainability Act or the CITRUS Act This bill amends several agricultural laws to authorize various Department of Agriculture (USDA) citrus programs. The bill reauthorizes through FY2023: (1) the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, (2) the Citrus Health Response Program, and (3) the Huanglongbing Multi-Agency Coordination Group. (Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening, is a disease that damages citrus trees and reduces citrus production. It is primarily spread through insects known as Asian citrus psyllids.) The bill extends the termination date for USDA's Citrus Disease Subcommittee from September 30, 2018, until the subcommittee determines that Huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid no longer pose a threat to U.S. citrus production. The bill modifies the Tree Assistance Program to allow citrus producers to: (1) receive additional assistance under the program, and (2) have higher adjusted gross incomes while receiving benefits under the program. (The program provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters, including disease.)
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • September 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

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To authorize certain citrus programs, to increase the limitations on assistance for the tree assistance program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3509| House 
| Updated: 9/1/2017
Citrus Investment in Treatment and Research for U.S. Sustainability Act or the CITRUS Act This bill amends several agricultural laws to authorize various Department of Agriculture (USDA) citrus programs. The bill reauthorizes through FY2023: (1) the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, (2) the Citrus Health Response Program, and (3) the Huanglongbing Multi-Agency Coordination Group. (Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening, is a disease that damages citrus trees and reduces citrus production. It is primarily spread through insects known as Asian citrus psyllids.) The bill extends the termination date for USDA's Citrus Disease Subcommittee from September 30, 2018, until the subcommittee determines that Huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid no longer pose a threat to U.S. citrus production. The bill modifies the Tree Assistance Program to allow citrus producers to: (1) receive additional assistance under the program, and (2) have higher adjusted gross incomes while receiving benefits under the program. (The program provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters, including disease.)
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • September 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Thomas J. Rooney

Thomas J. Rooney

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dennis A. Ross (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural researchAnimal and plant healthDisaster relief and insuranceForests, forestry, treesFruit and vegetablesPest management