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A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for a macadamia tree health initiative, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-541| Senate 
| Updated: 3/7/2017
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 23, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1402
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • March 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 23, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1402
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • HR 115-1402: To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for a macadamia tree health initiative, and for other purposes.
Agricultural researchAnimal and plant healthForests, forestry, treesInsectsPest managementResearch administration and funding

A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for a macadamia tree health initiative, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-541| Senate 
| Updated: 3/7/2017
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.
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Timeline
Mar 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Mar 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 23, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1402
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • March 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 7, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 23, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1402
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • HR 115-1402: To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for a macadamia tree health initiative, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural researchAnimal and plant healthForests, forestry, treesInsectsPest managementResearch administration and funding