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Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act

USA119th CongressS-2897| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
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
The Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a new program for research and extension grants . These grants are specifically designed to support the study of insects and pests that significantly impact tropical plants , such as coffee, macadamia, cacao, and bananas. The initiative aims to develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds, and to establish areawide integrated pest management programs in affected regions. Furthermore, it supports surveying, data collection, and in-depth research into the biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics of these vital tropical plants. The bill also extends the authorization of appropriations for these critical activities until 2030, ensuring continued funding for tropical plant health research.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sep 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5562
Introduced in House
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • September 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5562
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5562: Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act

Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act

USA119th CongressS-2897| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
The Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a new program for research and extension grants . These grants are specifically designed to support the study of insects and pests that significantly impact tropical plants , such as coffee, macadamia, cacao, and bananas. The initiative aims to develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds, and to establish areawide integrated pest management programs in affected regions. Furthermore, it supports surveying, data collection, and in-depth research into the biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics of these vital tropical plants. The bill also extends the authorization of appropriations for these critical activities until 2030, ensuring continued funding for tropical plant health research.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sep 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5562
Introduced in House
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • September 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5562
    Introduced in House
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 119-5562: Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted