Improving Agriculture, Research, Cultivation, Timber, and Indigenous Commodities (ARCTIC) Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Bill 118 s 2354, also known as the Improving Agriculture, Research, Cultivation, Timber, and Indigenous Commodities (ARCTIC) Act, aims to support and enhance various aspects of agriculture, research, cultivation, timber, and indigenous commodities in the United States.

The bill includes provisions to improve research and development in agriculture, with a focus on sustainable practices and increasing productivity. It also seeks to promote the cultivation of crops and timber in a way that is environmentally friendly and supports the long-term health of the land.

Additionally, the ARCTIC Act includes measures to support indigenous communities and their traditional commodities. This includes providing resources and funding for indigenous farmers and producers, as well as promoting the preservation of traditional knowledge and practices. Overall, the ARCTIC Act is designed to strengthen the agricultural sector in the US, promote sustainable practices, and support indigenous communities in their agricultural endeavors.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2354

Introduced on
2023-07-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The Bill 118 s 2354, also known as the Improving Agriculture, Research, Cultivation, Timber, and Indigenous Commodities (ARCTIC) Act, aims to support and enhance various aspects of agriculture, research, cultivation, timber, and indigenous commodities in the United States.

The bill includes provisions to improve research and development in agriculture, with a focus on sustainable practices and increasing productivity. It also seeks to promote the cultivation of crops and timber in a way that is environmentally friendly and supports the long-term health of the land.

Additionally, the ARCTIC Act includes measures to support indigenous communities and their traditional commodities. This includes providing resources and funding for indigenous farmers and producers, as well as promoting the preservation of traditional knowledge and practices. Overall, the ARCTIC Act is designed to strengthen the agricultural sector in the US, promote sustainable practices, and support indigenous communities in their agricultural endeavors.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve access to healthy foods, food processing, housing, forestry, agricultural research, and other agricultural programs, and Tribal self-determination relating to those programs, in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action7/18/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.