Specialty CROP Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 3300, also known as the Specialty CROP Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to support and promote specialty crops, which are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.

The Specialty CROP Act of 2023 aims to provide funding and resources to help specialty crop producers improve their operations, increase their competitiveness in the market, and enhance the sustainability of their practices. The bill includes provisions for research and development, marketing and promotion, pest and disease management, and access to international markets.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address issues related to labor shortages in the specialty crop industry by providing support for workforce development programs and initiatives. It also includes measures to improve access to crop insurance and risk management tools for specialty crop producers. Overall, the Specialty CROP Act of 2023 is designed to support the specialty crop industry and help ensure the long-term viability and success of specialty crop producers in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3300

Introduced on
2023-11-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/14/2023

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.
Bill 118 s 3300, also known as the Specialty CROP Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to support and promote specialty crops, which are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.

The Specialty CROP Act of 2023 aims to provide funding and resources to help specialty crop producers improve their operations, increase their competitiveness in the market, and enhance the sustainability of their practices. The bill includes provisions for research and development, marketing and promotion, pest and disease management, and access to international markets.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address issues related to labor shortages in the specialty crop industry by providing support for workforce development programs and initiatives. It also includes measures to improve access to crop insurance and risk management tools for specialty crop producers. Overall, the Specialty CROP Act of 2023 is designed to support the specialty crop industry and help ensure the long-term viability and success of specialty crop producers in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require a report on the competitiveness of United States exports of specialty crops.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Recent Activity

Latest Action11/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.