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SAP Act
2/6/2025, 1:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 56
The bill includes provisions to enhance the effectiveness of the program by providing additional resources and support to Acer producers. This includes funding for research and development, technical assistance, and marketing efforts to help Acer producers expand their businesses and reach new markets.
Additionally, the bill aims to address challenges facing the Acer industry, such as climate change and invasive species, by providing resources for mitigation and adaptation strategies. It also includes provisions to promote sustainability and conservation practices within the industry. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 56 is to strengthen the Acer industry and support its continued growth and success. By making these amendments to the Agricultural Act of 2014, lawmakers hope to ensure that Acer producers have the tools and resources they need to thrive in an ever-changing agricultural landscape.
Congressional Summary of S 56
Supporting All Producers Act or the SAP Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to solicit input from maple industry stakeholders with respect to the research and education priorities of the maple industry for the Acer Access and Development Program (Acer). Specifically, the bill amends Acer to require USDA to consider the information provided through consultation with the maple industry when making program grants.
The bill also extends the program's authorization through FY2030.
As background, Acer provides competitive grants to states, tribal governments, and research institutions to support their efforts to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through activities associated with, among other things, the promotion of (1) research and education related to maple syrup production, and (2) natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry.
