DRIP Act of 2019

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T02:00:31Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5100 DRIP Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 2:00 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5100

Drought Relief through Innovative Projects Act of 2019 or the DRIP Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a competitive grant program to (1) remove nonnative plant species in riparian areas that contribute to drought conditions, (2) replace those nonnative plant species with native plant species, and (3) maintain and monitor riparian areas in which nonnative plant species have been removed and replaced.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5100

Bill HR 5100 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2019. Bill HR 5100 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 14, 2019. Bill HR 5100's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. as of December 4, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5100

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5100

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Ecology

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Fires

- Fishes

- Floods and storm protection

- Horticulture and plants

- Lakes and rivers

- Natural disasters

- Water storage

- Water use and supply

- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5100

DRIP Act of 2019

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to remove nonnative plant species that contribute to drought conditions, and for other purposes.

DRIP Act of 2019

Drought Relief through Innovative Projects Act of 2019