MAPLE Act

4/3/2024, 6:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 3942

The MAPLE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3942, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote the growth and sustainability of the maple syrup industry in the United States.

The MAPLE Act aims to achieve this goal by providing support and resources to maple syrup producers, including financial assistance for research and development, marketing initiatives, and conservation efforts. The bill also seeks to establish a national standard of identity for maple syrup, which would help consumers identify and purchase authentic, high-quality maple products.

Additionally, the MAPLE Act includes provisions to improve access to federal funding and technical assistance for maple syrup producers, as well as measures to enhance collaboration between industry stakeholders and government agencies. Overall, the MAPLE Act is designed to support the growth of the maple syrup industry in the United States, while also ensuring that consumers have access to safe and high-quality maple products. This legislation has the potential to benefit both producers and consumers, and could help to strengthen the economic viability of the maple syrup industry for years to come.

Current Status of Bill S 3942

Bill S 3942 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2024. Bill S 3942 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2024.  Bill S 3942's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3942

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3942

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3942

MAPLE ActMAPLE ActMaking Agricultural Products Locally Essential ActA bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include maple syrup under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program.
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