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Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5421

Bill 117 HR 5421, also known as the Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to make amendments to the Coffee Plant Health Initiative, which was originally established to address the threats posed to coffee plants by pests and diseases.

The main provisions of this bill include increasing funding for research and development related to coffee plant health, as well as expanding the scope of the initiative to include new technologies and strategies for combating threats to coffee plants. Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and research institutions in order to better address the challenges facing the coffee industry.

Overall, the Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act seeks to strengthen efforts to protect the health and sustainability of coffee plants in the United States. This legislation is important for supporting the coffee industry, which plays a significant role in the economy and culture of many regions in the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 5421

Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act

This bill expands the research and extension grant program for the coffee plant health initiative. Under current law, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may provide competitive grants under the initiative to support research and extension activities to combat the insect known as the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei).

Specifically, the bill authorizes USDA to provide competitive grants for

  • developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact coffee plants;
  • establishing an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or at risk of being affected by, plant pests or noxious weeds that impact coffee plants;
  • surveying and collecting data on coffee plant production and health;
  • investigating coffee plant biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics; and
  • conducting research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with coffee plant immune systems and other serious threats to coffee plants.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5421

Bill HR 5421 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill HR 5421 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 29, 2021.  Bill HR 5421's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. as of October 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5421

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5421

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Agricultural research
- Animal and plant health
- Ecology
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Genetics
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Horticulture and plants
- Insects
- Pest management
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5421

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide research and extension grants to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact coffee plants, and for other purposes.
Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act
Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendments Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5421

Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan
Northern Mariana IslandsIndependent
Maria Elvira Salazar
Maria Elvira Salazar
FloridaRepublican
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
American SamoaRepublican
Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta
CaliforniaDemocrat

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