Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 7812 Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 12:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7812

Bill 117 HR 7812, also known as the Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program within the Department of Agriculture that focuses on improving the health and sustainability of floriculture and nursery plants in the United States.

The bill aims to address issues such as plant diseases, pests, and other threats that can impact the growth and production of floriculture and nursery plants. It also seeks to promote research and education initiatives to help growers better understand and manage these challenges.

Additionally, the Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022 includes provisions for grants and other forms of financial assistance to support the development and implementation of plant health programs. These programs are intended to benefit both producers and consumers by ensuring the availability of high-quality, healthy plants for landscaping, gardening, and other purposes. Overall, this bill is designed to support the floriculture and nursery plant industry in the United States by promoting plant health and sustainability through research, education, and financial assistance programs. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address important issues facing this sector and to ensure its continued growth and success.

Congressional Summary of HR 7812

Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022

This bill establishes a research and extension grant program for a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants for

developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and pathogens that impact floriculture and nursery crops;
establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, invasive plant pests or pathogens;
surveying and collecting data on the production of, health of, and markets for floriculture and nursery crops;
investigating the biology, genomics, and production systems of floriculture and nursery crops; and
conducting research on various factors that may contribute to (or be associated with) resilient floriculture and nursery crop systems, and combatting other serious threats to floriculture and nursery crops.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7812

Bill HR 7812 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2022. Bill HR 7812 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2022. Bill HR 7812's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. as of June 8, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7812

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7812

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7812

Floriculture and Nursery Plant Health Initiative Act of 2022

To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a floriculture and nursery plant health initiative, and for other purposes.