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Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1455
Bill 118 hr 1455, also known as the Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the health and well-being of plantain and banana plants in the United States.
The bill aims to establish a program within the Department of Agriculture that will focus on researching and implementing measures to improve the health and sustainability of plantain and banana plants. This program will include initiatives such as conducting research on plant diseases, pests, and other threats to plantain and banana plants, as well as developing strategies to prevent and control these issues.
Additionally, the bill seeks to provide funding for education and outreach programs to help farmers and other stakeholders in the plantain and banana industry better understand and address plant health issues. This includes promoting best practices for plantain and banana cultivation, as well as providing resources and support for farmers who may be struggling with plant health issues. Overall, the Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act aims to support the plantain and banana industry in the United States by addressing plant health issues and promoting sustainable practices. This bill is currently being considered by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before it is passed into law.
The bill aims to establish a program within the Department of Agriculture that will focus on researching and implementing measures to improve the health and sustainability of plantain and banana plants. This program will include initiatives such as conducting research on plant diseases, pests, and other threats to plantain and banana plants, as well as developing strategies to prevent and control these issues.
Additionally, the bill seeks to provide funding for education and outreach programs to help farmers and other stakeholders in the plantain and banana industry better understand and address plant health issues. This includes promoting best practices for plantain and banana cultivation, as well as providing resources and support for farmers who may be struggling with plant health issues. Overall, the Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act aims to support the plantain and banana industry in the United States by addressing plant health issues and promoting sustainable practices. This bill is currently being considered by Congress and may be subject to amendments or changes before it is passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 1455
Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act
This bill establishes a research and extension grant program for a plantain and banana plant health initiative.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants for
- studying potential resistance and tolerance to nonnative diseases and insect pests;
- increasing research for treatment of pests that affect plantains and bananas;
- conducting field studies to evaluate plantain and banana cultivars with enhanced resistance to diseases and pests, and adaptability to tropical soils;
- educating growers on best practices to promote safe production of plantains and bananas; and
- establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or at risk of being affected by, specified pests.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1455
Bill HR 1455 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1455 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1455's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of April 4, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1455
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1455
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1455
Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act
Plantain and Banana Plant Health Initiative Act
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide research and extension grants to support the study of insects and pests that impact plantains and bananas, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1455
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