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Pollinator Power Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1555

The Pollinator Power Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1555, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of protecting and promoting the health of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects crucial to our food supply and ecosystem.

The bill aims to address the decline in pollinator populations by implementing various measures, including increasing funding for research on pollinator health, promoting habitat restoration for pollinators, and encouraging the use of pollinator-friendly practices in agriculture.

Additionally, the Pollinator Power Act of 2023 seeks to establish a national strategy for pollinator protection, which would involve collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, as well as stakeholders in the agriculture and conservation sectors. Overall, the bill is designed to support the conservation and preservation of pollinators, recognizing their vital role in maintaining biodiversity and food security. It represents a bipartisan effort to address a pressing environmental issue and ensure the long-term health of our ecosystems.

Congressional Summary of S 1555

Pollinator Power Act of 2023

This bill expands the Rural Energy for America Program to direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide loan guarantees and grants to agriculture producers, rural small businesses, and farmer-owned cooperatives to carry out solar projects that include the creation of pollinator habitat. The bill also requires USDA to give priority to these projects.

Current Status of Bill S 1555

Bill S 1555 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill S 1555 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 11, 2023.  Bill S 1555's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1555

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1555

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1555

Pollinator Power Act of 2023
Pollinator Power Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to support solar projects under the Rural Energy for America Program, and for other purposes.

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