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Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 1816

Bill 118 s 1816, also known as the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide protections and support for mushroom farmers across the country.

The bill includes provisions that aim to address various challenges faced by mushroom farmers, such as ensuring fair pricing for their products, protecting them from unfair competition, and promoting sustainable farming practices. It also seeks to increase access to resources and support for mushroom farmers, including technical assistance and research funding.

Additionally, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act includes measures to improve food safety standards for mushroom products and enhance market opportunities for mushroom farmers. The bill emphasizes the importance of the mushroom industry to the US economy and aims to strengthen the competitiveness of American mushroom farmers in the global market. Overall, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act is designed to support and promote the growth of the mushroom farming industry in the United States, while also ensuring the safety and quality of mushroom products for consumers.

Congressional Summary of S 1816

Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act

This bill requires the federal crop insurance program to provide for the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms or revenue derived from the production of mushrooms. (The term policy means an insurance policy, plan of insurance, provision of a policy or plan of insurance, and related materials.)

Current Status of Bill S 1816

Bill S 1816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill S 1816 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 6, 2023.  Bill S 1816's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1816

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 1816

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

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