Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2192 Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:00 AM

Summary of Bill S 2192

Bill 118 s 2192, also known as the Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the growth and development of the citrus industry in the state of Georgia. The bill seeks to provide support and resources to citrus farmers in Georgia in order to increase production and improve the quality of citrus fruits grown in the state.

Specifically, the Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023 includes provisions for funding research and development initiatives aimed at improving citrus cultivation techniques, disease prevention, and pest management. The bill also allocates funds for the establishment of citrus nurseries and the distribution of citrus trees to farmers in Georgia.

Additionally, the legislation includes measures to promote the marketing and sale of Georgia-grown citrus products both domestically and internationally. This includes funding for promotional campaigns, trade shows, and other initiatives to increase awareness and demand for Georgia citrus products. Overall, the Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023 aims to support and grow the citrus industry in Georgia through research, development, and marketing initiatives. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers in Georgia.

Congressional Summary of S 2192

Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023

This bill modifies the membership of the Citrus Disease Subcommittee of the Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Committee and reauthorizes the subcommittee through FY2028. Specifically, the bill increases the subcommittee membership (domestic producers of citrus in a state) to 12 members and requires one of the members to represent Georgia.

Currently, the subcommittee must include 11 members, with 5 members representing Arizona or California, 5 representing Florida, and 1 member representing Texas.

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Current Status of Bill S 2192

Bill S 2192 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2192 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023. Bill S 2192's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2192

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2192

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2192

Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023

A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to include representation of the State of Georgia on the Citrus Disease Subcommittee of the Specialty Crops Committee, and for other purposes.