HR-2436 : Still Just a Bill

Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017

This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to increase and make permanent mandatory funding for the organic agriculture research and extension initiative and extend discretionary funding for such initiative through FY2023.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-06-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.House committee actions
2017-05-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2017-05-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Chellie Pingree [D] (ME-1)
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Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
See Subjects
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Agricultural research
  • Food supply, safety, and labeling
  • Research administration and funding

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