S-541 : Still Just a Bill


Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Act of 2017

This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive research and extension grants for a macadamia tree health initiative to: (1) develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect known as the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and (2) establish an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected, or at risk of being affected by, the insect.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-03-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2017-03-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
  • Agricultural research
  • Animal and plant health
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Insects
  • Pest management
  • Research administration and funding
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