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- H.R.2943
H.R.2943: To prohibit the Department of Agriculture from obligating or expending any funds for grants awarded for research on the prevention of rose rosette disease, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 25, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2015
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 25, 2015
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from using funds for grants or cooperative agreements for research on the prevention of rose rosette disease. The bill also rescinds any unobligated balances from appropriations provided for this purpose. Rose rosette disease is caused by a plant virus that is transmitted by mites and can kill infected roses.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2015 |
Referred to House Appropriations
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| June 25, 2015 |
Referred to House Agriculture
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| June 25, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) |