H.RES.791: Supporting the recognition of 2016 as the "Year of Pulse Crops" and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important contribution to soil health of pulse crops.

About This Bill

  • Introduced June 16, 2016
  • Latest Major Action June 30, 2016

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Bill Summary

Supports the recognition of the Year of Pulse Crops, participation in events and activities organized pursuant to the United Nations observance of the International Year of Pulses, and future funding to support the cultivation and consumption of pulse crops. (A pulse crop is a dry, edible seed of a plant in the legume family, including a dry bean, dry pea, lentil, or chickpea.)

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 30, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
June 16, 2016
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
June 16, 2016
Referred to House Agriculture
June 16, 2016

Introduced in the House by John Moolenaar (R-Mich.)

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