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- H.R.5208
H.R.5208: Seeds for the Future Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2018
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2018
Bill Summary
Seeds for the Future Act This bill amends the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act to require the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that at least $50 million of USDA grant funding is used each year for competitive research grants that support the development of public cultivars. A "cultivar" is a variety of plant that has been intentionally selected for use in cultivation because of its improved characteristics. A...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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| March 7, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| March 7, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) |