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S.2964: Seeds for the Future Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 24, 2018
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 24, 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| May 24, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |