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- H.R.3952
H.R.3952: To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish a waiver from the matching requirement for certain grants under the specialty crop research initiative.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 24, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 29, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 24, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive the matching requirement for certain grants under the specialty crop research initiative. Specifically, USDA may waive the requirement if (1) the research conducted using grant funds will benefit a specific specialty crop and is likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally, or the grant involves scientifically important research; and (2) the recipient of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 29, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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| July 24, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| July 24, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) |