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115th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 541
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 7, 2017
Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
A BILL
To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for a macadamia tree health initiative, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Act of 2017
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Macadamia tree health initiative
Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Macadamia tree health initiative
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—
developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and
establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei).
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