H.R. 2436 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017
H.R. 2436 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 16, 2017, sponsored by Chellie Pingree with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to increase and make permanent mandatory funding for the organic agriculture research and extension initiative and extend discretionary funding for such initiative through FY2023.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chellie Pingree (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 16, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (Jun 8, 2017)
Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 2154: To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward…
- H.R. 2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
- H.R. 113: Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017
- H.R. 1276: Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017
- H.R. 2401: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017
- H.R. 2996: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 3402: Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
- H.R. 3871: Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2017
- H.R. 4058: SALE Act of 2017
- H.R. 4265: Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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