HR4838-118

2. Extension and enhancement of specialty crop block grants Section 101(a) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note) is amended— by striking 2023 and inserting 2028; and by inserting through priorities jointly identified by specialty crop producers, producer groups, and state program administrators, after specialty crops,. Section 101(e) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note) is amended to read as follows: The State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate— how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop stakeholders will be achieved. Section 101(l)(1) of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note) is amended— in subparagraph (D), by striking and at the end; in subparagraph (E), by striking fiscal year 2018 and each fiscal year thereafter. and inserting each of fiscal years 2018 through 2023; and; and by adding at the end the following: $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. (e)Plan requirementsThe State plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate—(1)how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops; and(2)how outreach to, and consultation with, specialty crop stakeholders will be achieved.. (F)$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024 and each fiscal year thereafter..