S2199-118

Introduced

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a pollinator-friendly plant labeling program, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 22, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a pollinator-friendly plant labeling program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses. The main policy domain is Agriculture, Environment, Trade.

Who Benefits and How

farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section id425a452d94b54300bfe7c723dcd9bd0f: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pollinator-Friendly Plant Labeling Act.
  • Section id958db8ec55974f89b3a00cfa92a5775a: 2. Pollinator-friendly plant labeling program Subtitle A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the...
  • Section id8b4e6fd4df0b451eb466ccf35f040a08: 210B. Pollinator-friendly plant labeling program In this section: The term pesticide has the meaning given the term in section 2103 of the Organic Foods...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a pollinator-friendly plant labeling program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses.

Key Policy Areas

Agriculture, Environment, Trade

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a pollinator-friendly plant labeling program, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses.

Policy Domains

Agriculture Environment Trade

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jun 22, 2023

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Welch, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Agriculture Environment Trade
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_agriculture"
→ Secretary of Agriculture

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