To require the Secretary of the Interior to partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State of Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— the fungus Ceratocystis, known as Rapid Ohia Death, has killed more than 1,000,000 native trees in the State, requires collaboration The Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death, and creates sustained efforts The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Science & Space, Energy, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates findings Congress finds that— the fungus Ceratocystis, known as Rapid Ohia Death, has killed more than 1,000,000 native trees in the State.
- Requires collaboration The Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death.
- Creates sustained efforts The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.
- Provides authorization of appropriations For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2034, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 to carry out this Act, including for activities carried out by the Secretary of...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— the fungus Ceratocystis, known as Rapid Ohia Death, has killed more than 1,000,000 native trees in the State, requires collaboration The Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death, and creates sustained efforts The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Science & Space, Energy, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates findings Congress finds that— the fungus Ceratocystis, known as Rapid Ohia Death, has killed more than 1,000,000 native trees in the State, requires collaboration The Secretary of the Interior shall partner and collaborate with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State to address Rapid Ohia Death, and creates sustained efforts The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Geological Survey, shall continue to conduct research on Rapid Ohia Death vectors and transmission.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz) introduced the following …
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