What does Preamble of Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The amendment would establish research and extension grants. These grants would support the study of insects and pests impacting tropical plants.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act.

What does TROPICAL PLANT HEALTH INITIATIVE. of Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act do?

This section amends Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to add a 'Tropical Plant Health Initiative'. The initiative authorizes research and extension grants to combat plant pests and noxious weeds impacting tropical plants. Specific tropical plants included are coffee, macadamia, cacao, plantains, bananas, mangos, floriculture and nursery crops, and vanilla. The initiative also supports establishing integrated pest management programs, surveying plant health, investigating plant biology, and researching plant immune systems. This section amends Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, changing the authorization of appropriations year from 2023 to 2030.

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Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act

Last updated: 9/23/2025 · Introduced: 9/23/2025

Author: Jill Tokuda (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a Tropical Plant Health Initiative within the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to support research and extension grants focused on tropical plants.
This initiative targets pests and noxious weeds impacting specific tropical plants like coffee, cacao, bananas, and floriculture crops.
The bill extends the authorization of appropriations for related programs from 2023 to 2030.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7567(Passed House)Official page

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