S 56 · in committee · niche
SAP Act
- economy
What this bill does
- The bill requires the USDA to consult with maple industry stakeholders on research and education priorities.
- Maple syrup producers, states, tribal governments, and research institutions are affected by the program changes.
- The bill extends federal grant funding for the maple program through 2030 with updated stakeholder input requirements.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might requiring USDA consultation with maple industry stakeholders change the types of research projects that receive federal funding?
- 02
What specific benefits do maple syrup producers and states expect from extending federal grant funding through 2030?
- 03
How could the stakeholder input requirements affect smaller producers or rural communities compared to larger commercial operations?
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Sponsor · D-VT
Peter Welch
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Introduced 2025-01-09
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-09 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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