To reauthorize the tree loss assistance program to compensate orchardists and tree farmers who plant trees for commercial purposes but lose the trees as a result of a natural disaster.

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Bill Number

HR 1790

Introduced

May 9, 2001

Latest Action

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

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Topics

Agricultural subsidies Agriculture and Food Commerce Disaster relief Emergency Management Fruit trade Nurseries (Horticulture) Public Lands and Natural Resources Trees

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance (replanting assistance and/or seedlings) to eligible commercial orchardists and tree farmers who have suffered qualifying tree losses caused by a natural disaster.

Makes such provision applicable to losses incurred after January 1, 2000.

Actions

May 15, 2001

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
May 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
May 9, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 9, 2001

Introduced in House

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