To support State and tribal government efforts to promote research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, market promotion of maple products, and greater access to lands containing maple trees for maple sugaring activities, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 5196

Introduced

Apr 29, 2010

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.

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Agricultural education Agricultural marketing and promotion Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit Agricultural research Agriculture and Food Food industry and services

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make grants to states and tribal governments to support the domestic maple syrup industry through the promotion of related research, education, natural resource sustainability, and marketing, as well as the expansion of maple-sugaring activities.

Actions

Jun 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Jun 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Apr 29, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 29, 2010

Introduced in House

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