# 114-hr-6249: Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

114-hr-6249, Macadamia Tree Health Initiative, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] (D-HI); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-6249
- Congress: 114
- Title: Macadamia Tree Health Initiative
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
- Introduced: 2016-09-28
- Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to make competitive research and extension grants available for a macadamia tree health initiative to: develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei), and establish an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, it.

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## Sources
- [114-hr-6249 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6249)

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- [114-hr-6504: To prohibit the use of United States Government funds to provide assistance to…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6504)
- [114-hr-6476: DRAIN the SWAMP Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6476)
- [114-hr-6374: Recognizing Mayaguez Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6374)
- [114-hr-6331: Coral Reef Sustainability Through Innovation Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6331)
- [114-hr-6322: Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6322)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-6249 (as of 2025-11-18).