SAP Act
Sponsored By: Senator Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced
Summary
Would require USDA to consult maple industry stakeholders before awarding Acer grants and to consider that input when choosing projects. It also extends the Acer Access and Development Program's authorization through fiscal year 2030.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Maple producers: input before grants
If enacted, the bill would require the Agriculture Secretary to ask maple industry stakeholders for input on research and education priorities before certain grant competitions. This would start with the first request for applications that occurs at least 1 year after enactment. The Secretary would have to solicit input no later than 6 months before that request for applications. The Secretary would be required to consider the input when awarding grants under the Acer access and development program. The bill would also change a referenced year in the program from 2023 to 2030. This section would not create new funding or change who is eligible for grants.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Welch, Peter [D-VT]
VT • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
ME • I
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Roll Call Votes
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