H.R. 5196 · 111th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Peter Welch
- Introduced
- 2010-04-29
- Latest action
- 2010-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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.