Agriculture And Food
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National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Act of 2019 [S.2695]
Provides statutory authority for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act through the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to provide integrated research and development to defend U.S. agriculture and food against bio- and agro-terrorism threats. Specifically, the bill requires USDA to use the facility to implement research and development objectives to (1) develop veterinary countermeasures for emerging foreign animal diseases and animal transboundary diseases; and (2) provide advanced test, diagnostic, and evaluation capability for threat
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School MEALS Act of 2019 School Modernization and Efficient Access to Lunches for Students Act of 2019 [S.2692]
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve direct certification, and for other purposes.
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Seeding Rural Resilience Act [HB-4820]
Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a public service announcement campaign to address the mental health of farmers and ranchers, including television, radio, print, outdoor, and digital public service announcements. Additionally, USDA must establish a voluntary program to train employees of the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the management of stress experienced by farmers and ranchers, including the detection of stress and suicide prevention; and convene a
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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2019 [S.2331]
Adds requirements regarding the availability of training that the Department of Agriculture provides under current law for local food service personnel in schools. The training must be scheduled primarily during regular, paid working hours; provided at no cost to food service personnel; offered in-person whenever appropriate; and incorporate hands-on training techniques. If the training is scheduled outside of working hours, food service personnel must be informed about the necessity of scheduling the program, consulted to schedule the program,
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Livestock Risk Management and Education Act [HB-4773]
Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants to improve the farm management knowledge and skills of livestock producers. USDA must give priority to applicants that (1) demonstrate an ability to work directly with livestock producers, (2) collaborate with farm management educational programs and associations, and (3) include in their application a description of the curriculum the applicant is seeking to carry out to educate livestock producers on risk management through futures market participation and hedging strategies.
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Recognizing the contributions of American Viticultural Areas and wine-growing regions. [HR-642]
This resolution recognizes (1) the contributions of American wines and distinctive American wine-growing regions; and (2) the value of promoting wines from the regions, including those protected by American Viticultural Area designations or other appellations of origin.
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Safe Food Act of 2019 [HB-4755]
Establishes the Food Safety Administration (FSA) as an independent agency to administer and enforce food safety laws. The functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws are transferred to the FSA. The FSA is directed to promulgate regulations to protect the food supply from contamination; implement federal food safety inspection, labeling, enforcement, and research efforts to protect the public health; develop consistent and science-based standards for safe food; prioritize federal food
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America Grows Act of 2019 [HB-4714]
To prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research.
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A resolution designating October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day". [SR-365]
This resolution designates October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019 [S.2609]
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.
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Supporting the designation of October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day". [HR-632]
This resolution supports the designation of World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019 [HB-4684]
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.
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Seeding Rural Resilience Act [S.2599]
Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a public service announcement campaign to address the mental health of farmers and ranchers, including television, radio, print, outdoor, and digital public service announcements. Additionally, USDA must establish a voluntary program to train employees of the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the management of stress experienced by farmers and ranchers, including the detection of stress and suicide prevention; and convene a
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Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry. [HR-623]
This resolution supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day and honors the region of Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania, for its unparalleled contributions to the national mushroom industry.
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Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry. [HR-623]
This resolution supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day and honors the region of Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania, for its unparalleled contributions to the national mushroom industry.
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To establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs. [HB-4541]
Directs the Department of Agriculture to award grants to public food service providers, tribal organizations, or private nonprofit entities for activities related to food recovery.
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Fair Sugar Policy Act of 2019 [S.2568]
A bill to reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes.
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Fair Sugar Policy Act of 2019 [HB-4521]
To reform the Federal sugar program, and for other purposes.
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Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program Extension Act of 2019 [HB-4496]
Extends the Department of Agriculture 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program. (Under current law, the program provides disaster payments to agricultural producers who suffered crop, tree, bush, and vine losses resulting from hurricanes and wildfires that occurred in the 2017 calendar year.) The bill extends the availability of the funding for the program through December 31, 2021, and expands the program to include losses resulting from hurricanes and wildfires occurring in calendar year 2018 or 2019.
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CURD Act Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act [HB-4487]
Provides statutory authority for a definition of natural cheese. Under the bill, natural cheese is defined as cheese that is produced from animal milk or certain dairy ingredients and is produced in accordance with established cheese-making standards.