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S 1387 101th Congress Senate Agriculture and Food Agricultural economics Agricultural innovations Agricultural research Biotechnology Commercialization Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies New products Research grants

Alternative Agricultural Products Research Act of 1989

Introduced: July 24, 1989 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 28, 1989
Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.
Jul 24, 1989
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 24, 1989
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Alternative Agricultural Products Research Act of 1989 - Establishes in the Department of Agriculture the New Products Research Board to be administered by the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Science and Education. States that the Board shall advise the Assistant Secretary with respect to research project selection and evaluation under this Act.

Authorizes a plant modification research program focusing on the development and production of new (non-food and -fiber) industrial and commercial products. Gives priority to biotechnological research projects. Sets forth project selection criteria.

Authorizes FY 1990 through 2008 appropriations.

What's happening now August 28, 1989

Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jul 24, 1989
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