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SB2199: Pollinator-Friendly Plant Labeling Act

: Jeff Merkley (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 22, 2023
Agriculture and food
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a pollinator-friendly plant labeling program, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new labeling program for plants that are friendly to pollinators like bees and butterflies. The program would be added to existing agricultural marketing rules from 1946. Plants meeting the program's standards could display a special label to help shoppers identify them. The bill would affect plant growers, sellers, and consumers who want to support pollinator populations. It is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress.

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