HB5023: PLANT Act Peas, Legumes, And Nuts Today Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To expand opportunity for agricultural producers, increase consumer choice in food markets, and enhance American international competitiveness by establishing new programs for food innovation, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The PLANT Act (Peas, Legumes, and Nuts Today Act) creates new government programs to support farmers growing peas, legumes, and nuts while encouraging food innovation. The bill aims to give farmers more options, give consumers more food choices, and make American agriculture more competitive worldwide. It was introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a or advanced further. The bill affects farmers, food companies, and consumers interested in plant-based protein sources.
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HB5023: PLANT Act Peas, Legumes, And Nuts Today Act
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Sponsors
James McGovern
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (14)
Betty McCollum
Alma Adams
Jamie Raskin
Josh Gottheimer
Janice Schakowsky