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CITRUS Act
Citrus Investment in Treatment and Research for U.S. Sustainability Act

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Official Title as Introduced

To authorize certain citrus programs, to increase the limitations on assistance for the tree assistance program, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (1)

Date Actions Overview
07/27/2017Introduced in House

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09/01/2017Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Action By: Committee on Agriculture
07/27/2017Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Action By: House of Representatives
07/27/2017Introduced in House
Action By: House of Representatives

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Agriculture07/27/2017 Referred to
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research09/01/2017 Referred to

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Introduced in House (07/27/2017)

Citrus Investment in Treatment and Research for U.S. Sustainability Act or the CITRUS Act

This bill amends several agricultural laws to authorize various Department of Agriculture (USDA) citrus programs.

The bill reauthorizes through FY2023: (1) the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, (2) the Citrus Health Response Program, and (3) the Huanglongbing Multi-Agency Coordination Group. (Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening, is a disease that damages citrus trees and reduces citrus production. It is primarily spread through insects known as Asian citrus psyllids.)

The bill extends the termination date for USDA's Citrus Disease Subcommittee from September 30, 2018, until the subcommittee determines that Huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid no longer pose a threat to U.S. citrus production.

The bill modifies the Tree Assistance Program to allow citrus producers to: (1) receive additional assistance under the program, and (2) have higher adjusted gross incomes while receiving benefits under the program. (The program provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters, including disease.)