,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dggi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #ae1 #bjbf,ms4 ,murkowski introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to support nutrition1 farmers1 the seafood industry1 agricultural research1 wood energy and innovation1 and indigenous self-determination1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4,,title ,i--,improving access to healthy foods,sec4 #aja4 ,improving micro-grants for food security program4,sec4 #ajb4 ,grants and loans for food distribution in frontier communities4,sec4 #ajc4 ,acceptance of ,,snap benefits through online transactions for certain delivery costs4,sec4 #ajd4 ,nonduplication of penalty4,sec4 #aje4 ,tolerance level for excluding small errors4,sec4 #ajf4 ,fee agents serving rural ,alaska residents4,sec4 #ajg4 ,pilot program to purchase locally produced food4,,title ,,ii--,improving support for farmers and food processing,sec4 #bja4 ,forgivable loans for small commercial food processing4,sec4 #bjb4 ,improving the geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers program4,,title ,,iii--,improving seafood industry,sec4 #cja4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked crab4,sec4 #cjb4 ,eligibility of wild-caught fish and shellfish4,sec4 #cjc4 ,domestic seafood production4,sec4 #cjd4 ,grant program to promote the reuse1 recycling1 and sustainable use of marine products from seafood industry4,sec4 #cje4 ,wild ,,usa seafood label4,sec4 #cjf4 ,market name for genetically engineered fish4,sec4 #cjg4 ,market name for cultivated fish4,,title ,,iv--,improving agricultural research,sec4 #dja4 ,funding for agricultural research in ,states without ,agricultural ,research ,service facilities4,sec4 #djb4 ,seaweed methane reduction research grants4,sec4 #djc4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative4,sec4 #djd4 ,reports and regulations on coastal seaweed farming4,,title ,v--,supporting forestry,sec4 #eja4 ,community wood energy and wood innovation program4,,title ,,vi--,supporting ,united ,states floriculture,sec4 #fja4 ,limitation on procurement4,,title ,,vii--,improving ,tribal self-determination,sec4 #gja4 ,agricultural self-determination and self-governance4,sec4 #gjb4 ,buy ,indian ,act modifications4,sec4 #gjc4 ,water systems for ,alaska ,native villages and rural villages4,sec4 #gjd4 ,reauthorization of grant program4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,i ,improving access to healthy foods #aja4 ,improving micro-grants for food security program ,section #dbjf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77iv71 by striking subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 a public or ,tribal elementary or secondary school2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking competitive distribution of subgrants and inserting distribution of subgrants or other financial assistance2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7h72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and other financial assistance after ,subgrants2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by inserting described in clauses 7ii7 through 7v7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 after an eligible entity2 and 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking an individual who otherwise meets and inserting those eligible entities that otherwise meet2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking competitive distribution of subgrants under subsection 7c7 and inserting distribution of subgrants or other financial assistance under this section2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or other financial assistance under this section after subgrants2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or other financial assistance provided after subgrant2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting or other financial assistance after subgrant2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,use of funds by eligible ,states ,of the amount received by an agricultural department or agency of an eligible ,state under subsection 7c71 some may be used by the agricultural department or agency to provide1 or to enter into a contract with a nonprofit entity to provide1 an educational or training course or technical assistance designed to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food for food insecure individuals1 families1 neighborhoods1 and communities4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or other financial assistance after subgrant each place it appears2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subgrants by eligible entities and inserting subgrant or other financial assistance by the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,disposition requirements ,no eligible ,state or eligible entity shall be required1 as a condition of receiving a subgrant or other financial assistance under this section1 to monitor or report on1 or meet disposition requirements relating to1 real property or capital improvements1 insurance coverage1 or depreciation considerations1 as described in sections #bjj4caj1 #bjj4caa1 #bjj4ccj1 and #bjj4dcf of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for projects that would build or enhance permanent structures the purpose of which is to improve food security over the long term4 4 #ajb4 ,grants and loans for food distribution in frontier communities ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caj;,j4 ,grants and loans for food distribution in frontier communities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible community ,the term eligible community means-- 7,a7 a frontier community that-- 7i7 is located in a noncontiguous ,state2 7ii7 does not have a food bank or food pantry as of the date of submission of an application for a grant or loan under this section2 and 7iii7 is determined to be ,frontier ,level #d in accordance with the most recent version of the ,frontier and ,remote ,communities ,code developed by the ,economic ,research ,service2 and 7,b7 a rural community that-- 7i7 is located in a noncontiguous ,state2 7ii7 does not have a food bank or food pantry as of the date of submission of an application for a grant or loan under this section2 and 7iii7 is determined to be ,frontier ,level #c in accordance with the most recent version of the ,frontier and ,remote ,communities ,code developed by the ,economic ,research ,service4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,b7 a ,tribal organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 and 7,c7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants and loans to eligible entities to establish food banks or food pantries in eligible communities4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant or loan under subsection 7b7 may use the grant or loan for-- 7#a7 the construction or renovation of facilities2 7#b7 wages and benefits for employees2 7#c7 equipment to keep food and beverages cold or frozen1 as appropriate2 7#d7 transportation of foods and beverages from rural hub communities to outlying villages1 including by air1 barge1 or surface transportation2 and 7#e7 such other activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,interest rate 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the interest rate of a loan under subsection 7b7 shall be established by the ,secretary1 for each quarter of the applicable fiscal year1 based on the rate prescribed in ,rural ,development ,instruction #ddj4a1 exhibit ,b 7or a successor instruction71 as in effect on the date on which the loan is approved4 7#b7 ,adjustment ,the interest rate established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be adjusted to the nearest #a_/h of #a percent4 7#c7 ,written request 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 before the closing date of a loan under subsection 7b71 the eligible entity applying for the loan may submit to the ,secretary a written request that the interest rate to be charged for the loan be equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the interest rate in effect on the date of the loan approval2 and 7ii7 the interest rate in effect on the date of the loan closing4 7,b7 ,temporary debt instruments ,if a request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 is approved by the ,secretary providing that the applicable interest rate shall be the interest rate in effect on the date of the loan closing1 the interest rate charged on a loan involving multiple advances of ,federal funds using temporary debt instruments shall be the interest rate in effect on the date on which the first applicable temporary debt instrument is issued4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj4 4 #ajc4 ,acceptance of ,,snap benefits through online transactions for certain delivery costs ,section #g7k7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking on-line each place it appears and inserting online2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the requirements of this subsection2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,requirements to accept benefits ,a retail food store seeking to accept benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance through online transactions shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a plan that includes-- 7,a7 a method of ensuring that benefits may be used to purchase only eligible items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7,b7 a description of the method of educating participant households about the availability and operation of online purchasing2 7,c7 adequate testing of the online purchasing option prior to implementation2 7,d7 the provision of data1 as requested by the ,secretary1 to analyze the impact of the project on participant access1 ease of use1 and program integrity2 7,e7 recipient protections regarding privacy1 ease of use1 access1 and support similar to the protections provided for transactions made in retail food stores2 7,f7 except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 a method to ensure benefits are not used to pay delivery1 ordering1 convenience1 or other fees or charges2 7,g7 clear notification to participating households at the time a food order is placed of any delivery1 ordering1 convenience1 or other fee or charge associated with the food purchase2 7,h7 a method to ensure the security of online transactions by using the most effective technology available that the ,secretary considers appropriate and cost-effective and that is comparable to the security of transactions at retail food stores2 and 7,i7 any other criteria established by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,delivery costs ,benefits may be used for the fees and charges described in paragraph 7#b77;,f7 in the case of the purchase of foods that must be delivered to1 but not within1 a rural hub community or outlying village in a noncontiguous ,state4 7#e7 ,stakeholder consultation ,the ,secretary shall establish a formal process for consultation with ,state agencies1 retail food stores authorized under section #i 7including retail food stores serving rural and frontier communities71 electronic benefit transfer processors1 consumer advocates1 and other relevant stakeholders to incorporate lessons learned from online purchasing operations during the period of #bjad through #bjbe4 7#f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the effective date of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the consultation process under paragraph 7#e7 and recommendations received4 7#g7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations and issue such guidance as are necessary to carry out this subsection1 which shall be informed by the consultation conducted under paragraph 7#e74 4 #ajd4 ,nonduplication of penalty 7a7 ,in general ,section #d7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,nonduplication of penalty ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 of section #af7;c77#a71 the ,secretary shall not establish a liability amount 7as defined in subparagraph 7,c7 of that section7 or designate an at-risk amount 7as defined in subparagraph 7,d77i77,,ii7 of that section7 for a ,state that owes a ,state share pursuant to this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,administrative and judicial review ,section #af7;c77#g7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or section #d7;a77#b77;,b7 after paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or section #d7;a77#b77;,b7 after paragraph 7#a77;,c74 #aje4 ,tolerance level for excluding small errors ,section #af7;c77#a77;,a77ii77,,ii7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77#a77;,a77ii77,,ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking thereafter1 the amount and inserting the following3 thereafter-- 7aa7 the amount 2 7#b7 in item 7aa7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7bb7 in the case of households that reside in a region for which cost adjustments in the thrifty food plan are made under section #c7u77#c77;,a71 #bj percent of the maximum allotment for a #a-person household in that region4 4 #ajf4 ,fee agents serving rural ,alaska residents ,section #aa7m7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7m77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by inserting serving residents living after agents4 #ajg4 ,pilot program to purchase locally produced food ,section #bjc;,d of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking distribution1 to store1 handle or distribute and inserting the following3 8distribution-- 7#a7 to store1 handle1 or distribute 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 to purchase locally produced food in accordance with the pilot program established under subsection 7g74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,pilot program ,to purchase locally produced food ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall permit emergency feeding organizations participating in the program authorized by this ,act to use those funds to purchase locally produced food to supplement the commodities provided by the ,secretary under this ,act4 4 ,,ii ,improving support for farmers and food processing #bja4 ,forgivable loans for small commercial food processing 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means an individual or entity that is an agricultural producer or owns or operates1 or seeks to own or operate1 a commercial food processing operation that-- 7#a7 holds a commercial license issued by a noncontiguous ,state2 and 7#b7 7,a7 carries on a farming business 7within the meaning of section #bfc;,a7e77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf72 or 7,b7 conducts a commercial food processing operation that is a small business concern 7as defined in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,arctic ,agriculture ,accelerator ,loan ,program1 to provide-- 7#a7 loans to eligible entities to start or expand a small commercial food processing operation2 and 7#b7 forgiveness of those loans in accordance with subsection 7f74 7c7 ,applications ,to apply for a loan under subsection 7b77#a71 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a description of activities described in subsection 7d7 that the eligible entity will carry out using the loan4 7d7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity that receives a loan under subsection 7b77#a7 may use the loan funds for the purchase and installation of equipment1 the construction or renovation of facilities1 or any other activity to create or expand the capacity of the eligibility entity to process1 store1 or distribute locally produced food4 7e7 ,loan amounts ,the amount of a loan under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be-- 7#a7 #aej1jjj in the case of an eligible entity that owns or operates1 or seeks to own or operate1 a small commercial food processing operation for specialty crops or grains2 and 7#b7 #bej1jjj in the case of an eligible entity that owns or operates1 or seeks to own or operate1 a small commercial food processing operation for meat1 poultry1 egg1 aquaculture1 or wild-caught fish products4 7f7 ,loan forgiveness ,the ,secretary shall forgive the indebtedness of a borrower of a loan under subsection 7b77#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the borrower has successfully carried out the activities described in the application submitted by the borrower under subsection 7c74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the cost of loans and forgiveness of loans to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #bjb4 ,improving the geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers program ,section #afba7;c77#c77;,b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgib7;c77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj4 ,,iii ,improving seafood industry #cja4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked crab ,section #bha7a7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,the term and inserting ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the term2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,inclusion ,the term covered commodity includes crab that-- 7i7 is wild fish2 and 7ii7 has been cooked1 including by frying1 broiling1 grilling1 boiling1 steaming1 baking1 and roasting4 4 #cjb4 ,eligibility of wild-caught fish and shellfish 7a7 ,farm loans 7#a7 ,definitions of farmer and farming ,section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking farming4 and inserting farming or commercial fishing42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking farming4 and inserting farming and commercial fishing42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,commercial fishing 7,a7 ,in general ,the term commercial fishing means fishing 7as defined in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb77 in which the fish harvested1 either in whole or in part1 are intended to enter commerce or enter commerce through sale1 barter1 or trade4 7,b7 ,associated definition of fish ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term fish-- 7i7 means finfish1 mollusks1 crustaceans1 and all other forms of aquatic animal and plant life2 but 7ii7 does not include-- 7,i7 marine mammals2 or 7,,ii7 birds4 4 7#b7 ,farm ownership loans ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,commercial fishers ,a commercial fisher may use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for-- 7,a7 acquiring a commercial fishing permit2 and 7,b7 acquiring1 operating1 and maintaining a commercial fishing vessel4 4 7#c7 ,farm operating loans ,section #cab of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,commercial fishers ,a commercial fisher may use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for acquiring1 operating1 and maintaining a commercial fishing vessel4 4 7b7 ,farmers' markets and local food promotion program ,section #baj;,a7d77#f7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c7d77#f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,eligibility of wild-caught fish and shellfish ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an agricultural commodity or product described in subsection 7a77#ab7 shall include fish 7as defined in paragraph 7#ad77;,b7 of section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7774 4 #cjc4 ,domestic seafood production 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,mariculture ,the term mariculture means shellfish and aquatic plants grown under controlled conditions4 7#b7 ,rural community ,the term rural community means a coastal community located in a rural area 7as defined in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7774 7#c7 ,seafood ,the term seafood means wild-caught finfish and shellfish4 7b7 ,action plan and selection of coastal communities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall develop an action plan to facilitate increased domestic processing of ,united ,states-caught seafood and mariculture4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the action plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an identification of coastal communities in which-- 7i7 commercial fishing is a significant economic driver2 and 7ii7 there exists a need1 and voiced community desire1 for the creation of new 7or rehabilitation of existing7 seafood processing infrastructure to allow those communities-- 7,i7 to effectively process the catch of the communities locally2 and 7,,ii7 to provide for the local and domestic market2 7,b7 an identification of coastal communities with existing or developing mariculture operations in which processing infrastructure is not sufficient to meet the needs of the mariculture operations2 7,c7 a consideration of the diversity of coastal communities1 including geographic diversity2 7,d7 an assessment of the number of coastal communities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 that qualify as rural communities2 and 7,e7 an analysis of the current domestic seafood supply chain1 including a carbon footprint4 7#c7 ,selection of eligible communities ,the action plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a selection of #e coastal communities across the ,united ,states that would be eligible for the grants and cooperative agreements under subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,stakeholder engagement ,in developing the action plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall provide a meaningful stakeholder engagement process that-- 7,a7 prioritizes outreach and engagement through methods that effectively reach residents of rural communities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 provides an opportunity for public comment regarding a draft of the action plan1 and incorporation of any comments received by the date that is #fj days after the end of the public comment period4 7c7 ,grants and cooperative agreements ,to support local seafood processing 7#a7 ,in general ,using funds made available under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall1 for the period of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh1 make competitive grants or enter into cooperative agreements-- 7,a7 to support pilot projects for new seafood or mariculture processing infrastructure in eligible communities selected under subsection 7b77#c72 7,b7 to support pilot projects for the rehabilitation1 repair1 or retrofitting of existing seafood or mariculture processing infrastructure in those eligible communities2 7,c7 to host onsite local training1 education1 outreach1 and technical assistance initiatives for working waterfront populations in those communities2 or 7,d7 to provide preference for community members from those eligible communities in the startup of pilot seafood or mariculture processing facilities exclusively designed for serving domestic and local markets1 which shall include-- 7i7 entrepreneurship and business training2 7ii7 financial and risk management training2 and 7iii7 food safety and recordkeeping4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the recipient of the grant or participant in the cooperative agreement shall be-- 7,a7 a collaborative ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 or regionally based network or partnership of public or private entities2 or 7,b7 an individual seafood or mariculture processing company4 7#c7 ,priorities ,in making grants or entering into cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7,a7 projects that commit-- 7i7 to sell a substantial quantity of seafood domestically1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 to meaningful local-hire practices1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 to avoiding additional overburdening of rural communities1 such as by minimizing additional vehicular traffic2 and 7iv7 to supporting innovative transportation networks to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent communities2 7,b7 projects that-- 7i7 colocate with1 or supply1 community fish markets or community-based seafood distributors1 such as local farmers' markets2 7ii7 7,i7 would retrofit or update existing infrastructure2 and 7,,ii7 are zoned for mixed use1 such as a processing plant with an adjacent community fish market2 or 7iii7 include partnerships with schools or organizations that address food security and hunger2 and 7,c7 community-based businesses and organizations with expertise in working with rural communities and coastal communities4 7#d7 ,evaluation criteria ,in making grants or entering into cooperative agreements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall evaluate1 with respect to applications for the grants or cooperative agreements-- 7,a7 relevancy2 7,b7 technical merit2 7,c7 achievability1 expertise1 and track record2 and 7,d7 equity and environmental justice impacts4 7#e7 ,requirements ,a grant or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for an amount and term determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,interagency funding ,any ,federal agency may participate in any grant or cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 by contributing funds1 if the contributing agency determines that the objectives of the grant or cooperative agreement will advance the authorized programs of the contributing agency4 7#g7 ,limitation on indirect costs ,a recipient of a grant or a party to a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 may not use more than #aj percent of the funds received for the indirect costs of carrying out the grant or cooperative agreement4 7d7 ,evaluation of action plan1 grants1 and cooperative agreements ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating the effectiveness of the action plan developed under subsection 7b7 and the grants and cooperative agreements made or entered into under subsection 7c71 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of social and economic benefits resulting from projects carried out using those grants and cooperative agreements2 and 7#b7 recommendations-- 7,a7 to improve the effectiveness of the action plan and the grants and cooperative agreements2 and 7,b7 to expand projects carried out using the grants and cooperative agreements to additional coastal communities4 7e7 ,exclusive ,economic ,zone prohibitions 7#a7 ,prohibition on authorizing finfish aquaculture ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no ,federal agency shall permit1 authorize1 or otherwise regulate commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the ,exclusive ,economic ,zone of the ,united ,states 7as established by ,proclamation ,numbered #ejcj1 dated ,march #aj1 #aihc71 except in accordance with a law authorizing such an action that is enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,prohibition on funds to promote finfish aquaculture ,no ,federal funds available to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall be used to award grants to facilitate or otherwise regulate finfish aquaculture in ,federal waters4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 7#b7 ,reservation of funds ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #bjj1jjj shall be used to carry out subsection 7b7 during fiscal year #bjbg1 to be divided equally between the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,b7 #bjj1jjj shall be used to carry out subsection 7d7 during fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7,c7 the remaining amounts shall be used1 subject to paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7-- 7i7 to carry out subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 for expenses relating to the administration of this section4 7#c7 ,allocation of funds ,a majority of the amount made available to carry out subsection 7c7 for any fiscal year shall be used to support coastal communities that are rural communities4 7#d7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #e percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be used for expenses relating to the administration of this section4 #cjd4 ,grant program to promote the reuse1 recycling1 and sustainable use of marine products from seafood industry 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to support projects that promote the reuse1 recycling1 and sustainable use of marine products from the seafood industry4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an academic institution2 7,b7 a nonprofit organization2 and 7,c7 a for-profit company4 7#b7 ,marine product ,the term marine product means-- 7,a7 chitin derived from marine animals1 including crustaceans1 mollusks1 and the scales1 shells1 or waste of any marine animal2 7,b7 seaweed2 7,c7 marine waste from seafood2 and 7,d7 any other product or byproduct of the seafood industry that1 in the determination of the ,secretary-- 7i7 would ultimately end in a landfill or other waste disposal facility if not reused1 recycled1 or put to use in a manner consistent with the purpose of this section2 and 7ii7 demonstrates promise for reuse1 recycling1 or sustainable use4 7#c7 ,reuse1 recycling1 or sustainable use ,the term reuse1 recycling1 or sustainable use1 with respect to a marine product1 includes use of the marine product-- 7,a7 as a fertilizer2 7,b7 as a biostimulant2 7,c7 as a component in a plastic alternative2 7,d7 in soil amendment and remediation2 7,e7 in wastewater treatment2 and 7,f7 for collagen extraction4 7c7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities for projects that involve the reuse1 recycling1 or sustainable use of #a or more marine products from the seafood industry4 7#b7 ,set-aside ,the ,secretary shall set aside #ej percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out the program established under paragraph 7#a7 to make grants to eligible entities that are domiciled1 or have an operating location1 in a ,state that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 is among the ,states with the greatest length of coastline4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #cje4 ,wild ,,usa seafood label ,title ,,ii of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,h ,wild ,,usa seafood label #bih;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,fish ,the term fish means finfish1 mollusks1 crustaceans1 and all other forms of aquatic animal and plant life other than aquatic mammals and birds4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #bih;,b4 ,wild ,,usa seafood label 7a7 ,in general ,a retailer of fish or person engaged in the business of supplying fish to a retailer may label the fish as wild ,,usa seafood1 wild ,american seafood1 or any equivalent designation only if-- 7#a7 the fish is-- 7,a7 naturally born in the wild2 or 7,b7 a hatchery-originated fish released in the wild2 7#b7 the fish is caught1 taken1 or harvested from-- 7,a7 waters within the exclusive economic zone 7as defined in section #ajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 navigable waters 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb772 and 7#c7 if the fish is caught1 taken1 or harvested by a vessel1 that vessel is a vessel of the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb774 7b7 ,method of notification 7#a7 ,in general ,the information described in subsection 7a7 may be provided to consumers by means of a label1 stamp1 mark1 placard1 or other clear and visible sign on the fish1 or on the package1 display1 holding unit1 or bin containing the fish1 at the final point of sale to consumers4 7#b7 ,labeled commodities ,if fish is already individually labeled for retail sale with the label described in subsection 7a71 the retailer shall not be required to provide any additional information to comply with this section4 #bih;,c4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,warnings ,if the ,secretary determines that a retailer of fish or person engaged in the business of supplying fish to a retailer is in violation of section #bih;,b1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify the retailer or person of the determination of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 provide the retailer or person a #cj-;day period1 beginning on the date on which the retailer or person receives the notice under paragraph 7#a7 from the ,secretary1 during which the retailer or person may take necessary steps to comply with section #bih;,b4 7b7 ,fines 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may fine a retailer or person under paragraph 7#b7 if1 on completion of the #cj-;day period described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary determines that the retailer or person-- 7,a7 has not made a good faith effort to comply with section #bih;,b2 and 7,b7 continues to willfully violate section #bih;,b with respect to the violation regarding which the retailer or person received a notification under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,notice and hearing2 amount ,after providing notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the ,secretary with respect to the violation described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may fine the retailer or person in an amount equal to not more than #aj1jjj for each violation4 #bih;,d4 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this subtitle4 4 #cjf4 ,market name for genetically engineered fish 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subtitle ,e of title ,,ii of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afci et seq471 or any other provision of law1 for purposes of applying the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq471 the acceptable market name of any fish product that is genetically engineered shall include the words ,genetically ,engineered or ,,ge prior to the existing acceptable market name4 7b7 ,genetically engineered described ,for purposes of this section1 a fish product shall be considered to be genetically engineered if the fish product has been modified by recombinant ,,dna 7r,d,n,a7 techniques1 including the entire lineage of fish that contain the r,d,n,a modification4 #cjg4 ,market name for cultivated fish 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subtitle ,e of title ,,ii of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afci et seq47 or any other provision of law1 for purposes of applying the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq471 the acceptable market name of any fish product that is laboratory-grown shall include the word ,cultivated prior to the existing acceptable market name4 7b7 ,cultivated described ,for purposes of this section1 a fish product shall be considered to be cultivated if the fish product is derived from the harvested cells of fish and grown in a laboratory setting4 ,,iv ,improving agricultural research #dja4 ,funding for agricultural research in ,states without ,agricultural ,research ,service facilities ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fba4 ,funding for agricultural research in ,states without ,agricultural ,research ,service facilities ,there is authorized to be appropriated #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended1 for agricultural research at #ahfb ,institutions and ,state agriculture agencies in ,states that do not have an ,agricultural ,research ,service facility1 to address the research priorities of those ,states4 4 #djb4 ,seaweed methane reduction research grants ,subtitle ,h of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #afgc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 the following3 #afgd4 ,seaweed methane reduction research grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities for the research and development of the suitability of cold-water seaweed species for reduction of enteric methane through livestock feed additives4 7c7 ,research priorities ,the ,secretary shall give priority in providing grants under subsection 7b7 for the following types of research3 7#a7 ,research conducted on which varieties of seaweed inhibit methane production4 7#b7 ,research conducted on which varieties of seaweed that inhibit methane production can grow in cold-water climates4 7#c7 ,research conducted on whether bromoform from seaweed causes any effects on the ozone4 7#d7 ,research conducted on what level of shelf-life seaweed could have if produced on a large scale4 7#e7 ,research conducted on whether1 and to what extent1 large-scale production of seaweed has environmental effects4 7#f7 ,research conducted on how seaweed affects livestock biology if used as livestock feed4 7#g7 ,research conducted on whether seaweed affects human health if used as livestock feed4 7#h7 ,research conducted on how knowledge of the ability of seaweed to inhibit methane production would affect the market value of seaweed products1 including-- 7,a7 the largest entities or sectors that would potentially purchase seaweed products2 7,b7 potential market prices for livestock feed containing seaweed additives2 and 7,c7 the potential role of greenhouse gas emission credits in supporting the reduction of enteric methane using seaweed4 7d7 ,requirements ,in providing grants under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 select recipients on the basis of the quality of the proposed research project2 and 7#b7 award not less than #ej percent of funding to eligible entities in ,states that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 are among the ,states with the greatest length of coastline4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #djc4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative ,section #afgb;,e of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking production2 and inserting production or preservation22 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 1 including those in circumpolar regions before the semicolon2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 areas designated as frontier or remote areas4 4 #djd4 ,reports and regulations on coastal seaweed farming 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,coastal seaweed farming ,the term coastal seaweed farming means the onshore or nearshore propagation and harvesting of seaweed and products derived from seaweed that-- 7,a7 does not use any-- 7i7 synthetic pesticide 7as defined in section #b of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf772 or 7ii7 plastic1 unless a suitable replacement does not exist2 and 7,b7 does not produce finfish for commercial purposes4 7#b7 ,seaweed ,the term seaweed means any macroscopic1 multicellular marine algae species4 7#c7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,preliminary report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall jointly submit to ,congress1 and publish on the websites of the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 a preliminary report analyzing the following3 7i7 ,the effects of coastal seaweed farming on-- 7,i7 surrounding communities2 7,,ii7 the ecosystem2 and 7,,iii7 marine and coastal wildlife4 7ii7 ,best practices for cultivating and sourcing local seeds to propagate for coastal seaweed farming1 including practices based on traditional ecological knowledge4 7iii7 ,best practices1 including practices based on traditional ecological knowledge1 to prevent the escape or spread during coastal seaweed farming of any organism that would-- 7,i7 alter the natural ecosystem2 or 7,,ii7 present a biofouling risk4 7iv7 ,best practices1 including practices based on traditional ecological knowledge1 relating to species selection1 harvesting cycles1 spatial planning and siting1 engineering and design1 and environmental aspects of coastal seaweed farming that-- 7,i7 maximize benefits1 and avoid adverse effects1 on the marine ecosystem and marine and coastal wildlife2 7,,ii7 lead to optimal yields2 7,,iii7 account for the impact climate change may have on natural habitats and coastal seaweed farming operations2 7,,iv7 minimize entanglements and other harmful interactions between marine life and nearshore seaweed farming infrastructure and gear2 7,v7 account for changes in migration patterns of marine mammals and highly migratory species 7as defined in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb772 and 7,,vi7 account for1 and avoid interference with1 competing uses1 including vessel traffic and commercial and recreational fishing4 7v7 ,the potential for growing seaweed for long-term carbon sequestration and best practices for measurement1 reporting1 and verification approaches for that growing1 specific to the sequestration reservoir4 7vi7 ,the effects of cocultivation of bivalves with seaweed on the ecosystem1 ocean acidification1 and hypoxia levels4 7vii7 ,the effects of coastal seaweed farming on water quality4 7viii7 ,best practices for limiting the use of plastic in coastal seaweed farming gear4 7ix7 ,the history and use of ,indigenous and traditional seaweed farming practices4 7x7 ,best practices for sustainable harvest and post-harvest processing of coastal seaweed farming products1 including-- 7,i7 methods of reducing energy costs2 and 7,,ii7 methods based on traditional ecological knowledge4 7xi7 ,scalable commercial applications for value-added seaweed or products derived from seaweed1 including as feedstock for animals and other agricultural1 commercial1 and industrial applications4 7xii7 ,processes for processing1 storage1 and transportation of seaweed that-- 7,i7 are cost-effective and efficient2 and 7,,ii7 reduce carbon emissions from transportation4 7xiii7 ,existing and potential markets and market capacity for major cultivated seaweed species4 7xiv7 ,baseline economic analyses and business planning models for major cultivated seaweed species4 7xv7 ,the effects of water quality on the quality of cultivated seaweed for human consumption1 including the absorption of toxic heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants4 7xvi7 ,best practices for onshore seaweed farming issues that reduce energy requirements to pump water1 include management of effluent and spatial planning1 and address conflicting uses of the onshore coastal zone4 7xvii7 ,best practices in efficient and effective ,federal and ,state regulatory systems for coastal seaweed farming4 7,b7 ,consultation and engagement ,in preparing the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretaries shall consult or engage1 as appropriate1 with the following3 7i7 ,the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,indigenous ,traditional ,ecological ,knowledge1 with respect to-- 7,i7 the cultivation of kelp1 seaweed1 and shellfish2 7,,ii7 the use of ,tribal waters for coastal seaweed farming2 7,,iii7 the impact and benefits of coastal seaweed farming on ,tribal waters2 and 7,,iv7 best practices for engaging with ,indian ,tribes 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 with respect to matters relating to coastal seaweed farming4 7ii7 ,indian ,tribes 7as so defined74 7iii7 ,the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs 7as defined in section #b of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja774 7iv7 ,the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,research for ,farming of ,seaweeds and ,seagrasses4 7v7 ,the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,ocean ,acidification4 7vi7 ,the ,joint ,subcommittee on ,aquaculture of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council4 7vii7 ,such other agencies as the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,update ,not later than #b years after the date on which the report under paragraph 7#a7 is submitted1 the ,secretaries shall submit to ,congress an updated report based on pertinent information derived from ,federal research programs and other sources of information4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date on which the preliminary report under subsection 7b77#a7 is published1 the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,engineers1 shall promulgate and implement such regulations as the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate-- 7#a7 to ensure that design1 development1 siting1 species selection1 operation1 and production systems of coastal seaweed farming maximize potential benefits to1 and avoid potential adverse effects on1 the marine ecosystem1 wildlife1 and fisheries and surrounding communities2 7#b7 to establish evaluation metrics to measure the impact and benefits of coastal seaweed farming on-- 7,a7 the marine ecosystem1 including marine wildlife1 biodiversity1 productivity1 water quality1 and stored carbon2 and 7,b7 surrounding communities1 including relating to the equitable distribution of costs and benefits 7including economic and environmental costs and benefits7 within those communities2 and 7#c7 to require monitoring and reporting relating to-- 7,a7 any adverse effects on the marine ecosystem and wildlife1 including entanglements of marine life2 and 7,b7 any effects on commercial and recreational fishing4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretaries1 to be allocated between the ,secretaries as the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate-- 7#a7 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh to complete the preliminary report under subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi1 of which-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be used for the updated report under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,b7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be used to promulgate and implement regulations pursuant to subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj to complete the updated report under subsection 7b77#b74 ,v ,supporting forestry #eja4 ,community wood energy and wood innovation program ,section #ijac of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii77,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 involves services and equipment for the processing and distribution of woody biomass materials4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking make grants to cover and inserting the following3 make grants-- 7,a7 to cover 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 for the processing and distribution of woody biomass products4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or in the case of processing and distribution of woody biomass products for a school or hospital in a low-income community1 after community12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking or innovative wood product facility project and inserting 1 an innovative wood product facility project1 or a project for the processing and distribution of woody biomass products4 ,,vi ,supporting ,united ,states floriculture #fja4 ,limitation on procurement 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,american ,grown ,act4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means-- 7,a7 the ,executive ,office of the ,president2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 a foreign government2 and 7,b7 an agent of a foreign principal 7as defined section #a of the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #faa774 7#c7 ,cut flower ,the term cut flower means a flower removed from a living plant for decorative use4 7#d7 ,cut green ,the term cut green means a green1 foliage1 or branch removed from a living plant for decorative use4 7#e7 ,qualifying area ,the term qualifying area means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 an area subject to the jurisdiction of a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7c7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,funds appropriated or otherwise available to a covered agency may only be used for the procurement of a cut flower or cut green if the cut flower or cut green is grown in a qualifying area4 7#b7 ,applicability ,this subsection shall apply to a procurement made or contracted for-- 7,a7 in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 on or after the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,gifts for display 7#a7 ,in general ,a covered agency may only accept a gift of a cut flower or cut green that is not grown in a qualifying area from a covered entity for the purpose of displaying the cut flower or cut green if-- 7,a7 the origin of the cut flower or cut green is clearly displayed at the time of delivery2 and 7,b7 at the time of delivery1 the covered agency procures an additional cut flower or cut green that is grown in a qualifying area to display during the period of display of the gift4 7#b7 ,requirement ,a covered agency that accepts a gift of a cut flower or cut green from a covered entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall clearly display the origin of the cut flower or cut green during the period of display of the cut flower or cut green4 ,,vii ,improving ,tribal self-determination #gja4 ,agricultural self-determination and self-governance 7a7 ,self-,determination for ,department of ,agriculture activities and programs ,title ,i of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aab4 ,self-determination for ,department of ,agriculture activities and programs 7a7 ,agriculture self-,determination authorized ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall enter into self-determination contracts1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 with ,tribal organizations1 on the request of any ,indian ,tribe1 by ,tribal resolution-- 7#a7 to plan1 conduct1 and administer any function1 service1 or activity provided by the ,forest ,service or the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service for the ,indian ,tribe2 or 7#b7 subject to subsection 7b71 to carry out the authority of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 and the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq474 7b7 ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,before requesting to enter into a self-determination contract described in subsection 7a77#b71 a ,tribal organization shall adopt1 by ,tribal resolution1 a food and agriculture code approved by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 after which the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall exercise the authority of the ,secretary of ,agriculture under ,public ,law #hg-gah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcc7 with respect to the ,indian ,tribe governed by that ,tribal organization4 7#b7 ,rural water1 waste disposal1 and community facilities loans and grants ,an ,indian ,tribe operating under a contract described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be eligible for grant and loan programs under paragraphs 7#ai7 and 7#bd7 of section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7c7 ,self-,determination contract ,a self-determination contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall have the same terms and conditions1 and be subject to the same procedures1 regulations1 and requirements1 as a self-determination contract entered into under section #ajb1 except that the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,department of ,agriculture shall be the appropriate ,secretary and agency for purposes of a self-determination contract entered into under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,self-,governance of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall provide technical assistance with respect to self-determination contracts under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 to the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 to ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations that request that assistance4 7#b7 ,department of ,agriculture ,after an ,office of ,self-,governance is established in the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,office of ,self ,governance of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs may continue to provide technical assistance under paragraph 7#a71 subject to the condition that self-determination contracts under subsection 7a7 shall be primarily negotiated and executed by the ,office of ,self-,governance of the ,department of ,agriculture4 4 7b7 ,department of ,agriculture ,office of ,self-,governance 7#a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a ,tribal self-governance demonstration project for appropriate programs1 services1 functions1 and activities of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report detailing-- 7,a7 the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a plan to establish an ,office of ,self-,governance in the ,department of ,agriculture to carry out-- 7i7 the results of that study2 and 7ii7 the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall develop the plan described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 in consultation with ,indian ,tribes1 the ,office of ,tribal ,relations of the ,department of ,agriculture1 and the ,tribal ,advisory ,committee established under section #cji7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7;b774 7#d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall implement the plan described in the report4 #gjb4 ,buy ,indian ,act modifications ,section #bc of the ,act of ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #hfa1 chapter #dca2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #dg7 7commonly known as the ,buy ,indian ,act71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and inserting 1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and the ,indian ,health ,service and inserting 1 the ,indian ,health ,service1 and the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking ,committee on ,indian ,affairs and all that follows through ,house of ,representatives and inserting ,committees on ,indian ,affairs and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,natural ,resources and ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gjc4 ,water systems for ,alaska ,native villages and rural villages ,section #cjf;,d7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7c77 is amended by inserting and the ,alaska ,native ,tribal ,health ,consortium after ,state of ,alaska4 #gjd4 ,reauthorization of grant program ,section #adai;,b7a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caef7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 for up to #e years1 after competitive grants2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 to purchase1 rent1 or lease scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes1 including instructional and research purchases2 and 7,f7 to renovate1 repair1 and improve classroom1 library1 laboratory1 and other instructional facilities4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjej4