National Seed Protection Act of 1985

Summary

National Seed Protection Act of 1985 - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the protection and preservation of plant and animal germplasm. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) inventory and classify all Department of Agriculture-financed materials related to such subject; (2) establish at least three additional plant germplasm storage facilities and at least one animal germplasm facility; (3) evaluate germplasm for possible agricultural benefit to the United States; and (4) report to the Congress within 120 days. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct research on germplasm storage, preservation, and distribution. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 December 1985

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