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S. 1387 (101st)

Alternative Agricultural Products Research Act of 1989

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 July 1989

Last action

28 August 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

Sponsors

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

26 August 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Alternative Agricultural Products Research Act of 1989 - Establishes in the Department of Agriculture the New Products Research Board to be administered by the Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Science and Education. States that the Board shall advise the Assistant Secretary with respect to research project selection and evaluation under this Act. Authorizes a plant modification research program focusing on the development and production of new (non-food and -fiber) industrial and commercial products. Gives priority to biotechnological research projects. Sets forth project selection criteria. Authorizes FY 1990 through 2008 appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 24 July 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 August 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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