A bill to provide for the protection and preservation of seeds and animal germplasm that may be of benefit to our nation's future needs.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
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