HB 9761

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 3, 2026

An Act Promoting the Development, Utilization, Commercialization, and Conservation of Underutilized and Indigenous Crops, Establishing the National Underutilized Crops Development Program, and Providing Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill creates a national program to develop, market, and protect under‑used native crops, aiming to boost food security, nutrition, farmer incomes, and climate‑smart agriculture.

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Author · Representative

Karl Fernandez LegazpiReceipts →

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