[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 27, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S4673]
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  SA 3325. Mrs. HYDE-SMITH submitted an amendment intended to be 
proposed to amendment SA 3224 proposed by Mr. Roberts (for himself and 
Ms. Stabenow) to the bill H.R. 2, to provide for the reform and 
continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of 
Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes; which was 
ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the end of title X, add the following:

     SEC. 10___. REPORT ON REGULATION OF PLANT BIOSTIMULANTS.

       (a) Definition of Plant Biostimulant.--In this section, the 
     term ``plant biostimulant'' means a substance or 
     microorganism that, when applied to seeds, plants, or the 
     rhizosphere, stimulates natural processes to enhance or 
     benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to 
     abiotic stress, or crop quality and yield.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     President and Congress a report that identifies potential 
     regulatory and legislative reforms to ensure the expeditious 
     and appropriate review, approval, uniform national labeling, 
     and availability of plant biostimulant products to 
     agricultural producers.
       (c) Consultation.--In preparing the report under subsection 
     (b), the Secretary shall consult with the Administrator of 
     the Environmental Protection Agency, States, industry 
     stakeholders, and any other stakeholders that the Secretary 
     determines to be necessary.
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