Fairness in Vineyard Data Act
Grape Production: New Data Reporting Rules
The Fairness in Vineyard Data Act was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Agriculture for review. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a specific industry need, but it must compete with other agricultural priorities for funding in committee.
Key Points
- The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a nationwide survey of grape vineyards within one year. This survey will track how many acres are used for grapes, what types of grapes are grown, and where they are located down to the county level.
- After the first year, the government must publish annual updates for the five states that produce the most grapes. This ensures that farmers and businesses have current information on the biggest markets in the country.
- The goal is to provide better data to help grape growers and winemakers make informed decisions about their crops. Currently, detailed information on specific grape varieties and planting years can be hard for farmers to find.
- Congress would set aside $2.5 million for the first big survey and $1.5 million each year after that to keep the data updated through 2030.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fairness in Vineyard Data Act
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