Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3856

119th Congress

Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takano

Representative

Democratic

CA-39

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would fund research and education to help mango growers protect their crops from pests and diseases. It would provide grants for studying ways to make mangos more resistant to threats, developing treatments, and teaching farmers best practices.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

SponsorMark Takano (D-CA)

Introduced6/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025

This bill would fund research and education to help mango growers protect their crops from pests and diseases. It would provide grants for studying ways to make mangos more resistant to threats, developing treatments, and teaching farmers best practices.

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This bill would fund research and education to help mango growers protect their crops from pests and diseases. It would provide grants for studying ways to make mangos more resistant to threats, developing treatments, and teaching farmers best practices.

Bill Number: 3856
Sponsor: Mark Takano (D-CA)
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3856
Sponsor: Mark Takano (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 6/10/2025
Summary: This bill would fund research and education to help mango growers protect their crops from pests and diseases. It would provide grants for studying ways to make mangos more resistant to threats, developing treatments, and teaching farmers best practices.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would fund research and education to help mango growers protect their crops from pests and diseases. It would provide grants for studying ways to make mangos more resistant to threats, developing treatments, and teaching farmers best practices.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Mango Plant Health Initiative Act This bill establishes a research and extension grant program for a mango plant health initiative. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants for <ul> <li> studying potential resistance and tolerance of mangos to native and nonnative disease and insect pests;</li> <li>conducting research for treatment of pests that affect mangos;</li> <li>conducting field studies to evaluate cultivars of mangos with enhanced resistance to diseases and pests;</li> <li>educating growers on best practices to promote the safe production of mangos; and</li> <li>establishing area-wide integrated pest management programs in areas affected by, or at risk of being affected by, specified pathogens or pests.</li> </ul> The bill also extends the authority for several existing USDA high-priority research and extension initiatives through FY2028.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a grant program for research and education to improve mango plant health
Aims to help mangos become more resistant to diseases and pests that threaten them
Funds studies on pest treatments and field trials of pest-resistant mango varieties
Provides training for mango growers on safe and effective production methods

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact mango farmers and the mango industry, providing them with new tools and knowledge to protect their crops. It could also benefit consumers by helping ensure a more stable, secure supply of mangos. The research funded by the bill could have broader applications for other fruit and crop growers facing similar pest and disease challenges.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural conservation and pollution

Agricultural practices and innovations

Agricultural research

Animal and plant health

Ecology

Fruit and vegetables

Horticulture and plants

Insects

Pest management

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3856, 119th Congress (2025). "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3856

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