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“before moving to Senator Wyden's amendment, we want to go back to an agreed-upon amendment, which is Schumer amendment No. 2427, to increase research, education, and promotion of maple products. I call up amendment No. 2427, and I ask unanimous consent that we move forward with a voice vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Michigan [Ms. Stabenow], for Mr. Schumer, proposes an amendment numbered 2427. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To support State and tribal government efforts to promote research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, market promotion of maple products, and greater access to lands containing maple trees for maple-sugaring activities, and for other purposes) On page 1009, after line 11, add the following: SEC. 12207. ACER ACCESS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (a) Grants Authorized; Authorized Activities.--The Secretary of Agriculture may make grants to States and tribal governments to support their efforts to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities: (1) Promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production. (2) Promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry. (3) Market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products.…”