S. 56: SAP Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
Supporting All Producers Act or the SAP Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to solicit input from maple industry stakeholders with respect to the research and education priorities of the maple industry for the Acer Access and Development Program (Acer). Specifically, the bill amends Acer to require USDA to consider the information provided through consultation with the maple industry when making program grants.
The bill also extends the program's authorization through FY2030.
As background, Acer provides competitive grants to states, tribal governments, and research institutions to support their efforts to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through activities associated with, among other things, the promotion of (1) research and education related to maple syrup production, and (2) natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 56 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 56?
S. 56 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SAP Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 56 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).