Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act

A pair of bills that would support the maple industry have bipartisan support in the U.S. House and Senate SAINT ALBANS CITY, Vt. — Vermont's congressional delegation is partnering with lawmakers from other maple-producing states on measures aimed at supporting the maple industry. The proposals…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) recently joined Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) to introduce the Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act and the Supporting All Producers (SAP) Act, two bipartisan, bicameral bills to support Vermont’s maple industry.   The MAPLE Act would provide…