Supporting the recognition of 2016 as the “Year of Pulses” and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important contribution to soil health of pulse crops.

the recognition of 2016 as the “Year of Pulses”;

the participation by representatives of the Federal Government in events and activities organized pursuant to the observance by the United Nations of the International Year of Pulses in 2016; and

the future funding of programs to support the cultivation and consumption of pulses.