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Farming Support to States Act of 2020 [HB-6956]
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide food and agriculture emergency aid to States, and for other purposes.
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Farm System Reform Act of 2020 [HB-6718]
To place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes.
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William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 [HB-6395]
Authorizes FY2021 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for Procurement, including aircraft, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Operation and Maintenance; Working Capital Funds; Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction; Drug
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Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020 [HB-6182]
To amend the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 with respect to assessments of conservation programs, and for other purposes.
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Agriculture Resilience Act [HB-5861]
To address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes.
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Clean Economy Act of 2020 [S.3269]
A bill to set and meet a national goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by not later than 2050, and for other purposes.
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Food Recovery Act of 2020 [HB-5841]
To decrease the incidence of food waste, and for other purposes.
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A concurrent resolution supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights. [SCR-36]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and
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Bridging Responsible Agricultural Conservation Efforts Act [HB-5799]
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to normal farming activities and to require the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency to apply certain decisions of the Secretary of Agriculture when enforcing such Act, and for other purposes.
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Supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights. [HCR-88]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and
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Farm System Reform Act of 2019 [S.3221]
A bill to place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes.
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United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020 [S.3176]
Provides for security assistance to Israel and authorizes actions to further U.S.-Israel cooperation. Specifically, under the Foreign Military Financing Program, the bill makes no less than $3.3 billion annually available to Israel through FY2028. The bill also extends through FY2025 (1) authority to stockpile war reserves in Israel, and (2) loan guarantees to Israel for up to $9 billion. The President is authorized to transfer munitions from reserve stocks to Israel for its self-defense. Further, the President must describe steps taken to include
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Reforestation Act of 2019 [S.3106]
Addresses the need for reforestation of National Forest System (NFS) lands following certain unplanned events, including wildfires, weather events, and infestations of insects or diseases. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to transmit to Congress annually, for 10 years, an estimate of the funds needed to replant and otherwise treat an acreage equal to the acreage to be cut over that year plus a sufficient portion of the backlog of lands in need of treatment to eliminate the backlog in the 10-year period. The Forest Service shall
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National Climate Bank Act [HB-5416]
To establish a National Climate Bank.
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GREENER Fuels Act Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act [S.2873]
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes.
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GREENER Fuels Act Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act [HB-5113]
To amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes.
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Western Water Security Act of 2020 [HB-4891]
Addresses water management infrastructure and improvement, groundwater management, and water conservation and environmental restoration in certain western states. Specifically, the bill increases the authorization of appropriations to fund research agreements between the Bureau of Reclamation and eligible entities for water management improvement. The bill expands eligibility for such agreements to include nonprofit conservation organizations. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 a program through which Interior is authorized to assist eligible
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Western Water Security Act of 2019 [S.2718]
Addresses water management infrastructure and improvement, groundwater management, and water conservation and environmental restoration in certain western states. Specifically, the bill increases the authorization of appropriations to fund research agreements between the Bureau of Reclamation and eligible entities for water management improvement. The bill expands eligibility for such agreements to include nonprofit conservation organizations. The bill also reauthorizes through FY2024 a program through which Interior is authorized to assist eligible
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Expressing profound concern about threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment in Brazil. [HR-594]
This resolution urges Brazil and the United States to investigate human rights abuses in Brazil and reduce deforestation of the Amazon. The resolution also calls on the United States to suspend military assistance to Brazil unless the Department of State determines that measures are being taken to ensure human rights.
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Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act of 2019 [S.2542]
Allows energy tax credits through 2021 for investments in (1) qualified biogas property, or (2) qualified manure resource recovery property. "Qualified biogas property" comprises a system that (1) uses anaerobic digesters or other specified processes to convert biomass into a gas which is at least 52% methane, and (2) captures the gas for use as a fuel. The term includes property that cleans and conditions the gas for use as a fuel. "Qualified manure resource recovery property" comprises a system that uses specified processes to recover the nutrients
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