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Climate Stewardship Act of 2021 [HB-2534] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Grants ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Water ]
To provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, to provide for increased reforestation across the United States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abigail Spanberger Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 06/08/2021

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Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act [S.1092] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Health ] [Small Business ] [Economic Development ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary awards grants to States or State departments of agriculture for the purpose of providing support to agricultural fairs for losses sustained due to COVID-19.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 04/13/2021

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Climate Stewardship Act of 2021 [S.1072] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Grants ] [Water ]
A bill to provide incentives for agricultural producers to carry out climate stewardship practices, to provide for increased reforestation across the United States, to establish the Coastal and Estuary Resilience Grant Program, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 04/12/2021

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Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act [HB-2424] [Agriculture ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ] [Economic Development ] [Disaster Relief ]
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary awards grants to States or State departments of agriculture for the purposes of providing support to agricultural fairs for losses sustained due to COVID-19.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern Reported (amended) By The Committee On Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-129. on 09/27/2021

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Farmworker Pesticide Safety Act [HB-2313] [Agriculture ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Consumer Protection ]
To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to provide for better protection of workers using registered pesticides, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Garamendi Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 06/15/2021

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters. [SR-83] [Agriculture ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 20 through February 27, 2021, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Organization Alumni and Supporters.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S922) on 03/01/2021

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [HB-1393] [Agriculture ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Small Business ] [Human Rights ]
To address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 04/28/2021

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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Crisis Support for Unemployed Workers Act Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021 Worker Health Coverage Protection Act [HB-1319] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Pensions ] [Healthcare ] [Unemployment ] [Budget and Spending ]
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John A. Yarmuth Became Public Law No: 117-2. (txt | Pdf) on 03/11/2021

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Expressing support for the designation of February 20 to February 27, 2021, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Alumni and Supporters. [HR-150] [Agriculture ] [Education ] [Food ] [Community Development ] [Children and Youth ]
Expressing support for the designation of February 20 to February 27, 2021, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 50 years of National FFA Alumni and Supporters.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David G. Valadao Referred To The Subcommittee On Biotechnology, Horticulture, And Research. on 03/09/2021

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Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act of 2021 [S.278] [Agriculture ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Small Business ]
A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged groups, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 02/08/2021

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021 [S.300] [Agriculture ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 02/08/2021

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Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2021 [HB-483] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Veterans ] [Disaster Relief ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ann M. Kuster Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 03/05/2021

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Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2020 [S.4929] [Agriculture ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
A bill to address the history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers, to require reforms within the Department of Agriculture to prevent future discrimination, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 11/30/2020

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A resolution recognizing the immeasurable benefits of the national 4-H program to the young people of the United States and supporting the campaign to expand the 4-H program. [SR-431] [Agriculture ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ]
A resolution recognizing the immeasurable benefits of the national 4-H program to the young people of the United States and supporting the campaign to expand the 4-H program. Recognizes 4-H as a vital organization for training the next generation for national leadership, congratulates the National 4-H Council on its "Grow True Leaders" campaign, and supports the council's efforts to grow and diversify the 4-H program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S2202; Text As Passed Senate: Cr S2200) on 04/19/2016

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be observed as "1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day". [SR-232] [Agriculture ] [Education ]
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that August 30, 2015, be observed as "1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day". Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) August 30, 2015, should be designated as 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day; and (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, which have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S6325) on 08/04/2015

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Food Recovery Act of 2016 [S.3108] [Food ] [Waste Management / Recycling ]
Food Recovery Act of 2016

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 06/29/2016

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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [S.2956] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Budget and Spending ] [Healthcare ] [Small Business ] [Energy ] [Water ] [Public Health ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ] [Animals ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Housing ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Poverty ]
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related agencies. TITLE I--AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS Provides appropriations for the following agricultural programs and services: the Office of the Secretary; Executive Operations; the Office of the Chief Information Officer; the Office of the Chief Financial Officer; the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; the Office (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jerry Moran Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Moran. With Written Report No. 114-259. on 05/19/2016

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Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2016 [S.2810] [Agriculture ] [Food ] [Small Business ] [Grants ] [Education ]
Local Cheese Promotion and Dairy Support Act of 2016 This bill amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act to establish a Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to provide competitive grants to small cheese producers and cooperative groups of small cheese producers. In awarding grants, USDA must define the term "small cheese producer" and give preference to producers that: (1) purchase raw dairy product from producers located in the same state as the small cheese producers, or (2) produce raw dairy product on the farms of the small cheese producers. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Christopher S. Murphy Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry. on 04/18/2016

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Agriculture Students EARN Act Agriculture Students Encourage, Acknowledge, Reward, Nurture Act [S.2774] [Agriculture ] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Food ]
Agriculture Students EARN Act Agriculture Students Encourage, Acknowledge, Reward, Nurture Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of a student farmer up to $5,000 of the gain from the sale or exchange of personal property (including livestock, crops, and agricultural mechanics or shop products) produced or raised by the student farmer. A student farmer is an individual who is under 19 years of age and is enrolled in: (1) a program established by the National FFA Organization; (2) a 4-H Club or other program (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Angus S. King Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/11/2016

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An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2129] [Infrastructure ] [Agriculture ] [Energy ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Housing ] [Food ] [Community Development ] [Budget and Spending ] [Water ] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Construction ]
An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 248. on 10/06/2015

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