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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE"). [HR-1102]
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government has a duty to develop a holistic agenda to respond to racial injustice, unemployment, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and climate change. The resolution further outlines the goals of this agenda to build a society with greater racial, economic, and gender justice; dignified work; healthy communities; and a stable climate. Additionally, the resolution identifies efforts to support these goals.
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Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act [HB-8096]
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[Disaster Relief ]
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To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments to direct marketing farmers affected by COVID-19, and for other purposes.
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Healthy Soil, Resilient Farmers Act of 2020 [HB-8057]
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To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act with respect to the conservation loan and loan guarantee program.
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America's Clean Future Fund Act [S.4484]
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[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Climate Change ]
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a carbon fee to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
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REPLANT Act Repairing Existing Public Lands by Adding Necessary Trees Act [HB-7843]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
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[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to promote reforestation following unplanned events on Federal land, and for other purposes.
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REPLANT Act Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees Act [S.4357]
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[Agriculture ]
[Climate Change ]
A bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to promote reforestation following unplanned events on Federal land, and for other purposes.
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Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020 [HB-7393]
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[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a program to reduce barriers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in certain private markets, and for other purposes.
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Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020 [S.3894]
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[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a program to reduce barriers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in certain private markets, and for other purposes.
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Farm System Reform Act of 2020 [HB-6718]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
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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To improve flood protection and water resources enhancement and utilization along the Sacramento River and in the Yolo Bypass region of California, to improve policies and procedures for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and for other purposes. [HB-6684]
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To improve flood protection and water resources enhancement and utilization along the Sacramento River and in the Yolo Bypass region of California, to improve policies and procedures for civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and for other purposes.
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Agriculture Resilience Act [HB-5861]
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[Energy ]
To address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes.
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Clean Economy Act of 2020 [S.3269]
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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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A concurrent resolution supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights. [SCR-36]
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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]
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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]
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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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Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act [HB-5728]
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Provides statutory authority for joint agency jurisdiction over food intended for humans that is produced using animal cell culture technology. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall oversee tissue collection, cell lines, and cell banks. The FDA shall regulate food derived from cell lines of animals other than livestock or poultry, and the Department of Agriculture shall regulate food derived from cell lines of livestock and poultry.
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Farm System Reform Act of 2019 [S.3221]
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[Animals ]
[Food ]
[Consumer Protection ]
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]
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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]
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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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Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act [HB-5486]
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Requires the Department of Agriculture, when distributing funds for broadband deployment, to give priority to projects for small ports and projects on cropland or ranchland. In addition, a recipient of such rural broadband buildout funding must provide certain geolocation information as a condition of receiving the funds.