To amend the conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to promote the conservation and improvement of the soil, water, and wildlife resources of lands containing muck soils, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Nov 16, 2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 22, 2010
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to provide payments to owners and operators of qualifying muck land (as determined by the Secretary) in agricultural production to conserve and improve such land's soil, water, and wildlife resources.
Cosponsors
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Committees 1
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| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Agriculture Committee | Referred Sep 22, 2010 |
| Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee | Referred Nov 16, 2010 |
Actions 3
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- Nov 16, 2010Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
- Sep 22, 2010Introduced in House
- Sep 22, 2010Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Related bills 1
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Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend the conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 to promote the conservation and improvement of the soil, water, and wildlife resources of lands containing muck soils, and for other purposes.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Agriculture and Food.
Text 1
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- Sep 22, 2010Introduced in House
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