HR 2 · 115th Congress 2017–2019, ended

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Introduced Apr 12, 2018 Originated House Became Public Law 115-334 Sponsor K. Michael Conaway R-TX

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Latest action · Dec 20, 2018 Became Public Law No: 115-334.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedApr 12, 2018
  2. Passed HouseJun 21, 2018
  3. Passed SenateJun 28, 2018
  4. To the PresidentDec 19, 2018
  5. Became lawDec 20, 2018Public Law 115-334

Summary

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • energy,
  • horticulture,
  • crop insurance,
  • livestock,
  • agriculture and food defense, and
  • historically underserved producers.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525, The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison.

Recorded votes 20

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Roll callQuestionResultDate
House 434Passed369–47Dec 12, 2018
Senate 259Conference Report Agreed to87–13Dec 11, 2018
House 336Passed392–20Jul 18, 2018
Senate 143Bill Passed86–11Jun 28, 2018
Senate 140Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to89–3Jun 25, 2018
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Cosponsors

Members who signed on, in the order they did.

No cosponsors are on file for this measure.

Committees 1

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
HouseAgriculture Committee
Referred Apr 12, 2018Markup Apr 18, 2018Reported May 3, 2018

Actions 164

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  1. Dec 20, 2018Signed by President.
  2. Dec 20, 2018Became Public Law No: 115-334.
  3. Dec 19, 2018Presented to President.
  4. Dec 12, 2018Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.
  5. Dec 12, 2018Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)
  6. Dec 12, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.
  7. Dec 12, 2018The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Dec 12, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.
  9. Dec 12, 2018The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)
  10. Dec 12, 2018Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).
  11. Dec 12, 2018Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. Dec 11, 2018Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.
  13. Dec 11, 2018Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)
  14. Dec 11, 2018Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
  15. Dec 11, 2018Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  16. Dec 11, 2018Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
  17. Dec 10, 2018Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
  18. Dec 10, 2018Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
  19. Dec 10, 2018Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
  20. Sep 5, 2018Conference committee actions: Conference held.
  21. Aug 2, 2018Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  22. Aug 1, 2018Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.
  23. Jul 31, 2018Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)
  24. Jul 18, 2018Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
  25. Jul 18, 2018On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
  26. Jul 18, 2018Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)
  27. Jul 18, 2018DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".
  28. Jul 18, 2018The previous question was ordered without objection.
  29. Jul 18, 2018On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).
  30. Jul 18, 2018Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  31. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.
  32. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.
  33. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.
  34. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.
  35. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.
  36. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.
  37. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.
  38. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..
  39. Jul 18, 2018The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.
  40. Jul 18, 2018Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
  41. Jun 29, 2018Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  42. Jun 28, 2018Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)
  43. Jun 28, 2018Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
  44. Jun 28, 2018Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)
  45. Jun 27, 2018Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460-4492)
  46. Jun 27, 2018Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4460)
  47. Jun 27, 2018Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  48. Jun 27, 2018Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.
  49. Jun 26, 2018Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4382-4398)
  50. Jun 25, 2018Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 3. Record Vote Number: 140. (CR S4364)
  51. Jun 25, 2018Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4364)
  52. Jun 21, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5447-5449)
  53. Jun 21, 2018Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).
  54. Jun 21, 2018The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2.
  55. Jun 21, 2018Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.
  56. Jun 21, 2018Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4336-4337)
  57. Jun 21, 2018Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.
  58. May 18, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4233)
  59. May 18, 2018The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  60. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.
  61. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.
  62. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.
  63. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.
  64. May 18, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  65. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.
  66. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.
  67. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.
  68. May 18, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  69. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.
  70. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.
  71. May 18, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.
  72. May 18, 2018The Committee resumed its sitting.
  73. May 18, 2018DEBATE - The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.
  74. May 18, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  75. May 18, 2018UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
  76. May 18, 2018The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.
  77. May 18, 2018The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  78. May 18, 2018The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  79. May 18, 2018Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture. (CR H4230)
  80. May 18, 2018DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.
  81. May 18, 2018The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
  82. May 18, 2018On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 226 (Roll no. 204).
  83. May 18, 2018Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).
  84. May 18, 2018Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.
  85. May 18, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  86. May 17, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4164-4173)
  87. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.
  88. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.
  89. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.
  90. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.
  91. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  92. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
  93. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  94. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.
  95. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.
  96. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.
  97. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.
  98. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.
  99. May 17, 2018Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.
  100. May 17, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4173-4188)
  101. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
  102. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  103. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.
  104. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.
  105. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.
  106. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.
  107. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.
  108. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.
  109. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  110. May 17, 2018Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
  111. May 17, 2018On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  112. May 17, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4188-4189)
  113. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.
  114. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.
  115. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.
  116. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.
  117. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.
  118. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  119. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.
  120. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.
  121. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.
  122. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  123. May 17, 2018UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
  124. May 17, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4201)
  125. May 17, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4201-4205)
  126. May 17, 2018The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  127. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.
  128. May 17, 2018POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  129. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.
  130. May 17, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.
  131. May 17, 2018Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.
  132. May 17, 2018On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  133. May 17, 2018Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
  134. May 16, 2018Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.
  135. May 16, 2018Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4058-4129; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)
  136. May 16, 2018The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
  137. May 16, 2018House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.
  138. May 16, 2018The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  139. May 16, 2018GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.
  140. May 16, 2018The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
  141. May 16, 2018Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.
  142. May 16, 2018Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.
  143. May 16, 2018On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  144. May 16, 2018Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4046-4050, H4050-4057; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)
  145. May 16, 2018The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  146. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.
  147. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.
  148. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.
  149. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.
  150. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.
  151. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.
  152. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.
  153. May 16, 2018DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.
  154. May 16, 2018Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.
  155. May 16, 2018On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  156. May 16, 2018Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.
  157. May 15, 2018Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.
  158. May 3, 2018Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.
  159. May 3, 2018Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.
  160. Apr 18, 2018Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  161. Apr 18, 2018Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
  162. Apr 12, 2018Introduced in House
  163. Apr 12, 2018Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3196-3204)
  164. Apr 12, 2018Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Days the Record’s own index lists this bill, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.

WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
ExtensionsDebate and remarks E1693Peter A. DeFazio D-ORDec 20, 2018
House · SenateDebate and remarks H10324, S7918–S7921Debbie Stabenow D-MI, Glenn Thompson R-PADec 19, 2018
SenateDebate and remarks S7639John Boozman R-ARDec 17, 2018
SenateDebate and remarks S7567–S7569Amy Klobuchar D-MN, Debbie Stabenow D-MI, Pat Roberts R-KSDec 13, 2018
House · SenateDebate and remarks H10112, H10114, H10115–H10128, H10142–H10152, S7455Text printed H10115Amendments H10126Recorded votes H10127, H10151conference reportconsideration of conference report (H. Res. 1176), previous questionAdrian Smith R-NE, Al Lawson, Jr. D-FL, Alma S. Adams D-NC, Austin Scott R-GA, Barbara Lee D-CA, Bob Goodlatte R-VA, Bruce Westerman R-AR, Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WA, Collin C. Peterson D-MN, Dan Newhouse R-WA, Darren Soto D-FL, David Scott D-GA, Doug LaMalfa R-CA, Dwight Evans D-PA, Earl Blumenauer D-OR, Eric A. "Rick" Crawford R-AR, Frank D. Lucas R-OK, Glenn Thompson R-PA, Greg Gianforte R-MT, Greg Walden R-OR, Gwen Moore D-WI, James Comer R-KY, James P. McGovern D-MA (amendment), Jenniffer González-Colón R-PR, Jim Costa D-CA, Jimmy Panetta D-CA, Jodey C. Arrington R-TX, John J. Faso R-NY, K. Michael Conaway R-TX, Lisa Blunt Rochester D-DE, Lloyd Doggett D-TX, Marcia L. Fudge D-OH, Mitch McConnell R-KY, Paul Mitchell I-MI, Paul Tonko D-NY, Pete Sessions R-TX, Peter Welch D-VT, Richard E. Neal D-MA, Rick W. Allen R-GA, Ro Khanna D-CA, Rodney Davis R-IL, Roger Marshall R-KS, Ron Kind D-WI, Sheila Jackson Lee D-TX, Steve King R-IA, Thomas Massie R-KYDec 12, 2018
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Research

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Committee reports

Congressional Budget Office cost estimates 5

  1. Dec 11, 2018H.R. 2, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018Direct Spending and Revenue Effects for the Conference Agreement on H.R. 2
  2. Sep 11, 2018Payment Limitations in H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018Letter to the Honorable Ron Kind
  3. Jul 24, 2018H.R. 2, as passed by the House of Representatives and as passed by the SenateCBO Cost Estimates for H.R. 2 as passed by the House of Representatives and as passed by the Senate
  4. May 2, 2018H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018As ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture on April 18, 2018
  5. Apr 13, 2018H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018As introduced on April 12, 2018

Constitutional authority

Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: The ability to regulate interstate commerce and with foreign Nations pursuant to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 includes the power to regulate commodity prices, practices affecting them and the trading or donation of the commodities to impoverished nations. In addition, the Congress has the power to provide for the general Welfare of the United States under Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 which includes the power to promote the development of Rural America through research and extension of credit.

The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 164, no. 59, April 12, 2018, page H3209.

Printed hearings 5

Hearings whose printed record names this bill, newest first: hearings on it, and wider hearings where it came up.

NumberHearingCommitteeHeld
Serial No. 115-165AIR QUALITY IMPACTS OF WILDFIRES: MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES221 pagesEnergy and Commerce CommitteeSep 13, 2018
Serial No. 115-48OVERSIGHT HEARING ON WILDFIRE RISK, FOREST HEALTH, AND ASSOCIATED MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE53 pagesNatural Resources CommitteeJun 7, 2018
Serial No. 115-83PROGRAM INTEGRITY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM131 pagesOversight and Government Reform CommitteeMay 9, 2018
Serial No. 115-75MACRA AND ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT MODELS: DEVELOPING OPTIONS FOR VALUE- BASED CARE202 pagesEnergy and Commerce CommitteeNov 8, 2017
—THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING (MIECHV) PROGRAM177 pagesWays and Means CommitteeMar 15, 2017

CRS reports 284

Congressional Research Service work that CRS links to this bill or the law it became, newest first.

About this bill 7

Products that name it in their title: its number, its law number or one of its short titles.

ProductTitleKindPublished
R45525The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side ComparisonReportMay 7, 2024
R46235Rural Development Provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334) ArchivedReportFeb 20, 2020
R459842018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334) Primer Series: A Guide to Omnibus Farm and Food Legislation ArchivedReportOct 25, 2019
R45730Farm Commodity Provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334)ReportMay 21, 2019
IF111262018 Farm Bill Primer: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018ResourceMar 8, 2019
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Also cite it 277

Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.

Amendments 369

Amendments offered to this bill.

AmendmentDescriptionOffered byStatus
HAmdt 586An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to allow Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to go into contracts with drainage districts to provide irrigation or water efficiency.Steve King R-IAOn agreeing to the King (IA) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 587An amendment numbered 2 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to express a sense of congress encouraging partnerships at the watershed level between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources to advance the goals of the Water Pollution Control Act.Bob Gibbs R-OHOn agreeing to the Gibbs amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 588An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to amend the Nutrition title to allow SNAP users to purchase a multivitamin with their SNAP benefits.Mike Rogers R-ALOn agreeing to the Rogers (AL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 589An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to direct GAO to study the agricultural credit needs of farms, ranches, and related agricultural businesses that are owned or operated by Indian tribes on tribal lands or enrolled members of Indian tribes on Indian allotments. If needs are not being met, report shall include legislative and other recommendations that would result in a system under which the needs are met in an equitable and effective manner.Jack Bergman R-MIOn agreeing to the Bergman amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HAmdt 590An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to modify the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guarantee Loan Program and the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to permit rural hospitals to refinance existing debt.Jodey C. Arrington R-TXOn agreeing to the Arrington amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Related bills 76

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 322Pet and Women Safety Act of 2017Related billFeb 7, 2017
S 538Timber Innovation Act of 2017Related billMar 7, 2017
S 541Macadamia Tree Health Initiative Act of 2017Related billMar 7, 2017
S 571Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Land Adjustment ActRelated billMar 8, 2017
HRES 891Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5698) to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2372) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.Procedurally relatedMay 16, 2018
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Titles 11

Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.

Official Title
An act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes
Short Title
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Official Title as Introduced
To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.
Short Titles as Introduced
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Short Titles as Reported to House
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Short Titles as Passed House
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Short Titles as Passed Senate
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Short Titles as Enacted
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Short Titles on Conference report
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Short Titles as Passed Senate for portions of this bill
SIREN Act of 2018
Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs Act of 2018

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Agriculture and Food.

Text 6

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. —Enrolled Bill
  2. Jun 28, 2018Engrossed Amendment Senate
  3. Jun 21, 2018Placed on Calendar Senate
  4. Jun 21, 2018Engrossed in House
  5. May 3, 2018Reported in House
  6. Apr 12, 2018Introduced in House

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