Open Congress : House Agriculture - Major Bill Actions

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1713 To name the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, and the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 North Perry Street in Bennington, Oklahoma, in honor of former Congressman Wesley "Wes" Watkins.

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

To name the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, and the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 North Perry Street in Bennington, Oklahoma, in honor of former Congressman Wesley "Wes" Watkins.

November 20, 2009: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4117 To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to clarify that the delivery of milk to a handler under a Federal milk marketing order occurs when the raw milk is received at the producer's farm, and the producer may not be charged for transportation-related costs incurred by a handler after the raw milk leaves the farm, and for other purposes.

2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to clarify that the delivery of milk to a handler under a Federal milk marketing order occurs when the raw milk is received at the producer's farm, and the producer may not be charged for transportation-related costs incurred by a handler after the raw milk leaves the farm, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1713 To name the South Central Agricultural Research Laboratory of the Department of Agriculture in Lane, Oklahoma, and the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 310 North Perry Street in Bennington, Oklahoma, in honor of former Congressman Wesley "Wes" Watkins.

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.Res.889 Congratulating the National Association of Farm Service Agency County Office Employees (NASCOE) on its 50th anniversary and its role in support of American agriculture.

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

Congratulating the National Association of Farm Service Agency County Office Employees (NASCOE) on its 50th anniversary and its role in support of American agriculture.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4001 Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2009

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

To provide for environmental restoration activities and forest management activities in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3996 To improve financial stability, and for other purposes.

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

To improve financial stability, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3954 Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009

2009-10-28T00:00:00Z

To release Federal reversionary interests retained on certain lands acquired in the State of Florida under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, to authorize the interchange of National Forest System land and State land in Florida, to authorize an additional conveyance under the Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3935 Save Our Dairy Farmers Act of 2009

2009-10-27T00:00:00Z

To establish a temporary minimum price for Class II and Class III milk under Federal milk marketing orders, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3907 Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009

2009-10-22T00:00:00Z

To amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3891 Safe and Healthy Housing Act of 2009

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

To improve research on health hazards in housing, to enhance the capacity of programs to reduce such hazards, to require outreach, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3795 Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009

2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

To enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3749 Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

To recognize the heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on Federal public lands and ensure continued opportunities for these activities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3748 Water Efficiency via Carbon Harvesting and Restoration (WECHAR) Act of 2009

2009-10-07T00:00:00Z

To establish loan guarantee programs to develop biochar technology using excess plant biomass, to establish biochar demonstration projects on public land, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3692 National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act

2009-10-01T00:00:00Z

To protect inventoried roadless areas in the National Forest System.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3623 To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide funding for successful claimants following a determination on the merits of Pigford claims related to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture.

2009-09-22T00:00:00Z

To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide funding for successful claimants following a determination on the merits of Pigford claims related to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3587 Nutritious Food for Health Families Act of 2009

2009-09-16T00:00:00Z

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to reduce the interval for the issuance of benefits.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.740 Recognizing the valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities.

2009-09-14T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3519 Veterinarian Services Investment Act

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to establish a grant program to promote efforts to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3509 Agricultural Credit Act of 2009

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize State agricultural mediation programs under title V of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3312 Title X Family Planning Services Act of 2009

2009-07-23T00:00:00Z

To provide for programs that reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies, reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents.