Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Sustainable agriculture

Bill Introduced: H.R.6759 Renew Through Green Jobs Act of 2008

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the renewable electricity production credit and to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at institutions of higher education, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices.

Bill Introduced: S.3124 Community College Sustainability Act

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in the fields of renewable energy and efficiency, green technology, and sustainable environmental practices.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5902 GREEN Act

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

To enhance environmental justice education in middle and high schools that serve disadvantaged students.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.440 A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources.

2008-01-31T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2773 Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act

2007-06-19T00:00:00Z

To enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1460 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007

2007-05-23T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.36 A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to establish a biofuels promotion program to promote sustainable production of biofuels and biomass, and for other purposes.

2007-05-23T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to establish a biofuels promotion program to promote sustainable production of biofuels and biomass, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2398 Creating Research Extension and Teaching Excellence for the 21st Century Act of 2007

2007-05-21T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize and provide additional funding for essential agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs, to establish the National Institutes for Food and Agriculture as an independent agency reporting to and coordinating with the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2348 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007

2007-05-16T00:00:00Z

To amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1412 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007

2007-05-16T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002 to support beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1372 Nanotechnology Infrastructure Enhancement Act

2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for a Center for Nanotechnology Research and Engineering.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2144 Federal Dairy Education Loan Forgiveness Act

2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

To extend and enhance farm, nutrition, and community development programs of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2118 National Institute of Food and Agriculture Act of 2007

2007-05-02T00:00:00Z

To establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the support of fundamental agricultural research of the highest quality, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.971 National Institute of Food and Agriculture Act of 2007

2007-03-22T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the support of fundamental agricultural research of the highest quality, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.541 Rural Opportunities Act of 2007

2007-02-08T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote local and regional support for sustainable bioenergy and biobased products, to support the future of farming, forestry, and land management, to develop and support local bioenergy, biobased products, and food systems, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5832 National Institute of Food and Agriculture Act of 2006

2006-07-19T00:00:00Z

To establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the support of fundamental agricultural research of the highest quality, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2782 National Institute of Food and Agriculture Act of 2006

2006-05-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, to provide funding for the support of fundamental agricultural research of the highest quality, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.446 A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.

2006-04-26T00:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.

Bill Introduced: S.2487 Specialty Crops Competition Act of 2006

2006-03-31T00:00:00Z

A bill to ensure an abundant and affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops for American consumers and international markets by enhancing the competitiveness of United States-grown specialty crops.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.552 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.

2005-11-15T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.