Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Farm manure

Bill Introduced: H.R.3044 Agrofuel Rural Energy Empowerment Act

2007-07-13T00:00:00Z

To promote the use of anaerobic digesters by agricultural producers and rural small businesses to produce renewable energy and improve environmental quality.

Bill Introduced: S.1346 CHESSEA Act of 2007

2007-05-09T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote the compatible goals of economically viable agricultural production and reducing nutrient loads in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers to make beneficial, cost-effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management associated with livestock and poultry production, crop production, bioenergy production, and other agricultural practices on agricultural land within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2038 Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2007

2007-04-25T00:00:00Z

To promote biogas production, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1168 Clean Air/Climate Change Act of 2007

2007-04-19T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a regulatory program for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions from the electric generating sector.

Bill Introduced: S.1154 Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2007

2007-04-18T00:00:00Z

A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1766 CHESSEA Act of 2007

2007-03-29T00:00:00Z

To amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote the compatible goals of economically viable agricultural production and reducing nutrient loads in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers to make beneficial, cost-effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management associated with livestock and poultry production, crop production, bioenergy production, and other agricultural practices on agricultural land within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.987 Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007

2007-03-26T00:00:00Z

A bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.919 Healthy Farms, Foods, and Fuels Act of 2007

2007-03-20T00:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other programs of the Department, to modify the operation and administration of these programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods, and Fuels Act of 2007

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other programs of the Department, to modify the operation and administration of these programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1398 Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007

2007-03-08T00:00:00Z

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provide that manure shall not be considered to be a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

Bill Introduced: S.807 Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007

2007-03-08T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provide that manure shall not be considered to be a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

Bill Introduced: H.R.969 To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes.

2007-02-08T00:00:00Z

To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4384 Energy For Our Future Act

2005-11-17T00:00:00Z

To improve the energy efficiency of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4341 To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant under that Act, and for other purposes.

2005-11-16T00:00:00Z

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant under that Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.6 Daylight Saving Time bill

2005-08-08T00:00:00Z

To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.

August 08, 2005: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.6 Daylight Saving Time bill

2005-08-08T00:00:00Z

To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.

August 08, 2005: Became Public Law No: 109-58.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6 Daylight Saving Time bill

2005-08-04T00:00:00Z

To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.

August 04, 2005: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6 Daylight Saving Time bill

2005-07-29T00:00:00Z

To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.

July 29, 2005: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.1609 20/20 Biofuels Challenge Act of 2005

2005-07-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to increase the production and use of biofuels and diversify biofuel feedstock as key elements to achieving energy independence for the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3081 Renewable Fuels Act of 2005

2005-06-28T00:00:00Z

To amend the Clean Air Act to increase the production and use of renewable fuel in the United States and to increase the energy independence of the United States, and for other purposes.