Lucas & Peterson Release House Farm Bill
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Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma and Ranking Member Collin Peterson of Minnesota released a discussion draft of the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (FARRM) today. Ag Committee's Efforts for Production Ag and Rural America Highlighted During Business Meeting
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The House Agriculture Committee approved its activity report for the third quarter of the 112th Congress as required by House Rule XI, clause d(1). The Ag Minute: House-passed Domestic Energy and Jobs Act Important for Production Ag & Rural Communities
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Hinton, 202.225.0184 tamara.hinton@mail.house.gov This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Scott Tipton discusses how the Republican-led House is working to create jobs and expand American energy production through the passage of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act (H.R. 4480). The U.S. House of Representatives approved this legislative package last week in a bipartisan v... Lucas Statement on the Passage of S. 3240
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Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act. The Ag Minute: Obama's EPA Abandons Common Sense to Pursue More Regulations
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Hinton, 202.225.0184 tamara.hinton@mail.house.gov This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Bob Gibbs discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) attempt to circumvent Congress and expand its regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act. In February, the agency issued final guidance regarding the identification of waters protected by the Clean Water Act, whi... The Ag Minute: EPA's Eyes in the Sky Concerns Ag Community
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Hinton, 202.225.0184 tamara.hinton@mail.house.gov This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Jeff Fortenberry discusses the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) use of aerial surveillance inspections of regulated livestock operations in Nebraska. Last week Rep. Fortenberry joined his Nebraska colleagues in writing a bipartisan, bicameral letter to EPA Administrator Li... Press Releases Archives
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Press Release are available for the following Congresses and years: 108th (2003-2004) 107th (2001-2002) 106th (1999-2000) 105th (1997-1998) Subcommittee Completes DC Farm Bill Hearing Series with Focus on Energy & Forestry Programs
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The Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, wrapped up the third and final hearing series on agricultural programs in advance of writing the next Farm Bill. This hearing focused on energy and forestry programs. Ag Subcommittee Hearing Highlights the Importance of a Fair & Effective Safety Net
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The Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a two-day hearing that began on Wednesday focusing on commodity programs and crop insurance in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill. Opening Statement of Chairman Lucas at Subcommittee Hearing on the Formulation of the 2012 Farm Bill: Commodity Programs & Crop Insurance
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Hinton, 202.225.0184 tamara.hinton@mail.house.gov I want to thank Chairman Conaway and Ranking Member Boswell for holding today’s hearing to review commodity programs and crop insurance as we prepare for the next Farm Bill. Last June, the Committee started the farm bill process by holding 11 audit hearings - focusing our attention on the U.S. Department of Agriculture - to lo... Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
