H.R.4305: To amend the research provisions of the Fund for Rural America to include the development and promotion of precision agriculture and precision agriculture technologies among the purposes for which research, extension, and education grants may be provided.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced Sept. 28, 1996
  • Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 1996

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to authorize the use of funds from the Fund for Rural America for grants to develop and apply precision agricultural technologies.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Sept. 28, 1996

Introduced in the House by Tim Johnson (D-S.D.)

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