H.R.2534: Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reauthorization Act of 1997

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Sept. 24, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1998

Bill Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Coordination, Planning, and Definitions Regarding Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Title II: Reform of Existing Research, Extension, and Education Authorities Subtitle A: Smith-Lever Act and Hatch Act of 1887 Subtitle B: National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 Subtitle C: Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 Subtitle D: National Research Initiative...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 105-376.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
Mr. Smith (OR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 291 - 125 (Roll no. 618).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
For Further Action See S.1150.
Sept. 24, 1997

Introduced in the House by Larry Combest (R-Texas)

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