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- H.R.1249
H.R.1249: To ensure that crop losses resulting from plant viruses and other plant diseases are covered by crop insurance and the noninsured crop assistance program and that agricultural producers who suffer such losses are eligible for emergency loans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced March 27, 2001
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2001
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act, the Federal Agriculture Improvement Reform Act of 1996, and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide coverage for plant disease-caused losses under the crop insurance, noninsured crop assistance, and emergency disaster loan programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
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| March 27, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) |