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- H.R.5313
H.R.5313: Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced May 9, 2006
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act - Amends the Farm Security Act of 1985 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to reserve at least 15% of farmland protection program funds for grants to support cooperative efforts by an eligible state agency, county, or other eligible entity to purchase conservation easements and other interests in eligible land, whose title shall be held by an eligible entity rather than the United States. Provides...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research.
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Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5313.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| May 9, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) |