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H.CON.RES.25: Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2007
- Latest Major Action Oct. 16, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (40 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that not later than January 1, 2025, U.S. agricultural, forestry, and working land should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of total U.S. energy consumption and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Natural Resources
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported.
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Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
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Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 110-344, Part I.
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Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
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Mr. Peterson (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. Con. Res. 25.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution 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 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Jan. 10, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Collin C. Peterson (D-Minn.) |