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- H.R.3073
H.R.3073: Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced July 18, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007 - Declares that any Pigford claimant (relating to a racial discrimination action against the Department of Agriculture) who has not previously obtained a determination on the merits of a Pigford claim may, in a civil action, obtain that determination. Asserts that it is Congress's intent that this Act be liberally construed so as to effectuate its remedial purpose of giving a full determination on the merits...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Judiciary
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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| July 18, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |