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S.1460: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced May 23, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to make beginning farmer and rancher development grants available for energy conservation and organic and value-added alternative production. Caps annual grant amounts and permits consecutive grants to the same recipient. Sets forth grant evaluation criteria. Extends grant authority. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| May 23, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |