S.36: A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to establish a biofuels promotion program to promote sustainable production of biofuels and biomass, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced May 23, 2007
  • Latest Major Action May 23, 2007

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a biofuels innovation program which shall: (1) encourage production of dedicated energy crops in a sustainable manner that protects the soil, air, water, and wildlife; (2) provide financial and technical assistance to owners and operators of eligible cropland to produce energy crops and crop mixes to support development and expansion...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with S.36.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
May 23, 2007

Introduced in the Senate by John Thune (R-S.D.)

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