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- H.R.800
H.R.800: Farming Flexibility Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (6 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Farming Flexibility Act of 2009 - Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to limit the pilot project permitting the planting of cucumbers, green peas, lima beans, pumpkins, snap beans, sweet corn, and tomatoes grown for processing on base acres to crop year 2009. (Under current law such pilot program is authorized through crop year 2012.) Provides that: (1) as of crop year 2010 producers on a farm may reduce the base acres for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
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| Feb. 3, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) |