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- H.RES.458
H.RES.458: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should encourage organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers' markets.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced May 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the contributions that organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers' markets make to the Nation's safe and abundant food supply. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should encourage organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers' markets.
(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 Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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| May 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) |