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- H.R.6075
H.R.6075: To permit the chief executive of a State to create an exemption from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced June 29, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 2, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Permits the chief executive of a state to exempt persons in the state acting in their capacity as farmers from a requirement of a covered federal environmental law by determining that such requirement is unduly burdensome to such persons. Requires the chief executive to solicit and accept public comments for at least 90 days before finalizing any such determination. Defines "covered federal environmental law" to mean the Clean Air Act insofar...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| June 29, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Ann Marie Buerkle (R-N.Y.) |