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S.1773: Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Nov. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2011 - Provides for the inclusion of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products under specified agricultural, rural development, agricultural research, crop insurance, and nutrition programs. Directs the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to offer a whole farm adjusted revenue risk management insurance plan that allows a producer to qualify for an indemnity if actual gross farm revenue is below...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Nov. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |