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H.R.5810: To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Dec. 8, 2014
- Latest Major Action Dec. 11, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture (USDA).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 11, 2014 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9015) |
| Dec. 10, 2014 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5810.
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9015-9016)
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| Dec. 10, 2014 |
Mr. Scott, Austin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| Dec. 8, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Dec. 8, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) |