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H.R.848: Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 10, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
68 (11 Democrats, 57 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act This bill amends the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 to specify that animal waste, manure, and fertilizer are excluded from the Act's requirements if the waste, manure, or fertilizer originates from or is utilized by an agricultural operation. Citizen suits may not be brought under the Act against an agricultural operation if federal or state legal and enforcement actions are already underway.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 10, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) |