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S.2139: Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify and increase funding for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). (The RCPP operates through several USDA conservation programs to provide funding for partners to join in efforts with producers to increase the restoration and sustainable use of soil, water, wildlife, and related natural...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7298-7299)
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| Nov. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |