H.R. 5203 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2004
H.R. 5203 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Oct 4, 2004, sponsored by Charlie Stenholm with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 4, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2004 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide emergency financial assistance to agricultural producers who have incurred qualifying 2003 or 2004 crop losses due to weather or related conditions. Permits producers with qualifying losses in both years to elect to receive payments in either, but not both, of such years.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charlie Stenholm (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 4, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (Oct 4, 2004)
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