To amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond May 16, 2008.

H.R. 6051 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 14, 2008, sponsored by Collin C. Peterson.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 14, 2008
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 110-231

What it does

Extends, with specified exceptions, agricultural programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 until May 23, 2008, or the date of enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. Suspends permanent price support authorities through May 23, 2008, or the date of enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Collin C. Peterson (D-MN)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 14, 2008
Passed the HouseMay 14, 2008
Passed the SenateMay 14, 2008
Sent to the PresidentMay 15, 2008
Became lawMay 18, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-231. (May 18, 2008)

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