A bill to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008, to suspend permanent price support authorities beyond that date, and for other purposes.

S. 2745 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 12, 2008, sponsored by Tom Harkin with 1 co-sponsors.

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: Mar 12, 2008
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 110-196

What it does

Extends: (1) with specified exceptions, agricultural programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 until April 18, 2008; and (2) the farmland protection program, the ground and surface water conservation program, and the wildlife habitat incentives program. Suspends permanent price support authorities through April 18, 2008.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Harkin (D-IA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 12, 2008
Passed the SenateMar 12, 2008
Passed the HouseMar 12, 2008
Sent to the PresidentMar 13, 2008
Became lawMar 14, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-196. (Mar 14, 2008)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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