A bill 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 2, 2008.

S. 2954 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 1, 2008, sponsored by Tom Harkin.

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 1, 2008
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 110-208

What it does

Extends, with specified exceptions, agricultural programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 until May 16, 2008. Suspends permanent price support authorities through May 16, 2008.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Harkin (D-IA)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 1, 2008
Passed the SenateMay 1, 2008
Passed the HouseMay 1, 2008
Sent to the PresidentMay 1, 2008
Became lawMay 2, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-208. (May 2, 2008)

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