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H.R. 5275 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Agricultural Certainty for Reporting Emissions Act

H.R. 5275 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 14, 2018, sponsored by Billy Long with 92 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 14, 2018
Co-sponsors
92
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What it does

Agricultural Certainty for Reporting Emissions Act This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to exempt air emissions from animal waste at a farm from specified release notification requirements, recordkeeping requirements, and associated penalties.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Billy Long (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 74 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 14, 2018
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (Mar 16, 2018)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5275 (115th Congress): Agricultural Certainty for Reporting…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/115-hr-5275/agricultural-certainty-for-reporting-emissions-act (accessed 2026-10-16).

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