H.R. 848 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
H.R. 848 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 3, 2017, sponsored by Dan Newhouse with 68 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
- Feb 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 68
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act This bill amends the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 to specify that animal waste, manure, and fertilizer are excluded from the Act's requirements if the waste, manure, or fertilizer originates from or is utilized by an agricultural operation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dan Newhouse (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (Feb 10, 2017)
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