S. 2856 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to limit the transfer of certain Commodity Credit Coporation funds between conservation programs for technical assistance for the programs.
S. 2856 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Sep 28, 2004, sponsored by Thad Cochran with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 28, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 108-498
What it does
Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to: (1) make certain Commodity Credit Corporation technical assistance funding available for producers and landowners participating in specified agricultural conservation programs; and (2) limit such funding only to the program for which it was made available.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thad Cochran (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 28, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2004
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2004
- Became lawDec 23, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-498. (Dec 23, 2004)
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Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
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