To provide farm debt and program relief to African-American farmers who suffered discrimination in the administration of Department of Agriculture farm credit programs and other agriculture programs, and for other purposes.

H.R. 3998 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 6, 2005, sponsored by Cynthia McKinney with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Oct 6, 2005
Co-sponsors: 1
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

What it does

Forgives all indebtedness, in connection with all farm operating loan program debt agreements entered into with the Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, and requires payment of the minimum relief raised in the combined cases Pigford et al. v. Glickman and Brewington et al v.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Cynthia McKinney (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 6, 2005
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (Oct 17, 2005)

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Committees

Agriculture Committee

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