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H.R. 5099 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006

H.R. 5099 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 5, 2006, sponsored by Collin C. Peterson with 62 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
Apr 5, 2006
Co-sponsors
62
Policy area
Agriculture and Food

What it does

Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible agricultural producers (other than sugar cane and sugar beet producers) who have incurred qualifying: (1) 2005 crop losses due to weather or related conditions (including crop disease, insects, and delayed harvest); and (2) 2006 crop losses due to flooding in California and Hawaii…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Collin C. Peterson (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 22 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 5, 2006
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from USDA. (May 2, 2006)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5099 (109th Congress): Emergency Agricultural Disaster…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-5099/emergency-agricultural-disaster-assistance-act-of-2006 (accessed 2026-10-17).