S. 273 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend and improve national dairy market loss payments.
S. 273 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 3, 2005, sponsored by Norm Coleman with 28 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
- Feb 3, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to national dairy market loss payments to: (1) extend, by two years, program sign-up and contract periods; and (2) double single dairy operation payment quantities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Norm Coleman (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S981) (Feb 3, 2005)
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