To require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects to enhance regional water availability and quality.

H.R. 2088 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 1, 2007, sponsored by Terry Everett with 7 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: May 1, 2007
Co-sponsors: 7
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

What it does

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) provide cost-share payments to agricultural producers for water conservation projects on farms involving the construction, improvement, or maintenance of irrigation ponds and the implementation of other measures that improve groundwater and surface water conservation; and (2) administer such payments as part of the environmental quality incentives program.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Terry Everett (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 1, 2007
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Executive Comment Requested from USDA. (May 4, 2007)

More bills from Terry Everett in the 110th Congress

H.R. 1882: Farm Risk Management Act of 2007

Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 110th Congress

Committees

Agriculture Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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