Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

H.R. 2419 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 22, 2007, sponsored by Collin C. Peterson. Congress held 40 roll call votes on it.

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

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 22, 2007
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 110-234

What it does

Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Title I: Commodity Programs - (Sec. 1001) Defines specified terms. Subtitle A: Direct Payments and Counter-Cyclical Payments - (Sec. 1101) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to adjust base acres for covered commodities for a farm whenever: (1) a conservation reserve contract expires or is voluntarily terminated; (2) cropland is released from coverage under a conservati…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Collin C. Peterson (D-MN)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 22, 2007
Passed the HouseMay 21, 2008
Passed the SenateMay 22, 2008
Sent to the PresidentMay 20, 2008
Became lawMay 22, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-234. (May 22, 2008)

How Congress voted

On Overriding the Veto
Senate · May 22, 2008 · Veto Overridden82–13
Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding
House · May 21, 2008 · Passed316–108
On the Conference Report
Senate · May 15, 2008 · Conference Report Agreed to81–15
On the Motion
Senate · May 15, 2008 · Motion Agreed to62–34
On the Motion
Senate · May 15, 2008 · Motion Agreed to74–21
On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · May 14, 2008 · Passed318–106
Recommit Conference Report with Instructions
House · May 14, 2008 · Failed193–230
On Cantor Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · May 8, 2008 · Failed169–222

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 26, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Jul 27, 2007
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · Jul 27, 2007
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · Jul 27, 2007
In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Nov 16, 2007
Relative to traditional payments and loans.Senate · Dec 11, 2007
To strike the section requiring the establishment of a Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.Senate · Dec 12, 2007
To strike a provision relating to market loss assistance for asparagus producers.Senate · Dec 12, 2007
To increase funding for the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems, with an offset.Senate · Dec 12, 2007
To limit the tax credit for small wind energy property expenditures to property placed in service in…Senate · Dec 12, 2007
To improve women's access to heath care services in rural areas and provide improved medical care by…Senate · Dec 12, 2007
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a pilot program under which agricultural producers…Senate · Dec 12, 2007
To strengthen payment limitations and direct the savings to increase funding for certain programs.Senate · Dec 13, 2007
To improve the adjusted gross income limitation and use the savings to provide additional funding for…Senate · Dec 13, 2007
To modify the provisions relating to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act.Senate · Dec 13, 2007
To increase funding for critical Farm Bill programs and improve crop insurance.Senate · Dec 13, 2007
To prohibit the involuntary acquisition of farmland and grazing land by Federal, State, and local…Senate · Dec 13, 2007
In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Dec 13, 2007
A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other…Senate · Dec 14, 2007
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · Apr 9, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 1, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 6, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 6, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 6, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 6, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 8, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 8, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 14, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 14, 2008
A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other…Senate · May 15, 2008
A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other…Senate · May 15, 2008
A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other…Senate · May 15, 2008
Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy ActHouse · May 21, 2008
A bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other…Senate · May 22, 2008

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