S. 1716 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to amend the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, to strike a requirement relating to forage producers.
S. 1716 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 27, 2007, sponsored by John Thune with 12 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 110-80
What it does
Amends the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 to eliminate the requirement that forage producers must participate in the insurance pilot program or the noninsured crop disaster assistance program in order to receive crop disaster and livestock assistance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2007
- Passed the SenateJul 25, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentAug 3, 2007
- Became lawAug 13, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-80. (Aug 13, 2007)
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