H.R. 6075 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To permit the chief executive of a State to create an exemption from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6075 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 29, 2012, sponsored by Ann Marie Buerkle with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Permits the chief executive of a state to exempt persons in the state acting in their capacity as farmers from a requirement of a covered federal environmental law by determining that such requirement is unduly burdensome to such persons. Requires the chief executive to solicit and accept public comments for at least 90 days before finalizing any such determination.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Jul 2, 2012)
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