Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

H.R. 2 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 12, 2018, sponsored by K. Michael Conaway. Congress held 22 roll call votes on it.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 12, 2018
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 115-334

What it does

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address: commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, energy, horticulture, crop insurance, livestock, agriculture and food defense, and historicall…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

K. Michael Conaway (R-TX)

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 12, 2018
Passed the HouseDec 12, 2018
Passed the SenateJun 28, 2018
Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2018
Became lawDec 20, 2018

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-334. (Dec 20, 2018)

How Congress voted

On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Dec 12, 2018 · Passed369–47
On the Conference Report
Senate · Dec 11, 2018 · Conference Report Agreed to87–13
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · Jul 18, 2018 · Passed392–20
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jun 28, 2018 · Bill Passed86–11
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Jun 25, 2018 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to89–3
On Passage
House · Jun 21, 2018 · Passed213–211
On Passage
House · May 18, 2018 · Failed198–213
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 18, 2018 · Failed183–226

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 17, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 18, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 18, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 18, 2018
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 18, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018House · May 18, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018House · May 18, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018House · Jun 21, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018House · Jun 21, 2018
A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of…Senate · Jun 25, 2018
To provide for certain work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents and to require State…Senate · Jun 28, 2018
To prohibit certain practices relating to certain commodity promotion programs and require greater…Senate · Jun 28, 2018
A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of…Senate · Jun 28, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018House · Jul 18, 2018
A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of…Senate · Dec 11, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018House · Dec 12, 2018

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Committees

Agriculture Committee

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

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