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H.R. 2997:

Agriculture, Rural Development,

111^th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT3](no cosponsors)

Text:

Summary | Full Text

Status:

	Introduced	Jun 23, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Jun 23, 2009
	Amendments (400 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	Jul 9, 2009
	Passed Senate	Aug 4, 2009
	Differences Resolved	Oct 7, 2009
	Signed by President	Oct 21, 2009

This bill has become law. It was signed by Barack Obama. [Last Updated: Jan 6, 2010 1:53AM]

Last Action:

Oct 21, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-80.

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Votes:

Jul 9, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 266 Ayes, 160 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Aug 4, 2009: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 80 Ayes, 17 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Oct 7, 2009: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 263 Ayes, 162 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Oct 8, 2009: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 76 Ayes, 22 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Oct 8, 2009 2:50 AM - Do any of the subsidies being considered affect 'green' energy production? - Answer it!

Dec 17, 2009 12:18 PM - I am searching for funding for a 5 acre urban organic farm which will provide jobs for high school students. I need to know where to look. Thank you. - Answer it!

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