H.Res. 458 (111th): Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should encourage organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers’ markets.

Introduced:
May 19, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on May 19, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 19, 2009
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (10D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Agriculture

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Last updated May 19, 2009.
3 pages

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5/19/2009--Introduced.
Recognizes the contributions that organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers' markets make to the Nation's safe and abundant food supply. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should encourage organic farming, gardening, local food production, and farmers' markets.

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