H.R. 6034 (112th): Advancing Agricultural Floodplain Management Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jun 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 27, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 27, 2012
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (5D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Financial Services

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Full Title

To provide for the establishment of a task force to conduct a study to analyze the challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as an area having special flood hazards for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Last updated Jun 27, 2012.
6 pages

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6/27/2012--Introduced.
Advancing Agricultural Floodplain Management Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to jointly establish a task force to analyze the challenges faced by agricultural areas and rural communities designated as having special flood hazards for purposes of the national flood insurance program. Terminates the task force 120 days after it submits its report to Congress as required by this Act.

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