To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
110th Congress (2007–2009)
Enacted — Veto Overridden on Jun 18, 2008
This bill was enacted after a congressional override of the President's veto on June 18, 2008.
Position statements
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 2302: Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
Ordered Reported on Nov 2, 2007. 38% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 3246: Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2007
Passed House (Senate next) on Oct 4, 2007. 80% incorporated. (compare text)
H.R. 2348: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007
Introduced on May 16, 2007. 24% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1412: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007
Introduced on May 16, 2007. 24% incorporated. (compare text)
S. 1460: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2007
Introduced on May 23, 2007. 24% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Sep 17, 2007
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Source Bill —
Failed in the House Under Suspension
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Oct 4, 2007
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Passed House (Senate next)
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May 22, 2008
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Introduced
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May 22, 2008
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Jun 5, 2008
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Passed Senate
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Jun 18, 2008
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Vetoed
The President vetoed the bill. Congress may attempt to override the veto.
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Jun 18, 2008
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House Overrides Veto
A vote to override the President's veto succeeded in the House. The Senate must do the same. |
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Jun 18, 2008
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Enacted — Veto Overridden
Congress overrode the veto of the President. The bill became law.
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H.R. 6124 (110th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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