H.R. 5578 would extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008, to suspend permanent price support authorities beyond that date.
Detailed Summary
Extends: (1) with specified exceptions, agricultural programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 until April 18, 2008; and (2) the farmland protection program, the ground and surface water conservation program, and the wildlife habitat incentives program.
Suspends permanent price support authorities through April 18, 2008.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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