H.R. 6124 would provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012.
Detailed Summary
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 - Provides for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through FY2012.
Revises agricultural and related programs, including provisions respecting: (1) commodity programs; (2) conservation; (3) trade; (4) nutrition; (5) credit; (6) rural development; (7) research and related matters; (8) forestry; (9) energy; (10) horticulture and organic agriculture; (11) livestock; (12) crop insurance and disaster assistance; (13) socially disadvantaged and limited resource producers; and (14) miscellaneous programs.
Softwood Lumber Act of 2008 - Directs the President to establish and maintain an importer declaration program with respect to the importation of softwood lumber and softwood lumber products.
Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program Act of 2008 - Establishes the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship Program and the Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship Program.
Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2008 - Amends provisions respecting the Housing Assistance Council.
Small Business Disaster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2008 - Amends provisions respecting small business disaster assistance.
CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends provisions respecting commodity futures.
Agricultural Security Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends provisions respecting agricultural security.
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2008 - Amends provisions respecting trade, energy, tax, and social security.
Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act of 2008 or the HOPE II Act - Amends provisions respecting trade benefits for Haiti.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2008: Passed House over veto. Status: Two-thirds of the Members present having voted in the affirmative the bill is passed, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Passed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll No. 417).
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