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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Jul 30, 2007
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Puget Sound Watershed Comprehensive Conservation Project Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) carry out a competitive grant program for the Puget Sound area to provide comprehensive conservation planning to address water quality; and (2) enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments, Indian tribes, or non-governmental entities with a history of working with agricultural producers to carry out projects under the program.
Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide project demonstration grants, provide technical assistance, and carry out information and education programs to improve water quality in the area by reducing soil erosion and improving sediment control; and (2) provide a priority for projects and activities that directly reduce soil erosion or improve water quality.
Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] · D–WA
Legislative record
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8898)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8898)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3184.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8898-8899)
Ms. Herseth Sandlin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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