A bill to amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond April 25, 2008.
Became Public Law No: 110-205.
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Version 49 · Public Law · Apr 25, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Extends, with specified exceptions, agricultural programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 until May 2, 2008.
Suspends permanent price support authorities through May 2, 2008.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2721)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H2721)
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2720-2721)
Mr. Holden asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3340-3342; text as passed Senate: CR S3342)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3340-3342; text as passed Senate: CR S3342)
Introduced in Senate
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