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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 23, 2008
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Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals.
Acknowledges the promise of soil scientists and soils professionals to continue to enrich the lives of all Americans by improving stewardship of the soil, combating soil degradation, and ensuring the future protection and sustainable use of our air, soil, and water resources.
People & committees
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D–OH
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971)
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5971)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S551)
Introduced in Senate
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