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H.R. 2Became Law

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2018)

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • energy,
  • horticulture,
  • crop insurance,
  • livestock,
  • agriculture and food defense, and
  • historically underserved producers.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525, The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison.

What just happenedDec 20, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-334.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11](R-TX)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 20, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-334.

  2. Dec 20, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-334.

  3. Dec 20, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH42831

    Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH42510

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).

  9. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferences21000

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).

  10. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40210

    The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)

  11. Dec 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.

  12. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41400

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  13. Dec 12, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.

  14. Dec 12, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40200

    Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)

  15. Dec 12, 2018FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.

  16. Dec 11, 2018FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.

  17. Dec 11, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Dec 11, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.

  19. Dec 11, 2018ResolvingDifferences23000

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.

  20. Dec 11, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)

  21. Dec 11, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.

  22. Dec 10, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH25200

    Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)

  23. Dec 10, 2018ResolvingDifferences20900

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)

  24. Dec 10, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.

  25. Dec 10, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  26. Dec 10, 2018ResolvingDifferences20800

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

  27. Sep 5, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

  28. Sep 5, 2018ResolvingDifferences20800

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

  29. Aug 2, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  30. Aug 1, 2018ResolvingDifferences

    Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.

  31. Jul 31, 2018Floor

    Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)

  32. Jul 18, 2018Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

  33. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  34. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  35. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  36. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  38. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.

    Financial Services Committee
  39. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  40. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  41. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41800

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.

    Agriculture Committee
  42. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  43. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).

  44. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41400

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

  45. Jul 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".

  46. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)

  47. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)

  48. Jul 18, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)

  49. Jun 29, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  50. Jun 28, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)

  51. Jun 28, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143.(text: CR S4717)

  52. Jun 28, 2018Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.

  53. Jun 28, 2018Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)

  54. Jun 27, 2018Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate.

  55. Jun 27, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion.

  56. Jun 27, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S4460)

  57. Jun 27, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4460-4492)

  58. Jun 26, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4382-4398)

  59. Jun 25, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S4364)

  60. Jun 25, 2018Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 3. Record Vote Number: 140. (CR S4364)

  61. Jun 21, 2018Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate.

  62. Jun 21, 2018Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4336-4337)

  63. Jun 21, 2018Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 483.

  64. Jun 21, 2018FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2.

  65. Jun 21, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).

  66. Jun 21, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 211 (Roll no. 284).

  67. Jun 21, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5447-5449)

  68. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the motion to reconsider and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hoyer demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  69. May 18, 2018FloorH38300

    Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to reconsider the vote.

  70. May 18, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).

  71. May 18, 2018Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 213 (Roll no. 205).

  72. May 18, 2018FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 226 (Roll no. 204).

    Agriculture Committee
  73. May 18, 2018FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  74. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to redistribute funding throughout the bill for specified programs.

  75. May 18, 2018FloorH36100

    Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Agriculture. (CR H4230)

    Agriculture Committee
  76. May 18, 2018FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  77. May 18, 2018FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  78. May 18, 2018FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2.

  79. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  80. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Banks amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Banks demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  81. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The Committee resumed debated on the Banks (IN) amendment.

  82. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    The Committee resumed its sitting.

  83. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Banks (IN) amendment No. 31.

  84. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hollingsworth amendment No. 30.

  85. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 29.

  86. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roskam amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Plaskett demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  87. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roskam amendment No. 28.

  88. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Noem amendment No. 27.

  89. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costello (PA) amendment No. 26.

  90. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Massie amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Massie demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  91. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 25.

  92. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 23.

  93. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Stefanik amendment No. 22.

  94. May 18, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 21.

  95. May 18, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  96. May 18, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4213-4233)

  97. May 17, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  98. May 17, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  99. May 17, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.

  100. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cheney amendment No. 20.

  101. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Turner amendment No. 18.

  102. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Russell amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Conaway demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  103. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Russell amendment No. 17.

  104. May 17, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  105. May 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4201-4205)

  106. May 17, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  107. May 17, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  108. May 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4201)

  109. May 17, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  110. May 17, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  111. May 17, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Conaway moved that the committee rise.

  112. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

  113. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Biggs amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  114. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 16.

  115. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 15.

  116. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.

  117. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Faso amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  118. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 13.

  119. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon amendment No. 12.

  120. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Holding amendment No. 11.

  121. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the MacArthur amendment No. 9.

  122. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fortenberry amendment No. 7.

  123. May 17, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  124. May 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4188-4189)

  125. May 17, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  126. May 17, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  127. May 17, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.

  128. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  129. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 8.

  130. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Faso amendment No. 6.

  131. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 5.

  132. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaHood amendment No. 4.

  133. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McClintock amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. McClintock demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  134. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment No. 3.

  135. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conaway amendment No. 2.

  136. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  137. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.

  138. May 17, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  139. May 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4173-4188)

  140. May 17, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  141. May 17, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  142. May 17, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.

  143. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thornberry amendment No. 20.

  144. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tipton amendment No. 19.

  145. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 18.

  146. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 17.

  147. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the LaMalfa amendment No. 16.

  148. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pearce amendment No. 15.

  149. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Young (AK) amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  150. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Young (AK) amendment No. 14.

  151. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Westerman amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  152. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Westerman amendment No. 13.

  153. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment No. 12.

  154. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.

  155. May 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Herrera Beutler amendment No. 10.

  156. May 17, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  157. May 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4164-4173)

  158. May 16, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  159. May 16, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  160. May 16, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee rise.

  161. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment No. 9.

  162. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 8.

  163. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jones amendment No. 7.

  164. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Arrington amendment No. 6.

  165. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bergman amendment No. 5.

  166. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 4.

  167. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gibbs amendment No. 2.

  168. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 891, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the King (IA) amendment No. 1.

  169. May 16, 2018FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  170. May 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4046-4050, H4050-4057; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)

  171. May 16, 2018FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2 as unfinished business.

  172. May 16, 2018FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  173. May 16, 2018FloorH32340

    Mr. Conaway moved that the Committee now rise.

  174. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting.

  175. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

  176. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2.

  177. May 16, 2018FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Mitchell to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  178. May 16, 2018FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 891 and Rule XVIII.

  179. May 16, 2018FloorH8D000

    The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.

  180. May 16, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4058-4129; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4059-4123)

  181. May 16, 2018FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 891 passed House.

  182. May 15, 2018FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.

  183. May 3, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 508.

  184. May 3, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.

    Agriculture Committee
  185. May 3, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-661.

    Agriculture Committee
  186. Apr 18, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.

    Agriculture Committee
  187. Apr 18, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  188. Apr 12, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  189. Apr 12, 2018IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3196-3204)

  190. Apr 12, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  191. Apr 12, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 20, 201849

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • energy,
  • horticulture,
  • crop insurance,
  • livestock,
  • agriculture and food defense, and
  • historically underserved producers.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525, The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison.

Conference report filed in HouseDec 10, 201848

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • energy,
  • horticulture,
  • crop insurance,
  • livestock,
  • agriculture and food defense, and
  • historically underserved producers.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525, The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison.

Passed Senate amendedJun 28, 201835

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • energy,
  • horticulture, and
  • crop insurance.

The bill modifies agriculture and nutrition policies to:

  • require farmers to make a new election to obtain either Price Loss Coverage or Agricultural Risk Coverage for the 2019-2023 crop years, which may be changed for the 2021-2023 crop years;
  • replace the Dairy Margin Protection Program with Dairy Risk Coverage and modify coverage levels and premiums;
  • make Indian tribes and tribal organizations eligible for supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs;
  • reduce the adjusted gross income limitation for receiving benefits under commodity and conservation programs;
  • modify funding levels and requirements for several conservation programs,
  • consolidate several existing trade and export promotion programs into a new Priority Trade Promotion, Development, and Assistance program;
  • legalize industrial hemp and make hemp producers eligible for the federal crop insurance program;
  • establish an interstate data system to prevent the simultaneous issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits to an individual by more than one state;
  • increase the loan limits for farm ownership and operating loans;
  • modify the experience requirement for farm ownership loans;
  • authorize a categorical exclusion from requirements for environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for certain forest management projects with the primary purpose of protecting, restoring, or improving habitat for the greater sage-grouse or mule deer; and
  • modify the organic certification requirements for imported agricultural products.
Passed House amendedJun 21, 201836

Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • horticulture, and
  • crop insurance.

The bill modifies agriculture and nutrition policies to:

  • expand the work requirements and modify the eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program),
  • repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and incorporate parts of the program into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program,
  • revise the requirements and process for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pesticide registration program,
  • require farmers to make a one-time election to obtain either price loss coverage or agricultural risk coverage for the 2019-2023 crop years,
  • allow payment yields used for price loss coverage payments to be updated once in counties affected by drought,
  • rename the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers as the Dairy Risk Management Program and modify coverage levels and premiums,
  • combine several trade programs into a single International Market Development Program,
  • increase the loan limits for guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans,
  • establish new broadband standards for projects financed through USDA, and
  • expand the categorical exclusions that exempt certain forest management activities from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement.

The bill also repeals the Clean Water rule (also known as the Waters of the United States rule), which was issued by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers to define the scope of waters protected and regulated under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act).

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 3, 201817

Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • horticulture, and
  • crop insurance.

The bill modifies agriculture and nutrition policies to:

  • expand the work requirements and modify the eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program),
  • repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and incorporate parts of the program into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program,
  • revise the requirements and process for the Environmental Protection Agency pesticide registration program,
  • require farmers to make a one-time election to obtain either price loss coverage or agricultural risk coverage for the 2019-2023 crop years,
  • allow payment yields used for price loss coverage payments to be updated once in counties affected by drought,
  • rename the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers as the Dairy Risk Management Program and modify coverage levels and premiums,
  • combine several trade programs into a single International Market Development Program,
  • increase the loan limits for guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans,
  • establish new broadband standards for projects financed through USDA, and
  • expand the categorical exclusions that exempt certain forest management activities from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement.
Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2018

Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • horticulture, and
  • crop insurance.

The bill modifies agriculture and nutrition policies to:

  • expand the work requirements and modify the eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program),
  • repeal the Conservation Stewardship Program and incorporate parts of the program into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program,
  • revise the requirements and process for the Environmental Protection Agency pesticide registration program,
  • require farmers to make a one-time election to obtain either price loss coverage or agricultural risk coverage for the 2019-2023 crop years,
  • allow payment yields used for price loss coverage payments to be updated once in counties affected by drought,
  • rename the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers as the Dairy Risk Management Program and modify coverage levels and premiums,
  • combine several trade programs into a single International Market Development Program,
  • increase the loan limits for guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans,
  • establish new broadband standards for projects financed through USDA, and
  • expand the categorical exclusions that exempt certain forest management activities from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement.
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — Informed