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Bill115th CongressFiled May 18, 2017Agriculture and Food
H.R. 2521

South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Oct 31, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add South Carolina to the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for the purpose of appointing members of the Peanut Standards Board.

(Under current law, the region includes Virginia and North Carolina. The board advises the Department of Agriculture regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.)

What just happenedNov 1, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2](R-SC)Sponsor
6 cosponsors1 D5 R
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  1. Nov 1, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
  2. Oct 31, 2017FloorH38310

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

  3. Oct 31, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 591). (text: CR H8284)

  4. Oct 31, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 591).(text: CR H8284)

  5. Oct 31, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8285-8286)

  6. Oct 31, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Oct 31, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.

  8. Oct 31, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8284-8285)

  9. Oct 31, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Oct 19, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.

  11. Oct 19, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-352.

    Agriculture Committee
  12. Oct 19, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-352.

    Agriculture Committee
  13. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  14. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  15. Jun 8, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

    General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee
  16. May 18, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  17. May 18, 2017IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)

  18. May 18, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. May 18, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentOct 31, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add South Carolina to the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for the purpose of appointing members of the Peanut Standards Board.

(Under current law, the region includes Virginia and North Carolina. The board advises the Department of Agriculture regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.)

Reported to House without amendmentOct 19, 201779

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add South Carolina to the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for the purpose of appointing members of the Peanut Standards Board.

(Under current law, the region includes Virginia and North Carolina. The board advises the Department of Agriculture regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.)

Introduced in HouseMay 18, 2017

South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017

This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add South Carolina to the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for the purpose of appointing members of the Peanut Standards Board.

(Under current law, the region includes Virginia and North Carolina. The board advises the Department of Agriculture regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.)

South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017 — Informed