Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 3, 2017)
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
This bill amends the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 to specify that animal waste, manure, and fertilizer are excluded from the Act's requirements if the waste, manure, or fertilizer originates from or is utilized by an agricultural operation.
Citizen suits may not be brought under the Act against an agricultural operation if federal or state legal and enforcement actions are already underway.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 3, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee - Feb 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 3, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E140-141)
- Feb 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House