Flexibility to Farm Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 23, 2015)
Flexibility to Farm Act
This bill permits the chief executive of a state to create exemptions from federal environmental laws and regulations for farmers that are adversely affected by the requirements. The bill applies to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) and the requirements of the Clean Air Act that apply to emissions of air pollutants other than those resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels. Prior to finalizing any determination under this bill, the chief executive must solicit and accept public comments for at least 90 days.
What just happenedApr 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2015
- Apr 24, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Apr 24, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee - Apr 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Apr 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Apr 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 23, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House