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S. 2421

Introduced

FARM Act

Introduced 2/13/2018•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-237.

3/8/2018 • Senate

Summary

Fair Agricultural Reporting Method Act or the FARM Act

This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to exempt air emissions from animal waste at a farm from specified release notification requirements, recordkeeping requirements, and associated penalties.

Introduced in Senate • 2/13/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Agricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAquacultureHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLivestockPollution liabilitySolid waste and recycling

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (40)

Party Breakdown

15
Democrats
25
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

Republican • NE

Sponsored 2/13/2018

Cosponsors (39)

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Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]

D-IN

Joined 2/13/2018

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Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

R-WY

Joined 2/13/2018

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Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

R-SD

Joined 2/13/2018

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Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]

R-KS

Joined 2/13/2018

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Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]

D-ND

Joined 2/13/2018

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 13, 2018

Committee Review

March 8, 2018

Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-237.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate2/13/2018

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors39