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MI HR0315

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/12/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard LeBlanc

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Calls on Congress to enact a comprehensive federal farm bill before September 30, 2012 expiration date
  • Emphasizes that Michigan's agriculture contributes $91.4 billion annually in economic activity and is the state's second largest industry
  • Notes Michigan has approximately 10 million acres of farmland across more than 56,000 farms, with over 200 commercial commodities produced
  • Highlights that failure to pass a farm bill threatens nutrition programs including emergency food aid and school fruit and vegetable programs
  • Directs transmission of resolution to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact a comprehensive federal farm bill before the current farm bill expires on September 30, 2012.

Congress of the United States

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Agriculture

9/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture9/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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