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MO HCR21

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Linda Black

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Congress to pass a comprehensive, five-year Farm Bill to ensure stability and vitality of the American agricultural industry
  • Notes Missouri's agriculture sector directly contributes over $12 billion to the state with total economic impact exceeding $31 billion and employs approximately 250,000 people
  • Identifies that the 2008 Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2012, and only a one-year extension was passed, set to expire September 30, 2013
  • Emphasizes that a long-term Farm Bill is vital to provide price stability, offset fluctuations in input costs, ensure market stability, and maintain adequate food supply and reasonable food prices
  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House to send inscribed copies of this resolution to U.S. Senate and House leadership and all members of the Missouri Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urges the U.S. Congress to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill

Last Action

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

4/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2013
Emerging Issues in Agriculture2/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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