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To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow for emergency use of certain land during a pandemic, and for other purposes.

2/9/2022, 2:28 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7108

This bill provides authority for the Department of Agriculture during a pandemic to permit activities such as emergency haying and grazing on land that is subject to a contract under the Conservation Reserve Program.

Current Status of Bill HR 7108

Bill HR 7108 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2020. Bill HR 7108 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2020.  Bill HR 7108's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of August 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7108

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7108

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Farmland
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Land use and conservation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7108

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow for emergency use of certain land during a pandemic, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to allow for emergency use of certain land during a pandemic, and for other purposes.

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