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HR 3552 101th Congress House

Sustainable Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1989

Official title: To amend the Agricultural Act of 1949 to foster and encourage a sustainable agricultural system in the United states.

Introduced: October 31, 1989 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Agricultural economicsAgricultural extension workAgricultural innovationsAgricultural price supports
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cotton, Rice, and Sugar.
Nov 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.
Nov 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Nov 3, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Nov 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development.
Oct 31, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 31, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 3, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Cotton, Rice, and Sugar.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sustainable Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1989 - Title I: General Provisions - Sets forth sustainable agricultural reporting requirements of the Secretary of Agriculture.

Title II: Farm Program Flexibility Option - Directs the Secretary to establish a program (program) to assist farmers in adopting sustainable agricultural production systems aimed at: (1) enhancing profitability and productivity; (2) conservation; (3) protecting human and animal welfare; (4) minimizing chemical use; and (5) promoting diversification.

Prohibits farm program payment yield reductions for program participants.

Title III: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Program - Establishes within the Extension Service a Sustainable Agriculture Extension Program.

Title IV: Technical and Financial Assistance - Subtitle A: Technical Assistance and Training - Directs the Secretary to: (1) revise the Soil Conservation Service field office technical guides to incorporate sustainable agricultural practices; and (2) establish grants for such purpose. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to provide related in-service training for the Extension Service and the Soil Conservation Service.

Subtitle B: Financial Assistance - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cost-sharing agreements with producers who implement farm management plans.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 31, 1989
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3552: Sustainable Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3552/
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