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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts.

Introduced: September 27, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 5, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 5, 2006
Received in the House.
Nov 17, 2006
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 16, 2006
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11101-11102)
Nov 16, 2006
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S11101-11102)
Nov 16, 2006
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11097-11102)
Nov 16, 2006
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11097-11102)
Sep 27, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10308)
Sep 27, 2006
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts to: (1) improve their income from the marketplace and their economic well-being; (2) capitalize on new market opportunities; and (3) help meet the food and fiber needs of consumers, provide for increased energy production, promote rural development, maintain and create needed jobs, and contribute to a growing U.S. economy.

What's happening now December 5, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2