SRES 440
110th Congress
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A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources.
Introduced: January 31, 2008
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6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2008
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
Jun 23, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
Jun 23, 2008
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971)
Jun 23, 2008
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5971)
Jan 31, 2008
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S551)
Jan 31, 2008
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals.
Acknowledges the promise of soil scientists and soils professionals to continue to enrich the lives of all Americans by improving stewardship of the soil, combating soil degradation, and ensuring the future protection and sustainable use of our air, soil, and water resources.
What's happening now
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
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