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HR 1993 114th Congress House

Flexibility to Farm Act

Official title: To permit the chief executive of a State to create an exemption from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 29, 2015 Introduced by: Walberg, Tim Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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This bill died when the 114th Congress ended
It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Apr 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Apr 23, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 23, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 24, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Flexibility to Farm Act

This bill permits the chief executive of a state to create exemptions from federal environmental laws and regulations for farmers that are adversely affected by the requirements. The bill applies to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) and the requirements of the Clean Air Act that apply to emissions of air pollutants other than those resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels. Prior to finalizing any determination under this bill, the chief executive must solicit and accept public comments for at least 90 days.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Apr 29, 2015
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Apr 28, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1993: Flexibility to Farm Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1993/
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"H.R. 1993: Flexibility to Farm Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1993/.
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