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H.R. 2 115th Congress House

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Official title: To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 12, 2018 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural education
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Agricultural insuranceAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAlternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAnimal and plant healthAquacultureAtmospheric science and weatherChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDelta Regional AuthorityDepartment of AgricultureDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentEducational technology and distance educationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFarmlandFiresFloods and storm protectionFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesFruit and vegetablesGeneticsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsIntergovernmental relationsInternational exchange and broadcastingInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIowaLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsLivestockManufacturingMinnesotaMinority educationMissouriMotor vehiclesNebraskaNorth DakotaNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPest managementPublic utilities and utility ratesPublic-private cooperationRegional and metropolitan planningResearch administration and fundingRetail and wholesale tradesRural conditions and developmentSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSolid waste and recyclingSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTechnology transfer and commercializationTelevision and filmVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterinary medicine and animal diseasesWater qualityWater use and supplyWatershedsWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-334.
Dec 20, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 19, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 12, 2018
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2018
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 369 - 47 (Roll no. 434).
Dec 12, 2018
The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 115-1072 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10151-10152)
Dec 12, 2018
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the conference report, and announced that the ayes had prevailed by voice vote. Mr. Conaway demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the conference report until a time to be announced.
Dec 12, 2018
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2018
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1176, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2.
Dec 12, 2018
Mr. Conaway brought up conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 1176. (consideration: CR H10142-10151)
Dec 12, 2018
Rule H. Res. 1176 passed House.
Dec 11, 2018
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1176 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
Dec 11, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11, 2018
Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 87 - 13. Record Vote Number: 259.
Dec 11, 2018
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7406-7412)
Dec 11, 2018
Conference papers: official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 10, 2018
Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed. (text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
Dec 10, 2018
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 115-1072 filed.(text of conference report: CR H9823-9955)
Dec 10, 2018
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement held at the desk in Senate.
Dec 10, 2018
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Dec 10, 2018
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Sep 5, 2018
Conference held.
Sep 5, 2018
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Aug 2, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2018
Senate appointed conferees. Roberts; McConnell; Boozman; Hoeven; Ernst; Stabenow; Leahy; Brown; Heitkamp.
Jul 31, 2018
Senate insists on its amendment, agrees to request for conference, and authorizes the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5503)
Jul 18, 2018
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 2404, 6223, 6224, 6503, 9117, and 9118 of the House bill, and secs. 2415, 2416, 6124, 6304, and 7412 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Denham, Gibbs, and Bustos.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of sec. 7509 of the House bill, and sec. 7409 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Abraham, Dunn, and Johnson, E. B..
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration of secs. 1601, 4022, 4026, 8502, and 11609 of the House bill, and secs. 3113, 7128, 8623, 8630, 8632, 12301, and 12407 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Walker, Comer, and Plaskett.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2802, 6408, 8104, 8107, 8109, subtitles B and C of title VIII, 8402, 8502, 8503, 8506, 8507, 8509, 8510, 9111, 11614, and 11615 of the House bill, and sec. 2425, subtitle D of title VIII, secs. 8601, 8611, 8621-28, 8631, 8632, 12515, 12601, and 12602 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Westerman, and Grijalva.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration of title III of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Royce (CA), Chabot, and Engel.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Financial Services for consideration of sec. 12609 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hensarling, Duffy, and Waters, Maxine.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of subtitles A and B of title VI, secs. 6202, 6203, 6401, 6406, 6407, 6409, 6603, 7301, 7605, 8106, 8507, 9119, 9121, and 11101 of the House bill, and secs. 6116, 6117, 6202, 6206-09, 6301, 6303, 7412, 9102, 9104, 9106, 9111-13, 12408, 12627, and 12628 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Shimkus, Cramer, and Tonko.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Education and the Workforce for consideration of secs. 4204, 4205, and 9131 of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: Foxx, Allen, and Adams.
Jul 18, 2018
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), Goodlatte, Lucas, Rogers (AL), Scott, Austin, Crawford, Hartzler, Davis, Rodney, Yoho, Rouzer, Marshall, Arrington, Peterson, Scott, David, Costa, Walz, Fudge, McGovern, Vela, Lujan Grisham, M., Kuster (NH), and O'Halleran.
Jul 18, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
On motion that the House instruct conferees Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 392 - 20 (Roll no. 336).
Jul 18, 2018
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Jul 18, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment be instructed to insist on section 1101 of the House bill (relating to animal disease preparedness and response) with an amendment to section 10417(d)(1)(B) of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8316(d)(1)B)), as proposed to be added to such Act by such section 11101, to strike "2023" and insert "thereafter".
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Peterson moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H6493-6495; text: CR H6493)
Jul 18, 2018
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
Jul 18, 2018
Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference. (consideration: CR H6493-6495)
Jun 29, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 28, 2018
Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143. (text: CR S4717)
Jun 28, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 11. Record Vote Number: 143.(text: CR S4717)
Jun 28, 2018
Cloture motion on the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
Jun 28, 2018
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4689-4717)
 Votes taken on this bill 8
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 12, 2018 House · vote #434 On Agreeing to the Conference Report Passed 369–47 See who voted →
Dec 11, 2018 Senate · vote #259 On the Conference Report H.R. 2 Agreed To 87–13 See who voted →
Jul 18, 2018 House · vote #336 On Motion to Instruct Conferees Passed 392–20 See who voted →
Jun 28, 2018 Senate · vote #143 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2 Passed 86–11 See who voted →
Jun 25, 2018 Senate · vote #140 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2 Agreed To 89–3 See who voted →
Jun 21, 2018 House · vote #284 On Passage Passed 213–211 See who voted →
May 18, 2018 House · vote #205 On Passage Failed 198–213 See who voted →
May 18, 2018 House · vote #204 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 183–226 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 369

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

59 agreed to 7 failed 302 with no recorded outcome 1 withdrawn or other

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 3,390 Gillibrand, Kirsten E. To prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,389 Durbin, Richard J. To reauthorize the rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program under section 3… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,388 Cortez Masto, Catherine To establish the Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,383 Kennedy, John To provide for certain work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents and to require State agenc… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,371 Thune, John To provide that producers may change their election to participate in agriculture risk coverage or price loss… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,365 Cantwell, Maria To avert the waiving of liability for a utility whose line clearing work ignites a wildfire. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,364 – To prohibit the use of funds to carry out programs in Cuba in contravention of the National Security Presiden… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,348 – To modify the provision relating to economic adjustment assistance for upland cotton users, to provide paymen… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,346 Wyden, Ron To provide that research and extension grants may be made for the purposes of researching hop plant health. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,323 – To add a provision relating to extension and agricultural research at 1890 land-grant colleges. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,321 Hirono, Mazie K. To provide additional assistance under the non-insured crop assistance program for certain producers. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,303 Sullivan, Dan To ensure that the Secretary of Agriculture enforces certain Buy American requirements with respect to fish h… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,287 Heinrich, Martin To modify the study of marketplace fraud of traditional foods. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,224 – In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,221 King, Angus S., Jr. To provide for a report on funding for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and other extension pro… Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,181 – To improve the Rural Energy for America Program. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,171 Moran, Jerry To include a provision on requirements for the calculation of a separate actual crop revenue and agriculture … Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,134 Thune, John To modify conservation reserve program provisions. Agreed to Jun 28, 2018
SAMDT 3,074 Lee, Mike To prohibit certain practices relating to certain commodity promotion programs and require greater transparen… Failed Jun 28, 2018
HAMDT 633 Banks, Jim An amendment numbered 31 printed in House Report 115-679 to repeal the final rule issued by the Administrator… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 632 – An amendment numbered 30 printed in House Report 115-679 to allow the Secretary of the Interior, in conjuncti… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 631 Johnson, Mike An amendment numbered 29 printed in House Report 115-679 to require the Secretary to consider the totality of… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 630 – Amendment strengthens prohibitions against animal fighting by ensuring the law applies to all US territories. Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 629 – An amendment numbered 27 printed in House Report 115-679 to create a new initiative to allow the United State… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 628 – An amendment numbered 26 printed in House Report 115-679 to direct the Secretary to designate, among existing… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 627 Massie, Thomas Amendment sought to prohibit federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk … Failed May 18, 2018
HAMDT 626 – An amendment numbered 23 printed in House Report 115-679 to improve cooperation with the Forest Service to in… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 625 Stefanik, Elise M. An amendment numbered 22 printed in House Report 115-679 to prioritize grants for forest restoration under th… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 624 – An amendment numbered 21 printed in House Report 115-679 to establish a pilot program to demonstrate effectiv… Agreed to May 18, 2018
HAMDT 620 – Amendment sought to amend the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 to prohibit USDA from awarding value-a… Failed May 18, 2018
HAMDT 623 – An amendment numbered 20 printed in House Report 115-679 to direct the USFS and DOI to make vacant allotments… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 622 Stefanik, Elise M. An amendment numbered 19 printed in House Report 115-679 to add invasive vegetation to Section 602 of the Hea… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 621 Turner, Michael R. An amendment numbered 18 printed in House Report 115-679 to ensure that newly designated 1890 Institution's b… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 619 Biggs, Andy Amendment sought to repeal the bioenergy subsidy programs established in Title IX of the Farm Security and Ru… Failed May 17, 2018
HAMDT 618 – An amendment numbered 15 printed in House Report 115-679 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide a… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 617 – An amendment numbered 14 printed in House Report 115-679 to expand access to traditional foods for native pop… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 616 – Amendment provides States the flexibility to contract out administrative functions of SNAP. Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 615 – An amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 115-679 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 614 – An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 115-679 to end eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition As… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 613 – An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 115-679 to ensure that if an individual becomes ineligible to… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 612 – An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 115-679 to provide sequencing and prioritization for voluntee… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 611 McClintock, Tom Amendment sought to amend SNAP work requirements to repeal geographic area waivers to allow States to exempt … Failed May 17, 2018
HAMDT 610 – An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 115-679 to expand USDA's ability to assess natural resource c… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 609 Rogers, Mike D. An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 115-679 to amend the Conservation Title to cap the number of … Withdrawn May 17, 2018
HAMDT 608 LaHood, Darin An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 115-679 to streamline the sign up process for Agriculture Ris… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 607 McClintock, Tom Amendment sought to phase out agricultural subsidies. Failed May 17, 2018
HAMDT 606 – An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 115-679 to make technical and conforming changes, in addition… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 605 Foxx, Virginia Amendment sought to modernize and reform the sugar program by removing barriers to domestic production and im… Failed May 17, 2018
HAMDT 604 – An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to establish Cattle and Carcass Grading Co… Agreed to May 17, 2018
HAMDT 603 – An amendment numbered 19 printed in Part C of House Report 115-677 to authorize the U.S. Forest Service to co… Agreed to May 17, 2018

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 Latest action December 20, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-334.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address:

  • commodity support,
  • conservation,
  • trade and international food aid,
  • nutrition assistance,
  • farm credit,
  • rural development,
  • research and extension activities,
  • forestry,
  • energy,
  • horticulture,
  • crop insurance,
  • livestock,
  • agriculture and food defense, and
  • historically underserved producers.

For more detailed information, see Congressional Research Service Report R45525, The 2018 Farm Bill (P.L. 115-334): Summary and Side-by-Side Comparison.

 Related & companion bills 76
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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