HR 2521
115th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Advisory bodies
Agricultural marketing and promotion
South Carolina
South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 1, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Oct 31, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 31, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 591). (text: CR H8284)
Oct 31, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 591).(text: CR H8284)
Oct 31, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8285-8286)
Oct 31, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 31, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2521.
Oct 31, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8284-8285)
Oct 31, 2017
Mr. Crawford moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 19, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
Oct 19, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 115-352.
Oct 4, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 4, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
May 18, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 18, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
May 18, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2017 | House · vote #591 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 394–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)
South Carolina Peanut Parity Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to add South Carolina to the Virginia/Carolina peanut producing region for the purpose of appointing members of the Peanut Standards Board.
(Under current law, the region includes Virginia and North Carolina. The board advises the Department of Agriculture regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts.)
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.