S. 2663 115th Congress Senate

ACRE Act

Official title: A bill to modify and improve provisions relating to environmental requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 12, 2018 Introduced by: John Barrasso Republican · Wyoming See on congress.gov

Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAquaculture

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BirdsCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEndangered and threatened speciesEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMotor fuelsOil and gasPest managementSeafoodState and local government operationsTrade restrictionsUser charges and feesWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Apr 12, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Apr 12, 2018

Introduced in Senate

Mar 14, 2018

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-267.

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Latest action April 12, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Agriculture Creates Real Employment Act or the ACRE Act

This bill reduces environmental requirements for agricultural producers, including requirements concerning

the takings of certain birds at farms or aquaculture facilities,
exports of certain sea urchins and sea cucumbers,
discharges of pesticides,
the use of information and data collected in accordance with certain environmental laws, or
oil pollution on farms.