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ACRE Act

Introduced: April 12, 2018 Introduced by: Barrasso, John Republican · Wyoming See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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.
 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.
What's happening now April 12, 2018

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

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