Acequia Conservation Program Eligibility Act
- Introduced Feb 15
- Committee Feb 15
- Passed House Next
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Where it stands
In committee, Feb 15, 2018Next: House vote
3156d ago Mar 8, 2018: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
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Summary
Acequia Conservation Program Eligibility Act
Full summary1 paragraphs
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to make acequias eligible for assistance under several Department of Agriculture conservation programs. An "acequia" is a political subdivision of a state that is organized to manage the operation of an irrigation ditch and does not have the power to impose taxes or levies.
Library of Congress summary, Feb 15, 2018
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2018
Actions
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.Mar 8, 2018
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 15, 2018
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.Feb 15, 2018
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2018PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Agriculture CommitteeReferred To Feb 15, 2018
- Subcommittee: Forestry and Horticulture SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. Ben Luján (D-NM-3)Sponsor, Feb 15, 2018
- Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM-1)OriginalJoined Feb 15, 2018
Amendments0
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Titles2
Short titles
- Acequia Conservation Program Eligibility ActShort Titles as Introduced
Official titles
- To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to make acequias eligible for assistance, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects5
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Agricultural conservation and pollutionForests, forestry, treesNavigation, waterways, harborsState and local government operations
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