House Bill 848
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
848
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Farm Regulatory Certainty Act
This bill amends the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 to specify that animal waste, manure, and fertilizer are excluded from the Act's requirements if the waste, manure, or fertilizer originates from or is utilized by an agricultural operation.
Citizen suits may not be brought under the Act against an agricultural operation if federal or state legal and enforcement actions are already underway.
February 3, 2017
02/10/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
02/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/03/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E140-141)
02/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:00 PM