[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 56 (Friday, March 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E728]
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            THE AGRICULTURE BUSINESS SECURITY TAX CREDIT ACT

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 30, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise to inform my colleagues 
of legislation I have introduced today to strengthen security at 
facilities where agricultural chemicals and fertilizers are 
manufactured, transported and stored.
  The legislation that I have proposed, The Agricultural Business 
Security Tax Credit Act, extends tax initiatives to help defray the 
high costs agricultural businesses now face enhancing on-site security. 
I have introduced similar legislation in the past two Congresses.
  Farm-use chemical production is unique in its use, distribution and 
security needs. Pesticides and fertilizers, while important to farmers 
and agricultural businesses, can also be used as agents for 
manufacturing illegal drugs such as methamphetamine. Some chemicals can 
even be used to develop explosive devises, making these sites a 
potential target for foreign and domestic terrorists.
  I believe the incentives offered in The Agricultural Business 
Security Tax Credit Act will promote improved security at agricultural 
facilities that handle chemicals and fertilizers, helping them take the 
necessary steps to better protect U.S. agriculture and the American 
public from potential threats and other illegal activity.
  I urge my colleagues to consider supporting this bill.

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