AGRICULTURE see also Food; Rural Areas

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4055 [26JN]

Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), H3787, H3850, H3855, H3856, H3857, H3859, H3860, H3862, H3863, H3864, H3866, H3867, H3868, H3870, H3872, H3875, H3876, H3883, H3884, H3885, H3886, H3887, H3888, H3890, H3891, H3893, H3894, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3900, H3901, H3902, H3903, H3905, H3906, H3907, H3911, H3912, H3913, H3914, H3915, H3916, H3917, H3918, H3919, H3920, H3922, H3924, H3925 [19JN], H3933, H3947, H3953, H3955, H3957 [20JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3719 [18JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (S. 954), S3592, S3617, S3618, S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629 [20MY], S3636, S3637, S3641, S3665, S3666, S3667, S3668, S3669, S3671, S3672, S3674, S3675, S3676, S3677, S3678, S3679, S3680, S3681, S3682, S3683, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3695, S3697 [21MY], S3713, S3716, S3717, S3727, S3749, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3771, S3772, S3773, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3780, S3781, S3782, S3785, S3786, S3787 [22MY], S3805, S3817, S3819, S3866, S3867, S3868, S3869, S3870, S3871, S3872, S3873, S3874 [23MY], S3900, S3901, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912 [3JN], S3962, S3963 [4JN], S3965, S3966, S3967, S3968 [5JN], S3989 [6JN]

——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7712 [12DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2642, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC]

——— H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6557 [12OC]

Articles and editorials

Climate Change Already Felt by Farmers, S3948 [4JN]

Colorado’s Delegation Must Support Immigration Reform, S4204 [11JN]

Congress Must Help Eliminate Hunger, H5718 [19SE]

House Leadership Proposes Outspending Senate in Farm Bill, H4391 [11JY]

On the Edge of Poverty, at the Center of a Debate on Food Stamps, H5682 [19SE]

Shamed in Edina for Using Food Stamps, H5718 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1244), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2410), H3758 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]

Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 869), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 2254), H3095 [4JN]

America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see S. 1151), S4405 [12JN] (see H.R. 3721), H8107 [12DE]

Animals: authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on certain Federal lands where livestock grazing is impractical (see H.R. 2201), H2955 [23MY]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 1427), S6206 [1AU]

Birds: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 820), S3028 [25AP] (see H.R. 1731), H2349 [25AP]

Budget: cancel sequester for security-related functions through offsets by reducing Medicare payments, agricultural subsidies, and Federal retirement, and applying the chained consumer price index (see H.R. 3639), H7445 [3DE]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in Hermiston, OR, water recycling and reuse project (see S. 693), S2564 [10AP]

California: provide congressional direction for Endangered Species Act implementation relative to operation of Central Valley Project and California State Water Project, and water relief (see H.R. 1927), H2568 [9MY]

CFTC: provide for greater regulation of high frequency trading of commodities futures and greater protection for derivatives traders and trading facilities (see H.R. 2292), H3251 [6JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 86), S2146 [21MR] (see H. Res. 132), H1825 [21MR]

Chemicals: provide biorefinery assistance eligibility to renewable chemicals projects (see H.R. 2421), H3758 [18JN]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 220), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 853), H700 [27FE]

Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 873), H701 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend definition of State in certain Federal agricultural laws to include the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 1545), H1991 [12AP]

——— amend maximum enrollment and eligible land in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 349), H222 [22JA]

——— authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see S. 751), S2749 [17AP] (see H.R. 1610), H2124 [17AP]

——— conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions by giving certain States the option of receiving grants for that purpose (see H.R. 1720), H2298 [24AP]

——— consult with Indian tribes to make grants and enter into agreements with eligible entities to conduct research and education and training programs to protect and preserve Native American seeds (see H.R. 3782), H8117 [16DE]

——— convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 2336), H3356 [12JN]

——— eliminate limitation on the period for which borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (see H.R. 2007), H2654 [15MY]

——— ensure basic conservation measures are implemented by farmers who receive crop insurance premium assistance (see H.R. 2260), H3215 [5JN]

——— establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 1647), H2158 [18AP]

——— establish a market-driven inventory system for farmers and ranchers (see S. 746), S2749 [17AP]

——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption (see S. 678), S2501 [9AP]

——— establish Office of Tribal Relations (see H.R. 1894), H2533 [8MY]

——— establish the Local Food for Healthy Families Program (see H.R. 3072), H5434 [9SE]

——— expand agricultural opportunities for military veterans (see S. 784), S2896 [23AP]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 837), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1727), H2349 [25AP]

——— expand coverage under crop insurance plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 1319), H1821 [21MR]

——— expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency loans (see H.R. 1297), H1719 [20MR]

——— expand the noninsured crop assistance program to provide coverages for eligible crops (see H.R. 1589), H2066 [16AP]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 1607), H2123 [17AP]

——— improve energy programs (see S. 860), S3091 [6MY] (see H.R. 2290), H3250 [6JN]

——— improve Federal dairy programs (see S. 605), S1950 [19MR] (see S. 670), S2500 [9AP]

——— improve the crop insurance program (see S. 677), S2501 [9AP]

——— include California as a separate Federal milk marketing order upon the petition and approval of California dairy producers (see S. 663), S2328 [22MR] (see H.R. 1396), H1825 [21MR]

——— limit maximum amount of crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC, repeal direct payments for certain commodities, and prohibit payments to Brazilian Cotton Institute (see H.R. 1644), H2158 [18AP]

——— make supplemental crop insurance coverage option available to cover deductible under the individual yield and loss policy and improve accuracy of actual production history determinations (see H.R. 1606), H2123 [17AP]

——— modernize conservation programs, protect long term investments, increase small and midsize farmer’s access to programs, and prioritize modern-day conservation needs (see S. 923), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 1890), H2533 [8MY]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 686), H544 [14FE]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 463), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 979), H1317 [6MR]

——— permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see H.R. 1298), H1719 [20MR]

——— promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 679), S2501 [9AP] (see H.R. 1414), H1856 [9AP]

——— provide for the conduct of activities to detect, and respond in a timely manner to, threats to animal health (see S. 859), S3091 [6MY]

——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 2147), H2953 [23MY]

——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see H.R. 1273), H1630 [19MR]

——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see S. 446), S1126 [5MR] (see H.R. 943), H949 [4MR]

——— reform crop insurance program (see H.R. 1995), H2654 [15MY]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (see H.R. 3102), H5553 [16SE]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5653 [18SE]

——— remove authority of the Agricultural Marketing Service to inspect apples (see S. 694), S2564 [10AP]

——— repeal Market Access Program (see H.R. 2380), H3652 [14JN]

——— require advance public notice of any modification to be made in the terms or conditions of any crop insurance policy or plan offered (see H.R. 1789), H2391 [26AP]

——— require annual disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies in the public interest (see H.R. 2121), H2911 [22MY]

——— require persons who retain seed harvested from the planting of patented seeds to register and pay fees for retaining such seed (see H.R. 193), H51 [4JA]

——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 2400), H3687 [17JN]

——— support crop insurance for specialty crops (see H.R. 1247), H1629 [19MR]

——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers (see S. 334), S772 [14FE]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 1611), H2124 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorize long-term contracts for procurement of certain liquid transportation fuels (see S. 389), S871 [26FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see H.R. 1536), H1991 [12AP]

Dept. of the Interior: release reversionary interest in certain land conveyed to Oregon for establishment of Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (see S. 1437), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 3366), H6901 [29OC]

Dept of Agriculture: exclude raisins from agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 2840), H5088 [25JY]

Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (see H.R. 2822), H5087 [25JY]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 904), S3256 [8MY] (see H.R. 2322), H3287 [11JN]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (see S. 141), S284 [24JA]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available (see H.R. 1454), H1908 [10AP]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see S. 251), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 550), H411 [6FE]

——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 496), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 311), H176 [18JA]

——— eliminate certain renewable fuel standard program requirements (see H.R. 1482), H1909 [10AP]

——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (see S. 1807), S8771 [12DE]

——— establish a regulatory review process for proposed rules dealing with agricultural entities (see S. 1466), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 2776), H4856 [22JY]

——— prohibit approval of the introduction of gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol (see S. 344), S772 [14FE]

——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see S. 1343), S5840 [23JY]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1195), S4792 [20JN] (see H.R. 1461), H1908 [10AP]

——— require that a reduction to the volume of cellulosic biofuel required under the renewable fuel standard also results in a pro rata reduction of the volume of renewable fuel and advanced biofuels (see S. 977), S3569 [16MY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 2692), H4522 [16JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: exempt certain perishable agricultural commodities from goods whose sale or distribution may be prohibited subsequent to a violation (see H.R. 1387), H1824 [21MR]

FDA: prohibit use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ (see H.R. 2071), H2838 [21MY]

——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see S. 809), S2960 [24AP] (see H.R. 1699), H2297 [24AP]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 1999), H2654 [15MY]

Federal aid programs: express that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries should be eliminated (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3653 [14JN]

——— permanently suspend application of certain price support authority (see S. 956), S3531 [15MY]

——— reform sugar price support program (see S. 345), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 693), H545 [14FE]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 281), S657 [12FE] (see H.R. 1932), H2568 [9MY]

FEMA: allow repair, expansion, and construction, without elevation, of agricultural structures located in special flood hazard zones under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3315), H6767 [23OC]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 213), H52 [4JA]

——— express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (see H. Res. 182), H2351 [25AP]

Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 1678), H2246 [23AP]

Forest Service: convey certain property to Wyoming to consolidate the historic Ranch A (see H.R. 1684), H2246 [23AP]

——— designate national forest acreage as disease and insect infestation treatment areas (see S. 745), S2749 [17AP]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]

Government regulations: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 2581), H4174 [28JN]

——— require enhanced economic analysis and justification for proposed Federal banking, housing, securities, and commodity regulations (see S. 450), S1126 [5MR]

Hornell, NY: anniversary of Howard Flats Farm (see H. Res. 332), H5399 [2AU]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 1518), H1956 [11AP]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 242), H85 [14JA] (see H.R. 1773), H2391 [26AP]

——— provide a special rule for the period of admission of certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, goat herders, or dairy farmers (see S. 292), S707 [13FE] (see H.R. 1444), H1857 [9AP]

——— simplify and rename the H–2C worker program (see H.R. 707), H545 [14FE]

——— simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 1562), H2025 [15AP]

Land use: provide for crop production on native sod (see S. 801), S2960 [24AP]

Maple syrup: support production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities (see S. 879), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 1272), H1630 [19MR]

Motor vehicles: exempt certain class A driver’s license holders in the agriculture industry from requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement when operating certain service vehicles (see S. 485), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1026), H1327 [7MR]

National Ag Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 81), S1950 [19MR]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S6753 [24SE]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 191), S5499 [27JN]

National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see H.R. 1895), H2533 [8MY]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see S. 376), S813 [25FE] (see H.R. 2431), H3927 [19JN]

Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 175), S358 [29JA]

——— permit commercial applicators to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form (see H.R. 3001), H5396 [2AU]

——— prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 2044), H2773 [17MY]

Programs: reauthorize (see S. 10), S42 [22JA] (see S. 954), S3430 [14MY] (see H.R. 1947), H2574 [13MY] (see H.R. 2498), H4037 [25JN] (see H.R. 2642), H4369 [10JY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (see H. Res. 266), H3686 [17JN] (see H. Res. 269), H3759 (see H. Res. 271), H3758 [18JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see H. Res. 379), H6545 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (see H. Res. 378), H6545 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (see H. Res. 295), H4369 [10JY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 361), H5882 [26SE]

——— temporarily extend (see H.R. 3695), H7687 [11DE]

——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), consideration (see H. Res. 438), H7687 [11DE]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see S. 258), S520 [7FE] (see H.R. 657), H500 [13FE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1660), S7876 [6NO]

States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1304), H1719 [20MR]

Taxation: allow an unlimited exclusion from transfer taxes for certain farmland and land of conservation value (see H.R. 47), H29 [3JA]

——— authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts (see H.R. 1614), H2156 [18AP]

——— establish dairy farm savings accounts (see S. 493), S1269 [7MR]

——— exclude from gross income gain from, and allow sale or grant of conservation easements for special estate tax valuation provisions for farm and other trade or business real property (see H.R. 2713), H4597 [17JY]

——— expand the types of livestock for which bonus depreciation is available (see S. 494), S1269 [7MR]

——— extend research credit, increase and make permanent alternative simplified research credit and provide for a biotechnology consortium research credit (see H.R. 3757), H8108 [12DE]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 1441), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 3023), H5397 [2AU]

——— increase aggregate reduction in fair market value of farm and certain real property (see H.R. 1448), H1857 [9AP]

——— increase quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes (see H.R. 2899), H5261 [31JY]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (see S. 1280), S5667 [11JY] (see H.R. 2671), H4482 [11JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 1183), S4673 [19JN] (see H.R. 2429), H3927 [19JN]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 1402), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 147), H32 [3JA] (see H.R. 177), H51 [4JA] (see H.R. 483), H342 [4FE]

——— repeal estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death (see H.R. 782), H595 [15FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers and hunters from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 1634), S7728 [31OC]

Urban areas: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 1933), H2568 [9MY]

Water Desalination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 745), H593 [15FE]

Cloture motions

Programs: reauthorize (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]

Letters

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agriculture organizations, S3975 [6JN]

EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule change with respect to certain farms: Bing Von Bergen, National Association of Wheat Growers, S3420 [14MY]

——— Charles F. Conner, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, S3421 [14MY]

——— Dale Moore, American Farm Bureau Federation, S3420 [14MY]

——— Danny Murphy, American Soybean Association, S3420 [14MY]

——— E. Keith Menchey, National Cotton Council of America, S3420 [14MY]

——— Linda C. Raun, USA Rice Federation, S3421 [14MY]

——— Pam Johnson, National Corn Growers Association, S3421 [14MY]

——— Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, S3420 [14MY]

——— several agricultural and food industry organizations, S3419 [14MY]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Andrew Moylan, R Street Institute, H4469 [11JY]

——— Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4385, H4467 [11JY]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E934 [20JN]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E935 [20JN]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E934 [20JN]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E935 [20JN]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E934, E935 [20JN]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E934 [20JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E935 [20JN]

——— Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H4468 [11JY]

——— Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H4469 [11JY]

——— several organizations, H4391–H4393, H4468 [11JY]

Inclusion of logging employment in the W agricultural worker program established to replace the H-2A agricultural worker program: Thomas J. Vilsack, Sec. of Agriculture, S5338 [27JN]

Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act: A. Barry Rand, AARP, H5681 [19SE]

——— Stephen E. Blaire, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H5680 [19SE]

——— Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H5681 [19SE]

Special rules for certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders: Alan C. Nelson, Dept. of Justice, S5240 [26JN]

——— Alan K. Simpson, S5240 [26JN]

——— Jane Oates, Dept. of Labor, S5240 [26JN]

——— Senator Enzi, S5240 [26JN]

Water system construction in Alaskan native villages: Representative Don Young, E1225 [2AU]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E1225 [2AU]

Lists

Groups supporting crop insurance program, S3730 [22MY]

Organizations opposing H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5681 [19SE]

Motions

Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5719 [19SE]

Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), H3965 [20JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4463, H4467, H4470 [11JY], H6514 [11OC], H6978 [12NO]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383, H4389 [11JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 954), S3519 [15MY]

Press releases

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Club for Growth (organization), H4388, H4468 [11JY]

——— Heritage Action for America (organization), H4468 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H5779 [20SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), H3968 [20JN], H6263 [4OC]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049–H4057 [26JN]

Annan, Jack: Progressive 15 (organization) Alumni of the Plains award recipient, E1632 [12NO]

Barrs, Bill: Rotary Club of Dodge County, GA, Farmer of the Year award recipient, E164 [15FE]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to South Dakota, H6350 [8OC], H6428 [9OC]

Blue Diamond Growers (company): tribute to opening of Turlock, CA, plant, E827 [6JN]

Bracero guest worker program: tribute, H5661 [19SE]

Buckler, Aitkin: Bath County, KY, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1006 [28JN]

Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H8078 [12DE]

Bullard’s Farm Market (business): Greater Elkhart, IN, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, H3931 [20JN]

Business and industry: impact of Government regulations on hiring and job loss, H4843–H4848 [22JY]

——— tribute to year’s first bale of cotton, E1135 [25JY]

Caliente, CA: anniversary of Rankin Ranch, E1414 [1OC]

California: anniversary of Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District, E1645 [13NO]

California Avocado Appreciation Month: observance, H3367 [13JN]

Campbell, Keith and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1087 [18JY]

CFTC: provide for greater regulation of high frequency trading of commodities futures and greater protection for derivatives traders and trading facilities (H.R. 2292), E817 [6JN]

Cleveland, OH: opening of Terrence M. Ryan Agricultural Center, E906 [18JN]

Climate: impact of global warming on agriculture, H3341 [12JN]

Colleges and universities: allow the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H3897, H3898 [19JN]

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (organization): anniversary, E462 [15AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 113th Congress, H7611 [10DE]

——— goals of the 113th Congress, E14 [4JA]

——— legislative priorities, H7195 [19NO], H7269–H7272 [20NO]

——— prohibit Members and their spouses from receiving agriculture crop subsidies and insurance payments, H5680 [19SE], E943 [20JN]

Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4358, H4359 [10JY]

Cowden, Eric: Future Farmers of America Honorary American Star Degree recipient, H7402 [3DE]

Crops: set target price for all crops at certain percent of 5-year rolling Olympic average and change acreage available for target price support, H3855, H3856 [19JN]

Curti family: tribute to contributions to California dairy and farming industries, E1430 [3OC]

D’Arrigo, Andrew A.: Grower-Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E951 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Technological Innovation Partnership program funding, H3896, H3897 [19JN]

——— allow certain small community irrigation associations to be eligible for Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, H3867 [19JN]

——— allow portion of savings from crop insurance standard reinsurance agreements renegotiation to continue to be used for deficit reduction, H3911 [19JN]

——— cap Farm Risk Management Election Program spending at certain level for first 5 years in which payments are dispersed, H3857–H3859 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]

——— consult with Dept. of the Interior and EPA to address decline of bee population, H3870–H3872 [19JN]

——— Dairy Market Stabilization Program funding, H3780 [19JN]

——— develop and implement regulations to secure and limit access to certain agricultural nutrients and chemicals, E927 [20JN]

——— disclose names of Members of Congress, Cabinet members, or related entities receiving crop insurance premium subsidies, H6508 [11OC]

——— discontinue National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, H3912, H3913 [19JN]

——— Emerging Markets Program funding, H3883 [19JN]

——— encourage development of urban agriculture, E928 [20JN]

——— ensure no delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for veterans, children, senior citizens, the disabled, and pregnant women in case of a Government shutdown or default, H5719, H5720 [19SE]

——— ensure that certificates of origin are accepted by any country that has entered into a free trade agreement, H3884 [19JN]

——— establish National Drought Council, H3862 [19JN]

——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, H3893, H3894 [19JN]

——— Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program funding, H3902, H3903 [19JN]

——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H3694 [18JN], H3865, H3866 [19JN]

——— improve Federal dairy programs, H3724 [18JN]

——— increase opportunities for women- and minority-owned small businesses, H3783 [19JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H3694 [18JN]

——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, H6350 [8OC], H6465 [10OC]

——— modernize conservation programs, protect long term investments, increase small and midsize farmer’s access to programs, and prioritize modern-day conservation needs (H.R. 1890), H3104 [5JN], E624 [8MY]

——— olive oil import restrictions, H3903–H3905 [19JN]

——— prevent imposition of fees on Christmas tree sales, H3905, H3906 [19JN]

——— prohibit corn growers who sell their crop for ethanol production from receiving farm payments, H3862 [19JN]

——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies, H4089 [27JN]

——— reform Cooperative Forestry Program matching funds requirement for eligible historically Black land-grant institutions, E930, E933, E936 [20JN]

——— reform crop insurance program, H3908–H3911 [19JN], H6487 [10OC], H6595 [15OC]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs, H5939, H5942, H5943 [28SE], H6507–H6512 [11OC], E1501 [11OC]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5591, H5592, H5593, H5594, H5595, H5596, H5598, H5599, H5600, H5624, H5625 [18SE], H5659, H5660, H5661, H5662, H5663, H5664, H5665, H5666, H5667, H5668, H5694–H5721, H5755, H5756 [19SE], H5836 [26SE], E1353, E1355 [20SE], E1366 [25SE]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5669–H5684 [19SE]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), motion to recommit, H5719, H5720 [19SE]

——— reinstate Rural Energy for America Program feasibility studies, H3771 [19JN]

——— repeal Biodiesel Fuel Education Program, H3901, H3902 [19JN]

——— require advance public notice of any modification to terms or conditions of existing crop insurance policies or plans, H3919 [19JN]

——— require annual on-site audits of food safety systems of countries that export meat, poultry, and egg products to the U.S. and increase Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H4471 [11JY]

——— require farmers growing crops on highly erodible land and wetlands submit conservation compliance plan in order to qualify for crop insurance premium assistance, H3870 [19JN]

——— require reauthorization of discretionary programs, H3925, H3926 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]

——— results of food security report and impact on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H5439 [10SE], H6456 [10OC]

——— study climate impact of Price Loss Coverage Program, H3859 [19JN]

——— submit a report listing invasive species, certain details regarding species, cost estimates, current efforts to combat invasive species, and legal recourse available to those affected by species, E954 [20JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H5844 [26SE]

——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers and use savings to reduce the deficit, H668 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: require a scientific and economic analysis of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act before final regulations are enforced, H3921, H3922 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Program funding, H3192, H3193 [5JN]

——— establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (H.R. 1536), E437 [12AP]

——— National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility research facility construction funding, H3166–H3168 [5JN]

Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (H.R. 2822), H5097 [30JY]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (H.R. 2322), H6878 [29OC]

Duncan, Duane G.: 4–H (organization) Hall of Fame inductee, E1861 [12DE]

Economy: impact of immigration reform, H4320 [10JY], H4579–H4585 [17JY], H5186 [31JY]

——— national objectives priority assignments, H819 [4MR], H3298 [12JN]

Efird, Russel: Fresno County, CA, Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, E916 [19JN]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, H3924 [19JN]

——— include rules having a significant impact on agricultural entities under major rules that shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, H5319, H5320 [1AU]

——— prohibit the disclosure of private information of farmers and ranchers, H3925 [19JN]

——— release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, H1403 [14MR]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (H.R. 1461), E416 [10AP]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators, H4490 [16JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 2692), E1066 [16JY]

Erickson, Bill: Colorado State University Alumni Association 50 Year Club Public Service Award recipient, E1794 [5DE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E214 [28FE]

FarmedHere (business): Chicago Innovation Awards Top 10 ‘‘Up-and-Comer’’ award recipient, E1606 [30OC]

——— tribute to vertical farming facility, E347 [21MR]

FDA: reevaluate proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’, H3727 [18JN]

——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (H.R. 1699), H2258 [24AP]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (H.R. 1999), H3078, H3079 [4JN], H3109 [5JN], H3531 [13JN], H4937 [23JY]

——— reduce waste and streamline government programs, H5181 [31JY]

Federal aid programs: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority, H6515–H6520 [11OC]

——— reform direct payment program, H4490 [16JY]

——— reform sugar price support program, H3696 [18JN], H3762 [19JN], H3934–H3938 [20JN], H6520–H6527 [11OC], E1041 [10JY]

——— reform sugar price support program (H.R. 693), H3108 [5JN]

——— repeal milk price support program, H3859, H3860 [19JN]

——— repeal sugar price support program, H3770 [19JN]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, H3954, H3955 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: classify farmed shellfish as a specialty crop, H3906, H3907 [19JN]

Food: express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (H. Res. 182), H2311 [25AP]

Food Day: observance, H6695 [23OC]

Forest Service: streamline management of pine beetle infestation and clearing of infested trees to reduce forest fire risk, H3900 [19JN]

Franklin County, AL: tribute to Watermelon Festival, E653 [14MY]

Hall, Gloria: Bucks County Conservation District (organization) George M. Bush Farmland Preservation Award recipient, E784 [4JN]

Hornell, NY: anniversary of Howard Flats Farm (H. Res. 332), E1227 [2AU]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (H.R. 1518), E441 [12AP]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5270 [1AU], H5352, H5383–H5386 [2AU]

Humboldt County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1572 [24OC]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 1773), H7147 [15NO], H7462 [4DE]

——— impact of guest worker program and legalized immigration on employment, H3670 [17JN]

——— impact that granting amnesty to illegal aliens has on employment, H4594–H4596 [17JY]

——— improve agricultural workers programs, E1791 [4DE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit States from enacting laws that place restrictions on means of production for agricultural goods sold within its borders but produced in other States, E1002 [28JN]

Ivy Tech Community College: tribute Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1823 [10DE]

Lacey Act: modify, H4991 [24JY]

Loschen, Tyler: Future Farmers of America American Star Farmer award recipient, E1627 [12NO]

Maine: tribute to ‘‘Gems of 26’’ military program offering veterans access to cultural, historic, and recreational experiences in Maine, E123 [12FE]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Morristown Garden Club of Morristown, E445 [12AP]

Napa County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1090 [18JY]

National Ag Day: observance, H1578 [19MR]

National Farm Safety and Health Week: observance, E1386 [26SE]

National Farmer’s Market Week: observance, E1207 [2AU]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), H3765 [19JN]

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: observance, E178 [25FE], E245 [5MR]

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture: anniversary, E1242 [2AU]

Ogle, Josh and Julieanna: Tennessee Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer Achievement Award and Environmental Stewardship Award recipients, E166 [15FE]

Omaha, NE: tribute to Triumph of Agriculture Exposition, E166 [15FE]

Oregon Cattleman’s Association: anniversary, E917 [19JN]

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Patent and Trademark Office Patents for Humanity Food and Nutrition category award recipient, E610 [7MY]

Pittston, PA: anniversary of Pittston Tomato Festival, E1256 [9SE]

Platte County, MO: anniversary of Platte County Fair, E789 [4JN]

Pontiac, IL: Pontiac Township High School Future Farmers of America chapter recipient of Future Farmers of America Model of Excellence award, E1625 [12NO]

Pridgen family: Walton County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1459 [8OC]

Programs: reauthorize, H399 [6FE], H2444 [7MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), H2577 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2625, H2626, H2638 [15MY], H2663 [16MY], H2844 [22MY], H2916 [23MY], H3010 [3JN], H3228 [6JN], H3310 [12JN], H3359, H3365, H3369, H3371 [13JN], H3636 [14JN], H3694, H3695, H3721–H3730, H3745–H3750 [18JN], H3761–H3763, H3767, H3768, H3769, H3787–H3926 [19JN], H3932, H3933–H3968, H3969–H3976, H3984 [20JN], H4050 [26JN], H4086, H4089 [27JN], H5680, H5706 [19SE], E759 [23MY], E853 [12JN], E897 [17JN], E918 [19JN], E927, E928, E929, E930, E933, E936, E939, E941, E943, E944, E947, E948, E950, E951, E954 [20JN], E966 [25JN], E970, E971 [26JN], E1002 [28JN], E1020 [8JY], E1041 [10JY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708–H3720 [18JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3770–H3786 [19JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), motion to recommit, H3966 [20JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H4374, H4375, H4394–H4475, H4476 [11JY], H4490 [16JY], H4577 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], H4815, H4816 [19JY], H5076 [25JY], H5384, H5386 [2AU], H5844 [26SE], H6263 [4OC], H6350 [8OC], H6465, H6482–H6489, H6491 [10OC], H6514 [11OC], H6595 [15OC], H6608 [16OC], H6695, H6759 [23OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7145, H7147 [15NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453, H7459 [4DE], H7632 [11DE], H8134 [26DE], E1061 [16JY], E1483 [10OC], E1501 [11OC], E1794 [5DE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), H6527–H6532 [11OC], E1527 [16OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), H6520–H6527 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4376–H4394 [11JY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 361), H5938–H5946 [28SE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), motion to instruct conferees, H6515–H6520 [11OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), motion to recommit, H4471 [11JY]

——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), H8046, H8047 [12DE]

——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7702–H7716 [12DE]

Quinn, Kenneth: American Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award recipient, E103 [6FE]

Ramsey County, MN: anniversary of Ramsey County Fair, E1063 [16JY]

Reseach: importance of science, health, agricultural, and alternative energy research investment, H3277, H3278 [11JN]

Rider, Thomas A.: Santa Cruz County, CA, Farm Bureau Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award recipient, E337 [19MR]

Rocha, Ed: Stanislaus County, CA, Agricultural Hall of Fame ‘‘Legends in Agriculture’’ inductee, E1660 [14NO]

Roling, Jeremy and Teresa: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1725 [21NO]

Rosenberger, Henry: Penn Foundation, Inc., Adventures in Excellence Award recipient, E1652 [13NO]

San Luis Canal Co.: anniversary, E1333 [18SE]

Tazewell County, IL: anniversary of Tazewell County Farm Bureau, E296 [14MR]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, H6837 [29OC]

University of California, Davis: tribute to agriculture and forestry programs, H2524 [8MY]

Verboon, Doug: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist and AG Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1276 [10SE]

Williams, Earl P.: California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854 [12DE]

Worth County, GA: anniversary of Monk family farm, E1328 [17SE]

Yardley, PA: tribute to Shady Brook Farm, E782 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1244), S6910–S6912 [26SE]

Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 1427), S6217 [1AU], S6335 [10SE]

Birds: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 820), S3032 [25AP]

Blizzards: disaster assistance to South Dakota, S7341 [9OC], S7402 [11OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: participate in Hermiston, OR, water recycling and reuse project (S. 693), S2565 [10AP]

Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish, S4045, S4046 [10JN]

Climate: impact of global warming on agriculture, S3947 [4JN]

Courts: decision in U.S. v. Estate of E. Wayne Hage relative to grazing permits on Federal land, S5607 [10JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow Indian tribes to participate in certain soil and water conservation programs, S3636 [21MY]

——— approval process for genetically modified crops, S1768 [13MR], S1945 [19MR], S3820 [23MY], S3946, S3947 [4JN]

——— authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm, S3732 [22MY]

——— eliminate Adverse Marketing Payments Program, S3825 [23MY], S3979 [6JN], S8616 [11DE]

——— ensure farmers and ranchers are protected from market manipulation by large meatpacking corporations, S1768 [13MR]

——— expand agricultural opportunities for military veterans (S. 784), S2901 [23AP]

——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (S. 837), S3038 [25AP]

——— impact of Government shutdown, S7247 [7OC]

——— improve organic agriculture, S3610 [20MY]

——— improve Regional Conservation Partnership Program, S4206 [11JN]

——— improve the crop insurance program, S3595 [20MY], S3729 [22MY], S3890 [3JN]

——— improve the crop insurance program (S. 677), S2505 [9AP]

——— include California as a separate Federal milk marketing order upon the petition and approval of California dairy producers (S. 663), S2337 [22MR]

——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3933, S3934 [4JN]

——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3722 [22MY], S3817–S3820 [23MY]

——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7396, S7402 [11OC]

——— Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding, S3901 [3JN], S4401 [12JN]

——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4207 [11JN]

——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, S3751 [22MY]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product, S4046, S4047 [10JN]

——— prohibit individuals convicted of tax evasion from receiving any benefits from Government assistance programs, S3933, S3934 [4JN]

——— prohibit payment of crop insurance premiums for tobacco, S3594, S3595 [20MY], S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816 [23MY]

——— reduce fraud and maintain program integrity in the crop insurance program, S3817 [23MY]

——— reduce waste and reform direct payment programs, S7897 [7NO]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), S6611, S6631 [19SE], S6699, S6871 [24SE]

——— repeal automatic implementation of permanent laws establishing production limitations, market quotas, and price supports tied to parity prices, S4047 [10JN]

——— require a certain percentage of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds be used for affordable food for children and at-risk families, food safety, crop protection, and specialty crop production, S3935 [4JN]

——— require research and development relative to crop insurance for alfalfa and report on results of such study, S3890, S3900 [3JN]

——— study impact of global warming on agriculture, S3731 [22MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S6568 [18SE]

——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers, S968 [28FE]

Dept. of Defense: operation and maintenance funding for programs, projects, and activities in the U.S. through reductions in Advanced Drop-In Biofuel Production Program funding, S1840–S1847 [14MR], S1887 [18MR], S1981, S1982, S1986, S1987 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: release reversionary interest in certain land conveyed to Oregon for establishment of Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (S. 1437), S6219 [1AU]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts, S3308 [9MY]

——— convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 904), S7605 [29OC]

——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (S. 141), S288 [24JA]

Eastland, Woods E.: National Cotton Council of America Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1228 [6MR]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, S3145–S3147 [7MY], S3418 [14MY], S6574 [18SE]

——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (S. 1807), S8773 [12DE]

——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, S3751 [22MY]

——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (S. 1343), S5842 [23JY]

——— prohibit Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule funding with respect to farmers, S1774, S1775 [13MR]

——— proposed rule to waive the renewable fuel standard, S8972 [18DE]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program, S6618 [19SE]

Farmers: impact of Government shutdown, S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397 [11OC]

Federal aid programs: reform direct payment program, S6162 [1AU]

——— reform sugar price support program, S3639, S3640 [21MY], S3709, S3722, S3732, S3734–S3736, S3746 [22MY]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, S8631 [11DE]

——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 281), S658, S659 [12FE]

Food: allow States to require labels on any food, beverage, or other edible products sold that contain, or are produced with, a genetically engineered material, S3731, S3750 [22MY], S3796, S3797 [23MY]

GAO: report finding National Flood Control Program and Federal Crop Insurance Corp., ill-prepared to deal with events resulting from climate change, S926 [27FE]

Government regulations: impact, S2246 [22MR]

——— require enhanced economic analysis and justification for proposed Federal banking, housing, securities, and commodity regulations (S. 450), S5955 [25JY]

Immigration: impact of guest worker program and legalized immigration on employment, S4076–S4078 [11JN], S4556 [18JN], S5118 [25JN], S5222, S5236 [26JN], S6175–S6177 [1AU], S6627, S6637–S6639 [19SE]

——— improve agricultural workers programs, S4633 [19JN], S5112 [25JN], S5306–S5309 [26JN]

——— inclusion of logging employment in the W agricultural worker program established to replace the H-2A agricultural worker program, S5337 [27JN]

——— maintain special rules for certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, S5239 [26JN]

——— provide for the temporary employment of agricultural workers, S4207 [11JN]

Johnson, Sonya: National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization Ag Advocate Award recipient, S6065 [30JY]

Kalmbach Feeds (company): anniversary, S867 [26FE]

Lancaster County, PA: tribute to preservation of farmland, S8805 [13DE]

Lexington, IL: tribute to farmers assisting Thomas family with crop harvest, S7247 [7OC]

Loper, Dick: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S6062 [30JY]

National Ag Day: anniversary (S. Res. 81), S1957 [19MR]

National Agriculture Week: observance, S1883 [18MR]

National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 254), S6759 [24SE], S7634 [29OC]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 191), S5673 [11JY]

Nuckolls, JW and Thea: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees, S6062 [30JY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S3605 [20MY], S3707–S3709 [22MY]

OSHA: exempt small farming operations from rules and regulations, S8933 [18DE]

Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), S4987 [24JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), S5790, S5794 [18JY], S6162, S6163 [1AU], S6500, S6501 [17SE], S6568 [18SE], S6613 [19SE], S6871 [24SE], S7037 [30SE], S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397, S7402 [11OC], S7648–S7650 [30OC], S7693 [31OC], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616, S8631 [11DE], S8723, S8751 [12DE], S8787, S8796, S8805 [13DE], S8887 [17DE], S9090 [20DE]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S7084 [1OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), insert S. 954 language in lieu, S5794 [18JY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S5794 [18JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 954), S3523 [15MY], S3589, S3591–S3595, S3597, S3610 [20MY], S3634–S3648, S3652 [21MY], S3709, S3712–S3717, S3722–S3736, S3745–S3752 [22MY], S3796, S3797, S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816–S3826 [23MY], S3890, S3895–S3897, S3900, S3901 [3JN], S3915, S3923–S3925, S3931–S3940, S3946, S3947 [4JN], S3970, S3971, S3975, S3976, S3979–S3981 [6JN], S4029, S4043–S4053 [10JN], S4206 [11JN], S4401 [12JN], S4473 [13JN], S4757 [20JN], S4987 [24JN], S5601 [10JY], S5705 [16JY]

——— reauthorize (S. 954), motion to proceed, S3519 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 954), order to print, S4432 [12JN]

——— reauthorize (S. 954), unanimous-consent agreement, S3949 [4JN]

——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), S9090 [20DE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 1660), S7911 [7NO]

Stabenow, Senator: tribute to personal staff who worked on S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4043 [10JN]

Taxation: permanently repeal estate tax, S2582 [11AP]

——— repeal estate and gift taxes (S. 1402), S6129 [31JY]

——— repeal estate tax, S2087, S2088 [21MR], S2286 [22MR]

——— repeal estate tax provided action would not result in an increase in the deficit, S2285, S2286 [22MR]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, S8182 [19NO]

Westview Orchards (business): anniversary, S5260 [26JN]

Wheat Growers (organization): anniversary, S5492 [27JN]

Reports

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (2012) (excerpt), S3418 [14MY]

Reports filed

Agree to Conference With the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2410) (H. Rept. 113–116), H3758 [18JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 113–46), S5497 [27JN]

Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954), S3429 [14MY]

——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 113–88), S6295 [9SE]

Bureau of Reclamation Participation in Hermiston, OR, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 693) (S. Rept. 113–75), S5687 [15JY]

Consideration of H. Res. 378, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Restore Authority To Manage Sugar Supplies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]

Consideration of H. Res. 379, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Limit Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Based on Income: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 266) (H. Rept. 113–114), H3686 [17JN]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 113–117), H3758 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 113–149), H4369 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 113–215), H5653 [18SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3695, Agricultural Programs Temporary Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 113–290), H7687 [11DE]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 361) (H. Rept. 113–231), H5882 [26SE]

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3014 [3JN], H3355 [12JN]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3256 [10JN]

Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 657) (H. Rept. 113–145), H4308 [9JY]

Ranch A Consolidation and Management Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1684) (H. Rept. 113–198), H5475 [10SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708 [18JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3771 [19JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4467 [11JY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383 [11JY]

Statements

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Executive Office of the President, H4384 [11JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 266, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H3708 [18JN]

H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3770 [19JN]

H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 2410, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4049 [26JN]

H. Res. 295, consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4376 [11JY]

H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, and H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5669 [19SE]

H. Res. 361, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H5938 [28SE]

H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6520 [11OC]

H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6527 [11OC]

H. Res. 380, agree to conference with the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6505 [11OC]

H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6505 [11OC]

H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6505 [11OC]

H. Res. 438, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Bipartisan Budget Act and H.R. 3695, agricultural programs temporary extension, H7702 [12DE]

H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3787–H3850 [19JN]

H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4395–H4458 [11JY]

H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5694–H5705 [19SE]

H.R. 3695, agriculture programs temporary extension, H8046 [12DE]

S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S48–S156 [22JA]

S. 663, California Milk Marketing Order Act, S2338 [22MR]

S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4232–S4349 [11JN]

S. 1402, Death Tax Repeal Act, S6129 [31JY]

S. 1427, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act, S6218 [1AU]

S. 1437, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center Land Conveyance Act, S6220 [1AU]

S. 1807, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act, S8774 [12DE]

S. Res. 81, National Ag Day anniversary, S1955 [19MR]

S. Res. 86, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S2162 [21MR]

S. Res. 191, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5506 [27JN]

S. Res. 254, National Bison Day, S6759 [24SE]

Tributes

Chavez, Cesar E., E390 [9AP]