HR 2905 · 112th Congress · Agriculture and Food

To temporarily waive the risk management purchase requirement for agricultural producers adversely impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee so that such producers are eligible to receive assistance under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE), Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), and Tree Assistance Program (TAP).

Introduced 2011-09-13· Sponsored by Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-20]· House

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Latest: Referred for a period ending not later than September 19, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Trade, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.(2011-09-19)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Waives the risk management purchase requirement for an agricultural producer in a designated disaster county adversely impacted by Hurricane Irene or Tropical Storm Lee for assistance eligibility under: (1) the supplemental revenue assistance program; (2) the emergency assistance for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish program; and (3) the tree assistance program. Sets forth the conditions to be met in order for a producer to receive such assistance.…

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Cosponsors (13)

9 Democrats4 Republicans