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A concurrent resolution supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights.

USA116th CongressSCONRES-36| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2020
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and fair agricultural markets in the United States, by introducing the Farmers Bill of Rights.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S994-995)
  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S994-995)

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 116-88: Supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights.
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural equipment and machineryAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetition and antitrustCongressional tributesFarmlandFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign and international corporationsGeneral agriculture mattersIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservationMinority and disadvantaged businessesProperty rightsRural conditions and developmentU.S. and foreign investmentsWater use and supply

A concurrent resolution supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights.

USA116th CongressSCONRES-36| Senate 
| Updated: 2/11/2020
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and fair agricultural markets in the United States, by introducing the Farmers Bill of Rights.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S994-995)
  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S994-995)
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (2)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 116-88: Supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural equipment and machineryAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural tradeAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetition and antitrustCongressional tributesFarmlandFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign and international corporationsGeneral agriculture mattersIndian lands and resources rightsLand use and conservationMinority and disadvantaged businessesProperty rightsRural conditions and developmentU.S. and foreign investmentsWater use and supply