A bill to amend the Farm Disaster Assistance Act of 1987 to extend the reporting date for the ethanol cost effectiveness study.
Latest action (18 Aug 1987): Signed by President.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 1597, introduced by Senator Robert Dole, was enacted in 1987. Its purpose was to amend the Farm Disaster Assistance Act of 1987. Specifically, it extended the deadline for reporting the findings of a study on the cost-effectiveness of ethanol. The original reporting date was 90 days after the Act's enactment, and this bill extended it to 180 days.
The bill's main effect was to provide more time for the completion and submission of the ethanol cost-effectiveness study. This study relates to agricultural economics, energy policy, and the use of alcohol as fuel. While the bill directly affected the timeline for this specific study, its broader implications would be related to agricultural support and energy initiatives.
The bill was introduced on August 5, 1987, and was signed into law by the President on August 18, 1987. As it has been enacted, the legislative process for this bill is complete. The extension of the reporting date for the ethanol cost-effectiveness study is now law.
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Official summary
Amends the Farm Disaster Assistance Act of 1987 to extend the reporting date for the ethanol cost-effectiveness study from 90 days to 180 days after enactment of such Act.
Timeline
18 Aug 1987
Signed by President.
7 Aug 1987
Passed House by Voice Vote.
5 Aug 1987
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 1597 do?
- This bill, S. 1597, introduced by Senator Robert Dole, was enacted in 1987. Its purpose was to amend the Farm Disaster Assistance Act of 1987. Specifically, it extended the deadline for reporting the findings of a study on the cost-effectiveness of ethanol. The original reporting date was 90 days after the Act's enactment, and this bill extended it to 180 days. The bill's main effect was to provide more time for the completion and submission of the ethanol cost-effectiveness study. This study relates to agricultural economics, energy policy, and the use of alcohol as fuel. While the bill directly affected the timeline for this specific study, its broader implications would be related to agricultural support and energy initiatives. The bill was introduced on August 5, 1987, and was signed into law by the President on August 18, 1987. As it has been enacted, the legislative process for this bill is complete. The extension of the reporting date for the ethanol cost-effectiveness study is now law.
- Has S. 1597 become law?
- Yes. S. 1597 has been enacted. Status last updated 18 Aug 1987.
- Who sponsored S. 1597?
- S. 1597 was sponsored by Sen. Robert Dole [R-KS, 1969-1996] (Republican-KS), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1597?
- Signed by President. (18 Aug 1987).
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