Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Oct 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 25, expresses Congress's view that the United States should aim for its agricultural, forestry, and working lands to supply at least 25 percent of the nation's total energy consumption from renewable resources by January 1, 2025. It also states the goal that these lands continue to provide safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
The resolution affects the agricultural and forestry sectors by setting a goal for their role in national energy production. It also relates to consumers by aiming for continued availability of food and affordable energy. As a concurrent resolution expressing a sense of Congress, it does not have the force of law, meaning it does not create new regulations or mandates.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007, the bill was referred to multiple committees. Its latest action noted is that it was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in October 2007. From there, it would need to be considered by the Senate committee before potentially moving forward.
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Timeline
16 Oct 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 25 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 25, expresses Congress's view that the United States should aim for its agricultural, forestry, and working lands to supply at least 25 percent of the nation's total energy consumption from renewable resources by January 1, 2025. It also states the goal that these lands continue to provide safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. The resolution affects the agricultural and forestry sectors by setting a goal for their role in national energy production. It also relates to consumers by aiming for continued availability of food and affordable energy. As a concurrent resolution expressing a sense of Congress, it does not have the force of law, meaning it does not create new regulations or mandates. Introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2007, the bill was referred to multiple committees. Its latest action noted is that it was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in October 2007. From there, it would need to be considered by the Senate committee before potentially moving forward.
- Has H.Con.Res. 25 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 25. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 25?
- H.Con.Res. 25 was sponsored by Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] (D-MN), with 72 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 25?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (16 Oct 2007).
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