Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jan 2019): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
What this bill does
H.R. 265, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, would provide funding for various federal agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. This includes money for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), except for the Forest Service, and for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Farm Credit Administration. The bill would fund programs related to agricultural research, conservation, rural development, domestic food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, and foreign agricultural assistance.
The bill directly affects the operations and services provided by the USDA and the FDA. It would impact farmers, rural communities, consumers who rely on food assistance programs, and the public's access to safe food and medical products, as it appropriates funds for these agencies to carry out their missions.
This bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now be considered by the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Highlights:
This bill provides FY2019 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), except for the Forest Service, which is included in the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
The bill also provides appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Farm Credit Administration.
The bill includes both discretionary and mandatory funding. The mandatory funding levels are generally set by authorizing legislation such as the farm bill and are frequently limited in the agriculture appropriations bill.
Full Summary:
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
TITLE I--AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS
This title provides appropriations for the following agricultural programs and services
Timeline
11 Jan 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 265 do?
- H.R. 265, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, would provide funding for various federal agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. This includes money for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), except for the Forest Service, and for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Farm Credit Administration. The bill would fund programs related to agricultural research, conservation, rural development, domestic food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC, and foreign agricultural assistance. The bill directly affects the operations and services provided by the USDA and the FDA. It would impact farmers, rural communities, consumers who rely on food assistance programs, and the public's access to safe food and medical products, as it appropriates funds for these agencies to carry out their missions. This bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now be considered by the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then be sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has H.R. 265 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 265. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 265?
- H.R. 265 was sponsored by Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 265?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (11 Jan 2019).
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