S-2663 : Still Just a Bill

Agriculture Creates Real Employment Act or the ACRE Act

This bill reduces environmental requirements for agricultural producers, including requirements concerning

  • the takings of certain birds at farms or aquaculture facilities,
  • exports of certain sea urchins and sea cucumbers,
  • discharges of pesticides,
  • the use of information and data collected in accordance with certain environmental laws, or
  • oil pollution on farms.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-04-12IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2018-04-12IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
2018-03-14CommitteeSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-267.Senate

Sponsor :

John Barrasso [R] (WY)
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Aquaculture
  • Birds
  • Congressional oversight
  • Endangered and threatened species
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Government information and archives
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Motor fuels
  • Oil and gas
  • Pest management
  • Seafood
  • State and local government operations
  • Trade restrictions
  • User charges and fees
  • Water quality
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
  • Department of the Interior
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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