To amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond April 18, 2008.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 110-200.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 5813 from the 110th Congress, amends Public Law 110-196 to provide a temporary extension of programs authorized under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond the original expiration date of April 18, 2008. The extension allows these agricultural and rural development programs to continue operating without interruption while further legislative or administrative actions are considered.
H.R. 5813 temporarily extends key agricultural programs authorized by the 2002 Farm Bill beyond April 18, 2008, ensuring continuity of support for rural and farming sectors.
- The bill amends an existing public law to extend program authorization dates.
- It specifically targets programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
- The extension is temporary, covering the period beyond April 18, 2008, to avoid gaps in program operation.
['Farmers and agricultural producers reliant on programs authorized by the 2002 Farm Bill', 'Rural communities benefiting from investment and support programs', 'Federal agencies administering agricultural and rural development programs']
['Temporary extensions may create uncertainty for long-term planning by beneficiaries and administrators', 'Potential administrative costs or complexities associated with managing short-term program extensions', 'Lack of detailed provisions in the bill text limits clarity on scope and duration of the extension']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 110th Congress and was signed into law on April 18, 2008, becoming Public Law No: 110-200. It reflects a legislative approach to maintain continuity of agricultural programs authorized under the 2002 Farm Bill while further legislative decisions are pending.
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['Continued availability of agricultural support programs may stabilize rural economies in the short term.', 'Temporary nature of the extension may delay comprehensive policy updates or reforms.', 'Federal agencies may need to allocate resources to manage the transition period created by the extension.']
The bill text and official summary lack detailed provisions, limiting transparency about the exact scope and duration of the extension. Monitoring implementation and subsequent legislative actions will be important to ensure continuity and oversight of the extended programs.
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