A bill 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 25, 2008.
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Became Public Law No: 110-205.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends Public Law 110-196 to provide a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond the original expiration date of April 25, 2008. The extension allows these agricultural and rural development programs to continue operating without interruption while further legislative or administrative actions are considered.
The bill temporarily extends key agricultural programs authorized under the 2002 Farm Act to maintain continuity in farm and rural support services past April 25, 2008.
- Amends Public Law 110-196 to extend programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.
- Provides a temporary extension beyond April 25, 2008, preventing program expiration on that date.
- Ensures continued operation of agricultural and rural investment programs during the extension period.
['Farmers and agricultural producers relying on Farm Security and Rural Investment Act programs', 'Rural communities benefiting from investment and development programs', 'Federal agencies administering agricultural and rural development programs']
['Temporary nature of the extension may create uncertainty for program planning and funding', 'Lack of detailed provisions in the bill text limits clarity on the duration and scope of the extension', 'Potential administrative challenges in managing program continuity during the extension period']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 110th Congress and was enacted into law as Public Law No: 110-205 on April 25, 2008. It reflects a legislative approach to maintain ongoing agricultural and rural programs authorized under the 2002 Farm Act while further legislative decisions are pending.
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['Continued funding and operation of agricultural programs may stabilize rural economies temporarily.', 'Potential delays in reauthorization or permanent legislation could affect long-term program planning.', 'Federal agencies may need to allocate resources to manage the transition period created by the temporary extension.']
The bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions. Transparency would be improved by access to full legislative text and details on the extension's duration and conditions. Oversight considerations include monitoring how the temporary extension affects program delivery and funding stability.
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