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 May 2, 2008.
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Became Public Law No: 110-208.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law 110-208, temporarily extends the programs authorized under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond the original expiration date of May 2, 2008. The extension allows ongoing agricultural and rural development programs to continue operating without interruption while further legislative action is considered. The bill does not specify new programmatic changes or funding levels but serves as a stopgap measure to maintain continuity in agricultural policy implementation.
The bill provides a temporary extension of existing agricultural programs authorized by the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, ensuring no lapse in these programs beyond May 2, 2008.
- Temporarily extends programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond May 2, 2008.
- Ensures continuity of agricultural and rural investment programs without changes to existing provisions.
- Became law on May 2, 2008, as Public Law 110-208.
['Farmers and agricultural producers relying on programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002', 'Rural communities and organizations involved in rural development', 'Federal agencies administering agricultural and rural investment programs']
['Temporary nature of the extension may create uncertainty for program planning and budgeting', 'Lack of detailed provisions or funding adjustments could delay necessary program updates', 'Oversight mechanisms and long-term policy direction remain dependent on subsequent legislation']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress to prevent a lapse in agricultural program authorizations. It reflects a common legislative practice of using temporary extensions to maintain program operations while Congress negotiates longer-term reauthorizations or reforms. The bill was signed into law on May 2, 2008, shortly before the expiration date of the existing authorizations.
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['Maintaining program continuity may prevent disruptions in agricultural production and rural development activities.', 'Temporary extension could delay legislative decisions on program reforms or funding adjustments.', 'Federal agencies may face challenges in long-term planning due to uncertainty about future authorizations.']
The bill lacks detailed text and funding information, limiting transparency about specific program impacts. As a temporary extension, it postpones substantive legislative review and oversight of the programs authorized under the 2002 Act. Monitoring subsequent legislative actions is necessary to assess long-term policy and budgetary implications.
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