S.Res. 440 · 110th Congress
A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical…
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A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources.
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BrownSponsor6 cosponsors · 4 D, 2 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jan 31, 2008
- Senate Passed Jun 23, 2008
Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Jun 23, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Recognizes: (1) the necessity to develop and implement best practices for the long-term use of the nation's soil resources; and (2) the important role of soil scientists and soils professionals.
Acknowledges the promise of soil scientists and soils professionals to continue to enrich the lives of all Americans by improving stewardship of the soil, combating soil degradation, and ensuring the future protection and sustainable use of our air, soil, and water resources.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution recognizing soil as an essential natural resource, and soils professionals as playing a critical role in managing our Nation's soil resources.
Latest action (Jun 23, 2008): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5971)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 31, 2008
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- Senate Introduced Jan 31, 2008
- Senate Passed Jun 23, 2008
No recorded floor vote found.