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H.R. 4157 (112th)

Preserving America's Family Farms Act

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Introduced

7 March 2012

Last action

25 July 2012 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Blaine Luetkemeyer, Thomas Rooney, Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], John Carter, Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Brett Guthrie, Paul Gosar, WILLIAM THORNBERRY, WALTER JONES, Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Michael Simpson, Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Robert Latta, Rep. Canseco, Francisco "Quico" [R-TX-23], Marsha Blackburn, FRED UPTON, James Lankford, Lynn Jenkins, Steve King, Frank Lucas, Rep. Berg, Rick [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], F. SENSENBRENNER, Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Kristi Noem, Todd Rokita, Kurt Schrader, Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], GREG WALDEN, Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Sam Graves, Bill Huizenga, Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Devin Nunes, Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8]

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Summary

Preserving America's Family Farms Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing proposed rule "Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation; Child Labor Violations-Civil Money Penalties" (relating to child labor in agricultural and nonagricultural occupations) issued pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act and published on September 2, 2011.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 March 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 March 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 July 2012

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 24 July 2012

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 24 July 2012

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5162)

    Source: Floor

  8. 24 July 2012

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5162)

    Source: Floor

  9. 24 July 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4157.

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 July 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5162-5167)

    Source: Floor

  11. 24 July 2012

    Floor

    Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 July 2012

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

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