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S. 1323 (105th)

Animal Agriculture Reform Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 October 1997

Last action

2 April 1998 · Committee

Status

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-953.

Sponsors

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN]

Subjects

Environment, Nitrogen, Agriculture

Source updated

21 August 2025

Environment · Nitrogen · Agriculture

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Summary

Animal Agriculture Reform Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an animal waste management program under which the Secretary shall approve a qualifying concentrated animal feeding operation waste management plan. Prohibits the land application of animal waste that exceeds specified levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other substances and threatens environmental or soil pollution. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) land application of waste; (2) waste containment and treatment; (3) construction and discontinuation of animal waste structures; (4) wet waste containment systems; and (5) enforcement penalties. Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide environmental incentives for animal waste management plan implementation. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11291-11292)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 April 1998

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-953.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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