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.
Public Law 110-208 · S. 2954 · 110th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on May 2, 2008 · Agriculture and Food
Sponsor: Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends, with specified exceptions, agricultural programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 until May 16, 2008.
Suspends permanent price support authorities through May 16, 2008.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Related bills
3 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 5813 · became Public Law 110-200Related 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 18, 2008.
H.R. 6051 · became Public Law 110-231Related 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 16, 2008.
S. 2903 · became Public Law 110-205Related bill
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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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.
- May 2, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-208.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- May 1, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2954.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Holden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.