Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978
Public Law 95-306 · H.R. 11779 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 30, 1978 · Agriculture and Food
Sponsor: Rep. James Weaver (D-OR-4)
Cosponsors (21): Rep. Thomas Foley, Rep. Joseph Ammerman,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Renewable Resources Extension Act - Provides for a nationally coordinated program to insure the most efficient utilization of forest and rangeland renewable resources.
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Renewable Resources Extension Program in cooperation with State directors of cooperative extension service programs and eligible colleges and universities.
Requires the Secretary and relevant State officials to cooperate in the identification and study of needed areas of research, and in the dissemination of the results of such research.
Requires the Secretary to coordinate the establishment of ongoing training programs for landowner, processors and other interested parties.
Directs the Secretary to prepare a five-year Renewable Resources Extension Program to provide national guidance for State programs. Requires annual reporting to Congress on implementation of the plan.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Jun 30, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-306.
- Jun 23, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 22, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- Jun 19, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 16, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Jun 7, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 3035.
- Jun 5, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- May 24, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
- May 22, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #345 (377-7).House roll call 345
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- May 15, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Agriculture Committee
- Mar 22, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Agriculture Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.