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Ellmers calls on Reid to send ag bill to Senate floor
Story Date: 6/22/2011
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Source: PRESS RELEASE, 6/21/11
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers released the following statement this afternoon following H.R. 872's advancement from the Senate Agriculture Committee:
"Today H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 advanced through the Senate Agriculture Committee. This bill, which I am proud to co-sponsor, will relieve unnecessary burdens being placed on our farmers by a misguided court order aimed at duplicating a pesticide requirement. Without action by the Senate, our farmers, state agencies, and everyday citizens will face greater hardship and economic loss when the requirement is implemented on October 31. I call on Senator Reid to allow this vital, bi-partisan legislation to be presented for a vote on the Senate floor as soon as possible."
Congresswoman Ellmers sits on the House Agriculture Committee and was a co-sponsor of H.R. 872, which passed the House on March 31st. The legislation eliminates a costly and duplicative permitting requirement for the application of pesticides. This misguided court order will be implemented on October 31. Without a legislative fix, the requirement would impose an economic burden to agricultural producers, foresters, public health agencies, the federal government, state agencies, and every day citizens.
For more information on H.R. 872 click here.
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