Montana Congressional Bills

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2814: PRIME Act

Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or the PRIME Act This bill exempts from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses. Specifically, the bill expands the federal inspection exemption to include the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products that are slaughtered and prepared at a custom slaughter facility in accordance with the laws of the state where the facility is located; and prepared exclusively for distribution to household consumers in the state or restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments in the state that either prepare meals served directly to consumers or offer meat and food products for sale directly to consumers in the state. The bill does not preempt any state law concerning (1) the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products at a custom slaughter facility; or (2) the sale of meat or meat food products.

Thomas Massie (R) · 56 co-sponsors

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2742: FIGHT Act

The FIGHT Act (HR 2742) amends the Animal Welfare Act to specifically target animal fighting events, such as cockfighting, by defining "rooster" as any male chicken over six months old and banning the live broadcasting (simulcasting) of such events. It prohibits using the postal service or interstate transport to move roosters for animal fighting purposes and adds civil enforcement tools allowing citizens to sue violators after a 60-day notice period. Fines up to $5,000 per violation may be imposed, and property used in animal fighting ventures can be seized. These changes strengthen enforcement against animal fighting by expanding legal remedies for the public and authorities.

Don Bacon (R) · 135 co-sponsors

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2268: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Operations for fiscal year 2024.

This bill sets a strict spending cap of $819,492,000 for the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Operations program during fiscal year 2024. It directly limits the budget available to this specific program, preventing the use of funds beyond the specified amount. The key provision is a mandatory funding ceiling with no additional program requirements or changes to conservation activities. This is a procedural budgetary restriction affecting only the NRCS Conservation Operations funding level.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2267: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Risk Management Agency, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2267 sets a spending cap of $58.36 million for the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) for fiscal year 2024, limiting funds available for its salaries and operations. This bill directly affects the RMA, which administers crop insurance programs for farmers. The provision prevents the agency from using more than this specified amount from existing appropriations. It is a procedural budgetary measure with no new policy changes, solely restricting current funding levels.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2266: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Grassroots Source Water Protection Program for fiscal year 2024.

This bill sets a $6.5 million cap on funding for the USDA's Grassroots Source Water Protection Program during fiscal year 2024. It directly restricts the program's available budget by preventing the allocation of any funds exceeding this amount. The provision is a straightforward budgetary limitation, not a change to the program's scope or eligibility. It applies specifically to the USDA's funding authorization for this water protection initiative.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2272: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Programs, Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2272 caps funding for the USDA's Rural Development Programs at $236.8 million for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly limits all spending under these programs, including salaries, operations, and rural development initiatives. The key provision sets a strict budget ceiling that prevents the USDA from exceeding this amount during FY2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2271: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Programs for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2271 caps funding for USDA Rural Development Programs at $1,580,000 for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the USDA's Rural Development Programs by limiting their available budget for that fiscal year. The key provision is a strict spending ceiling that prevents these programs from accessing more than the specified amount, regardless of other funding authorizations.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Housing

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2270: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Watershed Rehabilitation Program for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2270 limits funding for the USDA Watershed Rehabilitation Program to $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the program by restricting the total amount of money available for watershed rehabilitation projects during that year. The key provision is a strict spending cap that prevents any additional funds from being allocated beyond the $1 million maximum. This is a budgetary limitation, not a change to the program's purpose or eligibility.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2269: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2269 sets a maximum funding limit of $143,275,000 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects the USDA's ability to allocate funds for watershed management and flood prevention projects under this specific program. The key mechanism is a statutory cap that overrides other funding provisions, ensuring no more than the specified amount can be spent for these operations in FY2024. The bill does not change program eligibility or operations, only restricting the total available funding.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2252: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Extension Activities for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2252 caps funding for USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Extension Activities at $505.692 million for fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects NIFA's extension programs, which provide agricultural education, research support, and community outreach services to farmers, rural communities, and educational institutions. The key provision is a strict spending limit that prevents additional funds from being allocated to these programs beyond the specified amount. As a fiscal constraint, it does not alter program requirements or eligibility but sets a clear budget ceiling for FY2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2279: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Intermediary Relending Program Fund Account for fiscal year 2024.

HR 2279 sets a maximum funding limit of $18,889,000 for the USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service Intermediary Relending Program Fund Account during fiscal year 2024. This bill directly affects rural businesses and cooperatives that rely on loans from intermediaries (like community development organizations) funded through this USDA account. The key provision is a strict cap on available funds, preventing the program from exceeding this specific dollar amount for FY2024.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Montana · House May 15, 2023

HR 2251: To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Native Americans Institutions Endowment Fund for fiscal year 2024.

This bill sets a maximum funding limit of $11.88 million for the USDA's Native American Institutions Endowment Fund during fiscal year 2024. The fund provides financial support to educational institutions serving Native American communities. The bill prohibits any spending exceeding this specific amount, creating a strict budget ceiling for this program. It directly affects the allocation of resources for these educational institutions by capping federal funding at the stated level.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

Montana Congressional Bills

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