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Protecting Farmers: No Greenhouse Gas Emission Disclosure Required

This act aims to exempt agricultural product companies from disclosing greenhouse gas emissions related to their operations. This means farmers and agricultural businesses will not be required to report emissions from upstream and downstream activities, potentially reducing their administrative burden.
Key points
Companies involved in producing, manufacturing, or harvesting agricultural products will not be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
This exemption covers emissions from activities before production (e.g., raw material supply) and after production (e.g., processing, delivery to end-user).
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Print number: 117_S_5135
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Process start date: 2022-11-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Farmers from the SEC Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5135.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies involved in producing, manufacturing, or harvesting agricultural products will not be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.
  • This exemption covers emissions from activities before production (e.g., raw material supply) and after production (e.g., processing, delivery to end-user).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment