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Protecting Farmers from SEC Emission Disclosure Requirements

This act aims to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from requiring companies to disclose information about greenhouse gas emissions related to agricultural production. This means farmers and agricultural businesses will not have to report on emissions from their operations, potentially reducing their administrative burdens and costs.
Key points
Agricultural businesses will not be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions data from their operations.
This change applies to emissions from all stages of agricultural product production, processing, and delivery.
The goal is to reduce bureaucracy and costs for the agricultural sector.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1018
Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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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 118_HR_1018.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Agricultural businesses will not be required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions data from their operations.
  • This change applies to emissions from all stages of agricultural product production, processing, and delivery.
  • The goal is to reduce bureaucracy and costs for the agricultural sector.
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 Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment Economy