National Institute of Food and Agriculture Act of 2006

H.RES.1005, expressing that September should be a national “Rural America Month.” H.CON.RES.482, expressing that farmers should be supported in effort to join together in cooperative self-help. H.R.131, to amend Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. H.R.187, to prohibit operation of USDA rule regarding introduction of BSE into U.S. H.R.297, to restore the ban on commercial sale and slaughter of wild horse and burros. H.R.384, to prohibit operation of USDA rule regarding introduction of BSE into U.S. H.R.411, to recognized importance of livestock ranching and to aid ranchers regarding grazing permits. H.R.503, to amend the Horse Protection Act. H.R.599, to provide restoration funds on federal lands. HR.710, to provide aid to farmers Markets. H.R.721, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. H.R.817, to amend Title 18, U.S. Code., regarding animal fighting. H.R.859, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. H.R.1118, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. H.R.1254, to amend the Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1256, to amend the Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1260, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. H.R.1351, to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. H.R.1386, to establish a National Drought Council. H.R.1590, to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. H.R.2045, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. H.R.2925, to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. H.R.3166, to compensate livestock operators regarding grazing permits. H.R.3170, to establish a Livestock Identification Board. H.R.3405, to prohibit assistance for states using eminent domain power for economic development purposes. H.R. 3408, to reauthorize the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999. H.R.3421, to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act. H.R.3463, to authorize western states to make public lands selections. H.R.3554, to amend the 2003 crop disaster assistance program. H.R.3562, to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004. H.R.3631, to limit the states’ use of eminent domain. H.R.3702, to give aid to agricultural producers hurt by Hurricane Katrina and other 2005 natural disasters. H.R.3754, to provide disaster assistance for 2005 agricultural losses. H.R.3809, to provide disaster assistance for 2005 agricultural losses. H.R.3846, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend MILC program. H.R.3847, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend MILC program. H.R.3848, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to extend MILC program. H.R.3931, to amend Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958. H.R.3958, to give disaster relief to those hurt by Hurricane Katrina. H.R.3969, to provide for a USDA liaison to help coordinate with other disaster agencies. H.R.3974, to prohibit closure of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.4015, to aid in regulatory equity for dairy farmers. H.R.4031, to help nursery and tropical fruit producers hurt by hurricanes in 2005. H.R.4088, to impose limitations on use of eminent domain for economic development purposes. H.R.4149, to require regulations to clean up fraud and waste in commodity payments. H.R.4257, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.4330, to help agricultural producers hurt by 2005 hurricanes. H.R.4332, to extend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 regarding WTO meetings. H.R.4473, to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.4689, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.4713, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.4775, to extend appropriations and spending programs of the 2002 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act. H.R.5099, to provide disaster assistance to crop and livestock producers. H.R.5213, to provide disaster assistance caused by declining Klamath River salmon. H.R.5229, to amend the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.5363, to provide disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers. H.R.5380, to reward hard work and risk of those choosing to live in small rural towns. H.R.5447, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. H.R.5727, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. H.R.5832, to establish National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and for other purposes. H.R.5853, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5991, to prohibit injection of carbon monoxide in meat products. H.R.6000, to revise USDA’s Farmland Protection Program. H.R.6021, to permit certain agriculture grant proceeds be used for revolving loan fund. H.R.6064, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs, and for other purposes. H.R.6074, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.6130, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.6193, to proceed with efforts to ensure supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. H.R.6353, to extend suspension of time limitation for certain farm loan borrowers. H.R.6355, to make funds available under Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.J.RES.4, to provide for disapproval of BSE rule relating to risk zones. S.CON.RES.119, expressing that farmers should continue to join together in cooperative self-help. S.73, to promote food safety and protect animal feed from BSE. S.108, to prohibit rule for establishing BSE standards for minimal-risk areas. S.273, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. S.294, to strengthen restrictions on products imported from BSE minimal-risk regions. S.307, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. S.385, to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. S.548, to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. S.573, to improve federal response to agroterrorism and agricultural diseases. S.576, to restore the ban on wild horse commercial sales and slaughter. S.643, to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987. S.648, to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. S.802, to establish a National Drought Council. S.818, to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. S.827, to restrict products containing milk protein concentrate and other substances. S.838, to amend referendum rules for Federal Milk Marketing Order reform. S.869, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.960, to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. S.1038, to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. S.1556, to amend Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004. S.1579, to amend FIFRA. S.1582, to reauthorize the Grain Standards Act. S.1613, to amend the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999. S.1636, to provide agricultural disaster assistance for 2005. S.1643, to provide more USDA funding for emergency relief for Hurricane Katrina victims. S.1692, to provide disaster assistance to crop and livestock producers. S.1695, to provide more USDA funding to help Hurricane Katrina victims. S.1704, to prohibit taking of property by eminent domain with federal monies. S.1742, to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977. S.1776, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.1779, to amend the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act of 1958. S.1804, to provide emergency assistance to agricultural producers hurt by natural disasters in 2005. S.1877, to prohibit closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.1912, to establish global network for avian flue surveillance. S.1915, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.2002, to provide protection against BSE. S.2009, to give assistance to agricultural producers hurt by 2005 hurricanes. S.2018, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.2085, to assist farmers with increasing input costs, including energy. S.2307, to enhance fair and open competition in the production, sale of farm commodities. S.2438, to provide disaster assistance to crop and livestock producers. S.2487, to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops. S.2569, to authorize Western States to make public land selections. S.2649, to provide emergency disaster assistance for losses caused by Klamath River Salmon decline. S.2696, to extend appropriations and spending under the 2002 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act. S.2782, to establish the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. S.3519, to reform the state inspection of meat and poultry in the United States. S.3601, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act. S.3615, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3720, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.3753, to provide aid to producers who incurred losses in 2006 due to fire. S.3855, to provide emergency disaster assistance. S.3860, to provide emergency wildfire and disaster assistance. S.3991, to provide emergency disaster assistance. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.J. RES.23, to disapprove of USDA rule regarding introduction of BSE into U.S. H.RES.114, expressing that a postage stamp should be issued honoring American farm women. H.RES.706, expressing that Congress should give disaster assistance to farmers.