On the recordJune 19, 2012
I ask unanimous consent the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To improve the livestock forage disaster program) On page 128, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following: (iii) Annual payment based on drought conditions determined by means other than the u.s. drought monitor.-- (I) In general.--An eligible livestock producer that owns grazing land or pastureland that is physically located in a county that has experienced on average, over the preceding calendar year, precipitation levels that are 50 percent or more below normal levels, according to sufficient documentation as determined by the Secretary, may be eligible, subject to a determination by the Secretary, to receive assistance under this paragraph in an amount equal to not more than 1 monthly payment using the monthly payment rate under subparagraph (B). (II) No duplicate payment.--A producer may not receive a payment under both clause (ii) and this clause.
