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Bill· HRH.R. 16804 (93rd)referred

Foreign Dairy Quality Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1974

Foreign Dairy Quality Act - Provides that no dairy product shall be imported into the United States unless it has been inspected and found to be wholesome and unless the foreign farms and plants in which such products were produced, manufactured, or processed comply with all the inspection, grading, and other standards prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Requires that such foreign standards shall be comparable to those standards prescribed by the Secretary for the same kind of dairy products in the United States. States that the labeling of imported dairy products shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and shall be otherwise marked as the Secretary may require. Directs the Secretary to cause to be inspected all dairy products imported into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act, and rules and regulations for the destruction of dairy products refused admission into the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the administration and supervision of the provisions of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· SS. 4030 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 5 of the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to provide that certain benefits received by persons under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall be disregarded in determining the eligibility of the households of which such persons are members to participate in the food stamp program.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974

Provides that certain benefits received by persons under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act shall be disregarded in determining the eligibility of the households of which such persons are members to participate in the food stamp program, under the Food Stamp Act.

Bill· SS. 4028 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out an emergency assistance program to assist States in relieving severe drought conditions that threaten to destroy livestock or crops.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide funds, in an amount to be matched by the States, to carry out an emergency assistance program to assist States in relieving severe drought conditions that threaten to destroy livestock or crops. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer up to $5,000,000 from the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation for the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 3997 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended by the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, to modify the provisions of the wheat and feed grain programs relating to farmers prevented from planting any portion of their acreage allotments because of drought, flood, or other natural disaster or condition beyond their control.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1974

Removes the provision of the disaster assistance programs relating to wheat and feed grain farmers prevented from planting any portion of their acreage allotments with nonconserving crops because of drought, flood, or other natural disaster or condition beyond their control if they wish to remain eligible for disaster assistance under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973.

Bill· HRH.R. 16653 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide an immediate adjustment in the value of food stamp coupon allotments to be made during the period beginning November 1, 1974, and ending January 1, 1975, so that the value of such allotments will more accurately reflect the current rise in the cost of food.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1974

Provides an immediate 15 percent upward adjustment in the value of food stamp coupon allotments under the Food Stamp Act to be made during the period beginning November 1, 1974, and ending January 1, 1975.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1354 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for immediate and substantial public investments in agriculture research and technology for the express purpose of increasing food production.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1974

Expresses the sense of the House that the prevention of widespread famine requires immediate and substantial public investments in agricultural research and technology for the express purpose of increasing food production which would: (1) insure a ready supply of food at reasonable consumer food costs; (2) aid in the maintenance of a favorable United States trade balance; and (3) reduce the risk of food shortages in years of adverse weather.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1339 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for immediate and substantial public investments in agriculture research and technology for the express purpose of increasing food production.

United States · United States Congress · 21 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House that the prevention of widespread famine requires immediate and substantial public investments in agricultural research and technology for the express purpose of increasing food production which would: (1) insure a ready supply of food at reasonable consumer food costs; (2) aid in the maintenance of a favorable United States trade balance; and (3) reduce the risk of food shortages in years of adverse weather.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 384 (93rd)referred

Resolution relating to the Economic Plight of Dairy Farmers in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 15 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should initiate prompt action to assist the Nation's dairy farmers, including: (1) limitation of dairy imports; (2) hearings on possible increases in the floor price used for determining milk prices; and (3) an increase in dairy product price supports.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1315 (93rd)referred

Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for immediate and substantial public investments in agriculture research and technology for the express purpose of increasing food production.

United States · United States Congress · 13 August 1974

Expresses the sense of the House that the prevention of widespread famine requires immediate and substantial public investments in agricultural research and technology for the express purpose of increasing food production which would: (1) insure a ready supply of food at reasonable consumer food costs; (2) aid in the maintenance of a favorable United States trade balance; and (3) reduce the risk of food shortages in years of adverse weather.

Bill· HRH.R. 16285 (93rd)referred

National Nutrition Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 August 1974

National Nutrition Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the provision of nutrition education programs in the classroom and lunchrooms of elementary and secondary schools by establishing a system of grants for teacher training, pilot and demonstration projects, and the development of comprehensive nutrition education programs. Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education for teacher training with respect to the provision of nutrition education programs in schools. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $12,500,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provision of grants. Provides that the Commissioner may make grants to State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies, institutions, or organizations to pay the cost of pilot demonstration projects in elementary and secondary schools with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. States that the Commissioner may make grants to State education agencies to pay the Federal share of the cost of developing and carrying out nutrition education programs in elementary and secondary schools within each State. Sets forth criteria to be followed in applying for grants under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to render technical assistance to local education agencies, through qualified staff members having expertise in nutrition, health education, school food services, home economics, dietetics, and physical education, to public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for the development and implementation of education programs with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. Stipulates that in order to be eligible for assistance under this Act a State shall appoint a State coordinator for nutrition education. Directs the State coordinator for each State to develop, prepare, and furnish to the Commissioner a comprehensive plan for nutrition education within that State. Establishes in the Office of Education in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a National Nutrition Education Resources Center. Sets forth the functions of the Center, including the following: (1) to collect and create curriculum materials relevant to nutrition education, including, but not limited to, the integration of nutrition education materials into all subject matter at the elementary and secondary education levels; and (2) to collect information and materials relating to nutrition education and maintain such information and materials in a library for the use of State coordinators and other interested persons. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 per fiscal year to establish and maintain the Center.

Bill· SS. 3864 (93rd)referred

National Nutrition Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1974

National Nutrition Education Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the provision of nutrition education programs in the classroom and lunchrooms of elementary and secondary schools by establishing a system of grants for teacher training, pilot and demonstration projects, and the development of comprehensive nutrition education programs. Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education for teacher training with respect to the provision of nutrition education programs in schools. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, $12,500,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provision of grants. Provides that the Commissioner may make grants to State and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public or private nonprofit education or research agencies, institutions, or organizations to pay the cost of pilot demonstration projects in elementary and secondary schools with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. States that the Commissioner may make grants to State education agencies to pay the Federal share of the cost of developing and carrying out nutrition education programs in elementary and secondary schools within each State. Sets forth criteria to be followed in applying for grants under this Act. Directs the Commissioner to render technical assistance to local education agencies, through qualified staff members having expertise in nutrition, health education, school food services, home economies, dietetics, and physical education, to public and private nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for the development and implementation of education programs with respect to nutrition education and nutrition-related problems. Stipulates that in order to be eligible for assistance under this Act a State shall appoint a State coordinator for nutrition education. Directs the State coordinator for each State to develop, prepare, and furnish to the Commissioner a comprehensive plan for nutrition education within that State. Establishes in the office of Education in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a National Nutrition Education Resources Center. Sets forth the functions of the Center, including the following: (1) collect and create curriculum materials relevant to nutrition education, including, but not limited to, the integration of nutrition education materials into all subject matter at the elementary and secondary education levels; and (2) collect information and materials relating to nutrition education and maintain such information and materials in a library for the use of State coordinators and other interested persons. Authorizes appropriations of up to $2,000,000 per fiscal year to establish and maintain the Center.

Bill· HRH.R. 16126 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture to carry out an emergency assistance program to assist States in relieving severe drought conditions that threaten to destroy livestock or crops.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture to carry out an emergency assistance program to assist States in relieving severe drought conditions that threaten to destroy livestock or crops. Authorizes to be appropriated from time to time the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 16069 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at all stages of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974

Requires, under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at each stage of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

Bill· HRH.R. 16068 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at all stages of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1974

Requires, under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at each stage of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

Bill· HRH.R. 15921 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at all stages of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1974

Requires, under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, that imported meat and meat food products made in whole or in part of imported meat be labeled "imported" at each stage of distribution until delivery to the ultimate consumer.

Bill· HRH.R. 15892 (93rd)referred

Food Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1974

Food Research and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research and development relating to the following: (1) new methods of protein production, including the treatment of waste materials with microorganisms; (2) new methods of improving the protein content of cereals and grains, including combining different types of these products to create the amino acid balance required for "complete" protein; (3) new methods of fertilizer production, including microbiological techniques; (4) new methods of processing vegetable protein into low-cost substitutes for meat and dairy products; and (5) the effect of existing public policy, including Federal and State regulation of food products, on the utilization of new methods of protein production, fertilizer production, and processing vegetable protein. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public or nonprofit entities and individuals for research, development, and demonstration projects, and provide for the conduct of research, development, and demonstration projects by contract with public or private entities or persons. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop and make available to educational and other nonprofit institutions an educational program relating to the preparation and use of the food products produced by the methods developed under this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act through fiscal year 1978.

Bill· HRH.R. 15865 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to amend retroactively regulations of the Department of Agriculture pertaining to the computation of price support payments under the National Wool Act of 1954 in order to insure the equitable treatment of ranchers and farmers.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to amend retroactively regulations of the Department of Agriculture pertaining to the computation of price support payments under the National Wool Act of 1954 in order to insure the equitable treatment of ranchers and farmers.

Bill· HRH.R. 15812 (93rd)referred

Food Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1974

Food Research and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research and development relating to the following: (1) new methods of protein production, including the treatment of waste materials with microorganisms; (2) new methods of improving the protein content of cereals and grains, including combining different types of these products to create the amino acid balance required for "complete" protein; (3) new methods of fertilizer production, including microbiological techniques; (4) new methods of processing vegetable protein into low-cost substitutes for meat and dairy products; and (5) the effect of existing public policy, including Federal and State regulation of food products, on the utilization of new methods of protein production, fertilizer production, and processing vegetable protein. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public or nonprofit entities and individuals for research, development, and demonstration projects, and provide for the conduct of research, development, and demonstration projects by contract with public or private entities or persons. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop and make available to educational and other nonprofit institutions an educational program relating to the preparation and use of the food products produced by the methods developed under this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act through fiscal year 1978.

Bill· SS. 3726 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1974

Redefines the term "household," for purposes of the Food Stamp Act of 1964, to mean a group of individuals who are not residents of an institution or boarding house but are living as one economic unit sharing common cooking facilities and for whom food is customarily purchased in common. Deletes provisions of such Act allowing distribution of federally donated foods (during a transition period to a food stamp program) for emergencies or on the request of a State agency. Deletes provisions of such Act making 18 year-olds ineligible for one year for food stamps, if from an ineligible household and claimed as a dependent in the previous year. States that households shall have food stamp eligibility terminated for a year if they refuse necessary information to the State administering agency. Removes provisions allowing households to choose to receive coupon allotments having a face value that is less than the face value of the coupon allotment authorized for them.

Bill· HRH.R. 15763 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 1114 of title 18 of the United States Code to include officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture assigned to perform investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions.

United States · United States Congress · 2 July 1974

Extends to specified officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture assigned to perform investigative, inspection, or law enforcement functions, the protection afforded officers or employees of the United States by imposing criminal penalties on any person killing such an officer or employee. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1114).

Bill· HRH.R. 15699 (93rd)referred

Foreign Dairy Quality Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1974

Foreign Dairy Quality Act - Provides that no dairy product shall be imported into the United States unless it has been inspected and found to be wholesome and unless the foreign farms and plants in which such products were produced, manufactured, or processed comply with all the inspection, grading, and other standards prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Requires that such foreign standards shall be comparable to those standards prescribed by the Secretary for the same kind of dairy products in the United States. States that the labeling of imported dairy products shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and shall be otherwise marked as the Secretary may require. Directs the Secretary to cause to be inspected all dairy products imported into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act, and rules and regulations for the destruction of dairy products refused admission into the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the administration and supervision of the provisions of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15645 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to provide that social security benefit increases (beginning with those becoming effective in 1974) are to be disregarded in determining a household's eligibility to participate in the food stamp program and the amount of its benefits under such program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1974

Provides, under the Food Stamp Act, that social security benefit increases (beginning with those becoming effective in 1974) are to be disregarded in determining a household's eligibility to participate in the food stamp program and the amount of its benefits under such program.

Bill· HRH.R. 15531 (93rd)referred

A bill to adjust target prices established under Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, as amended for 1974 through 1977 crops of wheat and feed grains to reflect changes in farm production costs.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1974

Provides for the adjustment of target prices established under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, as amended, for the 1974 through 1977 crops of wheat and feed grains to reflect changes in farm production costs.

Bill· HRH.R. 15479 (93rd)referred

Food Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1974

Food Research and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research and development relating to the following: (1) new methods of protein production, including the treatment of waste materials with microorganisms; (2) new methods of improving the protein content of cereals and grains, including combining different types of these products to create the amino acid balance required for "complete" protein; (3) new methods of fertilizer production, including microbiological techniques; (4) new methods of processing vegetable protein into low-cost substitutes for meat and dairy products; and (5) the effect of existing public policy, including Federal and State regulation of food products, on the utilization of new methods of protein production, fertilizer production, and processing vegetable protein. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to public or nonprofit entities and individuals for research, development, and demonstration projects, and provide for the conduct of research, development, and demonstration projects by contract with public or private entities or persons. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to develop and make available to educational and other nonprofit institutions an educational program relating to the preparation and use of the food products produced by the methods developed under this Act. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act through fiscal year 1978.

Bill· HRH.R. 15472 (93rd)referred

Agriculture - Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1974

Agriculture-Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for Agriculture-Environmental and Consumer Protection programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, including: (1) Department of Agriculture programs, corporations and agencies; (2) rural development programs and funds; (3) environmental programs of independent agencies; and (4) consumer programs of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Food and Drug Administration, and the General Services Administration.

Bill· HRH.R. 15458 (93rd)referred

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate and study the feasibility of a Federal insurance program covering livestock and other similar agricultural entities not covered under the Federal Crop Insurance Act, and to report to the Congress the results of such investigation and study.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 1974

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate and study the feasibility of a Federal insurance program covering livestock and other agricultural entities not covered under the Federal Crop Insurance Act, and to report to the Congress the results of such investigation and study.

Bill· SS. 3655 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1974

States that, effective July 1, 1974, the eligibility for participation in the food stamp program of any household which contains a member with respect to whom supplemental security income benefits are being paid under the Social Security Act shall be determined on the basis of the uniform national eligibility standards for nonpublic assistance households established by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to such Act.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 340 (93rd)passed

A resolution relating to International Wheat Agreement Conference.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1974

Makes it the sense of the Senate that the President should request the International Wheat Council, at the earliest possible date, to request the Secretary-General of UNCTAD to convene a negotiating conference as provided in article 21 of the International Wheat Agreement, concluded at Geneva on February 20, 1971, with a view toward the negotiation of provisions relating to the prices of wheat and to the rights and obligations of members with respect to international trade in wheat.

Bill· HRH.R. 15349 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a loan insurance program for cattlemen.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, to insure loans to borrowers who: (1) are citizens of the United States; (2) are or have been engaged in beef cattle producing operations; (3) are unable to obtain sufficient credit to finance actual needs in the beef cattle producing business at reasonable rates and terms; and (4) have, if having received previously a loan, performed successfully the terms of such loan. States that loans insured under this Act must be expended for the purpose of financing the normal operations of buying, raising, and selling beef cattle by the borrower whose loan is being insured. Sets forth the terms and conditions of such insured loans. Creates the Cattleman's Insurance Fund to be used by the Secretary as a revolving fund for the discharge of obligations under this Act. Empowers the Secretary to transfer assets from the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund, to the fund if he determines that such transfer is necessary to establish the insurance program. Directs the Secretary to make and issue notes to the Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of obtaining funds necessary for discharging obligations under this Act. Outlines the purposes for which the Secretary shall utilize the fund. Provides that the aggregate amount of the obligations insured under this Act and outstanding at any one time shall not exceed $3,000,000,000.

Bill· SS. 3605 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide emergency assistance to persons engaged in the cattle raising business by authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture, for a temporary period of time, to guarantee loans made to such persons until they can sell their livestock.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1974

States that in order to provide temporary emergency assistance to persons engaged in the cattle raising business during the current period of declining cattle prices, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to guarantee and make commitments to guarantee the repayment of 90 percent of the outstanding principal amount of any loan made to any such person by a bank or other lending institution for the purpose of assisting such person to purchase cattle, to feed his cattle and otherwise maintain his farm or ranch operation. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee the repayment of 90 percent of the outstanding principal amount of any loan made to any such person prior to the date of enactment of this Act and which is renewed or extended by the lending institution holding such loan. Specifies that the authority of the Secretary to guarantee loans under this Act shall expire June 30, 1975.

Bill· HRH.R. 15190 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the governments of Central America and Mexico in order to control outbreaks of plant pests and diseases when necessary to protect the agriculture of the United States, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the governments of Central America and Mexico in order to control outbreaks of plant pests and diseases when necessary to protect the agriculture of the United States. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15189 (93rd)referred

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to determine if bounties, grants, or export subsidies are paid by foreign countries with respect to dairy products imported into the United States, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1974

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to determine if bounties, grants, or export subsidies are paid by foreign countries with respect to dairy products imported into the United States. Requires the Secretary to make a report to the Congress of his determinations made under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15150 (93rd)referred

Foreign Dairy Quality Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1974

Foreign Dairy Quality Act - Provides that no dairy product shall be imported into the United States unless it has been inspected and found to be wholesome and unless the foreign farms and plants in which such products were produced, manufactured, or processed comply with all the inspection, grading, and other standards prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Requires that such foreign standards shall be comparable to those standards prescribed by the Secretary for the same kind of dairy products in the United States. States that the labeling of imported dairy products shall comply with the requirements of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and shall be otherwise marked as the Secretary may require. Directs the Secretary to cause to be inspected all dairy products imported into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act, and rules and regulations for the destruction of dairy products refused admission into the United States. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the administration and supervision of the provisions of this Act. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 15151 (93rd)referred

Food Commodity Program Amendment

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1974

Food Commodity Program Amendment - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to use funds for the exportation and domestic consumption of agricultural products to purchase, without regard to the provisions of existing law governing the expenditure of public funds, agricultural commodities and their products to maintain the 1973 level of assistance for food assistance programs as are authorized by law, including but not limited to school lunch, institutions, Indian reservations not requesting a food stamp program, supplemental feeding, and domestic relief distribution. Provides that if the stocks of the Commodity Credit Corporation are not available, the Secretary may use the funds of the Corporation to purchase agricultural commodities and the products thereof under the Agricultural Act of 1949 to meet such requirements.

Bill· HRH.R. 15109 (93rd)referred

A bill to adjust loan levels established under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, as amended, for the 1974 through 1977 crops of wheat and feed grains to reflect changes in farm production costs.

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1974

Provides for the adjustment of loan levels established under the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, as amended, for the 1974 through 1977 crops of wheat, corn, and feed grains to reflect changes in farm production costs.

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