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Bill· HRH.R. 6002 (93rd)referred

A bill to include certain officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture performing functions under the laws administered by that Department within the provisions of section 1114 of title 18 of the United States Code, relating to homicides of Federal officers in the discharge of their duties.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1973

Includes designated officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture performing functions under the laws administered by that Department within the provisions of law which make homicides of Federal officers in the discharge of their duties Federal offences. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 1114)

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 321 (93rd)referred

Resolution creating a select committee to conduct an investigation of matters affecting, influencing, and pertaining to the cost and availability of food to the American consumer.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1973

Establishes the Select Committee on the Cost and Availability of Food, to be composed of twelve Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker, to conduct a full and complete investigation of all matters affecting, influencing, and pertaining to the cost and availability of food to the American consumer. Requires the committee to report to the House as soon as practicable during the present Congress the results of its investigation and study, together with such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as it deems advisable. Grants the committee various powers to carry out the objectives of this resolution.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 320 (93rd)referred

Resolution creating a select committee to conduct an investigation of matters affecting, influencing, and pertaining to the cost and availability of food to the American consumer.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 1973

Establishes the Select Committee on the Cost and Availability of Food, to be composed of twelve Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker, to conduct a full and complete investigation of all matters affecting, influencing, and pertaining to the cost and availability of food to the American consumer. Requires the committee to report to the House as soon as practicable during the present Congress the results of its investigation and study, together with such findings, conclusions, and recommendations as it deems advisable. Grants the committee various powers to carry out the objectives of this resolution.

Bill· HRH.R. 5879 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the bread tax on 1973 wheat crop.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973

Removes the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell marketing certificates for the 1973 crop of wheat. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379e)

Bill· HRH.R. 5867 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to prohibit inspection of income tax records by the Department of Agriculture and to allow certain limited information from such records to be furnished to the Department.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1973

Prohibits the inspection of income tax records by the Department of Agriculture. Allows limited information from such records concerning farming operations to be furnished to the Department. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 36103(g))

Bill· SS. 1251 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1970.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973

Provides that the Secretary of Agriculture may permit producers of wheat, cotton and feed grain to have acreage devoted to soybeans, guar, and feed grain to the extent determined by the Secretary, that such production shall not impair the effective operation of the grain acreage allotment program.

Bill· HRH.R. 5683 (93rd)passed

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to establish a Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund to provide adequate funds for rural electric and telephone systems through insured and guaranteed loans at interest rates which will allow them to achieve the objectives of the Act.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973

Establishes the Rural Electrification and Telephone Revolving Fund, consisting of: (1) all notes, liens, mortgages, and property delivered to the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration pursuant to loans heretofore or hereafter made under the Rural Electrification Act; (2) undisbursed balances of electric and telephone loans; (3) appropriations for interest subsidies and losses which may hereafter be made by the Congress; (4) moneys borrowed from the Secretary of the Treasury; and (5) shares of the capital stock of the Rural Telephone Bank. Specifies that the assets of the Fund shall be available only for the following purposes: (1) loans which can be insured under this Act; (2) payment of principal on outstanding loans from the Secretary of the Treasury for electrification and telephone purposes; (3) payment of amounts to which the holder of notes is entitled on insured loans, or on any defaulted installment; (4) purchase of notes; (5) payment in compliance with contracts of guarantee; (6) payment of taxes, insurance, prior liens, and other specified expenses; and (7) payment of the purchase price and any costs of acquiring property under the Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make and issue interim notes to the Secretary of the Treasury to obtain funds necessary for discharging obligations of the Fund and for making loan advances, and authorized expenditures from the Fund. Authorizes the Secretary to purchase for resale obligations insured through the Fund when offered by the Administrator. Authorizes the Administrator to make insured loans under this Act and at specified interest rates (2 percent as special rate, 5 percent as standard rate) to the full extent of the assets available in the Fund, subject only to limitations imposed by Congress. Permits the Administrator to provide financial assistance to borrowers for purposes provided in the Rural Electrification Act, by guaranteeing loans, in the full amount thereof, made by the Rural Telephone Bank, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, and any other legally organized lending agency, or by accommodating or subordinating liens or mortgages in the Fund held by the Administrator as owner or as trustee or custodian for purchasers of notes from the Fund. Directs the Administrator, at the request of the borrower, to refinance with loans which may be insured under the Act, any loans made for rural electric and telephone facilities under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5694 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out all rural housing programs of the Farmers Home Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to use the Rural Housing Insurance Fund for the purpose of making loans for housing and buildings on farms in the amounts specified in appropriation Acts for such purpose. Provides that 10 percent of such funds shall be used to grant low interest rate loans to low and moderate income persons and families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1487(c))

Bill· HRH.R. 5536 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to provide adequate funds for rural electric and telephone systems at interest rates which will allow them to achieve the objectives of the Act.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 1973

Provides funds to rural electric and telephone systems through loans insured through the Rural Development Insurance Fund, or guaranteed through the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation or any private lending agency approved for this purpose by the Secretary of Agriculture. Establishes interest rates on insured loans as follows: (1) 5% per annum on loans for electric distribution facilities, (2) the market rate of interest on loans for electric generation and transmission facilities, and (3) a rate not less than 5% per annum and not more than the market rate of interest on loans for telephone facilities. Provides for refinancing of any loans made for rural electric and telephone facilities under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Supports any contract of insurance or guarantee of a loan executed under this Act by the full faith and credit of the United States.

Bill· HRH.R. 5469 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend section 278 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to change the effective date for the provisions relating to almond groves.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1973

Provides under the Internal Revenue Code that the allowable deductions for capital expenditures incurred in planting and developing almond groves shall not apply to groves which were planted or replanted before July 1, 1971 (presently Dec. 30, 1970). (Amends 26 U.S.C. 278)

Bill· HRH.R. 5409 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the bread tax on 1973 wheat crops.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973

Removes the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell marketing certificates for the 1973 crop of wheat. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379e)

Bill· HRH.R. 5432 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the bread tax on 1973 wheat crop.

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 1973

Removes the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell marketing certificates for the 1973 crop of wheat. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379e)

Bill· HRH.R. 5374 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the bread tax on 1973 wheat crop.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1973

Removes the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell marketing certificates for the 1973 crop of wheat. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379e)

Bill· HRH.R. 5306 (93rd)referred

South Atlantic Basin Environmental Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1973

South Atlantic Basin Environmental Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts of not to exceed ten years with landowners and operators in the South Atlantic Basin determined by him to have control for the contract period of the farms, ranches, or other lands covered thereby. Provides that such contracts shall be designed to assist farm, ranch, or other landowners or operators to make, in orderly progression over a period of years, changes in their cropping systems and land uses which are needed to control erosion and sediment on farms, ranches, and other lands and to install soil and water conservation measures needed to control erosion, sedimentation, and other pollutants. Provides that the South Atlantic Basin area consists of the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Requires the landowner or operator to furnish to the Secretary a plan of farming operations prepared with the assistance of the Soil Conservation Service. Provides for conditions under which landowners shall be eligible for contract participation under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation, without fiscal year limitation, of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5315 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a water bank program.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, under the Water Bank Act, to enter into agreement with landowners in important migratory waterfowl nesting and breeding areas for the conservation of water on specified farm, ranch, or other wetlands identified in a conservation plan developed in cooperation with the Soil and Water Conservation District in which the lands are located, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary may prescribe. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 1302)

Bill· HRH.R. 5290 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire certain lands and interests therein within the boundaries of the Cache National Forest in the State of Utah.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands and interests therein within the boundaries of the Cache National Forest in the State of Utah in order to protect the water supply of Ogden City and surrounding areas. Authorizes to be appropriated $3,450,000 to remain available until expended to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 5231 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the bread tax on 1973 wheat crop.

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1973

Removes the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell marketing certificates for the 1973 crop of wheat. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379e)

Bill· SS. 1082 (93rd)referred

Bread Tax Repeal Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

Bread Tax Repeal Act - Eliminates as of July 1, 1973, the 75 cent excise tax on wheat processors.

Bill· HRH.R. 5029 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964, to exclude from coverage by the act every household which has a member who is on strike, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

States that a household shall not participate in the food stamp program while any of its members is on strike. Provides that such ineligibility shall not apply to any household that was eligible for and participating in the food stamp program immediately prior to the start of such strike, dispute, or other similar action in which any member of such household engages. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2014, 2012)

Bill· HRH.R. 5034 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the bread tax on 1973 wheat crop.

United States · United States Congress · 1 March 1973

Removes the authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation to sell marketing certificates for the 1973 crop of wheat. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379e)

Bill· HRH.R. 4939 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out all rural housing programs of the Farmers Home Administration. Amends 42 U.S.C. 1487

United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to use the Rural Housing Insurance Fund for the purpose of making loans for housing and buildings on farms in the amounts specified in appropriation Acts for such purpose. Provides that 10 percent of such funds shall be used to grant low interest rate loans to low and moderate income persons and families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1487(c))

Bill· HRH.R. 4881 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to reimburse cooperators for work performed which benefits Forest Service programs.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to include in cooperative agreements between the Forest Service and public or private agencies, organizations, institutions, and persons, arrangements for reimbursement of such cooperators by the Forest Service for the performance of work by them for the benefit of programs and activities of the Forest Service.

Bill· HRH.R. 4877 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to reaffirm that such funds made available for each fiscal year to carry out the programs provided for in such act be fully obligated in said year, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Provides, under the Rural Electrification Act, that the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration is directed (presently "empowered") to fully obligate funds made available for each fiscal year for rural electrification programs provided for in such Act. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 901, 902, 904, 922)

Bill· HRH.R. 4869 (93rd)referred

A bill to prohibit the imposition by States of discriminatory burdens upon interstate commerce in wine, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Provides that whenever the law of any State permits the transportation or importation of wine into that State, such State may not impose with respect to any wine produced in another State, or from materials origniating in another State, any tax, regulation, prohibition, or requirement which is not equally applicable with respect to wine of like kind: (1) produced in, or from materials originating in, the State imposing such tax, regulation, prohibition, or requirement, or (2) produced outside, or produced from products produced outside the State. Provides that a State which permits the sale of wine within the State shall permit the transportation or importation of wine of like kind produced in other States, or from materials originating in other States, into said State for sale therein upon terms and conditions equally applicable to all wine of like kind sold in the State. Provides that whenever the law of any State permits the transportation or importation of wine into that State, such State may not impose with respect to such wine any prohibition or requirement which unreasonably impairs the free flow of commerce in such wine among the several States. Provides that whenever any person engaged in the transportation or importation into any State or the distribution within any State of any wine, or any product intended for use in the production of any wine has reason to believe that such State has violated any of the provisions of this Act, such person may file in a district court of the United States of competent jurisdiction, a civil action to enjoin the enforcement thereof. Gives such court jurisdiction to hear and determine such action, and to enter therein such preliminary and permanent orders, decrees, and judgments as it shall determine to be required to prevent any such violation.

Bill· HRH.R. 4867 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to reaffirm that such funds made available for each fiscal year to carry out the programs provided for in such act be fully obligated in said year, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Provides, under the Rural Electrification Act, that the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration is directed (presently "empowered") to fully obligate funds made available for each fiscal year for rural electrification programs provided for in such Act. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 901, 902, 904, 922)

Bill· HRH.R. 4825 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal section 411 of the Social Security Amendments of 1972, thereby restoring the right of aged, blind, and disabled individuals who receive assistance under title XVI of the Social Security Act after 1973 to participate in the food stamp and surplus commodities programs.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Permits persons who are aged, blind, or disabled and receiving assistance under title XVI of the Social Security Act (Aid and Medical Assistance to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) to participate in specified food stamp and surplus commodities programs. (Repeals Sec. 411 of Pub. 92-603)

Bill· HRH.R. 4826 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal section 411 of the Social Security Amendments of 1972, thereby restoring the right of aged, blind, and disabled individuals who receive assistance under title XVI of the Social Security Act after 1973 to participate in the food stamp and surplus commodities programs.

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1973

Permits persons who are aged, blind, or disabled and receiving assistance under title XVI of the Social Security Act (Aid and Medical Assistance to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) to participate in specified food stamp and surplus commodities programs. (Repeals Sec. 411 of Pub. 92-603)

Bill· HRH.R. 4717 (93rd)referred

A bill to prohibit the imposition by States of discriminatory burdens upon interstate commerce in wine.

United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1973

Provides that whenever the law of any State permits the transportation or importation of wine into that State, such State may not impose with respect to any wine produced in another State, or from materials origniating in another State, any tax, regulation, prohibition, or requirement which is not equally applicable with respect to wine of like kind: (1) produced in, or from materials originating in, the State imposing such tax, regulation, prohibition, or requirement, or (2) produced outside, or produced from products produced outside the State. Provides that a State which permits the sale of wine within the State shall permit the transportation or importation of wine of like kind produced in other States, or from materials originating in other States, into said State for sale therein upon terms and conditions equally applicable to all wine of like kind sold in the State. Provides that whenever the law of any State permits the transportation or importation of wine into that State, such State may not impose with respect to such wine any prohibition or requirement which unreasonably impairs the free flow of commerce in such wine among the several States. Provides that whenever any person engaged in the transportation or importation into any State or the distribution within any State of any wine, or any product intended for use in the production of any wine has reason to believe that such State has violated any of the provisions of this Act, such person may file in a district court of the United States of competent jurisdiction, a civil action to enjoin the enforcement thereof. Gives such court jurisdiction to hear and determine such action, and to enter therein such preliminary and permanent orders, decrees, and judgments as it shall determine to be required to prevent any such violation.

Bill· HRH.R. 4691 (93rd)referred

Dairy Support Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Dairy Support Act - Urges the Secretary of Agriculture, in order to maintain an adequate supply of milk and dairy products, to increase the support for dairy products to reflect increased costs of production. Defines the term "dairy products" for purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 4646 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, to provide that meat or poultry, as the case may be, which is inspected in a facility subject to State inspection shall be eligible for distribution in commerce in the same manner as meat or poultry which is inspected in a facility subject to Federal inspection.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Provides, under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, that meat or poultry, as the case may be, which is inspected in a facility subject to State inspection determined by the Secretary of Agriculture to be at least equal to the Federal inspection of such product, shall be eligible for distribution in commerce in the same manner as meat or poultry which is inspected in a facility subject to Federal inspection. (Amends 21 U.S.C. 661(c), 454(c))

Bill· HRH.R. 4638 (93rd)referred

A bill concerning legal counsel of recipients of loans under programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Provides that in any case in which a loan for real property is made under any program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, a lawyer admitted to practice in the State where the property is located and regularly engaged in practice in that State may deal with the Secretary in any matter with respect to the loan as legal counsel for the recipient.

Bill· HRH.R. 4609 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to reaffirm that such funds made available for each fiscal year to carry out the programs provided for in such act be fully obligated in said year.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Provides, under the Rural Electrification Act, that the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration is directed (presently "empowered") to fully obligate funds made available for each fiscal year for rural electrification programs provided for in such Act. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 901, 902, 904, 922)

Bill· HRH.R. 4639 (93rd)referred

A bill concerning the legal counsel of recipients of loans under programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Provides that in any case in which a loan for real property is made under any program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, a lawyer admitted to practice in the State where the property is located and regularly engaged in practice in that State may deal with the Secretary in any matter with respect to the loan as legal counsel for the recipient.

Bill· HRH.R. 4615 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended, to reaffirm that such funds made available for each fiscal year to carry out the programs provided for in such act be fully obligated in said year, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Provides, under the Rural Electrification Act, that the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration is directed (presently "empowered") to fully obligate funds made available for each fiscal year for rural electrification programs provided for in such Act. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 901, 902, 904, 922)

Bill· HRH.R. 4612 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire certain lands and interests therein adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the White Mountain National Forest in the State of New Hampshire for addition to the national forest system.

United States · United States Congress · 22 February 1973

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands and interests in the Sandwich Notch area of New Hampshire adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the White Mountain National Forest in the State of New Hampshire for addition to the national forest system. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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