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Bill· HRH.R. 3171 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a rural environmental assistance program.

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, to make payments or grants of other aid to agricultural producers, including tenants and sharecroppers, in an aggregate amount not less than the sums appropriated therefor during the year with respect to which such payments or grants are made and measured by: (1) their treatment or use of their land, or part thereof, for soil restoration, soil conservation, or the prevention of erosion; (2) changes in the use of their land; (3) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the normal national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption; (4) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption and exports adjusted to reflect the extent to which their utilization of cropland on the farm conforms to farming practices which the Secretary determines will best effectuate the purposes of the Act; or (5) any combination of the above. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 590h(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 3121 (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 · 29 January 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. 3136 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 29 January 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. 3058 (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 · 29 January 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. 2986 (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 · 26 January 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. 3009 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a rural environmental assistance program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, to make payments or grants of other aid to agricultural producers, including tenants and sharecroppers, in an aggregate amount not less than the sums appropriated therefor during the year with respect to which such payments or grants are made and measured by: (1) their treatment or use of their land, or part thereof, for soil restoration, soil conservation, or the prevention of erosion; (2) changes in the use of their land; (3) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the normal national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption; (4) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption and exports adjusted to reflect the extent to which their utilization of cropland on the farm conforms to farming practices which the Secretary determines will best effectuate the purposes of the Act; or (5) any combination of the above. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 590h(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 3007 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a rural environmental assistance program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, to make payments or grants of other aid to agricultural producers, including tenants and sharecroppers, in an aggregate amount not less than the sums appropriated therefor during the year with respect to which such payments or grants are made and measured by: (1) their treatment or use of their land, or part thereof, for soil restoration, soil conservation, or the prevention of erosion; (2) changes in the use of their land; (3) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the normal national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption; (4) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption and exports adjusted to reflect the extent to which their utilization of cropland on the farm conforms to farming practices which the Secretary determines will best effectuate the purposes of the Act; or (5) any combination of the above. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 590h(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 3008 (93rd)referred

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a rural environmental assistance program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in carrying out the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, to make payments or grants of other aid to agricultural producers, including tenants and sharecroppers, in an aggregate amount not less than the sums appropriated therefor during the year with respect to which such payments or grants are made and measured by: (1) their treatment or use of their land, or part thereof, for soil restoration, soil conservation, or the prevention of erosion; (2) changes in the use of their land; (3) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the normal national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption; (4) their equitable share, as determined by the Secretary, of the national production of any commodity or commodities required for domestic consumption and exports adjusted to reflect the extent to which their utilization of cropland on the farm conforms to farming practices which the Secretary determines will best effectuate the purposes of the Act; or (5) any combination of the above. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 590h(b))

Bill· HRH.R. 2972 (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 · 26 January 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. 2964 (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 · 26 January 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. 2922 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the governments of Central and South America in order to control outbreaks of certain insect pests when necessary to protect the agriculture of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the governments of Central and South America in order to control outbreaks of specified insect pests when necessary to protect the agriculture of the United States. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of the Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2855 (93rd)referred

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 full obligated in said year, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 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. 2829 (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 · 24 January 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. 2832 (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 · 24 January 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. 2812 (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 · 24 January 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· HJRESH.J.Res. 243 (93rd)referred

Joint resolution to provide for a 1974 centennial celebration observing the introduction into the United States of Hart Red Winter Wheat.

United States · United States Congress · 24 January 1973

Provides that the year 1974 be designated as a "centennial for celebrating the introduction into the United States of Hard Red Winter Wheat." Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such centennial, with appropriate ceremonies and activities to be focused in the State of Kansas where such wheat was first grown in the United States.

Bill· SS. 490 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 1970.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1973

Provides, under the Agricultural Act of 1970, that the amount of any wheat stored by a producer, under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, prior to the 1971 crop of wheat may be reduced without penalty of any kind. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 1379c nt)

Bill· HRH.R. 2623 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act to establish an improved rural environmental protection program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1973

Declares the purposes of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act to include: (1)preservation and improvement of soil fertility; (2) conservation of land; (3) diminution of exploitation and wasteful and unscientific use of national soil resources; (4) the protection of rivers and harbors against the results of soil erosion in aid of maintaining the navigability of waters and water courses and in aid of flood control;and (5) abatement and prevention of air and water pollution resulting from the normal activities necessary to the operation of a ranch or farm. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the purposes of this Act by making payments or grants of other aid to agricultural producers, including tenants and sharecroppers, in an aggregate amount equal to the sums appropriated therefor during the year with respect to which such payments or grants are made. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 2580 (93rd)referred

Pure Food Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1973

Pure Food Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to regulate the safe and efficient manufacturing, processing, and packaging of food for sale in interstate commerce by establishing a system for registering and licensing food manufacturers, processors, and packers and authorizing recall and other emergency procedures. Provides for the registration and licensing of all persons engaged in the manufacture, processing, or packing of any class of food distributed in interstate commerce. Authorizes the Secretary to license persons registered under this Act for a period of two years. Provides that the Secretary shall grant a license or a renewal of a license only after: (1) the applicant provides the Secretary with a complete list of all foods manufactured, processed, or packaged at his establishment; (2) the applicant for a license informs the Secretary of the process which is employed in preparing foods to be shipped in interstate commerce; and (3) each establishment of the applicant for a license is inspected to insure that the applicant has established all necessary procedures for producing food which is not adulterated. Prescribes the requirements a licensee shall meet to be eligible for a license pursuant to this Act. Provides that upon notification to the Secretary by a licensee that there may be in interstate commerce a food product that creates an emergency public health hazard, the Secretary shall conduct an immediate investigation of the potential danger to the public and, upon a determination of a significant potential public health hazard, make known to the licensee, its food distributors, and the public the results of such investigation. Provides that when the Secretary determines that there is a significant potential public health hazard, he may: (1) order the recall of all or any part of the shipment deemed to constitute such hazard; (2) enbargo any food produced by such licensee; and (3) suspend the license of any person responsible for the significant potential health hazard. Provides that any person violating any provision of this section shall be liable to a civil penalty to the United States of a sum which is not more than $10,000 for each such violation.

Bill· HRH.R. 2555 (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 January 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)

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 23 (93rd)passed

A resolution authorizing additional expenditures by the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry for inquiries and investigations.

United States · United States Congress · 20 January 1973

Authorizes the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, or any subcommittee thereof, from March 1, 1973, through February 28, 1974, in conducting investigations and studies within its jurisdiction: (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to use on a reimbursable basis the services of personnel of any such department or agency. Limits the expenses of the committee under this resolution to not exceed $212,000. Requires the committee to report its findings, together with such recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than February 28, 1974.

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