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Bill· HRH.R. 2442 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1973

Provides that wherever 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 originating 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 in, or produced from products produced in, any other 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. 2359 (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 program.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 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. 2352 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Alcohol Administration Act with respect to definition of wine.

United States · United States Congress · 18 January 1973

Includes under the definition of wine, for purposes of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and the Internal Revenue Code, all alcoholic beverages containing not less than one half of 1 percent (previously 7 percent) and not more than 24 percent of alcohol by volume. (Amends 27 U.S.C. 211)

Bill· HRH.R. 2276 (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 · 18 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)

Law· SS. 394 (93rd)open

An Act 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, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1973

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

Bill· SS. 408 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964 in order to prohibit the distribution of food stamps to any household where the head of the household is engaged in a labor strike.

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 1973

Prohibits the distribution of food stamps under the Food Stamp Act of 1964, to any household where the head of the household is engaged in a labor strike, except where such household was eligible for participation in such program prior to the time the head of the household went on strike. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2013)

Bill· HRH.R. 2107 (93rd)open

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

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1973

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to make 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 for agricultural conservation programs. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 590h (b))

Bill· HRH.R. 2096 (93rd)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 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· SS. 303 (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 · 11 January 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. 1940 (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 · 11 January 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. 1749 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal the Bread Tax on 1973 wheat crop.

United States · United States Congress · 11 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. 1731 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 and the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961.

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1973

Directs the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration to make loans each fiscal year, in the amounts appropriated by Congress, in the several States and Territories of the United States for rural electrification and the furnishing of electric energy to persons in rural areas who are not receiving central station service and for the purpose of furnishing and improving telephone service in rural areas. States that the authority to make and insure loans under the Consolidated Farmers Home Administration Act of 1961 shall be in addition to and not in lieu of authority contained in the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

Bill· HRH.R. 1752 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act in order to provide that States may not have less strict standards with respect to marketing, labeling, packaging, and ingredient requirements than those made under the Federal Meat Inspection Act.

United States · United States Congress · 11 January 1973

Provides that States may not have less strict standards with respect to marketing, labeling, packaging, and ingredient requirements than those made under the Federal Meat Inspection Act. (Amends 21 U.S.C. 678)

Bill· SS. 255 (93rd)referred

A bill to repeal certain provisions, which become effective January 1, 1974, of the Food Stamp Act of 1964 and section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949 relating to eligibility to participate in the food stamp program and the direct commodity distribution program.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973

Provides that a person eligible to receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled; Medicaid) may still be considered to be a member of a household or an elderly person eligible for benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1964, and for surplus food programs under the Agricultural Act of 1949 present law removes eligibility effective January 1, 1974. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2012(e); 1431))

Bill· HRH.R. 1606 (93rd)referred

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to reimburse owners of equines and accredited veterinarians for certain expenses of vaccinations incurred for protection against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to reimburse owners of equines and accredited veterinarians for expenses of vaccinations incurred for protection against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the period June 25, 1971, through July 15, 1971, in the State of Texas. Provides that the amount of reimbursement shall be $4 for each equine vaccinated against such disease which was the amount paid by the Federal Government for such services beginning on July 16, 1971. Authorizes necessary appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 1566 (93rd)referred

A bill establishing under the Secretary of Agriculture a 5-year research program seeking to control the gypsy moth, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973

Establishes, under the Secretary of Agriculture, a five-year research program to effectuate the control of the gypsy moth. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to institute and carry out such program during the next 5 fiscal years ending June 30, 1978.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 146 (93rd)referred

A joint resolution to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an investigation and study of existing and potential methods of providing livestock and poultry insurance.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an investigation and study of existing and potential methods of providing livestock and poultry insurance to producers. Requires a final report, with legislative recommendations, within 180 days of the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Bill· SS. 218 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the food stamp act of 1964 in order to permit eligible households living in remote areas of Alaska to use food stamp coupons for the purchase of ammunition.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Authorizes, under the Food Stamp Act of 1964, eligible households living in remote areas of Alaska to use food stamp coupons for the purchase of ammunition, where such households depend to a substantial extent on the use of firearms to kill game for food.

Bill· SS. 146 (93rd)referred

A bill to include papayas within the list of imported commodities to which certain restrictions apply if the secretary of agriculture issues marketing orders with respect to like commodities domestically produced.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Includes papayas within the list of imported commodities to which import restrictions apply if the Secretary of Agriculture issues marketing orders with respect to like commodities domestically produced.

Bill· SS. 137 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish a special fund in the Treasury, consisting of excess sugar excise tax collections, to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research into environmental problems arising in the production, processing and refining of sugar.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Establishes a special fund in the Treasury, to be known as the "Sugar Environmental Research Fund", consisting of excess sugar excise tax collections. Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to use such fund to conduct research into environmental problems arising in the production, processing, and refining of sugar.

Bill· SS. 43 (93rd)referred

A bill to provide for the mandatory inspection of rabbits slaughtered for human food.

United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973

Makes the inspection provisions of the Poultry Products Inspection Act applicable to domestic rabbits slaughtered for human food, to persons who slaughter and handle such rabbits, and to establishments in which such rabbits are processed. Allows a State two years from the date of enactment to develop and enforce its own requirements paralleling the Poultry Products Inspection Act before intrastate activities come under Federal regulation.

Bill· HRH.R. 1249 (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 · 3 January 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. 1186 (93rd)referred

Strategic Storable Agricultural Commodities Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Strategic Storable Agricultural Commodities Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain reserve inventories of wheat, feed grains, and soybeans, to include not more than: (1) 300,000,000 bushels of wheat; (2) 25,000,000 tons of feed grains; and (3) 100,000,000 bushels of soybeans. Permits reserves to be withdrawn for: (1) relieving distress because of unemployment or major disasters; (2) use in a state of civil defense emergency; and (3) preserving and maintaining foundation herds of livestock and providing emergency feed for livestock.

Bill· HRH.R. 1191 (93rd)referred

National Land Resources Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

National Land Resources Act - Presents the finding of the Congress that topsoil is a valuable, unique and peculiar natural resource upon which future generations will be dependent. Declares that ownership of land carries with it a responsibility not to destroy the topsoil or so intermingle or bury it that it will not be easily and economically accessible for use at a later date. Establishes a National Land Resources Protection Commission to be composed of five members. Provides for the appointment of such Commission members by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for the administrative powers of the Commission. Directs the Commission to establish standards for all projects subject to this Act which will assure that a minimum of 12 inches of topsoil or such lesser amount of topsoil as may exist shall be stockpiled from those areas of each such project where the shape or contour of the land is changed. Provides that such stockpiled topsoil shall be used to form a top layer of uniform depth and a minimum of twelve inches deep on all areas of the completed project where soil will be exposed to natural elements. Provides that where sufficient subsoil which is nontoxic to plantlife will not otherwise be available on the exposed areas of a completed project and to the extent available from the project, the Commission shall require the separate stockpiling and replacement in a sublayer of sufficient quantities of appropriate soil to provide such a nontoxic layer of subsoil as is necessary for the production of each plantlife as is normally considered environmentally, ecologically, esthetically, and economically acceptable to the area. Directs the Commission to establish minimum standards to assure that projects covered by this Act will not cause pollution of existing streams, land slides, flooding or substantially change the volume of water to be carried by natural waterways on land adjoining the immediate construction area except where such change is consistent with an approved State or Federal water resource policy or law. Provides that no dirt shall be moved on any project where the moving or convering of topsoil covers an area in excess of 100,000 square feet until a license or letter of approval to do so has been issued by the Commission or by a commission to whom authority has been delegated under this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of not more than $6,000,000 annually for the administration of this Act. Provides that this Act shall take effect May 1, 1974.

Bill· HRH.R. 1185 (93rd)referred

A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended to prohibit slaughter of livestock under certain conditions which reduce the bargaining power of livestock producers generally and interfere with a free market.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Makes it unlawful for any packet or meat retailer of meat purveyor to slaughter at any one location during any calendar week more than 100 head of cattle, 300 head of hogs, and 300 head of lambs which were owned prior to slaughter for a period in excess of twenty days by such packer or meat dealer, or by any officer, director, or person who owns or controls more than five percent of the voting power or control thereof, or by any subsidiary or affiliate in which such packer, meat dealer, or other persons own or control a total of more than five percent of the voting power or control thereof. Applies this prohibition to livestock owned by such persons or subject to the control of such persons by contract or otherwise. Provides that for each violation of this Act a person shall be fined not more than $50,000, or more than $100 per head of cattle and $25 per head of hogs and sheep, whichever is greater, slaughtered in excess of the minimum number permitted. (Adds 7 U.S.C. 192A)

Bill· HRH.R. 887 (93rd)referred

Fishery Products Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Fishery Products Protection Act - Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a survey of the methods, practices, and sanitary conditions of United States establishments and vessels processing fish or fishery products. Requires the Secretary to develop and promulgate adequate sanitary standards and practices for establishments processing fish or fishery products in any State for movement in commerce. Provides that no fish or fish products shall be permitted entry into the United States effective 3 years after the regulations are promulgated, unless the importer meets sanitation requirements. Directs the Secretary of State to encourage foreign countries importing fish to this country to adopt a system of certification and inspection. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage States to establish an adequate system of certification and inspection, and provides for recognizing the State systems in lieu of the Federal system. Sets out procedures for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 731 (93rd)referred

A bill to establish wildlife, fish, and game conservation and rehabilitation programs on certain lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to carry out with comprehensive plans, the planning, development, maintenance, and coordination of wildlife, fish, and game conservation and rehabilitation programs on public lands administered by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. States that each comprehensive plan shall be consistent with any overall use and management plans for the lands involved. Requires that such stamp fees as may be collected by the appropriate State agency shall be utilized in carrying out conservation or rehabilitation programs and for no other purpose. Requires the maintenance of accurate records and the filing of annual reports by the State agency to the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, as the case may be, setting forth the amount and disposition of such fees. Establishes as penalties for persons who violate provisions of this Act a fine not to exceed $1000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 583 (93rd)referred

Wholesome Fish and Fishery Products Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Wholesome Fish and Fishery Products Act - Sets forth definitions of the various terms used in this Act. Prohibits actions which would be in violation of regulations established pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Includes prohibitions against acts relating to the use of official marks, official certificates and official devices. Provides that official marks would be authorized by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to be used on any container or wrapper by a person holding a valid certificate for his establishment or vessel. States that certificates shall be granted to establishments and vessels after the Secretary has determined that they are in compliance with good processing practice regulations. Prohibits the use of any official device, mark, or certificate without authorization from the Secretary. Provides that false statements in shippers or other certificates are prohibited as is the false or misleading representation that any fish or fishery products have been exempted from inspection or passed inspection. Declares as adulterated those fish or fishery products processed in violation of this Act or regulations issued pursuant to this Act. States that shellfish and their products would also be adulterated if they were harvested in a State or foreign country that did not have in effect a plan for classifying and controlling shellfish growing areas and for regulating and controlling shellfish harvesting practices which has been approved by the Secretary. Provides that foreign shellfish control programs must be at least equal to standards promulgated by the Secretary regulating domestic shellfish control programs. Directs the Secretary to survey a number of establishments and vessels to gain information to develop adequate standards of good processing practice, including sanitation and quality control or other standards necessary to assure wholesome fish and fishery products. Provides that the initial regulations under this Act would be issued within one year after funds are first appropriated and would be effective one year following their issuance. States that the effective date of such regulations could be extended for an additional year upon a finding by the Secretary that more time is needed to place all or part of the regulations into effect. Requires certification of all establishments and vessels within sixty days of the effective date of such regulations that the vessels and establishments are in conformance with such regulations. Provides that denial of a certificate would be subject to the opportunity for a hearing and judicial review. Provides that the application for a certificate shall be accompanied by such assurance as may be required by regulations that the establishment or vessel will be maintained in compliance with applicable standards. States that no such certificate shall shall be issued for any establishment unless the Secretary, on the basis of such application and of an intensive inspection made after the issuance of regulations, determines that there is satisfactory assurance that the establishment is adequately equipped, staffed, and managed to conform to the standards issued and that fish and fishery products processed by it, including the labeling and packaging thereof, will in all respects comply with the requirements of this Act. States that the certificate of any establishment or vessel could be suspended by the Secretary, after an opportunity for hearings, for failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to summarily suspend a certificate: (1) for failure to permit access for inspection; or (2) where an inspection or investigation discloses the violation of any provisions of Chapter IV of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act which the Secretary determines would involve an undue risk of imminent harm to consumers. Provides that for the purpose of preventing the introduction or use in interstate commerce of fish or fishery products which are adulterated or misbranded, the Secretary shall, in accordance with the most modern public health and food protection practice, establish and maintain continuous and effective surveillance of all segments of the industries involved. States that the Secretary shall, through inspectors, cause to be made such inspections, including continuous inspection whenever deemed necessary by him, of establishments and vessels as in his judgment will reasonably assure continuing compliance with, and will most effectively achieve, the purposes of this subpart and of this Act. Provides that in determining from time to time the appropriate degree (including continuity or frequency) of such inspections to be applied in any establishment or vessel, the Secretary shall, among other relevant factors, consider the results of the intensive inspection required for certification and any other releveant experience or information (whether obtained through inspection or otherwise) relating to such establishment or vessel or to fish or fishery products processed by it. Provides that the Secretary would be required to provide continuous inspection of all establishments processing fish for interstate commerce and to make adequate inspections of vessels. Authorizes the Secretary to inspect any fish or fishery products at dockside to prevent adulterated fish or products from reaching interstate commerce. States that the inspectors would have access to any establishment or vessel at reasonable times and could sample, detain, and reinspect establishments or vessels. Provides that any fish or fishery product found adulterated would be segregated and condemned within ten days if objection is not made, and if objection were made the inspector's determination would be subject to the opportunity for a hearing and judicial review. Provides that all fish and fishery products imported into the United States would have to comply with the inspection and good processing practices and other provisions of this Act and any regulations issued thereunder. States that foreign nations exporting fish to this country would have to establish a system of fish inspection that would be at least equal to the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to accept certificates of compliance from foreign nations that such requirements have been met. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to the Congress concerning his administration and enforcement of the import program. Requires persons engaged in the business of processing fish and fishery products or holding such products after transportation in interstate commerce to maintain accurate records showing the extent that they are concerned with the receipt, delivery, sale, movement, or disposition of fish and fishery products and matters reasonably bearing upon sanitation, quality control and labeling of fish and fishery products. Provides that the Secretary shall have access at reasonable times to such records and to copy them. Authorizes representatives of the Secretary to detain fish or fishery products for seven days if reason to believe that any fish or fishery product is adulterated or misbranded or otherwise in violation of this Act or any other Federal or State law. Provides that the above provisions shall not apply to processing by any person of fish of his own raising or harvesting or the preparation and transportation in commerce of the fish or fishery products to be used by members of his household and his nonpaying guests and employees, provided the person does not engage in the buying or selling of any fish or fishery product suitable for use as human food. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt retail dealers and transportation equipment from specific provisions of this Act if they sell fish or fishery products directly to consumers and the only processing operations are performed on the premises where the sales to consumers are made. Provides that the storage and handling regulations established under this Act would not apply to retail stores or establishments in the business of buying, selling, freezing, storing, transporting, or importing fish or fishery products if that establishment or store is subject to the Act only because of purchases in interstate commerce, or if such storing and handling is regulated adequately under State law. Authorizes the Secretary to cooperate with the appropriate State agencies in developing and administering State fish and fishery products programs. Provides that the Secretary's cooperation would be limited to those States which have enacted a fish or fishery products surveillance law that imposes mandatory requirements which are at least equal to the requirements of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to cooperate with the appropriate State agencies in developing a program for classifying and controlling shellfish growing areas and for the regulation and control of shellfish introduced into interstate commerce. Provides that grants may be made to any State by the Secretary which in any fiscal year could not exceed fifty percent of the cost of the cooperative program in any such State. States that if, within two years after the effective date of regulations promulgated concerning good processing practices, a State has failed to develop or is not enforcing requirements at least equal to those proposed, the Secretary would be required to notify the Governor of the State of that fact. Provides that after consulting with the Governor, if that State has still not developed and activated those requirements, the Secretary would be required to designate that State as one in which the provisions of this Act would apply to operations and transactions fully within the State. Authorizes the Secretary to delay the designation of that State for an additional year if he determined that the State would activate such requirements within that period. Provides that the Secretary would be required to review the requirements of the State agencies at least annually for compliance with the requirements of this Act. Preempts the States from imposing requirements within the scope of this Act which are different from requirements established pursuant to this Act with respect to any interstate plant, except that recordkeeping and other requirements which might be required by other State laws could be imposed on any such establishment by the States. Authorizes States to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the Secretary over fish and fishery products to prevent distribution of adulterated or misbranded fish or fishery products if those efforts did not conflict or unnecessarily duplicate the activities of the Secretary. Provides that there shall be consultation between the Secretary of HEW and the Secretary of Commerce and any other interested agencies, prior to the issuance of standards under this Act applicable to fish or fishery products. Provides that there shall also be consultation between the Secretary of HEW and the advisory committee provided for under this Act, prior to the issuance of such standards, to avoid inconsistency between Federal and State standards. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct research directly or through grants or contracts to improve sanitation practices and to develop improved techniques to conduct surveillance activities under this Act. Provides that the Secretary shall appoint a national advisory committee of not more than 21 members to advise him concerning Federal and State programs of fish and fishery product inspection. States that the Chairman (who shall be designated by the Secretary) and a majority of the members shall have no economic interest in the commercial fisheries industry, shall be drawn from the public, from the fields or environmental and other related sciences, and from persons especially conversant with State fishery and fishery products surveillance programs. States that the Secretary shall initiate and carry out an intensive screening system for the detection of dangerous materials in food. Provides that not more than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall propose regulations specifying all dangerous materials and the intensive screening procedures that he will follow in carrying out this provision. Provides that "dangerous material" is defined to mean any material which there is reason to believe might reach toxic levels in significant quantities of food so as to threaten human health. Provides that the Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of State, shall establish regulations for the inspection of foreign establishments which process and prepare fish, shellfish, or products thereof for importation into the United States. Raises the authorization for initial capital in the fisheries loan fund from $20,000,000 to $35,000,000 and broadens the eligibility of persons for such loans to include persons owning establishments as well as vessels and gear. Authorizes to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the amendments made by this Act to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act not to exceed $2,526,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972, not to exceed $12,947,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973, not to exceed $26,884,000 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974, and for succeeding fiscal years only such sums as the Congress may specifically authorize by law.

Bill· HRH.R. 609 (93rd)referred

A bill to require that before import quotas on meats may be suspended or increased under subsection (d) (1) and (2) of the act, the Secretary of Agriculture must estimate that the average price expected to be received by producers for beef cattle will equal or exceed parity during the period of the suspension or increased quotas.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Requires that, before import quotas on meats may be suspended or increased, the Secretary of Agriculture must estimate that the average price expected to be received by producers for beef cattle will equal or exceed parity during the period of the suspension or increased quotas. (Amends 19 U.S.C. 1202 nt.)

Bill· HRH.R. 443 (93rd)referred

A bill authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program for flood prevention and other purposes in the Lower Rio Grande Basin, Tex., to enhance and stabilize the agricultural economy of the area.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the phase I portion of the plan for flood prevention, the conservation and proper utilization of land, and the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water substantially in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Comprehensive Study and Plan of Development, Lower Rio Grande Basin, Texas, dated July 1969, prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Texas Water Development Board, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, and the Texas Water Rights Commission. Authorizes an appropriation of $21,000,000 to carry out this plan.

Bill· HRH.R. 323 (93rd)referred

Pure Foods Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Pure Foods Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to regulate the safe and efficient manufacturing, processing, and packing 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 by the Secretary of Commerce 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 furnishes the Secretary with the name, location, and principle place of his business; (2) the applicant provides the Secretary with a complete list of all foods manufactured, processed, or packaged at his establishment; (3) the applicant for a license informs the Secretary of the process which is employed in preparing foods to be shipped in interstate commerce; and (4) 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. Provides that a licensee shall be required: (1) to process any food he is licensed to produce in containers as required by the Secretary; (2) to retain processing records on all foods manufactured, processed, or packed for a period of not less than five years; (3) to set aside the lot or lots of any food which is believed to have been improperly manufactured, processed, or packed for further evaluation as to any potential health hazard and upon completion of such evaluation to report to the Secretary within seven days in advance of any distribution of the whole or any part of the lot involved; (4) to report to the Secretary any and all instances of manufacturing, processing, or packaging which may pose a potential public health hazard where any lot has in whole or in part entered the stream of interstate commerce; (5) to open all records to inspection; (6) to include as standard equipment on all processing machines adequate sterilizing equipment, temperature, and time control devices and any other equipment the Secretary deems appropriate and to establish warning devices which shall alert the licensee when such equipment is not properly functioning; (7) to meet any educational requirements set by the Secretary for persons working in such plants; (8) to establish a scheme of insuring itself against losses due to the improper manufacturing, processing, or packaging of food sold in interstate commerce as applicable regulation established by the Secretary; and (9) to follow each applicable regulation established by the Secretary under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke the license of any licensee for violation of the regulations or requirements of this Act according to due process and after a formal investigation. Requires the Secretary to coordinate his activities with those of the relevant State agencies, and to establish a program for the effective correlation and response to information submitted by the public. Provides, upon notification by a licensee or upon reasonable information of a violation involving food in interstate commerce, that the Secretary shall undertake an emmergency investigation to determine the potential public health hazard, and shall make known the results of his investigation to the manufacturers, processers, and packers involved, and also to the public. Authorizes the Secretary, upon determination of a significant potential public health hazard, to recall all or part of the hazardous shipment; embargo any food produced by the violators of the regulations; and suspend the license of any person responsible for the significant potential public health hazard. Increases criminal penalties and 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. (Amends 21 U.S.C. 344)

Bill· HRH.R. 295 (93rd)referred

To eliminate hunger in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to utilize personnel in his Department to ascertain all person seriously suffering from hunger in the United States, its possessions, and its trust dependencies and in Puerto Rico and to provide them with the food necessary for their welfare.

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