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Bill· SS. 3623 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 1978
Agricultural Subterminal Storage Facilities Act - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make and insure loans and to provide other financial assistance to States which have experienced serious storage and transportation problems in order to construct or improve subterminal facilities. Defines "subterminal facility" as any facility used for the transient storage of bulk agricultural commodities or for transporting, upgrading, receiving, drying, or loading them out. Requires such facilities to be located between an area of agricultural production and any major storage or major export point, at a place that conveniently serves the needs of producers and purchasers of such commodities, including rail sidings, and loading or unloading facilities which can accommodate unit railroad cars and other appropriate transportation modes designed for the transport and storage of bulk agricultural commodities. Prescribes the necessary contents of the grain shipment and storage plans required from applicant States.
Bill· HRH.R. 14400 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 October 1978
Creates, subject to the provisions of the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act, the United States World Hunger Relief Agency. Sets forth the functions of the Agency: (1) to alleviate suffering caused by calamities in foreign nations; (2) to contribute to solving the world hunger problem; and (3) to assist in developing the agricultural sectors of foreign nations. Provides for a Board of Governors to be appointed by the President after consulting with the leaders of the House and Senate. Directs the Board to submit an administrative plan of operation to both houses of Congress, which shall take effect after 60 days unless disapproved by either House. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to provide a place on all Federal tax return forms for individuals to designate contributions for the Agency. Authorizes the Agency to report to Congress on the costs, effects, and value of public and private food aid to foreign nations. Authorizes appropriations for the Agency.
Bill· HRH.R. 14327 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 October 1978
Cooperative Rangeland Research Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the several States and provide eligible State-certified institutions of higher learning with matching funds to carry out programs of research in rangeland management, including: (1) forage production; (2) crop and waste product utilization; (3) improvement of watershed conditions; and (4) revegetation and rangeland rehabilitation.
Bill· HRH.R. 14307 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 October 1978
Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to entitle to an increase in its coupon allotment any household with a member who, for medical reasons, has special dietary requirements.
Bill· HRH.R. 14227 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to ban the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect they may be represented to have in humans, until three months after the submission of the results of the study required by the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14213 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretary which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretary determines, and publishes in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretary to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14214 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14153 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1978
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture: (1) to release the condition requiring that a certain parcel of land located in Allegany County, New York, and conveyed to the State of New York be used for public purposes; and (2) to convey United States mineral interests in such parcel to the State of New York, without compensaton and upon payment to the United States of an amount equal to the fair market value of such interests. Requires the State of New York: (1) to agree with the Secretary that it will convey such parcel to the Bellville Wesleyan Church of Canada, New York, for a fair consideration; and (2) to pay into the United States Treasury a sum sufficient to defray specified administrative costs of carrying out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 14155 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1978
Fair Meat Trading Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report to Congress recommendations for alternative substitute procedures involving the marketing and pricing of meat commodities, including: (1) the banning of formula base pricing (all buying and selling where price is based or determined by the quote of a market price reporting service, not by agreement between the parties to the trade); and (2) a system for electronic base marketing as part of a centralized national market system. Requires a minimum three-year maintenance of all records necessary to carry out this Act, or a longer period if the Secretary so directs. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Meat Industry Marketing Standards Board: (1) to recommend standards of identity for meat commodities and other appropriate terms and rules necessary for orderly trading on any centralized national market which may be established for the trading of all meat commodities; and (2) to develop and present to the Secretary proposals relating to market price reporting services. Requires the Board to consider: (1) establishing a volume standard as a basis for price reporting; and (2) proscribing formula based trading using only one market news reporting service. Requires licensing by the Secretary of any market price reporting service with meat commodities with renewable terms of three years. Requires every trader in meat commodities to furnish full and accurate information concerning all trades to all licensed market price reporting services in any transaction over carload lots in excess of 35,000 pounds (and any other transaction when such trader is contacted by a licensed market price reporting service), except when traded on a centralized market. Requires, if requested, confirmation of such information in writing to such reporting service within 48 hours. Directs the Packers and Stockyards Administration to audit the records of authorized market price reporting services at least once 30 days after licensing is granted, and at least once a year thereafter. Requires a good faith effort by each licensed service to obtain an accurate sampling of all items reported or disseminated to its customers in any manner. Establishes administrative and criminal penalties for: (1) the furnishing of false information; (2) the manipulation of prices or figures shown on any market price reporting service; and (3) other specified violations of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to subpeona documents and witnesses, and to grant immunity to witnesses, to secure effective enforcement of this Act, or to carry out any investigation or proceeding authorized by it.
Bill· HRH.R. 14121 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14118 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretary which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretary determines, and publishes in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretary to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14119 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretary which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretary determines, and publishes in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretary to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14120 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14109 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1978
Nitrite Substitute Research Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct or arrange for the conduct of: (1) further research on the effects of nitrites on animals other than the Sprague-Dawley species of rat; and (2) research on possible nitrite substitutes, and preservative methods and processes, or combinations thereof, that may be used in the preservation of meat, poultry, or fish. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress, one year after enactment, about the actions he has taken to develop an acceptable nitrite substitute. Directs the Secretary to petition the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for the issuance of a regulation prescribing conditions for the safe use of any such nitrite substitute. Authorizes the Secretary to reallocate funds appropriated for the Department of Agriculture for other agricultural research programs to conduct the research required by this Act. Requires the Secretary, within 30 days after enactment, to report to Congress on the funds he plans to commit to nitrite substitute research, on the sources of such funds, and any recommendations about the funding necessary to fully effect such research.
Bill· HRH.R. 14112 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1978
Cooperative Rangeland Research Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to cooperate with the several States and provide eligible State-certified institutions of higher learning with matching funds to carry out programs of research in rangeland management, including: (1) forage production; (2) crop and waste product utilization; (3) improvement of watershed conditions; and (4) revegetation and rangeland rehabilitation.
Bill· HRH.R. 14108 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1978
Nitrite Indemnification Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make indemnity payments to livestock and poultry producers in any case in which: (1) any significant conclusion, announced after August 1, 1978, of federally sponsored research on the safety of using nitrites in cured livestock and poultry products is shown to be inaccurate; and (2) there has been, during the 120 days following the announcement, a fall in the average price per pound received by all producers for livestock and poultry sales from the level of such price during the 120-day period preceding the announcement. Sets forth a formula for the determination of any indemnity payment. Limits the maximum annual payment to any individual to $50,000.
Bill· HRH.R. 14099 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14074 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1978
International Sugar Stabilization Act - Title I: International Sugar Agreement, 1977 - Authorizes the President to prohibit the importation of sugar from any country not a member of the International Sugar Organization, and to otherwise regulate foreign trade in sugar to implement the International Sugar Agreement. Establishes criminal penalties for the violation of such regulations. Requires the President to submit to Congress an annual report on the Agreement. Title II: Import Restrictions on Sugar - Establishes 12 cents per pound raw value as the price objective for domestic sugar. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to monitor the average daily price of sugar. Directs the Secretary to recommend to the President the imposition of import fees and quotas, if necessary, in order to attain the price objective for domestic sugar. Authorizes the President to proclaim such import fees and quotas after receiving a recommendation from the Secretary. Authorizes the President to impose a quota or duty on the importation of sugar-containing products. Prohibits the importation of certain sugar or liquid sugar into the Virgin Islands in excess of 100 pounds annually. Prohibits the exportation of certain sugar from the United States. Establishes civil penalties for the violation of such regulations. Sets forth items to which the sugar quota shall not apply. Permits the President to suspend the operation of this Title in a national emergency. Title III: Payments to Producers of Sugar Beets and Sugarcane - Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to establish for crop years 1979-1982 a program of payments to eligible producers of sugar beets and sugarcane. Sets forth the formula for determining the amount of such payments. Title IV: Labor Provisions - Requires every producer of sugar beets and sugarcane to pay each employee a fair and reasonable wage. Limits the employment of children up to the age of 16 in the production of sugar beets and sugarcane. Prohibits any employer from discriminating against any employee who has participated in any investigation or proceeding under this Act. Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Vests jurisdiction for enforcing this Act in the district courts of the United States. Requires certain information to be furnished to the Secretary by persons engaged in the manufacture, marketing, transporting, or industrial use of sugar. Prohibits officials engaged in the administration of this Act from investing in sugar. Establishes penalties for the violation of these regulations. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct surveys and investigations to carry out this Act. Terminates this Act, except for Title I, effective September 30, 1983.
Bill· HRH.R. 14047 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1978
International Sugar Stabilization Act - Title I: International Sugar Agreement, 1977 - Authorizes the President to prohibit the importation of sugar from any country not a member of the International Sugar Organization, and to otherwise regulate foreign trade in sugar to implement the International Sugar Agreement. Establishes criminal penalties for the violation of such regulations. Requires the President to submit to Congress an annual report on the Agreement. Title II: Import Restrictions on Sugar - Establishes 12 cents per pound raw value as the price objective for domestic sugar. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to monitor the average daily price of sugar. Directs the Secretary to recommend to the President the imposition of import fees and quotas, if necessary, in order to attain the price objective for domestic sugar. Authorizes the President to proclaim such import fees and quotas after receiving a recommendation from the Secretary. Authorizes the President to impose a quota or duty on the importation of sugar-containing products. Prohibits the importation of certain sugar or liquid sugar into the Virgin Islands in excess of 100 pounds annually. Prohibits the exportation of certain sugar from the United States. Establishes civil penalties for the violation of such regulations. Sets forth items to which the sugar quota shall not apply. Permits the President to suspend the operation of this Title in a national emergency. Title III: Payments to Producers of Sugar Beets and Sugarcane - Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to establish for crop years 1979-1982 a program of payments to eligible producers of sugar beets and sugarcane. Sets forth the formula for determining the amount of such payments. Title IV: Labor Provisions - Requires every producer of sugar beets and sugarcane to pay each employee a fair and reasonable wage. Limits the employment of children up to the age of 16 in the production of sugar beets and sugarcane. Prohibits any employer from discriminating against any employee who has participated in any investigation or proceeding under this Act. Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Vests jurisdiction for enforcing this Act in the district courts of the United States. Requires certain information to be furnished to the Secretary by persons engaged in the manufacture, marketing, transporting, or industrial use of sugar. Prohibits officials engaged in the administration of this Act from investing in sugar. Establishes penalties for the violation of these regulations. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct surveys and investigations to carry out this Act. Terminates this Act, except for Title I, effective September 30, 1983.
Bill· HRH.R. 14027 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1978
Nitrite Substitute Research Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct or arrange for the conduct of: (1) further research on the effects of nitrites on animals other than the Sprague-Dawley species of rat; and (2) research on possible nitrite substitutes, and preservative methods and processes, or combinations thereof, that may be used in the preservation of meat, poultry, or fish. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress, one year after enactment, about the actions he has taken to develop an acceptable nitrite substitute. Directs the Secretary to petition the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for the issuance of a regulation prescribing conditions for the safe use of any such nitrite substitute. Authorizes the Secretary to reallocate funds appropriated for the Department of Agriculture for other agricultural research programs to conduct the research required by this Act. Requires the Secretary, within 30 days after enactment, to report to Congress on the funds he plans to commit to nitrite substitute research, on the sources of such funds, and any recommendations about the funding necessary to fully effect such research.
Bill· HRH.R. 14006 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretary which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretary determines, and publishes in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretary to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14007 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare from taking any action under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis on any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretary which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretary determines, and publishes in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretary to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 14008 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 September 1978
Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require any person who purchases any meat or meat food product from any packer to pay for such meat or meat food product within eight days of acceptance of delivery, unless purchaser and packer have agreed to another payment date. Establishes a civil penalty for violation of this Act in an amount not to exceed the sum of the purchase price of the meat or meat food product involved, plus ten percent of such price.
Law· HRH.R. 13989 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1978
Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to alter the formula for the distribution of Federal funds to support agricultural research at the 1890 land grant colleges, to assure that such colleges receive funds in fiscal year 1979 and following years at levels at least the same as the present funding levels. Changes the formula for the distribution of the excess over these amounts from the current 50 percent proportionate to the State rural population, 50 percent proportionate to the State farm population alltoment, to a 20 percent in equal proportions, 40 percent to the State rural population, 40 percent proportionate to the State farm population allotment.
Bill· HRH.R. 13985 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretaries which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretaries determine, and publish in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretaries to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Bill· HRH.R. 13984 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect in humans that nitrites may be represented to have, unless validated evidence is made available to the Secretary which proves beyond a reasonable doubt that nitrites as a food preservative have a significant carcinogenic effect on humans. States that such prohibition shall not apply if the Secretary determines, and publishes in the Federal Register, that a food preservative is commercially available: (1) which may be used in the place of nitrites; (2) which is effective in the protection of public health from botulism and other forms of food poisoning; and (3) the use of which is economically feasible for meat processors and the consumer. Requires the Secretary to conduct or support (by grant or contract) research and development activities for a food preservative alternative to nitrites.
Law· SS. 3467 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 25 August 1978
Designates the United States Department of Agriculture Pecan Field Station in Brownwood, Texas, as the "W.R. 'Bob' Poage Pecan Field Station. Designates the United States Department of Agriculture Meat Animal Research center located near Clay Center, Nebraska, as the "Roman L. Hruska Meat Animal Research Center."
Bill· SS. 3460 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 24 August 1978
International Emergency Food Fund Act - Title I: International Emergency Food Fund - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire food for donation or sale through purchases from producers or in the open market (in such manner which will not unduly disrupt the market), in order to: (1) provide urgent humanitarian relief in any nation suffering a major natural disaster whose needs for food relief cannot be timely satisfied under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954; (2) assist, on an emergency basis, any developing nation to meet its food requirements, when the domestic supply of an agricultural commodity in the United States is so limited that quantities of it cannot be made available under such Act; and (3) fulfill any international obligation of the United States. Requires the Secretary to use the authorities, facilities, and up to $500,000,000 of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this title. Exempts food acquired under this title from any quantitative export limitations imposed under the Export Administration Act of 1969. Title II: Price Support Loans on 1977 Crop Sugar - Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to require, at the option of a sugar owner, acceleration of the maturity date of loans on 1977 crop sugar to the date of enactment. Requires the Secretary, within 30 days after such owner elects to advance the maturity date, to move such sugar out of its present Commodity Credit Corporation storage warehouses in the sugar-producing area, and transport it to another area, to make way for the processing and storage of the 1978 crop under the price support loan program.
Bill· SS. 3456 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 August 1978
Amends the Federal Seed Act to delete the list of noxious-weed seeds and to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish by regulation the kinds of weed seeds that would be considered noxious when occurring in imported seed. Deletes the definition of seed "type". Revises the definition of "pure-live seed." Prohibits the shipment of agricultural and of lawn and turf seed into a State if the seed contains weed seeds in excess of the percentage permitted by State law. Requires labeling the rate of occurrence of noxious-weed seeds in vegetable seeds, and prohibits certain noxious-weed seeds in packages of one pound or more. Removes, with respect to interstate commerce and to importation in foreign commerce, the requirement for labeling treated seed when the seed bears only nontoxic amounts of substances (or no substance at all) and is within the tolerances recognized by regulations of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare for food or feed. Requires the distinctive coloring of any seed which does bear a harmful substance. Exempts from existing detailed labeling requirements seed shipped between branches of the same wholesale seed company, if the invoice or records accompanying such seed bear statements containing the information that would otherwise be required on the labeling. Deletes the list of kinds of screenings of seeds exempt from importation prohibition, and authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish by regulation the kinds of screenings to be exempted. Requires that, before a rule or regulation is promulgated under such Act, interested persons shall be given an opportunity to present views in writing or orally, or to request a public hearing. Increases the maximum forfeiture for violation of such Act from $500 to $1,000. Extends the prohibition now applicable only to the sale of uncertified seed, to the offer for sale or advertisement of such seed as well.
Law· SS. 3447 (95th)open
United States · United States Congress · 23 August 1978
Agricultural Export Trade Expansion Act - Title I: Intermediate Credit - Amends the Food for Peace Act of 1966 to authorize the Commodity Credit Corporation to finance export sales of agricultural commodities on credit terms in excess of three years, but not more than ten years. Restricts such financing to export sales that will: (1) develop or maintain the importing nation as a foreign market for the commercial sale and export of United States agricultural commodities without displacing normal commercial sales; or (2) otherwise improve the capability of the importing nation to purchase and use, on a long-term basis, such commodities. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to obtain commitments from purchasers to prevent resale or transshipment to other nations of commodities, the domestic sale or distribution of reserve stocks, so financed. Establishes a penalty for noncompliance with such commitments. Exempts export sales financed under this title from the cargo preference laws. Title II: Commodity Credit Corporation Financing of Deferred Payment Sales; Credit Sales to the People's Republic of China - Directs the Secretary to provide Commodity Credit Corporation financing to exporters of agricultural products who wish to extend deferred payment terms of not to exceed three years to buyers in other nations in order to meet sales competition from other nations or to make additional export sales. Limits such financing of sales to nations eligible for financing under the Corporation's short-term export credit sales program. Authorizes the Corporation to provide short-term export credit and deferred payment financing for commercial sales of agricultural commodities out of private stocks on terms of not to exceed three years to the People's Republic of China. Title III: Agricultural Counselors - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1954 to designate as Agricultural Counselors or Agricultural Attaches certain Department of Agriculture officers or employees assigned to posts abroad. Requires each Counselor or Attache to submit to the Secretary an annual report detailing the social, political, and economic factors affecting agriculture and agricultural trade in the nation or area to which such Counselor or Attache is assigned. Title IV: Establishment of United States Agricultural Trade Offices - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1954 to direct the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to establish abroad not less than six nor more than 25 United States Agricultural Trade Offices, for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and expanding international markets for United States agricultural commodities.
Bill· HRH.R. 13967 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978
Food Safety and Nutrition Amendments - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require food processors to: (1) notify the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare of any possibly adulterated food; (2) establish a food coding system; (3) maintain food distribution records; and (4) register with the Secretary. Provides for administrative detention of food believed to be adulterated. Requires: (1) State and local food labeling requirements to comply with Federal standards under such Act; (2) packaged perishable food to show the sell date; (3) certain labeling information regarding ingredients; and (4) importers to notify the Secretary of the identity of the imported food and the registration of the food processor.
Bill· HRH.R. 13942 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture under the Wholesome Meat Act, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, or any other law, to ban the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect they may be represented to have in humans, until three months after the submission of the results of the study required by the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 13919 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978
Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to require, at the option of a sugar owner, acceleration of the maturity date of loans on 1977 crop sugar to August 31, 1978, or the date of enactment, whichever is earlier. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, within 30 days after such maturity date, to move such sugar out of its present Commodity Credit Corporation storage warehouses in sugar-producing areas, and transport it to other areas, in oder to make way for storage of the 1978 crop under the price support loan program.
Bill· SS. 3417 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978
Amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to increase from $50,000 to $100,000 the amount for which loans may be made to farmers for the construction or remodeling of feed grain, rice, or soybean storage facilities on the farm.
Bill· SS. 3424 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978
Specifies conditions under which a State is authorized to continue cash payments in lieu of food stamps to SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients.
Bill· HRH.R. 13899 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from taking any action under the Wholesome Meat Act or any other law to ban the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect they may be represented to have in humans, until three months after the submission of the results of the study required by the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1320 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 August 1978
Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare should take no action to prohibit the sale, distribution, or use of nitrites as a food preservative solely on the basis of any carcinogenic effect they may be represented to have in humans, until three months after the submission of the results of the study required by the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act.
Bill· SS. 3400 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1978
Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to require, at the option of a sugar owner, acceleration of the maturity date of loans on 1977 crop sugar to August 31, 1978, or the date of enactment, whichever is earlier. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, within 30 days after such maturity date, to move such sugar out of its present Commodity Credit Corporation storage warehouses in sugar-producing areas, and transport it to other areas, in order to make way for storage of the 1978 crop under the price support loan program.
Bill· HRH.R. 13848 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1978
International Sugar Agreement Act - Title I: International Sugar Agreement, 1977 - Authorizes the President to limit the entry into the United States of sugar from foreign countries, territories, and areas not members of the International Sugar Organization, and to prohibit the entry of any quantity of sugar without a valid certificate of contribution, in order to enforce the provisions of the International Sugar Agreement, 1977. Requires the President to report annually to Congress: (1) information about the general level of world and domestic prices of sugar and their relationship to any domestic United States sugar support program; and (2) a summary of domestic and international actions taken under the Agreement to protect the interests of United States consumers and producers. Title II: Sugar Import Adjustments - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price per pound, raw value, (but not less than 14.5 cents per pound, raw value) below which he has reason to believe that sugar should not be sold in the domestic market during each sugar supply year (October 1-September 30). Authorizes the Secretary to impose import fees on the entry of sugar in any recognized commercial form in that amount (not exceeding 20 cents per pound, raw value) determined necessary to achieve the price objective. Requires the Secretary to review the effect on such fees on a supply year quarter basis, and to adjust them, if appropriate, in order to achieve the price objective. Directs the President to establish any global quotas recommended by the Secretary, with which he concurs. Authorizes the President to suspend any fees or quotas, or any other operation of this Title, in the event of a national economic or other emergency with respect to sugar. Prohibits officials engaged in the administration of this Title from investing in sugar. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act.
Bill· SS. 3397 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1978
Farm Crop Insurance Act - Raises the amount of capital stock of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation authorized by the Federal Crop Insurance Act from $100,000,000 to $400,000,000. Increases the maximum compensation of members of the FCIC Advisory Committee and of members of the Board of Directors who are not otherwise employed by the Government to no greater than the daily rate for GS-18. Eliminates county crop insurance committees and associations of producers from the administration of the insurance program. Makes insurance available to producers of rice, peanuts, and tobacco as well as of wheat, cotton, grain sorghum, corn, and barley wherever they are grown commercially. Increases the insurance coverage of an average crop yield from 75 percent to 90 percent. Authorizes insurance against prevented planting losses caused by floods. Provides for a 25 percent Federal subsidy of each participant's premium. Removes the $12,000,000 limitation on funds that may be made available by direct appropriation and creates within the United States Treasury a separate revolving fund available, without fiscal year limitation, for administrative and operating expenses of the Corporation and for other purposes. Grants the Corporation discretionary borrowing authority. Authorizes the Government to reimburse the Corporation for the depletion of premium reserves paid in by farmers caused by administrative and operating expenses.
Bill· HRH.R. 13814 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1978
Specifies conditions under which a State is authorized to continue cash payments in lieu of food stamps to SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients.
Bill· HRH.R. 13818 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 August 1978
Marketing Assistance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Commodity Credit Corporation, to buy and sell substantially equivalent quantities of any commodity for which a reserve program has been established, to the extent needed to properly handle, rotate, distribute, and relocate such reserve or facilitate the operation of the price support program. Requires such sales to be at an equivalent or higher price than the purchases, allowing for customary location and grade differentials. Requires purchases to offset sales within two market days. Directs the Secretary to make available a daily list showing the price, location, and quantity of the transactions entered into pursuant to this Act.
Bill· SS. 3380 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 August 1978
Amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to alter the formula for the distribution of Federal funds to support agricultural research at the 1890 land-grant colleges, to assure that such colleges receive funds in fiscal year 1979 and following years at levels at least the same as the present funding levels. Changes the formula for the distribution of the excess over these amounts from the current 50 percent proportionate to the State rural population, 50 percent proportionate to the State farm population allotment, to a 20 percent in equal proportions, 40 percent proportionate to the State rural population, 40 percent proportionate to the State farm population allotment,
Bill· HRH.R. 13750 (95th)passed
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1978
Sugar Stabilization Act - Title I: International Sugar Agreement - Authorizes the President to limit the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption in the United States, of sugar from any country not a member of the International Sugar Organization, and otherwise to regulate foreign trade in sugar to implement the International Sugar Agreement. Establishes civil penalties for the violation of such regulations. Requires the President to submit to Congress an annual report on the Agreement. Title II: Domestic Sugar Program - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to determine, during the July preceding the commencement of each (October 1 to September 30) sugar supply year, the amount of sugar needed to meet the requirements of consumers in the United States. Sets the price of 16 cents per pound of sugar, raw value, delivered to New York (including freight and the applicable tariff and fees) as the price objective for the sugar supply year 1978. Establishes formulae for determining the price objectives for succeeding sugar supply years. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to establish, and to adjust, a quota for the entry of sugar from foreign countries; and (2) to impose an import fee in order to attain the established price objective. Prohibits filling of the established quota by direct-consumption sugar, except in specified circumstances. Permits the Secretary to suspend such quota and fees under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Secretary to impose a quota on the entry of sugar-containing products. Prohibits: (1) the entry of sugar, liquid sugar, or sugar-containing products after the import quotas have been filled; (2) the importation of certain sugar or liquid sugar into the Virgin Islands in excess of 100 pounds annually; and (3) the exportation of certain sugar from the United States. Regulates the exportation of sugar. Sets forth items to which the sugar quota shall not apply. Title III: General Provisions - Requires every producer of sugar beets and sugarcane for sugar to pay a specified minimum wage to each person employed on the farm in the production, cultivation, and harvesting of such crops. Establishes a civil cause of action against any producer who fails to pay minimum wages, allowing the employees affected to collect the amount of unpaid wages, plus an equal amount as liquidated damages. Prohibits a producer from discharging or discriminating against any employee who has participated in any way in an investigation or proceeding against the producer under this title. Prohibits a producer from charging farm employees any amount in excess of the reasonable cost of furnishing goods or services customarily furnished to employees engaged in the production. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to assure that producers furnish workmen's compensation insurance to such employees. Requires persons engaged in the manufacture, marketing, transport, or industrial use of sugar to furnish the Secretary with specified information. Prohibits investment in sugar by officials engaged in the administration of this Act, and establishes penalties for the violation of such prohibition. Authorizes the President to suspend the operation of Title II of this Act in a national emergency. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to conduct surveys and investigations to carry out this Act; and (2) to announce a daily spot price for raw sugar in specified circumstances. Terminates the authority of the Secretary under this Act on September 30, 1983.
Bill· HRH.R. 13741 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1978
Agricultural Trade Act - Title I: Establishment of United States Agricultural Trade Offices - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1954 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish abroad not less than six nor more than 25 United States Agricultural Trade Offices, for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and expanding international markets for United States agricultural commodities. Title II: Intermediate Commercial Credit - Amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to require the Corporation to finance, under its export credit sales program, export sales of agricultural commodities out of its own private stocks on credit terms in excess of three years, but not more than ten years. Title III: Reorganization - Establishes in the Department of Agriculture: (1) an Assistant Secretary for Commodity Programs, to perform duties related to agricultural stabilization and conservation; and (2) an Under Secretary for International Affairs to perform duties related to foreign agriculture. Title IV: Agricultural Counselors - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1954 to change the title of Agricultural Attaches to Agricultural Counselors, and to require each Counselor to submit to the Secretary an annual report detailing the social, political and economic factors affecting agriculture and agricultural trade in the country or area to which such Counselor is assigned. Title V: General Provisions - Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress annual reports on the activities and accomplishments of the Department, especially those of the United States Agricultural Trade Offices, in developing, maintaining, and expanding foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities.
Bill· HRH.R. 13751 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1978
Sugar Stabilization Act - Title I: International Sugar Agreement - Authorizes the President to limit the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption in the United States, of sugar from any country not a member of the International Sugar Organization, and otherwise to regulate foreign trade in sugar to implement the International Sugar Agreement. Establishes civil penalties for the violation of such regulations. Requires the President to submit to Congress an annual report on the Agreement. Title II: Domestic Sugar Program - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to determine, during the July preceding the commencement of each (October 1 to September 30) sugar supply year, the amount of sugar needed to meet the requirements of consumers in the United States. Sets the price of 16 cents per pound of sugar, raw value, delivered to New York (including freight and the applicable tariff and fees) as the price objective for the sugar supply year 1978. Establishes formulae for determining the price objectives for succeeding sugar supply years. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to establish, and to adjust, a quota for the entry of sugar from foreign countries; and (2) to impose an import fee in order to attain the established price objective. Prohibits filling of the established quota by direct-consumption sugar, except in specified circumstances. Permits the Secretary to suspend such quota and fees under specified circumstances. Authorizes the Secretary to impose a quota on the entry of sugar-containing products. Prohibits: (1) the entry of sugar, liquid sugar, or sugar-containing products after the import quotas have been filled; (2) the importation of certain sugar or liquid sugar into the Virgin Islands in excess of 100 pounds annually; and (3) the exportation of certain sugar from the United States. Regulates the exportation of sugar. Sets forth items to which the sugar quota shall not apply. Title III: General Provisions - Requires every producer of sugar beets and sugarcane for sugar to pay a specified minimum wage to each person employed on the farm in the production, cultivation, and harvesting of such crops. Establishes a civil cause of action against any producer who fails to pay minimum wages, allowing the employees affected to collect the amount of unpaid wages, plus an equal amount as liquidated damages. Prohibits a producer from discharging or discriminating against any employee who has participated in any way in an investigation or proceeding against the producer under this title. Prohibits a producer from charging farm employees any amount in excess of the reasonable cost of furnishing goods or services customarily furnished to employees engaged in the production. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to assure that producers furnish workmen's compensation insurance to such employees. Requires persons engaged in the manufacture, marketing, transport, or industrial use of sugar to furnish the Secretary with specified information. Prohibits investment in sugar by officials engaged in the administration of this Act, and establishes penalties for the violation of such prohibition. Authorizes the President to suspend the operation of Title II of this Act in a national emergency. Authorizes the Secretary: (1) to conduct surveys and investigations to carry out this Act; and (2) to announce a daily spot price for raw sugar in specified circumstances. Terminates the authority of the Secretary under this Act on September 30, 1983.
Bill· HRH.R. 13541 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 July 1978
Perishable Food Protection Act - Prohibits a strike or a lockout affecting a perishable food processing operation unless the union or employer gives written notice to the Secretaries of Agriculture and Labor at least 30 days prior to beginning such strike or lockout. Allows either the union, the employer, or any State Secretary of Agriculture to petition the Secretaries of Agriculture and Labor jointly to appoint an arbitrator. Makes the arbitrator's decision on all issues which are mandatory subjects of bargaining under the National Labor Relations Act final and binding upon all parties, except that the aggrieved party may appeal to a United States court of appeals. Allows a United States district court to enjoin any work stoppage occuring without the required 30 days notice.
Bill· SS. 3300 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1978
Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to require the export, for sale, donation, or barter, of a minimum aggregate quantity of 7,000,000 metric tons of United States farm commodities each fiscal year from 1979 through 1982, unless: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture determines that export supplies are not available; or (2) the food needs of developing countries, as gaged by specified factors, do not merit such quantity. Requires the President to report to the appropriate committees of Congress the specific reasons for any shortfall should less than the minimum quantities required by this Act be exported.
Bill· HRH.R. 13454 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1978
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to compile and publish a report, to be revised every three years, containing specific recommendations for a railroad transportation system adequate to meet the essential needs of the agricultural industry of the United States. Requires annual reports to Congress regarding the capability of the Nation's transportation system (all forms of transportation) to meet such needs. Directs the Secretary to participate in all proceedings of any Federal agencies likely to make an impact on the agricultural industry of the United States or on rural development in order to foster the cause of an efficient and economical transportation system serving such interests.
Bill· HRH.R. 13455 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1978
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to compile and publish a report, to be revised every three years, containing specific recommendations for a railroad transportation system adequate to meet the essential needs of the agricultural industry of the United States. Requires annual reports to Congress regarding the capability of the Nation's transportation system (all forms of transportation) to meet such needs. Directs the Secretary to participate in all proceedings of any Federal agencies likely to make an impact on the agricultural industry of the United States or on rural development in order to foster the cause of an efficient and economical transportation system serving such interests.