A joint resolution to compensate farmers and others engaged in agriculture for losses suffered as a result of embargoes on the export of agricultural commodities and for other purposes.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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2 March 1983

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Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to determine and announce the estimated agricultural financial losses of any proposed agricultural embargo before such embargo may be declared. Authorizes the payment of compensation from the Treasury or the Commodity Credit Corporation for any such losses. States that any such expenditures shall not be considered part of the agricultural price support program but rather related to international or defense functions.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-joint-resolution/172
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