Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 1997

Summary

Congressional Hunger Fellows Act of 1997 - Establishes as an independent entity within the executive branch the Congressional Hunger Fellows Program to establish fellowships to develop and train individuals for careers in humanitarian service. Establishes a Board of Trustees to supervise and direct the Program. Limits fellowship periods to 12 months. Establishes the Congressional Hunger Fellows Trust Fund for the deposit and receipt of Program funds. Requires an annual audit of Program accounts. Requires the Board to appoint a Program Executive Director. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer to the Program a specified amount of the surplus funds available for encouraging exportation and domestic consumption of agricultural products. Requires the Board to report annually to the Secretary and the Congress on Program activities.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 November 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 November 1997

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