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H.R. 8543 (94th)

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide that States in certain instances may receive cash payments in lieu of donated agricultural commodities from the Secretary of Agriculture for nutrition programs for the elderly.

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Introduced

10 July 1975

Last action

10 July 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

Rep. Keys, Martha E. [D-KS-2]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

21 July 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Provides that States which have terminated operation of commodity distribution facilities under the Older Americans Act of 1965 may receive cash payments in lieu of donated agricultural commodities from the Secretary of Agriculture for nutrition programs for the elderly. Requires such States to disburse the cash to those elderly persons who would otherwise be eligible to receive such commodities.

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Timeline

  1. 10 July 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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