Farm Family Emergency Protection Act of 1986

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Farm Family Emergency Protection Act of 1986 - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Office of Emergency Aid for Farm Families to: (1) evaluate and approve State plans for emergency services to eligible farm families; (2) make payments for such programs; (3) coordinate such services with existing assistance; and (4) maintain records and report annually to the Congress. Bases a State's payment allotment on the number of farms in the State compared to the number of farms in all States needing such assistance. Authorizes the use of such assistance for: (1) medical assistance; (2) social services; (3) employment assistance; and (4) nutrition assistance. Terminates such assistance authority five years after enactment of this Act. Limits the payment period to three years. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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