A bill to provide that surplus dairy products should be provided to carry out the temporary emergency food assistance program before certain dairy export programs, to extend such dairy export programs and such food assistance program, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to state that the dairy export incentive program and the export sales of dairy products program shall not be operated in a way that will reduce the dairy products available for the temporary emergency food assistance program (TEFAP) or any other domestic feeding program. Extends TEFAP, including storage and distribution authorizations, through FY 1991. Increases the amount of TEFAP funds for emergency feeding organizations. Extends through FY 1991 the Secretary of Agriculture's responsibility to publish a notice of anticipated available commodities in the Federal Register. Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend through FY 1991: (1) the dairy export incentive program; and (2) the export sales of dairy products program. Amends the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to direct the Secretary to establish procedures for State, local, or private donations to supplement Federal food assistance programs. Authorizes States or emergency feeding organizations to use funds appropriated under this Act for facilities use and distribution costs. Authorizes States to use such funds to conduct an information program regarding available food assistance programs, including the food stamp program and the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children. Directs State and local agencies to continue to use volunteer workers and donated food stuffs in food distribution programs.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 1988

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 June 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Agriculture. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 2560 ordered to be reported.

   Source: Committee

4. 27 June 1988

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 764.

   Source: Calendars

5. 27 June 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Agriculture. Reported to Senate by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 June 1988

   Reported

   Committee on Agriculture. Reported to Senate by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 20 September 1988

   Floor

   Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 May 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssaf00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Hunger Prevention Act of 1988