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S. 2833 (95th)

A bill to amend, improve, and clarify the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976.

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Introduced

5 April 1978

Last action

25 May 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

14 January 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Amends the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976: (1) to extend such Act through fiscal year 1981; (2) to authorize the appropriation of $3,000,000 annually, instead of the current $1,500,000; and (3) to state that such Act covers all agricultural commodities, including livestock (whether on hoof or butchered).

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Timeline

  1. 5 April 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 April 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1978

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 95-854.

    Source: Committee

  4. 15 May 1978

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 95-854.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 May 1978

    Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  6. 24 May 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 May 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 15 May 1978

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 5 April 1978

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