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S. 964 (100th)

A bill to amend the Meat Import Act of 1979 to include imports of lamb.

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Introduced

8 April 1987

Last action

8 April 1987 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1], Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Amends the Meat Import Act of 1979 to include lamb and the import of lamb within the provisions of such Act relating to regulations and restrictions concerning various meat imports. Limits the aggregate quantity of lamb which may be entered (imported) in any calendar year under such Act. Allows such amount to be increased or decreased in relation to an increase or decrease in the domestic production of lamb. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, to prescribe necessary regulations to convert live lamb into a poundage suitable for purposes of applying the import limitations required under this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether a disproportionate quantity of lamb meat is entered quarterly into the United States. Directs the Secretary, by the later of June 1, 1988, or 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, to report the results of such study to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.

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Timeline

  1. 8 April 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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