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- H.R.1254
H.R.1254: To encourage and assist producers, processors, and other handlers of agricultural commodities to donate edible, but unmarketable, agricultural commodities to food banks, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced March 9, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 11, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to encourage and assist producers, processors, and other handlers of agricultural commodities to donate edible but unmarketable commodities to selected U.S. food banks, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition.
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| March 9, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara-Rose Collins (D-Mich.) |