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H.R.1605: To repeal the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, require the sale of all loans made under such Act, and authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to electric generation and transmission cooperatives which are unable to obtain needed financing in the private sector.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 1, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 5, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Repeals the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Requires the sale of all loans made under such Act. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to electric generation and transmission cooperatives which are unable to obtain private sector funding.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
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April 1, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Zimmer (R-N.J.) |