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H.R.2579: Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced July 1, 1993
- Latest Major Action July 7, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (27 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 to entitle Chapter 3 of Title XXII as the "Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act." Extends emergency crop loss assistance for: (1) wheat, feed grains, upland and extra long staple cotton, and rice; (2) peanuts, sugar, and tobacco; (3) oilseeds and nonprogram crops; (4) orchards; and (5) forest crops. Extends related program provisions, including quality reduction assistance....
(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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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July 1, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Eligio 'Kiki' de la Garza (D-Texas) |