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H.R.2575: To amend the sugar price support program to establish a special assessment for raw cane sugar marketed from production in the Everglades Production Area in the State of Florida to be used for restoration of the Everglades ecosystem.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Nov. 2, 1995
- Latest Major Action Nov. 7, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to authorize an additional assessment on raw sugar cane produced in the Everglades Agricultural Area of Florida. Establishes an Everglades Agricultural Area Account in the Commodity Credit Corporation. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer Account funds to the South Florida Water Management District or other appropriate public entity to purchase agricultural lands in the Area.
(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 Risk Management and Specialty Crops.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
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Nov. 2, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Deutsch (D-Fla.) |