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S.1377: A bill to provide authority for the assessment of cane sugar produced in the Everglades Agricultural Area of Florida, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Nov. 1, 1995
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 1995
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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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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| Nov. 1, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) |