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S.RES.259: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should use the disaster reserve established under section 813 of the Agricultural Act of 1970 to alleviate distress to all livestock producers who have suffered feed losses due to drought, flooding, or other natural disasters in 1996 in the most cost efficient manner practicable, including cash payments from the sale of commodities in the disaster reserve, and should provide voluntary conservation assistance to persons who hay or graze on conservation reserve lands, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced June 12, 1996
- Latest Major Action June 14, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Agriculture should: (1) use the disaster reserve for livestock producers affected by natural disasters in 1996; and (2) provide voluntary conservation assistance to anyone who is permitted to hay or graze conservation reserve land on an emergency basis.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| June 12, 1996 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |