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- H.R.1864
H.R.1864: To provide for a gradual reduction in the loan rate for peanuts, to repeal peanut quotas for the 2002 and subsequent crops, and to make nonrecourse loans available for peanut producers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced June 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 17, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
71 (32 Democrats, 40 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to: (1) reduce the loan rate for quota peanuts by specified amounts through crop year 2001; and (2) eliminate peanut price supports as of crop year 2002. Amends: (1) the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to eliminate peanut marketing quota provisions as of crop year 2002; and (2) the Agricultural Act of 1949 to make conforming amendments. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) from...
(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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| June 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Shays (R-Conn.) |