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H.R.781: To ensure that crop losses resulting from plant viruses and other plant diseases are covered by crop insurance and the noninsured crop assistance program and that agricultural producers who suffer such losses are eligible for emergency loans.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act, the Federal Agriculture Improvement Reform Act of 1996, and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide coverage for plant disease-caused losses under the crop insurance, noninsured crop assistance, and emergency disaster loan programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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 Forestry, Resource Conservation and Research.
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Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Patsy T. Mink (D-Hawaii) |