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S.26: Agricultural Safety Net Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Agricultural Safety Net Act of 1997 - Amends the Agricultural Market Transition Act to revise marketing assistance loan rates for wheat, feed grains, upland and extra long staple cotton, and oilseeds. Authorizes six-month loan extensions. Amends the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize coverage for reduced or prevented planting revenue loss. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to give loan priority to projects for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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| Jan. 21, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.) |