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H.RES.461: Encouraging the accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2005
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government and the governments of other industrial countries should: (1) examine ways to accelerate the elimination or phase-out of agricultural subsidies; (2) work with their African counterparts to remove non-tariff barriers to African agricultural imports; and (3) work with the governments of least developed African countries to minimize the economic impact of an opening of...
(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 International Relations.
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Sept. 27, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |