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S.3693: A bill to provide funding for the settlement of lawsuits against the Federal Government for discrimination against Black Farmers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2010
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2010
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Bill Summary
Appropriates to the Department of Agriculture $1.15 billion to carry out the terms of a Settlement Agreement executed by In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation that is approved by a court order that has become final and nonappealable, and that is comprehensive and provides for the final settlement of all remaining Pigford claims (relating to a racial discrimination action against the Department of Agriculture). Provides that the $1.15...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Aug. 3, 2010 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |