HR 5076 · 100th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to provide relief to farmers in drought-stricken areas.

Introduced 1988-07-14· Sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.5015.(1988-08-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to inform the Secretary of Agriculture of the number of bushels of specified crops available from its inventory. Directs the Secretary to make such commodities available through a voucher system to 1988 drought-affected farmers for animal feed use. Makes such vouchers freely transferable. Applies specified CCC funds: (1) against outstanding Farmers Home Loan Administration direct and guaranteed loans; (2) for drought-resistant plant and livestock research and development; (3) for long term weather forecasting; and (4) to determine animal feed nutritional content.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat