HR 1354 · 104th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Agriculture Modernization Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-03-29· Sponsored by Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.(1995-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Elimination of USDA and Transfer of Certain Functions Title II: Agribusiness Block Grant Program Title III: Elimination of Certain Agricultural Programs Subtitle A: Elimination of Price Support Programs Subtitle B: Elimination of Other Programs Title IV: Effective Date Agriculture Modernization Act of 1995 - Title I: Elimination of USDA and Transfer of Certain Functions - Transfers specified Department of Agriculture functions to: (1) the Secretary of Commerce; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (3) the Secretary of the Interior; (4) the Secretary of State; (5) the Secretary of the Treasury; and (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Provides for related transfer of appropriations and personnel. (Sec. 114) Amends Federal law to repeal statutory authority for the Department of Agriculture. Title II: Agribusiness Block Grant Program - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish: (1) an agribusiness block grant program; and (2) the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Agribusiness Affairs. Authorizes appropriations. Title III: Elimination of Certain Agricultural Programs - Subtitle A: Elimination of Price Support Programs - Elim…

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