HR 2692 · 105th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Department of Agriculture Civil Rights and Efficiency Act of 1997
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.(1998-01-05)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Department of Agriculture Reorganization Title II: Implementation of Recommendations of Civil Rights Action Team Title III: Effective Date Department of Agriculture Civil Rights and Efficiency Act of 1997 - Title I: Department of Agriculture Reorganization - Establishes in the Department of Agriculture the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Foreign Agriculture and Agricultural Field Services. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to delegate to the Under Secretary functions and duties of: (1) the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services; and (2) the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment (other than Forest Service functions). Makes conforming amendments to the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 and to specified Federal law. (Sec. 102) Establishes in the Department the position of Under Secretary for Forestry. Directs the Secretary to delegate (to such Under Secretary) Forest Service functions and duties of the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. Makes conforming amendments to the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 199…
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