SRES 391 · 93th Congress ·

Resolution relating to the Presidents Committee on Food.

Introduced 1974-08-22· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, amended.(1974-09-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Senate that the actions of the President's Committee on Food should in no way assume, displace or otherwise interfere with responsibilities delegated by law to the Secretary of Agriculture or other officials of Government, and that in the conduct of its activities the President's Committee on Food shall: (1) consult with and maintain close liaison with the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry; (2) take into consideration the increased costs of agricultural production and shortages or potential shortages of farm inputs in any actions it may take or recommendations it may make; and (3) provide such information and reports as may be requested by the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on behalf of the Senate. Provides that (1) all agencies of the Federal Government, which have any responsibility for establishing priorities for the allocation of materials, supplies or facilities utilized in the production or distribution of fertilizer, fuels and energy, farm chemicals, and other inputs essential to agricultural production, give the highest priority to the agricultural industry and related industries regarding the allocation of such materials, suppli…

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Cosponsors (12)

6 Democrats6 Republicans