HR 12036 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

United States Grain Standards Act Amendments

Introduced 1976-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. Vigorito, Joseph P. [D-PA-24]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1976-02-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Grain Standards Act Amendments - Title I: Declaration of Policy - Revises the U.S. Grain Standards Act to declare the Congressional finding that the regulation of grain transactions provided in this Act is necessary to prevent or eliminate burdens on commerce and to regulate such commerce. Title II: Official Inspection - Revises definitions under the Grain Standards Act to meet the purposes of this Act. Requires the official inspection at export grain elevators required or authorized to be inspected under this Act be performed by authorized employees of the Department of Agriculture. Authorizes the Secretary to require that grain loaded at an interior point in the United States for transportation from the United States be inspected in a similar manner. Allows the Secretary to enter into contracts with any State or person for such inspection functions if such State or person meets specified requirements. Forbids the Secretary from entering into such contracts with any person or business entity currently engaged in the storage or merchandising of grain. Directs the Secretary to charge and collect reasonable fees to cover the costs incident to the performance of official…

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