HR 12572 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

United States Grain Standards Act of 1976

Introduced 1976-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
Enacted
Latest: Public law 94-582.(1976-10-21)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1976-10-01
Yea 56Nay 6
PassedSenate · 1976-10-01
Yea 56Nay 6

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Grain Standards Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, under the United States Grain Standards Act, to require official inspection of grain at export port locations by authorized employees of the Department of Agriculture. Authorizes the Secretary to delegate authority to a State agency to perform official inspection functions at export port locations if such agency meets specified criteria. Provides that such authority may be revoked at any time upon notice to the State agency without opportunity for a hearing. Authorizes the Secretary, with respect to official inspections other than at export port locations, to designate any State or local governmental agency, or any person as an official inspection agency if such agency or person meets specified requirements. States that designations of official inspection agencies shall terminate within three years and may be renewed. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke a designation of an official inspection agency, after opportunity for a hearing, if such agency has failed to meet specified criteria. Allows temporary suspension without a hearing of such designation if the Secretary considers such action to be in the best int…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats6 Republicans1 Independent