HJRES 640 · 95th Congress · Agriculture in foreign trade

Joint resolution ordering the President of the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture, and other officials to develop and implement a comprehensive program for foreign sales of American agricultural commodities, in order to protect the welfare of American farmers.

Introduced 1977-10-27· Sponsored by Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1977-10-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the President of the United States, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Foreign Service, and the Department of State to formulate and implement a plan for the expansion of sales of American agricultural commodities abroad, including increased food-for-peace (Public Law 480) sales as well as private international transfers of food.…

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Cosponsors (16)

5 Democrats11 Republicans