HR 12101 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act Amendments

Introduced 1978-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #797 (237-163).(1978-09-19)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1978-09-19
Yea 237Nay 163
PassedHouse · 1978-09-19
Yea 237Nay 163

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act Amendments - Amends the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants for the development of innovative methods of direct marketing from farmers to consumers. Directs the Secretary, through the Agricultural Marketing Service, to establish within three years after enactment at least five different kinds of projects in different regions of the United States, involving such innovative methods. Authorizes the appropriation of: (1) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981 for such grants; and (2) $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981 for direct marketing assistance within the States.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat