HR 1607 · 95th Congress · Territories (U.S.)

A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act for the purpose of making Guam eligible for assistance under the Act.

Introduced 1977-01-10· Sponsored by Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1977-01-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to make the farmers and ranchers of Guam eligible for loans: (1) for water and soil conservation and waste disposal programs; (2) for farm operating expenses; and (3) for disaster relief. Provides for the establishment on Guam of a Farmers Home Administration office, and extends to Guam and to the Virgin Islands eligibility to receive information and assistance in rural development.…

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