HR 6014 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

World Food Reserve Act

Introduced 1977-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1977-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] World Food Reserve Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food reserve to help meet emergency food conditions in any area of the United States or in any foreign country which suffers a severe loss of its food supply because of a natural disaster. Authorizes the Secretary to permit foreign countries to participate in the program by purchasing certain commodities and paying the required storage and handling costs.…

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