HR 9784 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

International Emergency Food Reserve Act

Introduced 1977-10-27· Sponsored by Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-27]· House

Bill Progress

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

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] International Emergency Food Reserve Act - Authorizes the President: (1) to enter into negotiations with other nations to develop an international system of food reserves for humanitarian food relief needs; and (2) to establish and maintain an International Emergency Food Reserve as a contribution of the United States toward the development of such a system. Requires for such Reserve minimum stocks of two million tons, allowing an increase up to six million tons pursuant to an international agreement.…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans