HR 9784 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food
International Emergency Food Reserve Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1977-10-27)
Plain Language Summary
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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