HR 9922 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food
International Emergency Food Reserve Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on International Relations.(1977-11-02)
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 to provide 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, to be made available in the event of food emergencies in foreign countries. Requires for such Reserve minimum stocks of two million tons, allowing an increase of up to six million tons pursuant to an international agreement.…
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