S 1099 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Grain and Soybean Reserve Act

Introduced 1977-03-23· Sponsored by Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.(1977-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Grain and Soybean Reserve Act -- Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a separate reserve of inventories of wheat, feed grain, and soybeans. Specifies quantities and methods of building such reserves. Authorizes the Secretary to dispose of reserved commodities: (1) to relieve distress in areas affected by acute unemployment, major disaster, or civil defense emergency; and (2) to assist in preserving and maintaining foundation herds of cattle, sheep, and goats.…

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