S 1109 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Agricultural Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to assist developing nations in making the transition from foreign assistance recipients to full trading partners of the United States.

Introduced 1977-03-23· Sponsored by Sen. Pearson, James B. [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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] Amends the Agricultural Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to declare it the policy of the United States that the United States continue to provide high protein, blended, or fortified food assistance to developing countries. Authorizes the President, in entering into agreements for the sale of such foods, to waive repayment of that part of the product value attributable to the costs of processing, enrichment, or fortification.…

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