S 2833 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend, improve, and clarify the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976.

Introduced 1978-04-05· Sponsored by Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1978-05-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976: (1) to extend such Act through fiscal year 1981; (2) to authorize the appropriation of $3,000,000 annually, instead of the current $1,500,000; and (3) to state that such Act covers all agricultural commodities, including livestock (whether on hoof or butchered).…

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