Sugar Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sugar Act of 1979 - Subchapter I: Definitions - Defines terms used in this Act. Subchapter II: Quota Provisions - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to determine annually the amount of sugar needed to meet consumer requirements and to attain the price objective for sugar. Sets forth the formula for determining the price objective. Requires the Secretary to establish or revise sugar quotas based on such determinations. Apportions 6,820,000 short tons of raw value sugar according to specified percentages among domestic beet sugar, mainland cane sugar, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Permits 1,210,000 short tons of raw value sugar to be imported from the Philippines. Apportions the remaining amount of raw sugar determined necessary among specified countries according to specified percentages. Permits the President to suspend any sugar quota if such importation would be contrary to U.S. national interests. Prohibits any importation of sugar from Cuba until diplomatic relations are resumed by the United States. Stipulates that reductions or deficiencies in a sugar quota shall be prorated among the other foreign countries under enumerated circumstances. Authorizes the Secretary to limit the i…