Sugar Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sugar Act of 1979 - Title I: International Sugar Agreement - Authorizes the President to implement the International Sugar Agreement by: (1) regulating the entry of sugar from any country not a member of the International Sugar Organization; and (2) requiring records and reports concerning the entry of sugar. Title II: Domestic Sugar Program - Establishes 15.75 cents per pound, raw value, as the price objective for domestic sugar during the 1979 sugar supply year. Sets forth the formula for adjusting the price objective for succeeding years. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to monitor the average daily price of sugar imports. Directs the Secretary to recommend that the President impose special import duties on sugar and sugar-containing products to assure that the average daily price of sugar imports will meet the proclaimed price objective for sugar. Requires the Secretary to review the imposed duties and recommend any adjustments to the President. Authorizes the President to impose special import duties after receiving any recommendation of the Secretary within certain time limitations. Requires the President to request an investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commis…