HR 449 · 96th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Meat and Livestock Import Amendments of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Meat and Livestock Import Amendments of 1979 - Subjects specified kinds of preserved beef and veal products to the Congressional policy relating to the restriction of beef imports. Revises the formula for determination of beef and veal import quotas. Repeals the authority of the President to suspend a proclamation limiting beef imports. Directs the President to limit beef imports at any one port of entry in order to insure the geographical distribution of such imports. Declares the policy of Congress that a quota should be imposed upon the importation of cattle. Directs the President to impose such limitation and to limit such imports at any one port of entry.…

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