S 1955 · 96th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to provide indemnity payments to certain farmers and other persons suffering losses due to contamination by polychlorinated biphenyls.

Introduced 1979-10-30· Sponsored by Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(1979-10-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits the Secretary of Agriculture to make indemnity payments to producers, growers, and processors of poultry, eggs, poultry or egg products, swine, swine products, livestock, livestock products, and animal feeds who suffer losses because of contamination by polychlorinated biphenyls. Sets forth the formula for determining the amount of such payments. Authorizes the Secretary to use the funds and facilities of the Commodity Credit Corporation in carrying out this Act.…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans