HJRES 512 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution to compensate farmers and others engaged in agriculture for losses suffered as a result of embargoes on the export of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-06-16· Sponsored by Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1]· 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 Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.(1982-06-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to announce, before declaring an embargo on farm exports, the estimated: (1) impact on farm production; (2) financial loss to farmers; and (3) loss to the agricultural industry. Requires that compensatory payments be made to farmers and the agricultural industry if an embargo is declared.…

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