HR 3008 · 98th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Amendments of 1983

Introduced 1983-05-12· Sponsored by Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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 Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.(1983-05-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Agricultural Amendments of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish 1984 and 1985 target prices for wheat, corn, rice, and upland cotton as he deems appropriate. Stipulates that such prices shall not be less than 1983 levels. Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to authorize the overseas donation of Commodity Credit Corporation agricultural stocks (currently limited to dairy stock donations). States that such donations shall be administered through title II of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (P.L. 480), and shall be in addition to existing assistance under such Act.…

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