S 1643 · 98th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Act of 1984
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EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1984-09-11)
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Act of 1983 - Amends the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act to state that the number of local agricultural stabilization and conservation committees in a county shall not be fewer than existed as of December 31, 1980. Requires with regard to such committees that: (1) all members, as of January 1, 1984, be elected to three-year terms; and (2) they meet at least four times a year. Sets forth committee duties and makes them effective as of January 1, 1984. Expands the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to use local and county committees. Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to require the Secretary to pay: (1) travel expenses for members of State, county, and local committees; and (2) hourly compensation for work actually performed by county members (at GS-11 rate) and by local members (at GS-9 rate).…
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Cosponsors (13)
10 Democrats3 Republicans