S 550 · 98th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Federal Grain Storage Insurance Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-02-22· Sponsored by Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]· 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: Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable.(1983-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Grain Storage Insurance Act of 1983 - Establishes a Federal Grain Storage Insurance Corporation in the Department of Agriculture. Requires that a majority of the Corporation's Board be active farmers. Sets forth other administrative and operating provisions. Authorizes the Corporation to borrow up to $250,000,000 from the Treasury. Establishes a farmer-financed Grain Storage Insurance Fund in the Treasury. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) grain insurance; (2) warehouse certification; and (3) criminal penalties. Makes such program effective if approved in a producer referendum to be held within 60 days.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats