S 550 · 98th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Federal Grain Storage Insurance Act of 1983
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable.(1983-06-28)
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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