HR 1465 · 99th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance
A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act regarding the export of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.(1985-04-15)
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Amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to prohibit the use of Commodity Credit Corporation funds to finance ocean freight charges for the export of farm commodities to the extent such charges are higher than they otherwise would be because of a requirement that the commodities be transported in U.S.-flag vessels. Directs the Maritime Administration to pay such increased charges. Authorizes appropriations.…
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Cosponsors (9)
2 Democrats7 Republicans