HR 987 · 99th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Credit Disaster Emergency Relief Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-02-06· Sponsored by Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.(1985-02-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Credit Disaster Emergency Relief Act of 1985 - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a credit-disaster emergency loan program for family farmers and ranchers to: (1) refinance restructure existing loans; (2) reorganize operations on a more economically sound basis; (3) provide financing where lending institutions have ceased operating; and (4) purchase essential equipment and supplies. Permits the Secretary to defer loan payments or foreclosure for up to five years.…

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