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118-hconres-80 118 hconres 80 Recognizing that Federal law does not prohibit elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives. Agriculture and Food 2023-11-29 2023-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] CA D B001285 2   2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
118-hconres-69 118 hconres 69 Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership. Agriculture and Food 2023-09-27 2023-09-27 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] AR R C001087 2 This concurrent resolution recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Rice Stewardship Partnership and the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship. 2024-07-24T15:20:20Z  
118-hconres-63 118 hconres 63 Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2023, be observed as the 133d anniversary of the 1890 Institutions. Agriculture and Food 2023-08-29 2023-09-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. House Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] NC D A000370 17 This concurrent resolution (1) recognizes the 133 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions. 2024-10-08T13:22:40Z  
117-hconres-103 117 hconres 103 Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2021, be observed as the 131st anniversary of the 1890 Institutions. Agriculture and Food 2022-08-30 2022-09-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. House Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] NC D A000370 9 This concurrent resolution (1) recognizes the 131 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions. 2022-12-29T18:48:36Z  
117-hconres-48 117 hconres 48 Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2021, be observed as the 131st anniversary of the 1890 Institutions. Agriculture and Food 2021-08-27 2021-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research. House Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] NC D A000370 16 This concurrent resolution (1) recognizes the 131 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions. 2023-01-01T23:41:58Z  
116-hconres-114 116 hconres 114 Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2020, be observed as the 130th anniversary of the 1890 Institutions. Agriculture and Food 2020-08-28 2020-08-28 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] NC D A000370 29 This concurrent resolution (1) recognizes the 130 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions. 2023-01-11T13:45:31Z  
116-hconres-109 116 hconres 109 Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2020, be observed as the 130th anniversary of the establishment of the 1890-Institutions. Agriculture and Food 2020-07-30 2020-07-30 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6] NC R W000819 15 This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the 130th year anniversary of the 1890 Institutions should be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize the collective contributions that these 19 historically Black land-grant colleges and universities have made to the United States, (2) the Department of Agriculture and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture should remain committed to supporting the goals of the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act, and (3) the Second Morrill Act and the Smith-Lever Act have helped the United States develop agricultural leaders. 2023-01-11T13:46:03Z  
116-hconres-88 116 hconres 88 Supporting the Farmers Bill of Rights. Agriculture and Food 2020-02-06 2020-02-06 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] NM D H001080 8 This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) it recognizes the many contributions that family farmers and ranchers, including historically underserved farmers and ranchers, have made to America's agricultural industry, local food production, food sovereignty, rich variety of the country's abundant food supply, and traditional and cultural agricultural practices; and (2) the federal government should encourage support for family farmers and ranchers, in rural communities and on indigenous lands, and ensure access to open and fair agricultural markets in the United States, by introducing the Farmers Bill of Rights. 2022-02-08T23:20:30Z  
114-hconres-144 114 hconres 144 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Agriculture and Food 2016-07-13 2016-07-13 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5] PA R T000467 12 Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. Encourages the public to participate in ceremonies and activities that recognize the importance of this program, working family-owned forests, and the clean water, wildlife habitat, and wood supply they provide. Supports conservation and management of the nation's trees and forests through landowner participation in the Conservation Reserve Program, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, and the Forest Stewardship Program. 2023-01-11T13:32:36Z  
114-hconres-80 114 hconres 80 Expressing the sense of the Congress on Hunger in our Communities. Agriculture and Food 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. House Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] NC D A000370 9 Expresses the sense of Congress on hunger in our communities by resolving that Congress should: increase support for programs that will strengthen wages and move the nation toward full employment; increase funding for programs such as Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), refundable tax credits, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program); appropriate funds for the Department of Agriculture to operate and manage programs that are authorized as part of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative; permit nonprofit organizations that serve children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Program to operate one program year-round; and waive the on-site requirement for after-school and summer meals programs to allow communities to develop more effective ways to serve children outside of the school day. 2023-01-11T13:29:55Z  
114-hconres-30 114 hconres 30 Supporting the designation of the year of 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supporting locally led soil conservation. Agriculture and Food 2015-03-26 2015-04-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. House Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5] PA R T000467 12 Supports the designation of an International Year of Soils, and supports locally-led soil conservation. Encourages public participation in activities celebrating the importance of soils to the United States. Supports soil conservation through landowner participation in federal conservation programs in partnership with local soil and water conservation districts. 2023-01-11T13:28:15Z  
113-hconres-86 113 hconres 86 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System. Agriculture and Food 2014-02-25 2014-03-13 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. House Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] GA R S001189 67 Recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension System. Honors the university faculty and local educators who provide educational programs to help people, families, youth, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Thanks the volunteers who promote excellence for 4-H Clubs, the Master Gardeners program, the Family and Consumer Sciences program, and other Cooperative Extension System programs. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to assure the sustainability of the Cooperative Extension System. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
111-hconres-229 111 hconres 229 Supporting the designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the National Ag Science Center. Agriculture and Food 2010-01-20 2010-03-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. House Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] CA D C001050 0 Supports the designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the "National Ag Science Center." 2023-01-11T13:16:47Z  
111-hconres-183 111 hconres 183 Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug to the United States and the world. Agriculture and Food 2009-09-14 2009-09-14 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] TX D E000063 6 Recognizes Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for the years of service to the United States and the world. 2023-01-11T13:18:07Z  
111-hconres-164 111 hconres 164 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture and Food 2009-07-10 2009-07-22 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] MA D M000312 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic and continued contribution of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees. Commends the efforts of states, territories, local governments, and nonprofit charitable and faith-based organizations to end hunger and provide nutritious food to U.S. citizens. Encourages continued efforts to educate U.S. citizens about the importance of eating nutritiously and living a healthy lifestyle. Recognizes the commitment of the United States to end hunger in the United States and in the world. 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z  
111-hconres-118 111 hconres 118 Supporting the goals of Smart Irrigation Month, which recognizes the advances in irrigation technology and practices that help raise healthy plants and increase crop yields while using water resources more efficiently and encourages the adoption of smart irrigation practices throughout the United States to further improve water-use efficiency in agricultural, residential, and commercial activities. Agriculture and Food 2009-05-05 2009-05-05 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7] GA R L000321 6 Supports the goals of Smart Irrigation Month to: (1) recognize the advances in irrigation technology and practices that help raise healthy plants and increase crop yields while using water resources more efficiently; and (2) encourage the adoption of smart irrigation practices throughout the United States. 2023-01-11T13:19:20Z  
110-hconres-429 110 hconres 429 Recognizing the importance of the United States wine industry to the American economy. Agriculture and Food 2008-09-25 2008-10-02 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. House Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] TX R C001062 55 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the importance of the U.S. wine, winegrape, and grape products industry to the American economy. Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association in Grapevine, Texas. 2022-02-03T05:17:09Z  
109-hconres-482 109 hconres 482 Expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts. Agriculture and Food 2006-09-26 2006-09-29 Executive Comment Requested from USDA. House Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] MO R G000546 44 Expresses the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the ability of farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative self-help efforts to: (1) improve their income from the marketplace and their economic well-being; (2) capitalize on new market opportunities; and (3) help meet the food and fiber needs of consumers, provide for increased energy production, promote rural development, maintain and create needed jobs, and contribute to a growing U.S. economy. 2023-01-12T17:52:23Z  
108-hconres-510 108 hconres 510 Expressing the sense of the Congress on the importance of revitalizing family farming. Agriculture and Food 2004-10-06 2004-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14] OH R L000553 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must commit all necessary resources and policies to encourage growth in the number of family farms. 2023-01-14T22:48:44Z  
106-hconres-296 106 hconres 296 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the necessity to expedite the settlement process for discrimination claims against the Department of Agriculture brought by African-American farmers. Agriculture and Food 2000-03-30 2000-05-08 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 216 - 180 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2623-2624) House Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4] AR R D000312 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the settlement process and claims of African-American farmers against the Department of Agriculture should be resolved expeditiously. 2025-04-07T13:46:39Z  
106-hconres-113 106 hconres 113 Expressing the commitment of Congress to address the emergency that currently exists in American agriculture. Agriculture and Food 1999-05-25 1999-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] AR D B000420 13 Expresses the commitment of Congress to American farmers and the need for future appropriations to address the existing emergency in American agriculture. 2025-01-02T17:07:21Z  
106-hconres-14 106 hconres 14 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the actions needed to address the disastrous decline in hog prices for American pork producers and to relieve the wide-spread economic hardship currently being suffered by these producers. Agriculture and Food 1999-01-19 1999-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that specified further assistance is needed for pork producers. 2025-03-21T14:53:55Z  
105-hconres-290 105 hconres 290 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the fair and equitable implementation of the amendments made by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996. Agriculture and Food 1998-06-11 1998-06-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18] IL R L000552 77 Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 and the related responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2025-01-02T17:43:38Z  
104-hconres-181 104 hconres 181 Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should dispose of all remaining commodities in the disaster reserve maintained under the Agricultural Act of 1970 to relieve the distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain livestock is adversely affected by the prolonged drought conditions existing in certain areas of the United States. Agriculture and Food 1996-05-23 1996-06-05 Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428. House Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3] NE R B000179 11 States that the Secretary of Agriculture should use all disaster reserve commodities to assist livestock producers adversely affected by drought and flooding. 2025-04-07T15:28:40Z  
103-hconres-271 103 hconres 271 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the termination of subsidies for the export of durum wheat from the United States. Agriculture and Food 1994-07-25 1994-08-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Foreign Agriculture and Hunger. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should refuse to subsidize the export of durum wheat under the Export Enhancement Program or any other program in any calendar year: (1) succeeding a calendar year in which the domestic harvest of durum wheat is inadequate to meet the needs of U.S. pasta producers; and (2) in which there are trade restrictions in effect on the importation into the United States of such wheat, including quotas, ad valorem tariffs, or tariff rate quotas. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
103-hconres-233 103 hconres 233 A Child is Waiting Resolution Agriculture and Food 1994-03-24 1994-04-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 136 A Child is Waiting Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) any health care reform legislation include guaranteed full funding for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC); and (2) specified amounts should be made available to move toward such full funding goal. 2025-08-26T13:52:18Z  
103-hconres-4 103 hconres 4 Expressing the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunches should provide optional meatless meals. Agriculture and Food 1993-01-05 1993-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunch programs should provide nutritious non-meat meals for students who conscientiously believe such meals to be best for themselves. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hconres-302 102 hconres 302 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding communities making the transition to "Hunger-Free" status. Agriculture and Food 1992-04-01 1992-10-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] OH D H000074 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding community efforts to coordinate and deliver food resources and services to needy residents. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hconres-64 102 hconres 64 Expressing the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunches should provide optional meatless meals. Agriculture and Food 1991-02-06 1991-02-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunch programs should provide nutritious meatless meals for students who conscientiously believe such meals to be best for themselves. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-295 101 hconres 295 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to restoring confidence in the Federal crop insurance program pending consideration of legislation on the program. Agriculture and Food 1990-03-29 1990-04-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] MN R S000795 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress with regard to restoring confidence in the Federal crop insurance program pending consideration of program legislation. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
101-hconres-140 101 hconres 140 Directing the appropriate committees of the Congress to give due consideration to the formulation and advancement of a comprehensive package of legislation dealing with the economic development needs of rural communities at the earliest possible date. Agriculture and Food 1989-06-01 1989-06-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-4] MI R U000031 21 States that the appropriate congressional committees shall give due consideration at the earliest possible date to the formulation and advancement of a rural economic development legislative package. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
101-hconres-126 101 hconres 126 Urging the President to revoke Executive Order 12072, and thereby enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to properly select the location of federal facilities in compliance with the Rural Development Act of 1972. Agriculture and Food 1989-05-18 1989-06-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6] MO R C000618 18 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should revoke Executive Order 12072; and (2) the Secretary of Agriculture should utilize criteria in full compliance with the Rural Development Act of 1972 when selecting Federal facility locations. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
101-hconres-5 101 hconres 5 Expressing the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunches should provide optional meatless meals. Agriculture and Food 1989-01-03 1989-02-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 8 Expresses the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunch programs should provide nutritious meatless meals for students who conscientiously believe such meals to be best for themselves. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
100-hconres-345 100 hconres 345 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Federally funded school lunches should provide optional meatless meals. Agriculture and Food 1988-08-03 1988-09-16 Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] IN D J000033 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that federally funded school lunch programs should provide nutritious meatless meals for students who conscientiously believe such meals to be best for themselves. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
100-hconres-318 100 hconres 318 A concurrent resolution urging the implementation of the low yield disaster program to alleviate the economic emergency caused by the drought of 1988. Agriculture and Food 1988-06-16 1988-06-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains. House Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] ND D D000432 5 Urges the Secretary of Agriculture to utilize the low yield disaster program to help alleviate the possible drop in deficiency payments caused by the 1988 drought. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
100-hconres-163 100 hconres 163 A concurrent resolution to recognize the importance of the agricultural export enhancement program. Agriculture and Food 1987-07-22 1987-08-04 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2] NE R D000065 2 Recognizes the importance of the agricultural export enhancement program established under the Food Security Act of 1985. Expresses the intent of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should assure that sufficient FY 1988 through 1990 funding be available for such program. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
100-hconres-147 100 hconres 147 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to setting the government ARP level at 27 1/2 percent for the 1988 crop of wheat. Agriculture and Food 1987-06-23 1987-06-23 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it is in the best interest of the United States that wheat producers receive immediately the details of the wheat price support program (loan rates and target prices) for the 1988 crop; and (2) the program should provide for a high acreage limitation (ARP) program under which acreage planted to wheat for harvest on a farm would be limited to the wheat crop acreage base reduced by no more than 27 1/2 percent. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-360 99 hconres 360 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exercise his authority under section 1009(e) of the Food Security Act of 1985 to accept bids from the producers of agricultural commodities for diverting acreage in return for payments in kind. Agriculture and Food 1986-06-19 1986-07-10 Referred to Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains. House Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13] TX R B000666 25 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exercise certain authority to accept bids from agricultural producers for diverting acreage in return for surplus payments-in-kind. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-354 99 hconres 354 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exercise his authority under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to transfer sufficient funds from amounts authorized for guaranteed loans to amounts authorized for insured loans to meet the existing demand for insured farm operating loans. Agriculture and Food 1986-06-12 1986-06-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-At Large] SD D D000064 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exercise specified authority under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to transfer funds from amounts authorized for guaranteed loans to amounts authorized for insured loans. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-310 99 hconres 310 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress with respect to agricultural loan restructuring. Agriculture and Food 1986-04-08 1986-05-19 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1] GA D T000184 205 (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #123 (407-0)) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Farm Credit Administration and its associated agencies and institutions should: (1) take additional actions to alleviate the agricultural financial situation, including restructuring, rather than foreclosing loans; and (2) permit financial institutions to adjust interest rates to reflect changing market conditions. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-hconres-190 99 hconres 190 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should form a National Commission on The Farm Credit System to make recommendations to the Congress. Agriculture and Food 1985-09-12 1985-10-28 Favorable Executive Comment Received From Farm Credit Admin. House Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] MT R M000139 74 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should form a National Commission on the Farm Credit System to recommend agricultural credit reforms. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-185 99 hconres 185 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the efforts of the organizers of and participants in the Farmaid Concert to be held in Champaign, Illinois, to bring the current crisis in American agriculture to the attention of the American people. Agriculture and Food 1985-09-10 1985-09-18 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] OR D W000227 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the efforts of the organizers of and participants in the Farmaid Concert to be held in Champaign, Illinois, to bring the current crisis in American agriculture to the attention of the American people should be supported. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-hconres-183 99 hconres 183 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that food producers who permit gleaning of their fields and nonprofit organizations which glean fields and distribute the resulting harvest to help alleviate hunger should be commended for their efforts, and for other purposes. Agriculture and Food 1985-09-04 1985-09-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition. House Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] OH D H000074 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) food producers who permit gleaning of their fields and nonprofit organizations which glean fields and distribute the resulting harvest to help alleviate hunger should be commended for their efforts; and (2) State and local governments should be encouraged to offer tax and other incentives for such purposes. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-177 99 hconres 177 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to the erosion of local control and participation by farmer- and rancher-borrowers in the farmer- and rancher-owned Farm Credit System and in opposition to the large-scale consolidation and mergers of the production credit associations and Federal land bank associations within the Farm Credit System. Agriculture and Food 1985-07-17 1985-08-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 17 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) local control by farmer and rancher borrowers in the Farm Credit System should not be diminished; and (2) wide-scale consolidations and mergers of Federal land bank associations and production credit associations should not be pursued by the Farm Credit System or accomplished through coercive action such as the threat of liquidation of dissenting associations. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-146 99 hconres 146 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should expeditiously release the remaining money appropriated by Congress under Public Law 98-473 for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Agriculture and Food 1985-05-09 1985-05-28 Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5] AZ R K000306 81 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should release appropriations for the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
99-hconres-131 99 hconres 131 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a task force to address the long-range concerns of the United States agricultural industry. Agriculture and Food 1985-04-25 1985-04-25 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3] GA D R000080 91 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should establish a task force of expert farmers to address the long-range concerns of the U.S. agricultural industry. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-84 99 hconres 84 A concurrent resolution relating to Family Farmers and Rural America. Agriculture and Food 1985-03-07 1985-03-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Watkins, Wes [D-OK-3] OK D W000194 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Federal farm loan foreclosures and related sales or liquidations shall be halted until new farm legislation is passed and the real estate and agricultural economy are able to recover and stabilize. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-51 99 hconres 51 A concurrent resolution urging the President to implement a Modified Debt Recovery Program. Agriculture and Food 1985-02-06 1985-02-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] MN R S000795 2 Declares that the President direct the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a modified debt recovery program to make structural changes in the agricultural loan programs designed to benefit family farmers. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
99-hconres-8 99 hconres 8 A concurrent resolution requesting the President to conduct a study to determine the feasibility and desirability of raising funds, to be loaned for agricultural purposes, by exempting from Federal income tax interest paid on certain bonds and cash deposits. Agriculture and Food 1985-01-03 1985-02-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2] MN R W000237 0 Requests the President to direct the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Treasury to jointly: (1) conduct a study to determine the feasibility of raising agricultural loan funds through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds and exemption of interest paid on cash deposits from Federal income tax; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees by March 1, 1985. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
98-hconres-247 98 hconres 247 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Federal bank regulatory agencies should require their examiners to exercise caution and restraint in adversely classifying loans made to farmers and ranchers. Agriculture and Food 1984-01-31 1984-02-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance. House Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6] OK D E000184 16 Declares that it is the sense of Congress that the Federal bank regulatory agencies should require their examiners to exercise caution and restraint in adversely classifying loans made to agricultural borrowers. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
98-hconres-245 98 hconres 245 A concurrent resolution relating to the dismantling of nontariff trade barriers of the Japanese to the import of beef. Agriculture and Food 1984-01-26 1984-01-30 Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Brown, Hank [R-CO-4] CO R B000919 32 States that U.S. negotiators, in negotiations with Japan, should insist that Japan dismantle all nontariff barriers to imports of beef. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if progress is not made toward the dismantling of such nontariff barriers by a specified time, the U.S. Trade Representative should seek appropriate relief under U.S. and international trade law. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
98-hconres-174 98 hconres 174 A concurrent resolution expressing the disapproval of the Congress of any trade embargo imposed by the United States, for reasons other than national security, which applies only to the export of agricultural commodities to a country and which does not have adequate international support to assure significant results. Agriculture and Food 1983-09-22 1983-09-30 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8] MO R E000174 48 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, except for national security reasons, the United States should not suspend or restrict agricultural commodity exports to any country unless such suspension or restriction is imposed in connection with a suspension or restriction of all U.S. exports to such country and there is adequate international support of such suspension or restriction. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
98-hconres-162 98 hconres 162 A concurrent resolution urging the President to prohibit grain shipments to the Soviet Union unless certain actions are taken by the Soviet Government. Agriculture and Food 1983-09-13 1984-05-02 Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA. House Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] NJ D F000215 0 Urges the President to prohibit the exportation of grain to the Soviet Union until he determines that the Soviet Union has: (1) provided an account of its surveillance and attack on Korean Air Lines (KAL) flight 7; (2) accepted the responsibility and liability for the deaths on board KAL flight 7; (3) provided reparations for the families of those killed; and (4) pledged cooperation with the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the United States to insure the safety of civil aviation in and near its airspace. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
98-hconres-141 98 hconres 141 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that certain steps should be taken by the Department of Agriculture to use its discretionary power to release surplus food to needy Americans. Agriculture and Food 1983-07-12 1983-07-12 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 3 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Agriculture should: (1) take immediate steps to establish a more effective domestic surplus food distribution program; and (2) increase rather than decrease food distribution. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
98-hconres-117 98 hconres 117 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation of agricultural marketing orders. Agriculture and Food 1983-04-27 1983-04-27 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10] MI D A000076 0 States that: (1) Congress opposes any attempt to curtail or eliminate the use of agricultural marketing orders; and (2) it is the sense of Congress that decisions regarding the timing or implementing of such marketing orders should be made exclusively by the Secretary of Agriculture in conjunction with the affected producers. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
98-hconres-81 98 hconres 81 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should develop and implement a national program to expand exports of agricultural commodities produced in the United States. Agriculture and Food 1983-03-07 1983-03-18 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2] MN R W000237 28 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) develop and implement a national program to expand U.S. exports of agricultural commodities; and (2) submit to the Congress a report containing a description of such program, including proposed Executive actions and legislative recommendations. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
98-hconres-74 98 hconres 74 A concurrent resolution memorializing the President and the Secretary of Agriculture to declare a moratorium on farm loan repayments in order to protect the economy and the food supply of the Nation. Agriculture and Food 1983-03-02 1983-03-08 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] MS D W000428 0 Memorializes the President and the Secretary of Agriculture to declare a moratorium on farm loan repayments and foreclosures. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
98-hconres-56 98 hconres 56 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should barter, under existing provisions of law, commodities (especially dairy products) owned by the Commodity Credit Corporation for materials produced in foreign countries. Agriculture and Food 1983-02-10 1983-03-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture. House Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8] WI R R000459 7 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should exchange or barter, to the maximum extent practicable under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, and the Agricultural Act of 1949, commodities (especially dairy products) owned by the Commodity Credit Corporation for materials, goods, and equipment produced in foreign countries. 2025-03-21T14:53:55Z  
97-hconres-408 97 hconres 408 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that surplus United States grain should be used to feed hungry people at home and abroad. Agriculture and Food 1982-09-16 1982-09-23 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-1] SD D D000064 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the administration should use no less than one-fourth of our surplus grain stocks for food relief both at home and abroad. States that the distribution of grain should not disrupt local markets or depress prices for farmers in recipient countries. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hconres-390 97 hconres 390 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture and Institutions of the Farm Credit System should permit the deferral of the payment of principal and interest on, and forego the foreclosure of, certain loans made to farmers who are currently experiencing severe economic hardships. Agriculture and Food 1982-08-04 1982-08-04 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] IL D S000423 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture and institutions of the Farm Credit System should permit the deferral of the payment of principal and interest on, and forgo the foreclosure of, certain loans made to farmers who are currently experiencing severe economic hardships. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
97-hconres-384 97 hconres 384 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain Federal involvement in, and support for, the child nutrition programs, and for other purposes. Agriculture and Food 1982-07-23 1982-09-29 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] KY D P000230 128 (Measure passed House, amended) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition should continue; (2) a national commitment to vital child nutrition programs should continue; and (3) the Federal Government should retain primary responsibility for child nutrition programs and such programs should not be included in block grants. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
97-hconres-381 97 hconres 381 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that certain steps should be taken to make wholesome food which is currently being wasted or discarded available for distribution to hungry people. Agriculture and Food 1982-07-21 1982-07-21 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 36 Expresses the sense of Congress that surplus food or food which would otherwise be discarded should be distributed to hungry citizens. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
97-hconres-369 97 hconres 369 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress endorsing the National Endowment for soil and water conservation. Agriculture and Food 1982-06-24 1982-06-24 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-7] TN D J000216 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress in support of the National Endowment for Soil and Water Conservation. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
97-hconres-337 97 hconres 337 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the health of the Agricultural community, in light of the Wayne Cryts affair. Agriculture and Food 1982-05-11 1982-05-19 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-10] MO R E000174 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, as demonstrated by the Wayne Cryts situation, the integrity of the Nation's grain storage system is in jeopardy. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
97-hconres-307 97 hconres 307 A concurrent resolution memorializing the President and the Secretary of Agriculture to declare a moratorium on farm loan repayments in order to protect the economy and the food supply of the Nation. Agriculture and Food 1982-04-05 1982-04-05 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Whitten, Jamie L. [D-MS-1] MS D W000428 0 Calls upon the President and the Secretary of Agriculture to use their existing authorities to provide for moratoriums on loan repayments and foreclosures for farmers suffering economic hardship. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
97-hconres-264 97 hconres 264 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should impose against the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics additional economic sanctions, including an embargo on the sale of grain produced in the United States. Agriculture and Food 1982-02-03 1982-02-11 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] MI D H000547 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should impose additional economic sanctions against the Soviet Union, including a grain embargo. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hconres-92 97 hconres 92 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the continuing permanent conversion of productive agricultural lands to nonagricultural uses. Agriculture and Food 1981-03-13 1981-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Conservation Credit and Rural Development. House Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] VT R J000072 77 Expresses the sense of Congress that agricultural resources are of strategic importance to the United States' future. Calls for Federal cooperation with State and local governments and assistance to persons engaged in agriculture. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
96-hconres-304 96 hconres 304 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should establish the discount rate for agricultural paper at a rate which is less than the rate established for commercial and industrial paper. Agriculture and Food 1980-03-19 1980-03-19 Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. House Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3] IA R G000386 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should establish a discount rate for agricultural paper which is less than the rate for commercial and industrial paper. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
96-hconres-45 96 hconres 45 A concurrent resolution requesting the President to proclaim the fourth Saturday in March of each year as "National Bake and Take Day". Agriculture and Food 1979-02-08 1979-02-08 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1] KS R S000217 0 Requests the President to designate the fourth Saturday in March of each year as "National Bake and Take Day." 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
96-hconres-36 96 hconres 36 A concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 per centum of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1979-01-25 1979-01-25 Referred to House Committee on International Relations (Subsequently: Foreign Affairs). House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that every person in the United States and throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet, and that the United States should increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance reaches one percent of its total national production (GNP). 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
95-hconres-218 95 hconres 218 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the ban on saccharin be withdrawn. Agriculture and Food 1977-05-11 1977-05-11 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 7 Expresses the sense of Congress that the ban on saccharin should be withdrawn. 2024-08-01T19:55:44Z  
95-hconres-158 95 hconres 158 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed saccharin ban be withdrawn. Agriculture and Food 1977-03-15 1977-03-15 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the ban on saccharin should be withdrawn. 2024-08-01T19:55:44Z  
95-hconres-35 95 hconres 35 Concurrent resolution to declare the need to establish and rehabilitate shelterbelts for the preservation of our soil, water and wildlife resources; and to take the necessary steps to provide incentives for the establishment, cultivation and maintenance of shelterbelts. Agriculture and Food 1977-01-04 1977-01-04 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] SD R P000513 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that incentives toward the fulfillment of a national soil and water conservation policy should include tax credits and Federal grants to stimulate the development of shelterbelts. 2024-08-01T19:55:41Z  
94-hconres-737 94 hconres 737 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that every person throughout the world has a right to a nutritionally adequate diet and that the United States should increase substantially its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. Agriculture and Food 1976-09-08 1976-09-28 Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations, S. Rept. 94-1316. House Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13] MI D D000344 4 (Reported to House from the Committee on International Relations with amendments, H. Rept. 94-1543 (Pt. I)) Declares it the sense of the Congress that every person has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet. Stresses the need to combat hunger and makes it a basic reference point of United States policy in all areas relating to nutrition. Asserts that the goal of the United States should be to substantially increase its food assistance abroad, especially to those countries needing increased food production and more efficient distribution patterns. Expresses the view that assistance ought to be more effective through use of coordinated efforts between international organizations, donor nations, and recipient countries. Requests the President to provide to the Congress not later than April 1, 1977, a five-year projection of United States international assistance levels consistent with the objectives of this resolution. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
94-hconres-689 94 hconres 689 A resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people should increase substantially over the years. Agriculture and Food 1976-07-28 1976-07-28 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 0 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hconres-675 94 hconres 675 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of one percent of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1976-07-01 1976-07-01 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] NY D K000302 0 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hconres-615 94 hconres 615 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self- help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 percent of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1976-04-13 1976-04-13 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] MN D F000350 1 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. Sets a target of one percent of our total national production to be spent for such assistance. 2024-08-01T19:20:26Z  
94-hconres-609 94 hconres 609 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 percent of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1976-04-08 1976-04-08 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37] NY D N000163 0 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. Sets a target of one percent of our total national production to be spent for such assistance. 2024-08-01T19:20:31Z  
94-hconres-584 94 hconres 584 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 percent of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1976-03-16 1976-03-16 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] MN D F000350 3 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. Sets a target of one percent of our total national production to be spent for such assistance. 2024-08-01T19:20:27Z  
94-hconres-578 94 hconres 578 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture exercise his authority to increase certain price support levels. Agriculture and Food 1976-03-09 1976-03-09 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Bergland, Bob [R-MN-7] MN R B000408 18 Requests the Secretary of Agriculture to increase the price support level for milk, wheat, corn, feed grains, and soybeans to 90 percent of the parity price. 2024-08-01T19:20:22Z  
94-hconres-531 94 hconres 531 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 percent of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1976-01-26 1976-01-26 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people. Sets a target of one percent of our total national production to be spent for such assistance. 2024-08-01T19:20:25Z  
94-hconres-516 94 hconres 516 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the duty to share. Agriculture and Food 1975-12-17 1975-12-17 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5] NJ R F000078 3 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States recognizes its duty to share its resources and technology with less developed nations. Establishes this duty as a prime consideration in the domestic and foreign policies of the United States and on all matters which relate to hunger. 2024-08-01T19:20:26Z  
94-hconres-506 94 hconres 506 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 percent of our total national production (GNP), Agriculture and Food 1975-12-10 1975-12-10 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12] NJ R R000262 0 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the worlds' poorest people. Sets a target of one percent of our total national production to be spent for such assistance. 2024-08-01T19:20:25Z  
94-hconres-502 94 hconres 502 Concurrent resolution indicating the sense of Congress that every person throughout the world has the right to a nutritionally adequate diet; and that this country increase its assistance for self-help development among the world's poorest people until such assistance has reached the target of 1 percent of our total national production (GNP). Agriculture and Food 1975-12-04 1975-12-04 Referred to House Committee on International Relations. House Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] OK D R000268 0 Recognizes the right to a nutritionally adequate diet as a cornerstone of United States policy in areas such as trade, assistance, monetary reform and military spending. Seeks to improve food assistance programs in the United States. Calls for an increase in this nation's assistance for self-help development among the worlds' poorest people. Sets a target of one percent of our total national production to be spent for such assistance. 2024-08-01T19:20:25Z  
94-hconres-438 94 hconres 438 Concurrent resolution relating to broadening the observance of Thanksgiving to an occasion of sharing our plenty with the hungry in other lands. Agriculture and Food 1975-10-09 1975-10-09 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] IL D S000423 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the observance of Thanksgiving include the practice of "Thankful Giving". Invites Americans to share with the hungry of the world. 2024-08-01T19:20:24Z  
94-hconres-144 94 hconres 144 Concurrent resolution requesting the President to proclaim the fourth Saturday in March of each year as National Bake and Take Day. Agriculture and Food 1975-02-24 1975-02-24 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1] KS R S000217 0 Requests the President to proclaim the fourth Saturday in March of each year as "National Bake and Take Day". 2024-08-01T19:20:12Z  
94-hconres-136 94 hconres 136 Concurrent resolution relating to the World Food Conference of 1976 in Ames, Iowa. Agriculture and Food 1975-02-20 1975-06-17 Measure laid on table in House, S. Con. Res. 19 passed lieu. House Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] IA D H000206 0 Endorses the World Food Conference of 1976 to be held in Ames, Iowa, from June 27 through July 1, 1976, and commends the Iowa State University of Science and Technology for a humanitarian undertaking of international significance. 2024-08-01T19:20:13Z  
93-hconres-682 93 hconres 682 Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the need to increase the amount of fertilizer available for food production. Agriculture and Food 1974-11-18 1974-11-18 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] NY D R000053 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be the policy of the United States to: (1) encourage the increased production of fertilizers which can be used for food production; (2) encourage the distribution of such fertilizers to those areas where their use will contribute the most to meeting the world's food needs; and (3) discourage the use of such fertilizers for nonagricultural purposes. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should immediately begin to: (1) study the fertilizer needs of the world's food producing areas; and (2) investigate ways in which such policies can be implemented. 2024-08-01T18:26:29Z  
93-hconres-447 93 hconres 447 Concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President should evaluate the commodity requirements of the domestic economy to determine which commodities should be designated as in short supply for purposes of taxation of Domestic International Sales Corporations. Agriculture and Food 1974-03-18 1974-03-18 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Shipley, George E. [D-IL-22] IL D S000367 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should evaluate the commodity requirements of the domestic economy to determine which commodities should be designated as in short supply for purposes of taxation of Domestic International Sales Corporations. 2024-08-01T18:26:23Z  
93-hconres-137 93 hconres 137 Concurrent resolution calling upon the President to institute a 120-day moratorium on grain and feed grain exports. Agriculture and Food 1973-03-05 1973-03-05 Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency. House Rep. Grasso, Ella T. [D-CT-6] CT D G000387 0 Makes it the sense of Congress that the President should immediately impose a one hundred and twenty-day moratorium on the exportation of all grains and feed grains from the United States. 2024-08-01T18:26:10Z  

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