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118-sjres-98 118 sjres 98 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison". Agriculture and Food 2024-06-18 2024-06-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] WY R L000571 3   2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
118-sjres-62 118 sjres 62 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". Agriculture and Food 2024-02-26 2024-03-26 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] MT D T000464 12   2025-05-27T14:16:45Z  
118-sjres-42 118 sjres 42 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Nutrition Service relating to "Application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing-Policy Update". Agriculture and Food 2023-07-27 2023-10-26 Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 272. Senate Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] KS R M001198 19   2025-12-05T08:18:56Z  
114-sjres-28 114 sjres 28 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes. Agriculture and Food 2015-12-10 2016-05-26 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 22 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies a Department of Agriculture rule published on December 2, 2015, to establish a mandatory inspection program for fish of the order Siluriformes, including catfish and products derived from the fish. 2023-01-11T13:32:20Z  
114-sjres-27 114 sjres 27 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes. Agriculture and Food 2015-12-07 2015-12-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 2 This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies a Department of Agriculture rule published on December 2, 2015, to establish a mandatory inspection program for fish of the order Siluriformes, including catfish and products derived from the fish. 2023-01-11T13:32:20Z  
110-sjres-20 110 sjres 20 A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef. Agriculture and Food 2007-10-03 2007-10-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] ND D D000432 9 Disapproves the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to bovine spongiform encephalopathy, minimal-risk regions, and importation of live bovines and bovine products, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. 2023-01-11T20:19:17Z  
109-sjres-4 109 sjres 4 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Agriculture and Food 2005-02-14 2005-03-07 Held at the desk. Senate Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] ND D C000705 11 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to the establishment of minimal-risk zones for introduction of bovine spongiform encephalopathy into the United States, and states that such rule shall have no force or effect. 2022-02-03T05:28:49Z  
103-sjres-219 103 sjres 219 A joint resolution to commend United States rice producers and millers, and for other purposes. Agriculture and Food 1994-08-24 1994-11-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 34 Commends the U.S. rice industry for its decision to establish an industry organization. Recognizes the success such decision will have in promoting the interests of the rice industry and the rice-consuming public. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-194 103 sjres 194 A joint resolution to designate the second week of August, 1994, as "National United States Seafood Week". Agriculture and Food 1994-05-19 1994-08-05 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 55 Designates the second week of August 1994 as National United States Seafood Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-163 103 sjres 163 A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1994, as "National Agriculture Day". Agriculture and Food 1994-02-10 1994-03-24 Became Public Law No: 103-223. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 64 Designates March 20, 1994, as National Agriculture Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-137 103 sjres 137 A joint resolution designating October 16, 1993, and October 16, 1994, each as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1993-09-23 1993-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 51 Designates October 16, 1993, and October 16, 1994, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-86 103 sjres 86 A joint resolution commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and reaffirming the United States commitment to end hunger and malnutrition. Agriculture and Food 1993-04-28 1993-04-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 13 Authorizes the President to: (1) issue a proclamation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations at Hot Springs, Virginia; and (2) reaffirm the commitment of the American people to end hunger and malnutrition, both at home and abroad, and to foster the growth of agriculture in every quarter of the globe. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
103-sjres-48 103 sjres 48 A joint resolution to designate February 21 through February 27, 1993, as "National FFA Organization Awareness Week". Agriculture and Food 1993-02-17 1993-02-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 9 Designates the week of February 21 through 27, 1993, as National FFA Organization Awareness Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
103-sjres-36 103 sjres 36 A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1993, as "National Agriculture Day". Agriculture and Food 1993-01-28 1993-03-20 Became Public Law No: 103-9. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 56 Designates March 20, 1993, as National Agriculture Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-311 102 sjres 311 A joint resolution designating February 21, 1993, through February 27, 1993, as "American Wine Appreciation Week", and for other purposes. Agriculture and Food 1992-05-21 1992-05-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Seymour, John [R-CA] CA R S000269 51 Designates February 21 through February 27, 1993, as American Wine Appreciation Week. Commends the winegrape and fruit growers and vintners of the United States for the production of high quality agricultural products. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-272 102 sjres 272 A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1992, as "National Agriculture Day". Agriculture and Food 1992-03-18 1992-03-20 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 58 Designates March 20, 1992, as National Agriculture Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-250 102 sjres 250 A joint resolution to designate February 1992 as "National Grapefruit Month". Agriculture and Food 1992-02-04 1992-02-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] FL D G000352 5 Designates February 1992 as National Grapefruit Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-196 102 sjres 196 A joint resolution to designate October 1991 as "Ending Hunger Month". Agriculture and Food 1991-09-17 1991-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 50 Designates October 1991 as Ending Hunger Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-176 102 sjres 176 A joint resolution to designate March 19, 1992, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". Agriculture and Food 1991-07-10 1992-03-17 Became Public Law No: 102-257. Senate Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] IL D D000366 53 Designates March 19, 1992, as National Women in Agriculture Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-171 102 sjres 171 A joint resolution to designate the month of August 1991, as "Wisconsin Cheese Month". Agriculture and Food 1991-06-27 1991-06-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 0 Designates August 1991 as Wisconsin Cheese Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-sjres-147 102 sjres 147 A joint resolution designating October 16, 1991, and October 16, 1992, as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1991-05-15 1991-05-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 52 Designates October 16, 1991, and October 16, 1992, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-353 101 sjres 353 A joint resolution to designate September of 1991 as "National Rice Month". Agriculture and Food 1990-07-24 1990-10-31 Became Public Law No: 101-492. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 57 Designates September 1991 as National Rice Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-342 101 sjres 342 A joint resolution designating October 1990 as "Ending Hunger Month". Agriculture and Food 1990-06-28 1990-10-24 Became Public Law No: 101-458. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 53 Designates October 1990 as Ending Hunger Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-321 101 sjres 321 A joint resolution to designate the week of August 19 through 25, 1990, as "National Agricultural Research Week". Agriculture and Food 1990-05-21 1990-06-20 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 50 Designates the week of August 19 through August 25, 1990, as National Agricultural Research Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-240 101 sjres 240 A joint resolution designating the week of June 10, 1990, through June 16, 1990, as "Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Week". Agriculture and Food 1990-01-25 1990-05-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 51 Designates the week of June 10 through June 16, 1990, as Multiple-Use Sustained-Yield Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-198 101 sjres 198 A joint resolution designating November 1989 as "An End to Hunger Education Month". Agriculture and Food 1989-09-14 1989-11-14 Became Public Law No: 101-151. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 49 Designates November 1989 as An End to Hunger Education Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-138 101 sjres 138 A joint resolution designating October 16, 1989, and October 16, 1990, as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1989-05-18 1989-10-06 Became Public Law No: 101-113. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 31 Designates October 16, 1989, and October 16, 1990, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-76 101 sjres 76 A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on June 21, 1989, and ending on June 28, 1989, as "Food Science and Technology Week". Agriculture and Food 1989-03-09 1989-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 52 Designates the period commencing on June 21, 1989, and ending on June 28, 1989, as Food Science and Technology Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-sjres-47 101 sjres 47 A joint resolution to recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914, and its role in establishing our Nation's system of State Cooperative Extension Services. Agriculture and Food 1989-02-02 1989-02-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 51 Calls for: (1) continued support for the Cooperative Extension System; and (2) commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 on May 8, 1989. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
100-sjres-207 100 sjres 207 A joint resolution recognizing, encouraging, and supporting the National Rural Crisis Response Center. Agriculture and Food 1987-10-22 1987-10-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 9 Declares that the National Rural Crisis Response Center is deserving of recognition, encouragement, and support of the Congress and the American people. Recognizes the Center for the valuable service being rendered and authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to recognize, encourage, and support the Center. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
100-sjres-129 100 sjres 129 A joint resolution to recognize the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture. Agriculture and Food 1987-05-14 1987-05-15 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 55 Expresses the sense of the Congress commending the Department of Agriculture on its 125th anniversary. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation commemorating such event. 2021-06-10T21:52:29Z  
99-sjres-49 99 sjres 49 Emergency Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1985 Agriculture and Food 1985-02-19 1985-02-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 5 Emergency Farm Credit Assistance Act of 1985 - Title I: Emergency Farm Credit Assistance - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize additional FY 1985 loan guarantee authority. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to release liens on loan-securing assets of up to $10,000 to assist certain borrowers facing foreclosure in the transition out of farming and ranching. Requires a borrower to convey the remaining property or the proceeds of its sale to the Government. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants through FY 1986 to States for interest rate reductions (for at least three years) on loans made by commercial or cooperative lenders. Requires the Secretary to make such grants without a State matching requirement whenever it would not be practicable for a State to provide such matching funds. Provides for interest recapture upon sale or title transfer. Permits lenders to qualify for loan guarantees without principal or interest reductions. Provides for 90 percent guarantees. Sets the Farmers Home Administration loan and set-aside cash flow requirement at 100 percent. Provides reduced interest rates for farm ownership and operating loans through FY 1986. Directs the Secretary to ensure that: (1) personnel and other resources are made available to administer such assistance programs; and (2) "approved lender" applications are reviewed within 15 days. Title II: Task Force on Agricultural Credit - Agricultural Credit Task Force Act of 1985 - Establishes a National Task Force on Agricultural Credit to study and make recommendations regarding the problems confronting U.S. agricultural producers and related businesses. Requires a final report to the President and the Congress by September 1, 1985. Terminates the Task Force 60 days after submission of such report. Title III: Restraint in Adversely Classifying Agricultural Loans; Protection of Farm Credit System Borrower Capital - Directs Federal bank regulators to exercise restraint in adversely classifying agricultural loans. Require… 2025-08-29T16:32:38Z  
99-sjres-41 99 sjres 41 A joint resolution to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from using his discretionary authority to reduce the support price of milk on July 1, 1985. Agriculture and Food 1985-02-05 1985-02-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 5 Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from using his discretionary authority to reduce the support price of milk on July 1, 1985. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
99-sjres-16 99 sjres 16 A joint resolution expressing support for the Rural Electrification Administration. Agriculture and Food 1985-01-03 1985-04-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Credit. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 10 Expresses the sense of Congress that an effective Rural Electrification Administration program is essential to providing affordable and dependable electric power and telephone service to rural America. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
98-sjres-332 98 sjres 332 A joint resolution to proclaim October 16, 1984, as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1984-06-29 1984-10-15 Became Public Law No: 98-476. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 32 Designates October 16, 1984, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-319 98 sjres 319 Agricultural Trade and Export Policy Commission Act Agriculture and Food 1984-06-21 1984-08-03 Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1125. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 21 Agricultural Trade and Export Policy Commission Act - Amends the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 to establish a National Commission on Agricultural Trade and Export Policy (Commission) to conduct a study of the agriculture-related trade and export policies and programs of the United States and the international and domestic factors affecting such policies and programs, including U.S. intergovernmental activities that affect the formulation of policies. Requires the Commission to be composed of ex officio congressional members, plus 23 members appointed by the President. Requires the Commission to submit to the President and the Congress: (1) a report containing its initial findings and recommendations by March 31, 1985; (2) additional interim reports on its work as may be requested by the chairmen of specified congressional committees; and (3) a report containing the final results of its study and recommendations by July 1, 1986. Authorizes Federal and public support to the Commission. Exempts the Commission from specified provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and guidelines relating to the performance appraisals of Federal employees. Terminates the Commission 60 days after the transmission of its final report to the President and the Congress. 2025-08-29T17:42:09Z  
98-sjres-306 98 sjres 306 A joint resolution to proclaim July 10, 1984, as "Food for Peace Day". Agriculture and Food 1984-06-06 1984-07-09 Became Public Law No: 98-349. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 70 Designates July 10, 1984, as Food for Peace Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-298 98 sjres 298 A joint resolution to proclaim the month of July 1984 as "National Ice Cream Month" and July 15, 1984, as "National Ice Cream Day". Agriculture and Food 1984-05-17 1984-07-02 Became Public Law No: 98-333. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 62 Designates July 1984 as National Ice Cream Month and July 15, 1984, as National Ice Cream Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-279 98 sjres 279 A joint resolution to designate the week of November 11, 1984, through November 17, 1984, as "Women in Agriculture Week". Agriculture and Food 1984-04-25 1984-09-21 For Further Action See H.J.Res.554. Senate Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI] WI R K000019 41 Designates the week of November 11 through November 17, 1984, as Women in Agriculture Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-207 98 sjres 207 A joint resolution to proclaim March 20, 1984, as "National Agriculture Day". Agriculture and Food 1983-11-18 1983-12-02 See H.J.Res.311. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 37 Proclaims March 20, 1984, as National Agriculture Day. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
98-sjres-193 98 sjres 193 A joint resolution designating March 6, 1984, as "Frozen Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1983-11-04 1984-03-05 Became Public Law No: 98-226. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 26 Designates March 6, 1984, as Frozen Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-183 98 sjres 183 A joint resolution to recognize the second week of November 1983, as "National Meals-on-Wheels and Congregate Meal Week". Agriculture and Food 1983-10-24 1983-11-10 Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 40 Designates the week beginning November 6, 1983, as National Meals-on-Wheels and Congregate Meal Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-149 98 sjres 149 A joint resolution to temporarily suspend the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture, under the milk price support program, to impose a second 50 cents per hundredweight deductions from the proceeds of the sale of all milk marketed commercially in the United States. Agriculture and Food 1983-08-03 1983-09-12 Veto message ordered held at the desk. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 31 (Measure passed Senate) Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from implementing before October 1, 1983, the second scheduled 50-cent milk producer assessment (otherwise effective September 1, 1983, under the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982). 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
98-sjres-126 98 sjres 126 A joint resolution to designate the week of July 17, 1983, through July 23, 1983, as "National Corn Week". Agriculture and Food 1983-06-29 1983-07-20 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. Senate Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] IL D D000366 28 Designates the week of July 17 through July 23, 1983, as National Corn Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-117 98 sjres 117 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate July 15, 1983, as "National Ice Cream Day." Agriculture and Food 1983-06-16 1983-09-15 Committee on Judiciary. Indefinitely postponed action. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 45 Authorizes and requests the President to designate July 15, 1983, as National Ice Cream Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-81 98 sjres 81 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate October 16, 1983, as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1983-04-13 1983-10-03 Became Public Law No: 98-110. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 41 (Measure passed House) Designates October 16, 1983, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-76 98 sjres 76 A joint resolution to designate World Food Day. Agriculture and Food 1983-04-06 1983-04-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 2 Designates October 16, 1983, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
98-sjres-77 98 sjres 77 A joint resolution designating "National Animal Agriculture Week". Agriculture and Food 1983-04-06 1983-07-27 Became Public Law No: 98-60. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 31 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the week of July 24 through July 31, 1983, as National Animal Agriculture Week. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-253 97 sjres 253 A joint resolution to assure that regulations governing the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC) enhance the health status of participants in the program. Agriculture and Food 1982-09-23 1982-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 17 Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from promulgating any regulation which would not maintain or enhance the nutritional integrity of supplemental foods made available under the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Prohibits the Secretary, after September 23, 1982, from modifying any regulation governing such program, unless a finding is made that the modification will be beneficial to the health status of program participants. Requires the Secretary to submit such finding to the appropriate congressional committees prior to its publication in the Federal Register. Requires the Secretary to implement specified regulations concerning the program no later than December 31, 1982. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
97-sjres-235 97 sjres 235 A joint resolution to proclaim March 21, 1983, as "National Agriculture Day." Agriculture and Food 1982-08-19 1982-10-14 Became Public Law No: 97-318. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 54 Designates March 21, 1983, as National Agriculture Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-174 97 sjres 174 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate October 16, 1982 as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1982-03-24 1982-10-05 Became Public Law No: 97-282. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 29 Requests the President to designate October 16, 1982, as World Food Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-148 97 sjres 148 A joint resolution to proclaim March 18, 1982 as "National Agriculture Day." Agriculture and Food 1982-02-24 1982-03-18 Became Public Law No: 97-156. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 48 Designates March 18, 1982, as National Agriculture Day. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-98 97 sjres 98 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating October 16, 1981, as "World Food Day". Agriculture and Food 1981-07-15 1981-10-14 Became Public Law No: 97-61. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 30 Requests the President to designate October 16, 1981, as "World Food Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sjres-91 97 sjres 91 A joint resolution to designate July, 1982, as "National Peach Month". Agriculture and Food 1981-06-11 1982-03-16 Became Public Law No: 97-153. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 28 (Measure passed House, amended) Requests the President to designate July 1982 as National Peach Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-205 96 sjres 205 A joint resolution to proclaim March 19, 1981, as "National Agriculture Day". Agriculture and Food 1980-09-24 1980-09-29 Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H. J. Res. 560 for similar provisions). Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 36 Designates March 19, 1981, as "National Agriculture Day." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-133 96 sjres 133 A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, to develop a plan for local nutrition monitoring throughout the United States. Agriculture and Food 1980-01-22 1980-01-22 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Senate Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD] SD D M000452 2 Requests the Secretary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare) to develop a plan for local nutrition monitoring including: (1) the identification of priority target areas; (2) the coordination of Federal, State, and local responsibilities; and (3) the choice of methodology and a timetable. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
96-sjres-123 96 sjres 123 A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating the calendar week beginning with the first Sunday in June of each year as "National Garden Week." Agriculture and Food 1979-12-04 1979-12-04 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 9 Authorizes and requests the President to designate the calendar week beginning with the first Sunday of June of each year as "National Garden Week." 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-63 96 sjres 63 A joint resolution to designate the year of 1979 as the "Food for Peace Year". Agriculture and Food 1979-04-10 1979-05-24 Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 27 Designates the year 1979 as the "Food for Peace Year" to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the enactment of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
96-sjres-20 96 sjres 20 A joint resolution to increase the price support for milk, wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton to not less than 90 per centum of the respective parity prices thereof; and for other purposes. Agriculture and Food 1979-01-23 1979-01-23 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Senate Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE] NE D Z000013 14 Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to raise the price support levels for milk, wheat, corn, soybeans, and cotton to 90 percent of their respective parity prices. Reduces the price levels at which producers participating in the wheat and feed grains storage program: (1) may redeem and market commodities securing price support loans (from between 140 and 160 percent of their respective parity prices to 100 percent); and (2) must repay such loans (from 175 to 110 percent of their respective parity prices). 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
96-sjres-15 96 sjres 15 A joint resolution to commend the United States Jaycees, the St. Albans Jaycees, and Deere and Company for their participation in the Outstanding Young Farmer Program. Agriculture and Food 1979-01-18 1979-01-18 Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 0 Authorizes and requests the President to commend the United States Jaycees, the Saint Albans Jaycees, and Deere and Company, for their part in recognizing the outstanding contributions of the young American farmer to the greatness of the United States through the young farmer program. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
95-sjres-39 95 sjres 39 A joint resolution to provide for a study of the effects of saccharin. Agriculture and Food 1977-03-18 1977-03-18 Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 8 Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to conduct a study of the effects of saccharin within one year from the enactment of this resolution. Directs the Secretary to submit a report on the findings of such study to the President and Congress. Prohibits the banning of saccharin until such report has been submitted to the President and Congress. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
94-sjres-214 94 sjres 214 An original joint resolution to require the Secretary of Agriculture to dispose of surplus peanuts at competitive market prices. Agriculture and Food 1976-09-16 1976-09-21 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA] GA D T000035 0 Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to dispose of surplus peanuts at competitive market prices. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
94-sjres-132 94 sjres 132 A joint resolution to amend the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973. Agriculture and Food 1975-09-25 1975-09-25 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Senate Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK] OK R B000351 0 Provides that in negotiations with foreign governments for the importation or exportation of agricultural commodities, the Secretary of Agriculture shall serve as the principal representative of the United States Government. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
94-sjres-105 94 sjres 105 A joint resolution to strengthen the foreign relations of the United States by requiring that not less than 70 percent of certain food assistance be provided to countries designated by the United Nations as "Most Seriously Affected." Agriculture and Food 1975-07-14 1975-07-14 Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Senate Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA] IA D C000448 18 Directs that during fiscal year 1976 not less than 70 percent of the value of government-to-government commodity grants and of funds expended under title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 shall be allotted to countries designated by the United Nations as "Most Seriously Affected". Establishes priorities for such distribution. Establishes procedures whereby the President may, subject to congressional approval, provide commodity assistance in excess of the limitations specified in this resolution if such assistance is for humanitarian purposes. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
94-sjres-88 94 sjres 88 Emergency Grain Standards Amendments Agriculture and Food 1975-06-04 1975-09-29 Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 2 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 94-386) Emergency Grain Standards Amendments - =Title I: Criminal Offenses and Penalties= - Removes the "knowingly" requirement from the definition of offenses under the United States Grain Standards Act. Grades the penalties which may be imposed for offenses under such Act according to the degree of culpability. Prohibits bribery of persons licensed as inspectors under such Act. Makes it unlawful, under the Criminal Code, to assault or kill employees of the Department of Agriculture assigned to inspect, weigh, or grade under the provisions of the Grain Standards Act. =Title II: Temporary Authorities for the Secretary of Agriculture= - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to hire temporary additional personnel for one year, with Commodity Credit Corporation funds, in such number as he deems necessary to implement properly this joint resolution. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, for a period of one year, to hire temporary additional personnel for the purpose of stationing them in foreign nations which are substantial importers of United States grain to conduct random and periodic inspections of United States grain upon its entry into the foreign country to determine whether it is of the same kind, class, quality, and condition that it was certified to be when it was officially inspected in the United States prior to being shipped. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to review the designation of all official inspection agencies to determine if they are in compliance with the provisions of the United States Grain Standards Act and the regulations issued pursuant to that Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, for a period of one year, to revoke an inspection agency's designation if he determines that the agency ownership has a conflict-of-interest relationship with a grain business. Allows the Secretary to assign United States Department of Agriculture personnel to perform all or specified ins… 2025-09-02T18:50:26Z  
93-sjres-170 93 sjres 170 Emergency Export Administration Act Amendments Agriculture and Food 1973-11-09 1973-11-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] MN D H000953 0 Emergency Export Administration Act Amendments - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to initiate a one hundred percent validated export licensing system with respect to any article, material, or supply whenever the President determines the initiation of such system with respect to such article, material or supply is necessary to protect the United States against a future shortage thereof or to protect the economy. States that no action taken by the Secretary of Commerce with the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture under this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the President to sell or otherwise dispose of any agricultural commodity under the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 if such sale or other disposition is made to a friendly foreign country and is determined by the President to be necessary to further significantly the foreign policy of the United States and to fulfill its international responsiblities. (Amends 50 U.S.C. 2403) 2025-09-03T12:50:55Z  
93-sjres-3 93 sjres 3 A joint resolution to provide for a 1974 centennial celebration observing the introduction into the United States of Hard Red Winter wheat. Agriculture and Food 1973-01-04 1973-01-04 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 3 Provides for a 1974 centennial celebration observing the introduction into the United States of Hard Red Winter wheat. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  

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