Support for Emerging Democracies Act of 1991
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Latest action (18 Mar 1992): Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic and Foreign Marketing.
What this bill does
The Support for Emerging Democracies Act of 1991, introduced by Senator Richard Lugar, aims to amend existing laws related to agricultural programs. Specifically, it proposes changes to how the U.S. shares agricultural expertise with developing democracies. The bill would provide financial and travel support to U.S. farmers and private individuals who participate in these international programs. It also seeks to raise the yearly spending limit for this initiative.
Furthermore, the bill would adjust the "Food for Progress" program. For the fiscal year 1992, it would remove current limits on the amount of commodities and funds that can be used. For fiscal years 1992 through 1995, it would change how the total assistance cap is applied, making it an annual limit instead of a cumulative one. These changes are intended to facilitate the expansion of U.S. agricultural support to emerging democratic nations.
As of the provided information, this bill was introduced in the Senate during the 102nd Congress on September 16, 1991. It has not moved beyond the introduction stage. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, debated, and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President. The full details of its provisions are not yet publicly available beyond its title and sponsor.
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Official summary
Support for Emerging Democracies Act of 1991 - Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with regard to the program of sharing U.S. agricultural expertise with emerging democracies to: (1) provide subsistance and transportation assistance to U.S. farmers and other private persons in the agricultural field to participate in such program abroad; and (2) increase the annual assistance cap. Amends the Food for Progress Act of 1985 with regard to the food for progress program to: (1) exempt FY 1992 from current commodity and Commodity Credit Corporation fund limits; and (2) make the current cumulative assistance cap an annual cap for each of FY 1992 through 1995.
Timeline
18 Mar 1992
Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic and Foreign Marketing.
Common questions
- What does S. 1714 do?
- The Support for Emerging Democracies Act of 1991, introduced by Senator Richard Lugar, aims to amend existing laws related to agricultural programs. Specifically, it proposes changes to how the U.S. shares agricultural expertise with developing democracies. The bill would provide financial and travel support to U.S. farmers and private individuals who participate in these international programs. It also seeks to raise the yearly spending limit for this initiative. Furthermore, the bill would adjust the "Food for Progress" program. For the fiscal year 1992, it would remove current limits on the amount of commodities and funds that can be used. For fiscal years 1992 through 1995, it would change how the total assistance cap is applied, making it an annual limit instead of a cumulative one. These changes are intended to facilitate the expansion of U.S. agricultural support to emerging democratic nations. As of the provided information, this bill was introduced in the Senate during the 102nd Congress on September 16, 1991. It has not moved beyond the introduction stage. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, debated, and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President. The full details of its provisions are not yet publicly available beyond its title and sponsor.
- Has S. 1714 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1714. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1714?
- S. 1714 was sponsored by Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] (R-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1714?
- Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic and Foreign Marketing. (18 Mar 1992).
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