A bill to implement the agreement on the international carriage of perishable foodstuffs and on the special equipment to be used for such carriage (ATP), and for other purposes.
International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act - Designates the Secretary of Agriculture as the competent authority to implement the Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Equipment to be Used for Such Carriage. Lists the duties of the Secretary.
Authorizes the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Agriculture, to take appropriate action to protect U.S. rights under the Agreement.
Authorizes inspection and testing organizations designated by the Secretary of Agriculture to establish reasonable fees to cover the costs of inspection or testing.
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to set fees to cover the costs to the Department of Agriculture incurred in connection with issuing certificates of compliance under this Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
Provides for the appointment of an additional Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
Star Print ordered S.2351.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Agriculture. Report No: 97-516.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Agriculture. Report No: 97-516.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 311.
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 579.
Considered by Senate.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Enacted as Public Law 97-325
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House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 97-325.
Became Public Law No: 97-325.