H.J.Res. 214 — A joint resolution to compensate farmers and others engaged in agriculture for losses suffered as a result of embargoes on the export of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

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Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the financial loss to the American farmer and the loss to the agricultural industry caused by all embargoes declared during the last decade. Authorizes payments to farmers and the agricultural industry to compensate them for any unreimbursed loss. States that any such expenditures shall not be considered part of the agricultural price support program but rather related to international or defense functions.

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1985-03-26
Introduced in House
1985-03-26
Introduced in House
1985-03-26
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
1985-03-26
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1985-04-05
Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

A joint resolution to compensate farmers and others engaged in agriculture for losses suffered as a result of embargoes on the export of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

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