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Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994

Introduced: September 29, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 37 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 1994
Laid on the table. See S. 1970 for further action.
Sep 28, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 1994
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Sep 28, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Sep 28, 1994
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sep 28, 1994
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 28, 1994
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3171.
Sep 28, 1994
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Sep 28, 1994
The Speaker designated the Honorable Barbara B. Kennelly to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Sep 28, 1994
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 544 and Rule XXIII.
Sep 28, 1994
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3171 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Sep 28, 1994
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 544. (consideration: CR H9943-9971)
Sep 28, 1994
Rule H. Res. 544 passed House.
Sep 23, 1994
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 544 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3171 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now printed in the bill. Measure will be considered read. Bill is open to amendments.
Sep 21, 1994
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 103-714, Part II.
Sep 21, 1994
PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT - Mr. de la Garza asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture be permitted to file a supplemental report to the bill H.R. 3171. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9098)
Aug 23, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 390.
Aug 23, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 103-714, Part I.
Jun 16, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jun 16, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 8, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Feb 8, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 31, 1994
Field Hearings Held in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Jan 22, 1994
Field Hearings Held in Parlier, California.
Jan 18, 1994
Field Hearings Held in Waco, Texas.
Jan 10, 1994
Field Hearings Held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jan 5, 1994
Field Hearings Held in Fargo, North Dakota.
Dec 16, 1993
Field Hearings Held in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Dec 15, 1993
Field Hearings Held in Marion, Arkansas.
Dec 14, 1993
Field Hearings Held in Mason, Georgia.
Dec 8, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 13, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 5, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition.
Sep 29, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 29, 1993
Committee Hearings Held.
Sep 29, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Farm and International Trade Services

Title II: Rural Economic and Community Development

Title III: Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services

Title IV: Natural Resources and Environment

Title V: Marketing and Inspection Services

Title VI: Research, Economics and Education

Title VII: Ancillary Provisions

Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1993 - Transfers to the Secretary of Agriculture all functions of the Department of Agriculture not already vested in the Secretary, with specified exceptions.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish and utilize a National Appeals Division.

Title I: Farm and International Trade Services - Establishes the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and International Trade Services. Abolishes the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for International Affairs and Commodity Programs.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish: (1) the Farm Service Agency; and (2) the International Trade Service. Makes conforming amendments. Abolishes the Foreign Agricultural Service.

Title II: Rural Economic and Community Development - Amends the Rural Development Policy Act of 1980 to establish the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Economic and Community Development. Abolishes the position of Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development.

Establishes within the Department of Agriculture: (1) the Rural Utilities Services; (2) the Rural Community Development Service; and (3) the Rural Business and Cooperative Development Service. Abolishes the Rural Electrification Administration. Makes conforming amendments.

Title III: Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture: (1) the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services; (2) the Food and Consumer Service; and (3) the Nutrition and Education Service.

Title IV: Natural Resources and Environment - Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Abolishes the Soil Conservation Service.

Title V: Marketing and Inspection Services - Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration. Abolishes the Federal Grain Inspection Service.

Title VI: Research, Economics and Education - Authorizes the Secretary to establish: (1) the Agricultural Research and Education Service; (2) the Agricultural Economic Service; and (3) the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Title VII: Ancillary Provisions - Establishes six Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture. Makes conforming amendments.

What's happening now September 28, 1994

Laid on the table. See S. 1970 for further action.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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