[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 75 (Friday, May 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S5650]
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     SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 63--RELATIVE TO THE SECRETARY OF 
                              AGRICULTURE

  Mrs. KASSEBAUM submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:

                            S. Con. Res. 63

       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring),

     SECTION 1. USE OF DISASTER RESERVE FOR ASSISTANCE TO 
                   LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS.

       In light of the prolonged drought conditions existing in 
     certain areas of the United States, the Secretary of 
     Agriculture should promptly dispose of all commodities in the 
     disaster reserve maintained under section 813 of the 
     Agricultural Act of 1970 (7 U.S.C. 1427a) to relieve the 
     distress of livestock producers whose ability to maintain 
     livestock is adversely affected by the prolonged drought.

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