S 2159 in Congressional Session 105

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 2159

 

Title : An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/11/1998--Introduced. TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I:

Agricultural Programs

Title II:

Conservation Programs

Title III:

Rural Economic and Community Development Programs

Title IV:

Domestic Food Programs

Title V:

Foreign Assistance and Related Programs

Title VI:

Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration

Title VII:

General Provisions Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999 -

Title I:

Agricultural Programs - Appropriates funds for FY 1999 for the following Department of Agriculture programs and services: (1) Office of the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) executive operations (Chief Economist, National Appeals Division) (3) Office of Budget and Program Analysis; (4) Office of the Chief Information Officer; (5) Chief Financial Officer; (6) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration; (7) Agriculture buildings and facilities and rental payments; (8) hazardous waste management; (9) departmental administration; (10) outreach for socially disadvantaged farmers; (11) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations; (12) Office of Communications; (13) Office of the Inspector General; (14) Office of the General Counsel; (15) Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; (16) Economic Research Service; (17) National Agricultural Statistics Service; (18) Agricultural Research Service; (19) Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service; (20) Native American Institutions Endowment Fund; (21) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; (22) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; (23) Agricultural Marketing Service; (24) funds for strengthening markets, income, and supply; (25) payments to States and possessions; (26) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration; (27) Food Safety and Inspection Service; (28) Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services; (29) Farm Service Agency; (30) State mediation grants; (31) dairy indemnity program; (32) Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund account; (33) Risk Management Agency; (34) Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund; and (35) Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.

Title II:

Conservation Programs - Appropriates funds for the: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment; and (2) Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Title III:

Rural Economic and Community Development Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development; (2) Rural Housing Service; (3) Rural Business-Cooperative Service; and (4) Rural Utilities Service.

Title IV:

Domestic Food Programs - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services; (2) child nutrition programs; (3) special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) (4) food stamp program; (5) commodity assistance program; and (6) specified food donation programs.

Title V:

Foreign Assistance and Related Programs - Appropriates funds for the Foreign Agricultural Service and General Sales Manager.

Title VI:

Related Agencies and Food and Drug Administration - Appropriates funds for the following: (1) Food and Drug Administration; (2) Farm Credit System Financial Assistance Corporation; and (3) Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Title VII:

General Provisions - Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

Votes

Title : An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
2081998-07-16On the Motion S.Amdt. 3193motion to waive cba re: Harkin Amdt No 3193; To provide for the conduct of anti-tobacco activities by the Food and Drug Administration.Rejected
2071998-07-16On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3175Harkin Amdt No. 3175; To provide funding for the Food Safety Initiative with an offset.Agreed to
2061998-07-16On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3172Grassley Amdt. No. 3172; To express the sense of the Senate concerning appropriate actions to be taken to alleviate the economic effect of low commodity prices.Agreed to
2051998-07-15On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3161Motion to table Kerrey Amdt. No. 3161; To ensure the continued viability of livestock producers and the livestock industry in the United States.Rejected
2041998-07-15On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3160Motion to table Torricelli Amdt. No. 3160; To exclude the application of the amendment to certain countries.Rejected
2031998-07-15On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3158Motion to table Dodd Amdt. No. 3158; To exempt agricultural products, medicines and medical equipment from U.S. economic sanctions.Rejected
2021998-07-15On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3157motion to table Bryan Amdt No. 3157; To eliminate funding for the market access program for fiscal year 1999.Agreed to
2011998-07-15On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3156motion to table Lugar Amdt No 3156; To provide a framework for consideration by the legislative and executive branches of unilateral economic sanctions in order to ensure coordination of United States policy with respect to trade, security, and human rights.Agreed to
2001998-07-15On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3146motion to table Daschle Amdt No. 3146; To provide a safety net for farmers and consumers.Agreed to
1991998-07-14On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3127Daschle Amdt No. 3127; To express the sense of the Senate that emergency action is necessary to respond to the economic hardships facing agricultural producers and their communities.Agreed to
1981998-07-14On the Motion S.Amdt. 2729motion to waive cba re: daschle amdt no. 2729; Language identical to text of amendment No. 2714.Rejected
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 2159
 
Bill Number : S 2159
Title : An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (introduced 6/11/1998)      
COSPONSOR(S): ****NONE****

Other Info

Bill Number : S 2159
Title : An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
2/10/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
2/24/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
2/26/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
3/3/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
3/10/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
3/17/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
3/24/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral.
 
3/31/1998:Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-858.
 
6/11/1998:Committee on Appropriations ordered to be reported an original measure.
 
6/11/1998:Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Cochran. With written report No. 105-212.
 
6/11/1998:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
 
6/18/1998:Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6548-6557, S6559-6662)
 
7/13/1998:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8049)
 
7/14/1998:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8091-8129)
 
7/15/1998:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8164-8236)
 
7/16/1998:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8269-8273, S8275-8281, S8283-8285, S8287-8293, S8297-8329)
 
7/16/1998:Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 4101 as an amendment. (consideration: CR S8329)
 
7/16/1998:Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4101 in lieu of this measure by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-2. Record Vote No: 209.
 
7/16/1998:Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 409. (consideration: CR S8329-88330)