H.R. 12391 · 87th Congress · 1961–1962
To improve and protect farm income, to reduce costs of farm programs to the Federal Government, to reduce the Federal Governments excessive stocks of agricultural commodities, to maintain reasonable and stable prices of agricultural commodities and produc
H.R. 12391 in the 87th Congress (1961–1962) became law — introduced in 1962, sponsored by Harold Cooley. Congress held 8 roll call votes on it.
During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1962
- Policy area
- Agriculture
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1962
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- H.R. 12391. Farm bill to extend special wheat and grain programs for 1 year new price supports, food for…House · Jul 19, 1962
- HR 12391. Food and agriculture act. Ellender motion to table cooper motion to reconsider voice vote on…Senate · Aug 21, 1962
- HR 12391. Mundt amend. Giving farmers choice between a two-year extension of the special feed grains program…Senate · Aug 21, 1962
- HR 12391. Mansfield motion to table keating amend. Prohibiting use of fed. Funds to establish segregated…Senate · Aug 21, 1962
- HR 12391. Tower amend. Requiring SEC. Of agriculture to submit to Congress w/in 120 days of enactment a plan…Senate · Aug 21, 1962
- HR 12391. Passage.Senate · Aug 22, 1962
- H.R. 12391. Food and agriculture act. Adoption of conference report.House · Sep 20, 1962
- HR 12391. Conference report on the food and agriculture act of 1962. Adoption.Senate · Sep 25, 1962
More bills from Harold Cooley in the 87th Congress
- H.R. 5312: For the relief of certain additional claimants against the United States who suffered personal…
- H.R. 5463: To amend and extend the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended
- H.R. 6453: For the relief of Earl Gupton
- H.R. 7736: To amend the act of May 13, 1960 [Private Law 86-286 ]
- H.R. 8050: To amend the act relating to the importation of adult honeybees
- H.R. 10374: To amend section 6 of the Agricultural Marketing Act, as amended, to reduce the revolving fund…
- H.R. 10788: To amend section 204 of the Agricultural Act of 1956
- H.R. 12154: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended
- H.R. 13241: To amend section 309 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962
Other Agriculture bills in the 87th Congress
- S. 1643: A bill to improve and protect farm prices and farm income, to increase farmer participation in the…
- H.R. 4510: To provide a special program for feed grains for 1961
- H.R. 5463: To amend and extend the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended
- H.R. 7444: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year…
- H.R. 8050: To amend the act relating to the importation of adult honeybees
- H.R. 10788: To amend section 204 of the Agricultural Act of 1956
- H.R. 12154: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended
- H.R. 12648: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year…
- H.R. 13241: To amend section 309 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962
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