A bill to enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer information, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for cattle, beef, and beef products.

H.R. 7656 in the 94th Congress (1975–1976) became law — introduced on Jun 5, 1975, sponsored by Thomas Foley. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 5, 1975
Policy area: Agriculture
Public law: Public Law 94-294

Sponsor

Thomas Foley (D-WA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 5, 1975
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMay 28, 1976

Every roll call vote on this bill

To pass H.R. 7656, a bill to enable cattle producers to establish, finance and carry out a coordinated…House · Oct 2, 1975
To recommit H.R. 7656, a bill to establish a program designed to strengthen and expand the market for beef.Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To amend H.R. 7656, by exempting at the time of cattle sale, any cattle producer who does not want to…Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To amend abourezk amendment to H.R. 7656. The abourezk amendment limits the assessment to be charged a…Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To amend H.R. 7656 by setting the limit on assessment to be charged a producer on the sale of his cattle at…Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To amend H.R. 7656 by defining the word "producer".Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To amend H.R. 7656 by exempting from provisions of the bill (a) producers of animals no to exceed 25 head of…Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To amend H.R. 7656 by exempting any state in which the referendum on the proposed program fails to pass.Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To pass H.R. 7656.Senate · Dec 2, 1975
To recommit to conferences H.R. 7656 a bill to authorize cattle producers, under agriculture department…House · Dec 15, 1975
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 7656, the beef research and information act.House · May 3, 1976
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 7656, to establish a program designed to strengthen and expand the…Senate · May 12, 1976

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