A bill to provide price and income protection for farmers and assure consumers of an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

S. 275 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Jan 18, 1977, sponsored by Herman Talmadge. Congress held 11 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 18, 1977
Policy area: Agriculture
Public law: Public Law 95113

Sponsor

Herman Talmadge (D-GA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 18, 1977
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawSep 29, 1977

Every roll call vote on this bill

To table the thurmond amendment to S. 275, the proposed food and agriculture act. The thurmond amendment…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by increasing the target price for the 1977 corn crop from $1.70 per bushel to $1.85 per…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by mandating the use of a photo i.d. Card, a national application cross-check and an…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by extending the duration of the food stamp program for five years instead of two.Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by reducing the target price for the 1977 wheat crop from $2.90 per bushel to $2.65 per…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by restoring the purchase requirement for food stamps that is now in existing law. The…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by reducing the target prices for wheat and for feed grains for fiscal years 1979 through…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by restricting the eligibility for food stamps to those families whose incomes do not exceed…Senate · May 24, 1977
To amend S. 275 by further restricting the availability of food stamps to college students.Senate · May 24, 1977
To pass S. 275.Senate · May 24, 1977
To agree to the conference report on S. 275, the food and agriculture act of 1977.House · Sep 16, 1977

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