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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 11, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Reorganization of the Headquarters Operation of the Department of Agriculture Title II: Reorganization of the Provision of Services to Farmers Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1993 - Title I: Reorganization of the Headquarters - Reorganizes the Department of Agriculture. Sets forth the Department's composition and officers. Title II: Reorganization of the Provision of Services to Farmers - Establishes in the Department the Farm Services Administration to consolidate farmer service programs, field offices, and specified Department agencies. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) reduce Department headquarters personnel; and (2) establish a centralized data system within the Farm Services Administration. Expresses the sense of the Congress in favor of farm program simplification.
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Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4] · D–KS
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E602-603)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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