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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 13, 2002
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should adopt a global strategy with coordinated activities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia to address the short-term humanitarian needs and long-term rural development needs of countries affected by the collapse of coffee prices. States that the President should explore measures to support and complement multilateral efforts to respond to the global coffee crisis. Urges private sector coffee buyers and roasters to work with the United States to find a solution to the crisis which is economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable for all interested parties, and which addresses oversupply in the world coffee market.
People & committees
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] · D–CA
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 11/14/2002 H8939-8940)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 11/14/2002 H8939-8940)
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 11/14/2002 H8925-9007)
Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Committee on International Relations discharged.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in House
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