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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 23, 1993
United States Grain Standards Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the United States Grain Standards Act and the United States Grain Standards Act Amendments of 1988 to extend: (1) Federal Grain Inspection Service authority to collect fees for administrative and supervisory costs; and (2) authorization of appropriations for grain inspection services. Authorizes inspection and weighing activities in Canadian ports. Authorizes a pilot program to permit more than one official agency to carry out inspections within a single geographical area. Prohibits, with specified exceptions, the addition of water to grain.
People & committees
Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D–SD
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 103-156.
Became Public Law No: 103-156.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 11/10/1993 S15631-15633)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR 11/10/1993 S15631-15633)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8835-8839)
Mr. de la Garza asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S12748-12749)
Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 211.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12447)
Introduced in Senate
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