A bill to amend the National Wool Act of 1954 to reduce the subsidies that wool and mohair producers receive for the 1994 and 1995 marketing years and to eliminate the wool and mohair programs for the 1996 and subsequent marketing years, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 103-130.

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 14, 1993

Amends the National Wool Act of 1954 to: (1) reduce wool and mohair support payments for marketing years 1994 and 1995; and (2) eliminate wool and mohair price supports beginning in 1996.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D–VT

Committees

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

3 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Nov 1, 1993
Became Public Law No: 103-130.
Nov 1, 1993
Became Public Law No: 103-130.
Nov 1, 1993
Signed by President.
Nov 1, 1993
Signed by President.
Oct 20, 1993
Presented to President.
Oct 20, 1993
Presented to President.
Oct 15, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 1993
On passage Passed without objection.
Oct 15, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Oct 15, 1993
Mr. de la Garza asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Oct 15, 1993
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8020-8021)
Oct 15, 1993
Held at the desk.
Oct 15, 1993
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 15, 1993
Received in the House.
Oct 15, 1993
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 15, 1993
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 15, 1993
Senate Committee on Agriculture discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13520)
Oct 15, 1993
Senate Committee on Agriculture discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13520)
Oct 14, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 14, 1993
Introduced in Senate

Primary sources

Bill text & related measures

Text links open the official source. We currently store references to these documents.

Enrolled Bill · Oct 15, 1993 Formatted Text PDF
Engrossed in Senate · Oct 15, 1993 Formatted Text PDF
Committee Discharged Senate · Oct 15, 1993 Formatted Text PDF
Public Law · Nov 2, 1993 PDF

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Analyze S.1548 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.1548, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend the National Wool Act of 1954 to reduce the subsidies that wool and mohair producers receive for the 1994 and 1995 marketing years and to eliminate the wool and mohair programs for the 1996 and subsequent marketing years, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1548

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1993-11-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/statute/STATUTE-107/STATUTE-107-Pg1368.pdf

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:41:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.1548 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.1548, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend the National Wool Act of 1954 to reduce the subsidies that wool and mohair producers receive for the 1994 and 1995 marketing years and to eliminate the wool and mohair programs for the 1996 and subsequent marketing years, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1548

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1993-11-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/statute/STATUTE-107/STATUTE-107-Pg1368.pdf

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:41:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1548 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.1548, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend the National Wool Act of 1954 to reduce the subsidies that wool and mohair producers receive for the 1994 and 1995 marketing years and to eliminate the wool and mohair programs for the 1996 and subsequent marketing years, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1548

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1993-11-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/statute/STATUTE-107/STATUTE-107-Pg1368.pdf

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:41:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1548 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.1548, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend the National Wool Act of 1954 to reduce the subsidies that wool and mohair producers receive for the 1994 and 1995 marketing years and to eliminate the wool and mohair programs for the 1996 and subsequent marketing years, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1548

Text version to examine: Public Law · 1993-11-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/statute/STATUTE-107/STATUTE-107-Pg1368.pdf

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:41:56Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1548 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.