H.R. 2054 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act to provide clarification with respect to the period of time for which funds may be held in the trust established under that Act.
H.R. 2054 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 9, 2003, sponsored by Chris John with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Amends the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act to permit funds to be held in the food security commodity trust for such time as the Secretary of Agriculture determines to be appropriate.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris John (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs. (May 13, 2003)
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