Bill95th CongressFiled Apr 25, 1978
S. 2980
A bill to facilitate the work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; to protect the confidentiality of information furnished to the Department by individuals, establishments and enterprises and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 25, 1978)
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to collect statistics pertaining to all aspects of agriculture in the United States. Requires the Secretary to limit access to the identity of the sources of such statistics to those officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture who require such information for the performance of official duties related to the collection and dissemination of agricultural statistics.
What just happenedApr 25, 1978
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Eastland, James O. [D-MS](D-MS)Sponsor
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- Apr 25, 1978IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate