Hearings on Extending the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act (1968)
July 14, 2026
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The Frame
The extension of this act determines the legal framework and funding authorization for U.S. international food assistance and the export of surplus agricultural commodities to foreign nations.
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U.S. Agricultural Producers
The act regulates the export and sale of surplus agricultural commodities.
Foreign recipient nations
These nations receive food aid or purchase agricultural goods under the terms authorized by the act.
Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on March 13, 14, and 15, 1968.
- The purpose of the hearings was to evaluate the extension of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.
- Three specific Senate bills were reviewed: S. 2891, S. 2986, and S. 3069.
- The act is formally known as Public Law 480, 83d Congress.
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Why It Matters
The extension of this act determines the legal framework and funding authorization for U.S. international food assistance and the export of surplus agricultural commodities to foreign nations.
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Legislative Renewal Pattern
The document illustrates the standard congressional process of reviewing and extending expiring foreign aid and agricultural trade authorizations.
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