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1973 House Agriculture Committee Miscellaneous Hearings Summary

Original title: Miscellaneous: hearings before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninety-third Congress, first session, on H.R. 1952, for the relief of James P. and Florene A. Doyle, H.R. 2933, improve the quality of shelled and unshelled filberts, H.R. 9138, lease and transfer of tobacco allotments in disaster areas, H.R. 4612, acquisition of land adjacent to White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, H.R. 9295, conveyance of land to State of Louisiana, [and] S. 2491, repeal certain provisions of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, March 5, May 29, July 10 and 17, and December 13, 1973.

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative review process for bills affecting land ownership in New Hampshire and Louisiana, tobacco farming regulations in disaster areas, and quality standards for filbert nuts.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Tobacco farmers in disaster areas

H.R. 9138 proposes changes to how their tobacco allotments are leased and transferred.

State of Louisiana

H.R. 9295 involves the potential conveyance of land to the state.

James P. and Florene A. Doyle

They are the named beneficiaries of a private relief bill.

What changed

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Summary

This document summarizes a series of hearings held by the House Committee on Agriculture in 1973 regarding six specific legislative proposals, ranging from s to land management and agricultural commodity regulations.

Key Facts

  • H.R. 1952 concerns private relief for James P. and Florene A. Doyle.
  • H.R. 2933 proposes quality improvements for shelled and unshelled filberts.
  • H.R. 9138 addresses the lease and transfer of tobacco allotments specifically in disaster-declared areas.
  • H.R. 4612 concerns the acquisition of land adjacent to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
  • H.R. 9295 concerns the conveyance of federal land to the State of Louisiana.
  • S. 2491 proposes the repeal of specific provisions within the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973.
  • Hearings were held on five separate dates in 1973: March 5, May 29, July 10, July 17, and December 13.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the legislative review process for bills affecting land ownership in New Hampshire and Louisiana, tobacco farming regulations in disaster areas, and quality standards for filbert nuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to review and gather information on six specific legislative proposals related to agriculture, land management, and private relief.
Which specific agricultural commodities were discussed?
The hearings addressed filberts (hazelnuts) and .

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Extended Hearing Schedule

The committee held hearings on these miscellaneous items spread across nearly the entire 1973 calendar year.

Connected Entities

locationState of LouisianaSubject of land conveyance proposal H.R. 9295.Map →
locationWhite Mountain National ForestSubject of land acquisition proposal H.R. 4612.Map →
organizationHouse Committee on AgricultureThe congressional committee conducting the hearings.Map →
personJames P. and Florene A. DoyleSubjects of private relief bill H.R. 1952.Map →

Sources

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