FEDERALhearing transcript

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1971 Congressional Hearings on Federal Pesticide Control

Original title: Federal Pesticide Control Act of 1971: hearings before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninety-second Congress, first session, on H.R. 26, H.R. 1077, H.R. 1722, H.R. 4152, H.R. 4596, H.R. 5186, H.R. 6576, and H.R. 6761, February 22, 23, 24; March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, and 25, 1971.

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the legislative foundation for modern federal pesticide regulation, determining how the government oversees the safety and use of chemicals in agriculture and consumer products.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Agricultural industry

The industry is subject to the regulatory standards and oversight mechanisms proposed in the legislation.

Environmental regulators

Federal agencies are tasked with implementing and enforcing the new pesticide control standards established by the act.

What changed

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Summary

This document records the transcript of House Committee on Agriculture hearings held in early 1971 to discuss proposed federal legislation regarding the regulation and control of pesticides.

Key Facts

The House Committee on Agriculture held hearings over 15 days between February 22 and March 25, 1971.
The committee reviewed eight distinct legislative proposals (H.R. 26, 1077, 1722, 4152, 4596, 5186, 6576, and 6761) related to the Federal Pesticide Control Act.
The hearings took place during the first session of the 92nd Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings were held to gather testimony and discuss eight different legislative proposals aimed at establishing federal control over the use and regulation of pesticides.

How long did these hearings last?

The hearings spanned 15 separate days of testimony between February 22, 1971, and March 25, 1971.

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