1961 Congressional Hearings on Perishable Agricultural Commodities (H.R. 5023)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings represent the legislative process for H.R. 5023, which sought to amend federal regulations governing the trade and marketing of perishable agricultural goods in 1961.
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Agricultural producers and traders
The legislation discussed in the hearings pertains to the regulatory framework for the marketing and trade of perishable agricultural goods.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing held hearings on August 9 and 10, 1961.
- The subject of the hearings was H.R. 5023, a bill regarding perishable agricultural commodities.
- The hearings took place during the first session of the Eighty-seventh Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearings represent the legislative process for H.R. 5023, which sought to amend federal regulations governing the trade and marketing of perishable agricultural goods in 1961.
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Legislative History
The document serves as a primary source for the legislative history of agricultural trade regulations in the 87th Congress.
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