1968 Congressional Hearing on Potato Research and Promotion
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative process for creating industry-funded research and marketing programs for potato growers, which impacts how agricultural commodities are promoted and studied at the federal level.
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Potato growers
The proposed legislation would establish a national program for research and promotion of their commodity.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 4, 1968, during the second session of the 90th Congress.
- The Subcommittee on Research and Extension held the hearing to discuss eleven distinct bills related to potato research and promotion.
- The primary objective of the proposed legislation was to authorize a national program for potato research and industry promotion.
Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative process for creating industry-funded research and marketing programs for potato growers, which impacts how agricultural commodities are promoted and studied at the federal level.
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Consolidation of Legislative Proposals
The hearing addressed eleven separate bills simultaneously, suggesting a coordinated effort to move a unified potato research policy through the House.
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