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Read. Follow. Verify.1969 Congressional Hearings on Great Plains Conservation Program
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the April 1969 hearings held by the House on Conservation and Credit regarding four proposed bills ( 561, H.R. 2062, H.R. 3854, and H.R. 10134) aimed at the Great Plains conservation program.
These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal funding and operational scope for soil and water conservation efforts across the Great Plains region.
Who It Affects
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Great Plains farmers and landowners
The legislation under discussion concerns conservation programs that impact land management practices and federal assistance for agricultural operations in the Great Plains.
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Conservation and Credit held hearings on April 17 and 18, 1969.
- The hearings focused on four specific legislative proposals: H.R. 561, H.R. 2062, H.R. 3854, and H.R. 10134.
- The subject matter of the legislation is the Great Plains conservation program.
- The hearings took place during the first session of the 91st Congress.
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The committee reviewed four separate bills simultaneously, suggesting a coordinated effort to address Great Plains conservation policy in 1969.
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