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1961 Congressional Hearings on Emergency Feed Grain Legislation

Original title: Emergency feed grain program: hearings before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Feed Grains of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Eighty-seventh Congress, first session, on H.R. 4510, February 21 and 22, 1961.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings established the legislative record for H.R. 4510, which aimed to regulate feed grain production and supply, directly impacting the operational requirements and subsidy structures for American livestock and grain farmers in 1961.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Livestock and grain farmers

The proposed legislation in H.R. 4510 would establish new federal regulations and programs for feed grain production.

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Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document records the official transcripts of the House on Livestock and regarding H.R. 4510, a bill proposed in 1961 to address emergency feed grain supply issues. The hearings took place over two days in February 1961 to gather testimony on the proposed agricultural policy.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Livestock and Feed Grains held hearings on February 21 and 22, 1961.
  • The subject of the hearings was H.R. 4510, an emergency feed grain program.
  • The hearings were conducted during the first session of the 87th Congress.
  • The proceedings were held under the authority of the House Committee on Agriculture.

Why It Matters

These hearings established the legislative record for H.R. 4510, which aimed to regulate feed grain production and supply, directly impacting the operational requirements and subsidy structures for American livestock and grain farmers in 1961.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to discuss and gather testimony regarding H.R. 4510, a proposed emergency feed grain program.
When did these hearings take place?
The hearings were held on February 21 and 22, 1961.

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1961 Agricultural Emergency Response

The document highlights the federal government's use of specific emergency legislation to manage grain supply volatility in the early 1960s.

H.R. 4510

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Livestock and Feed Grains“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Agriculture“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →
otherEighty-seventh Congress“The legislative session during which the hearings occurred.”Map →

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