Hearing on H.R. 5508: USDA Operational Efficiency
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing concerns legislative changes to the internal administrative authorities of the USDA, which dictates how the agency manages its personnel, property, and operational resources.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The agency's administrative authorities and operational procedures are the subject of the proposed legislative changes.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 10, 1965, by the House Committee on Agriculture.
- The subject of the hearing was H.R. 5508, a bill to facilitate the work of the USDA.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the 89th Congress.
Why It Matters
The hearing concerns legislative changes to the internal administrative authorities of the USDA, which dictates how the agency manages its personnel, property, and operational resources.
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Administrative Streamlining
The hearing reflects a mid-1960s effort to modernize and facilitate the internal administrative work of federal departments.
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