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Read. Follow. Verify.1973 House Agriculture Committee Miscellaneous Hearings Summary
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document summarizes a series of hearings held by the House Committee on Agriculture in 1973 regarding six specific legislative proposals, ranging from s to land management and agricultural commodity regulations.
These hearings represent the legislative review process for bills affecting land ownership in New Hampshire and Louisiana, tobacco farming regulations in disaster areas, and quality standards for filbert nuts.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Tobacco farmers in disaster areas
H.R. 9138 proposes changes to how their tobacco allotments are leased and transferred.
State of Louisiana
H.R. 9295 involves the potential conveyance of land to the state.
James P. and Florene A. Doyle
They are the named beneficiaries of a private relief bill.
Key Facts
- H.R. 1952 concerns private relief for James P. and Florene A. Doyle.
- H.R. 2933 proposes quality improvements for shelled and unshelled filberts.
- H.R. 9138 addresses the lease and transfer of tobacco allotments specifically in disaster-declared areas.
- H.R. 4612 concerns the acquisition of land adjacent to the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire.
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- H.R. 9295 concerns the conveyance of federal land to the State of Louisiana.
- S. 2491 proposes the repeal of specific provisions within the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973.
- Hearings were held on five separate dates in 1973: March 5, May 29, July 10, July 17, and December 13.
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Extended Hearing Schedule
The committee held hearings on these miscellaneous items spread across nearly the entire 1973 calendar year.
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