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Sep 26, 2005

To respond to Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters in 2005 that adversely affect food assistance, agricultural producers and households, and for other purposes.

Summary

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Emergency Food and Farm Disaster Assistance Act of 2005 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to set forth food stamp program provisions applicable to the Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery period and the immediate disaster recovery period (as defined by this Act). Makes additional funds available to the Secretary of Agriculture to provide emergency food assistance for displaced...

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Introduced(9/15/05)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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Sponsor

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Mr. PETERSON

(D) MN – 7

Cosponsors (23)

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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Sep 26, 2005