Amendment sought to increase Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) funding by $23.7 million and reduce the crop insurance program funding by $36 million.

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Amendment Number
261
Description
Amendment sought to increase Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) funding by $23.7 million and reduce the crop insurance program funding by $36 million.
Purpose
An amendment to increase funds appropriated in the bill for the Women, Infants and Children program by $23.7 million. The increase would be offset by reducing sales commissions on crop insurance from 27.5% to 24.5%.
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 24, 1997
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Obey amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 230 (Roll no. 308).
Latest Action Time
11:56:57
Submitted Date
Jul 22, 1997
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 261 — Informed