An amendment to permit the Secretary of Defense to establish a Military Preparedness Grain Reserve to be used in the event of a national defense emergency. The grain is to be purchased from U.S. grain supplies in an amount to at least equal the amount of U.S. grain purchased by the U.S.S.R. in 1982. The construction of storage facilities is authorized. To this end $2,000,000,000 is provided.

Ask AI
Amendment Number
710
Description
An amendment to permit the Secretary of Defense to establish a Military Preparedness Grain Reserve to be used in the event of a national defense emergency. The grain is to be purchased from U.S. grain supplies in an amount to at least equal the amount of U.S. grain purchased by the U.S.S.R. in 1982. The construction of storage facilities is authorized. To this end $2,000,000,000 is provided.
Purpose
An amendment to permit the Secretary of Defense to establish a Military Preparedness Grain Reserve to be used in the event of a national defense emergency. The grain is to be purchased from U.S. grain supplies in an amount to at least equal the amount of U.S. grain purchased by the U.S.S.R. in 1982. The construction of storage facilities is authorized. To this end $2,000,000,000 is provided.
Congress
97
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 29, 1982
Latest Action Text
Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Division Vote: 7 - 122.
Submitted Date
Jul 29, 1982
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 710 — Informed