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On the recordJune 19, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, the amendment is so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: Beginning on page 312, strike line 9 and all that follows through the end of page 313. On page 361, strike lines 1 through 8 and insert the following: SEC. 4207. PURCHASE OF COMMODITIES BY COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION. When the Secretary considers the purchasing of commodities by the Commodity Credit Corporation or under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), in addition to other appropriate considerations, the Secretary may consider the needs of the States and the demands placed on emergency feeding organizations starting in 2014. SEC. 4208. FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM. Section 19(i) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769a(i)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (7) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Mandatory funding.--In addition to any other amounts made available to carry out this section, on October 1, 2014, and on each October 1 thereafter, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer to the Secretary to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain available until expended.''.…
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York
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govinfo.gov
Jun 19, 2012

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