Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To strengthen rural communities and foster the next generation of farmers and ranchers) On page 574, between lines 11 and 12, insert the following: ``(C) Mandatory funding.--Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this subsection $12,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2017, to remain available until expended. On page 606, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following: ``(E) Mandatory funding for fiscal years 2013 through 2017.--Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall use to carry out this paragraph $3,750,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2017, to remain available until expended. On page 782, between lines 14 and 15 and insert the following: SEC. 6203. FUNDING OF PENDING RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary shall use funds made available under subsection (b) to provide funds for applications that are pending on the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with the terms and conditions of section 6029 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110 246; 122 Stat. 1955).…
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