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7 U.S.C. 1431b: Distribution of surplus commodities to other United States areas

Created in 1958 by Public Law 85-931. Changed by 2 later laws. No bill we track in this Congress changes it.

1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 7 U.S.C. 1431d.

1 part of federal rules cite it as their authority, written by Food and Nutrition Administration, Department of Agriculture (1).

This Congress

No bill we track in the 119th Congress changes this section.

    How it got here

    1966

    • Pub. L. 89–808 struck out special authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation for purchase of fats and oils for donation abroad, now included in the general authority provided by section 1721 et seq. of this title.

    1962

    • Pub. L. 87–703 inserted "and in nonprofit school lunch programs" after "needy persons".

    Text, outline and history from the official U.S. Code (2024 edition) on GovInfo, published by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel. Changes made after that edition appear under This Congress.