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7 U.S.C. § 2911 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2911. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter. Sums appropriated to carry out this chapter shall not be available for payment of the expenses or expenditures of the Board or the Committee in administering any provisions of the order issued under section 2903(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–294, § 12, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 535; Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1606.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to authorization of appropriations for provisions relating to refund of assessment from Beef Board.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 99–198 effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1601(c) of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 2901 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2912...2918 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 2912 to 2918. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Sections 2912 to 2918 of this title were omitted in the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1601(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1597.
Section 2912, Pub. L. 94–294, § 13, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 535, related to administrative review of orders, petition for such review, a hearing, and judicial review.
Section 2913, Pub. L. 94–294, § 14, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 536, related to enforcement of orders, referral of civil actions to Attorney General, penalties for willful violations, and availability of additional remedies. See section 2908 of this title.
Section 2914, Pub. L. 94–294, § 15, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 536, related to certification of organizations and contents of a factual report as criteria. See section 2905 of this title.
Section 2915, Pub. L. 94–294, § 16, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 537, provided that nothing in this chapter be construed to interfere with workings of any State beef board, council, or other promotion entity. See section 2910(a) of this title.
Section 2916, Pub. L. 94–294, § 17, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 537, authorized Secretary to promulgate regulations to carry out this chapter.
Section 2917, Pub. L. 94–294, § 18, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 537, related to investigations by Secretary, oaths and affirmations, subpenas, judicial enforcement, contempt proceedings, and service of process. See section 2909 of this title.
Section 2918, Pub. L. 94–294, § 20, May 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 538, authorized appropriations to carry out this chapter. See section 2911 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3001 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3001. Congressional statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, through appropriate means and on an economically sustainable basis, the development and expansion of direct marketing of agricultural commodities from farmers to consumers. To accomplish this objective, the Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) shall initiate and coordinate a program designed to facilitate direct marketing from farmers to consumers for the mutual benefit of consumers and farmers.
(Pub. L. 94–463, § 2, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1982.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 94–463, § 1, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1982, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter and provisions set out as a note under section 5145 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976’.”
7 U.S.C. § 3003 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3003. Survey
(a) In general
The Secretary shall provide, through the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, or whatever agency or agencies the Secretary considers appropriate, an annual survey of existing methods of direct marketing from farmers to consumers in each State.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 94–463, § 4, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1982; Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10605(b)(1), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 513; Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10102(c)(5)(A), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4898.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
2002—Pub. L. 107–171 substituted “an annual survey” for “a continuing survey” and struck out at end “The initial survey, which shall be completed no later than one year following October 8, 1976, shall include the number of types of such marketing methods in existence, the volume of business conducted through each such marketing method, and the impact of such marketing methods upon financial returns to farmers (including their impact upon improving the economic viability of small farmers) and food quality and costs to consumers.”
7 U.S.C. § 3124 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3124. Existing research programs
It is the intent of Congress in enacting this chapter to augment, coordinate, and supplement the planning, initiation, and conduct of agricultural research programs existing prior to September 29, 1977, except that it is not the intent of Congress in enacting this title to limit the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services under any Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services administers.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1409, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 989; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1409, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1301.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see note set out under section 3102 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Pub. L. 97–98 substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” in two places.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3125a–1 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3125a–1. Agricultural and food law research, legal tools, and information
(a) Partnerships
The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the National Agricultural Library, shall support the dissemination of objective, scholarly, and authoritative agricultural and food law research, legal tools, and information by entering into cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20) that on February 7, 2014, are carrying out objective programs for research, legal tools, and information in agricultural and food law.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2014 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7603, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 911.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agricultural Act of 2014, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3129 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3129. Accountability
(a) Review of information technology systems
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information technology systems that are available for use in developing the system required by subsection (b).
(b) Monitoring and evaluation system
The Secretary shall develop and carry out a system to monitor and evaluate agricultural research and extension activities conducted or supported by the Department of Agriculture that will enable the Secretary to measure the impact and effectiveness of research, extension, and education programs according to priorities, goals, and mandates established by law. In developing the system, the Secretary shall incorporate information transfer technologies to optimize public access to research information.
(c) Consistency with other requirements
The Secretary shall develop and implement the system in a manner consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285) and amendments made by the Act.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413A, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 804, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1160.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 103–62, Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 285, which enacted section 306 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 1115 to 1119, 9703, and 9704 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and sections 2801 to 2805 of Title 39, Postal Service, amended section 1105 of Title 31, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1115 of Title 31. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of Title 31 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3129, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413A, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 255(a), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 707, provided for biomass energy educational and technical assistance programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(C), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.
7 U.S.C. § 3129a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3129a. Federal Advisory Committee Act exemption for competitive research, extension, and education programs
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act [7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.] shall not apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity, created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals requesting funding under any competitive research, extension, or education program carried out by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413B, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 804, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1160.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Title XVIII of this Act, referred to in text, is title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95–113, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1041, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 55A (§ 2281 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1977 Amendment note set out under section 1281 of this title and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 3153 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3153. National Agricultural Science Award
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish the National Agricultural Science Award for research or advanced studies in the food and agricultural sciences, including the social sciences. Two such awards, one for each of the categories described in subsection (d) of this section, shall be made in each fiscal year.
(b) Amount and term
The awards shall not exceed $50,000 per year for a period of not to exceed three years to support research or study by the recipient.
(c) Eligibility
The awards shall be open to persons in agricultural research, extension, teaching, or any combination thereof.
(d) Categories
Awards under this section shall be made in each fiscal year in two categories as follows:
(1) to a scientist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the food and agricultural sciences; and
(2) to a research scientist in early career development or a graduate student, in recognition of demonstrated capability and promise of significant future achievement in the food and agricultural sciences.
(e) Nominating and selection committees
The Secretary may establish such nominating and selection committees, to consist of scientists and others, to receive nominations and make recommendations for awards under this section, as the Secretary deems appropriate.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1418, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1420(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1306.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1420(a)(2), substituted “Science Award” for “Research Award”, and “subsection (d)” for “subsection (c)”.
Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1420(a)(3), (4), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3154 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3154. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7110(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1218, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7110(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1980
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1419, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 252, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1422, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1306; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1609(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3718; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 402(7), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1863; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 806, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1162; Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(a)(2), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7134, 7209(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 436, 445, related to grants for research on production and marketing of alcohols and industrial hydrocarbons from agricultural commodities and forest products.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 repealed this section. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3159 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3159. Land-grant designation
(a) Prohibition on designation
(1) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), beginning on December 20, 2018, no additional entity may be designated as eligible to receive funds under a covered program.
(2) 1994 institutions
The prohibition under paragraph (1) with respect to the designation of an entity eligible to receive funds under a covered program shall not apply in the case of the certification of a 1994 Institution under section 2 of Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”) (16 U.S.C. 582a–1).
(3) Extraordinary circumstances
In the case of extraordinary circumstances or a situation that would lead to an inequitable result, as determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may determine that an entity designated after December 20, 2018, is eligible to receive funds under a covered program.
(b) State funding
No State shall receive an increase in funding under a covered program as a result of the State’s designation of additional entities as eligible to receive such funding.
(c) Covered program defined
For purposes of this section, the term “covered program” means agricultural research, extension, education, and related programs or grants established or available under any of the following:
(1) Subsections (b), (c), and (d) of section 343 of this title.
(2) The Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.).
(3) Sections 3221, 3222, and 3222b of this title.
(4) Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; 16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.).
(d) Rule of construction
Nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting eligibility for a capacity and infrastructure program specified in section 6971(f)(1)(C) of this title that is not a covered program.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1419D, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7111, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4784.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Hatch Act of 1887, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), is act Mar. 2, 1887, ch. 314, 24 Stat. 440, which is classified generally to sections 361a to 361i of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 361a of this title and Tables.
Public Law 87–788, referred to in subsec. (c)(4), is Pub. L. 87–788, Oct. 10, 1962, 76 Stat. 806, popularly known as the “McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962” and also as the “McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act”, which is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 582a et seq.) of chapter 3 of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 582a of Title 16 and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 3171 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3171. Congressional findings and declaration of policy
(a) Findings
Congress finds that there is increasing evidence of a relationship between diet and many of the leading causes of death in the United States: that improved nutrition is an integral component of preventive health care; that there is a serious need for research on the chronic effects of diet on degenerative diseases and related disorders; that nutrition and health considerations are important to United States agricultural policy; that there is insufficient knowledge concerning precise human nutritional requirements, the interaction of the various nutritional constituents of food, and differences in nutritional requirements among different population groups such as infants, children, adolescents, elderly men and women, and pregnant women; and that there is a critical need for objective data concerning food safety, the potential of food enrichment, and means to encourage better nutritional practices.
(b) Declaration of policy
It is declared to be the policy of the United States that the Department of Agriculture conduct research in the fields of human nutrition and the nutritive value of foods and conduct human nutrition education activities, as provided in this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1421, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 999.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
heading: Nutrition Information and Awareness Pilot Program
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title IV, § 4403, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 334, as amended by Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4406(c)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1142; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IV, § 4406(c)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1903, directed the Secretary of Agriculture to establish, in not more than 5 States, for a period not to exceed 4 years for each participating State, a pilot program to increase the domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4210, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 830.
7 U.S.C. § 3172 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3172. Duties of Secretary of Agriculture
In order to carry out the policy of this subchapter, the Secretary shall develop and implement a national food and human nutrition research and extension program that shall include, but not be limited to—
(1) research on human nutritional requirements;
(2) research on the nutrient composition of foods and the effects of agricultural practices, handling, food processing, and cooking on the nutrients they contain;
(3) surveillance of the nutritional benefits provided to participants in the food programs administered by the Department of Agriculture;
(4) research on the factors affecting food preference and habits; and
(5) the development of techniques and equipment to assist consumers in the home or in institutions in selecting food that supplies a nutritionally adequate diet.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1422, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 999.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
(AGRICULTURE)
§§ 3174, 3174a. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7108, 7109, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 870
text: Section 3174, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1424, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 808, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1162; amended Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(a)(4), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7104, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 432; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7113, 7114, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1219; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7113, 7114, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1980, 1981, related to human nutrition intervention and health promotion research program.
text: Section 3174a, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1424A, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 808, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1163; amended Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(a)(5), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7105, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 432; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7115, 7511(c)(10)(A), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1220, 1268; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7115, 7511(c)(10)(A), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1981, 2029, related to pilot research program to combine medical and agricultural research.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3174, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1424, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1610(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3719, provided for establishment of food science and nutrition research center for Southeast region of United States prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 808, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1162.
Another prior section 3174, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1424, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1000, provided for a study assessing potential value and cost of establishing regional food and human nutrition research centers and a report thereon, with findings and recommendations, to be submitted to the Congress not later than one year after Oct. 1, 1977, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1413, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1549.
7 U.S.C. § 3175a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3175a. Nutrition and consumer education; Congressional findings
Congress finds that individuals in households eligible to participate in programs under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.] and other low-income individuals, including those residing in rural areas, should have greater access to nutrition and consumer education to enable them to use their food budgets, including food assistance, effectively and to select and prepare foods that satisfy their nutritional needs and improve their diets.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1584, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1596.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in text, subsequently renamed the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.