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7 U.S.C. § 1734 — Definitions
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As used in this chapter:
(1) **Administrator** — The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
(2) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity”, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, includes any agricultural commodity or the products thereof produced in the United States, including wood and processed wood products, fish, and livestock as well as value-added, fortified, or high-value agricultural products. Effective beginning on October 1, 1991, for purposes of subchapter III, a product of an agricultural commodity shall not be considered to be produced in the United States if it contains any ingredient that is not produced in the United States, if that ingredient is produced and is commercially available in the United States at fair and reasonable prices.
(3) **Appropriate committee of Congress** — The term “appropriate committee of Congress” means—
(A) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(4) **Cooperative** — The term “cooperative” means a private sector organization whose members own and control the organization and share in its services and its profits and that provides business services and outreach in cooperative development for its membership.
(5) **Developing country** — The term “developing country” means a country that has a shortage of foreign exchange earnings and has difficulty meeting all of its food needs through commercial channels.
(6) **Food security** — The term “food security” means access by all people at all times to sufficient food and nutrition
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As used in this chapter:
(1) **Administrator** — The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
(2) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity”, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, includes any agricultural commodity or the products thereof produced in the United States, including wood and processed wood products, fish, and livestock as well as value-added, fortified, or high-value agricultural products. Effective beginning on October 1, 1991, for purposes of subchapter III, a product of an agricultural commodity shall not be considered to be produced in the United States if it contains any ingredient that is not produced in the United States, if that ingredient is produced and is commercially available in the United States at fair and reasonable prices.
(3) **Appropriate committee of Congress** — The term “appropriate committee of Congress” means—
(A) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate;
(B) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; and
(C) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.
(4) **Cooperative** — The term “cooperative” means a private sector organization whose members own and control the organization and share in its services and its profits and that provides business services and outreach in cooperative development for its membership.
(5) **Developing country** — The term “developing country” means a country that has a shortage of foreign exchange earnings and has difficulty meeting all of its food needs through commercial channels.
(6) **Food security** — The term “food security” means access by all people at all times to sufficient food and nutrition for a healthy and productive life.
(7) **Nongovernmental organization** — The term “nongovernmental organization” means an organization that works at the local level to solve development problems in a foreign country in which the organization is located, except that the term does not include an organization that is primarily an agency or instrumentality of the government of the foreign country.
(8) **Private voluntary organization** — The term “private voluntary organization” means a not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization (in the case of a United States organization, an organization that is exempt from Federal income taxes under [section 501(c)(3) of title 26](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section501/c/3&num=0&edition=prelim)) that receives funds from private sources, voluntary contributions of money, staff time, or in-kind support from the public, and that is engaged in or is planning to engage in voluntary, charitable, or development assistance activities (other than religious activities).
(9) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
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**(a) Notice of negotiations** The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury shall, in every feasible instance, notify the designated congressional committees not less than 15 days prior to any formal negotiation for debt relief under this subchapter.
**(b) Transmittal of text of agreements** The Secretary of State shall transmit to the designated congressional committees a copy of the text of any agreement with any foreign government which would result in any debt relief under this subchapter no less than 30 days prior to its entry into force, together with a detailed justification of the interest of the United States in the proposed debt relief.
**(c) Annual report** The Secretary of State or the Secretary of the Treasury, as appropriate, shall submit to the designated congressional committees not later than February 1 of each year a consolidated statement of the budgetary implications of all debt relief agreements entered into force under this subchapter during the preceding fiscal year.
**(d) Designated congressional committees** As used in this section, the term “designated congressional committees” means the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate.
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The powers conferred under this chapter shall not be used to discourage the production of supplies of foods and fibers sufficient to maintain normal domestic human consumption as determined by the Secretary from the records of domestic human consumption in the years 1920 to 1929, inclusive, taking into consideration increased population quantities of any commodity that were forced into domestic consumption by decline in exports during such period, current trends in domestic consumption and exports of particular commodities, and the quantities of substitutes available for domestic consumption within any general class of food commodities. In carrying out the purposes of this chapter it shall be the duty of the Secretary to give due regard to the maintenance of a continuous and stable supply of agricultural commodities from domestic production adequate to meet consumer demand at prices fair to both producers and consumers.
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### Statutory Notes
Section 1705, acts July 10, 1954, ch. 469, title I, § 105, 68 Stat. 457; Dec. 16, 1963, Pub. L. 88–205, pt. IV, § 403(b), 77 Stat. 390; Nov. 11, 1966, Pub. L. 89–808, § 2(B), 80 Stat. 1532; Dec. 23, 1985, Pub. L. 99–198, title XI, § 1111(e), 99 Stat. 1475; Nov. 28, 1990, Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1512, 104 Stat. 3636, set out congressional declaration of policy with regard to value-added foods.
Section 1706, Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1517, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3664, related to debt-for-health-and-protection swap.
A prior section 1706, acts July 10, 1954, ch. 469, title I, § 106, 68 Stat. 457; Aug. 12, 1955, ch. 873, § 2, 69 Stat. 721; Aug. 8, 1961, Pub. L. 87–128, title II, § 201(4), 75 Stat. 307; Dec. 16, 1963, Pub. L. 88–205, pt. IV, § 403 (c)(1), 77 Stat. 390; Nov. 11, 1966, Pub. L. 89–808, § 2(B), 80 Stat. 1532; Dec. 20, 1975, Pub. L. 94–161, title II, § 205, 89 Stat. 852; Aug. 3, 1977, Pub. L. 95–88, title II, § 211(b)(2), 91 Stat. 551; Oct. 6, 1978, Pub. L. 95–424, title I, § 102(b)(2)(C), 92 Stat. 941; Dec. 29, 1981, Pub. L. 97–113, title IV, § 401(6), 95 Stat. 1537; Dec. 23, 1985, Pub. L. 99–198, title XI, § 1111(f), (g), 99 Stat. 1475, related to payments for commodities and use of proceeds prior to the general revision of this chapter by Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1512, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3633.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given the term in [section 5602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5602&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher** — The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ([7 U.S.C. 2204](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2204&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 107–171).
**(b) Authorization** Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (d), the Secretary may provide geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers direct reimbursement payments for activities described in subsection (c).
**(c) Transportation**
(1) **In general** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may provide direct reimbursement payments to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher to transport an agricultural commodity, or inputs used to produce an agricultural commodity, during a fiscal year.
(2) **Proof of eligibility** — To be eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (1), a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher shall demonstrate to the Secretary that transportation of the agricultural commodity or inputs occurred over a distance of more than 30 miles, as determined by the Secretary.
(3) **Amount**
(A) *In general* — Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of direct reimbursement payments made to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher under this section for a fiscal year shall equal the product obtained by multiplying—
(i) the amount of costs incurred by the geographically di
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Flowers and plants are an integral part of American life, contributing a natural and beautiful element, especially in urban areas, to what is increasingly a manmade, artificial environment for this country’s citizens. Providing comfort and pleasure for many special occasions as well as for everyday living, flowers and plants work against visual pollution and, in the case of green plants, generate oxygen within their environment. The flowers and plants to which this chapter refers are cut flowers, potted flowering plants, and foliage plants. These flowers and plants are produced by many individual producers throughout the United States and in foreign countries. These products move in interstate and foreign commerce, and those that do not move in such channels of commerce directly burden or affect interstate commerce of these products. The maintenance and expansion of existing markets and the development of new or improved markets and uses are vital to the welfare of flower and plant producers, brokers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout the Nation. The floral industry within the United States is comprised mainly of small- and medium-sized businesses. The producers are primarily agriculturally-oriented companies rather than promotion-oriented companies. The development and implementation of coordinated programs of research and promotion necessary for the maintenance of markets and the development of new markets have been inadequate. Without cooperative action in providing for and financing such programs, individual flower and plant producers, wholesalers, and retailers are unable to implement programs of research, consumer and producer information, and promotion necessary to maintain and improve markets for these products. It is widely recognized that it is in the publ
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There is appropriated for each fiscal year beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936 an amount equal to 30 per centum of the gross receipts from duties collected under the customs laws during the period January 1 to December 31, both inclusive, preceding the beginning of each such fiscal year. Such sums shall be maintained in a separate fund and shall be used by the Secretary of Agriculture only to (1) encourage the exportation of agricultural commodities and products thereof by the payment of benefits in connection with the exportation thereof or of indemnities for losses incurred in connection with such exportation or by payments to producers in connection with the production of that part of any agricultural commodity required for domestic consumption; (2) encourage the domestic consumption of such commodities or products by diverting them, by the payment of benefits or indemnities or by other means, from the normal channels of trade and commerce or by increasing their utilization through benefits, indemnities, donations or by other means, among persons in low income groups as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture; and (3) reestablish farmers’ purchasing power by making payments in connection with the normal production of any agricultural commodity for domestic consumption. Determinations by the Secretary as to what constitutes diversion and what constitutes normal channels of trade and commerce and what constitutes normal production for domestic consumption shall be final. The sums appropriated under this section shall be expended for such one or more of the above-specified purposes, and at such times, in such manner, and in such amounts as the Secretary of Agriculture finds will effectuate substantial accomplishment of any one or more of the purposes
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The Secretary of Defense shall pay to the Commodity Credit Corporation an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 per year until the amount due for foreign currencies used for housing constructed or acquired under title II of the Food for Peace Act ([7 U.S.C. 1721–172](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section1721–172&num=0&edition=prelim)6) has been liquidated.
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**(a) Payment**
(1) **Dollars** — Except as provided in paragraph (2), agreements under this subchapter shall require that payment for agricultural commodities be made in dollars.
(2) **Local currencies**
(A) *In general* — The Secretary may permit payment under an agreement under this subchapter in the local currency of the appropriate country in order to use the proceeds from such payments to carry out activities under [section 1704 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section1704&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) *Rates of exchange* — Payments in local currency shall be at rates of exchange that are no less favorable than the highest exchange rate legally obtainable in the country and that are no less favorable than the highest exchange rate obtainable by any other country.
**(b) Interest** Such agreements shall provide that interest accrue on the payment deferred under such agreement at a concessional rate as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
**(c) Duration** Payments required under such agreements may be made in reasonable annual amounts over the period (not more than 30 years from the date of the last delivery of commodities in each year under such agreement) specified in the agreement.
**(d) Deferral of payments** The Secretary may defer the date on which the developing country or private entity is required to begin making payment, under such agreements, for a period of not in excess of 5 years after the date of the last delivery of commodities in each year under the agreement, and interest shall be computed from the date of such last delivery.
**(e) Delivery of commodities** Delivery of the commodities shall be made in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 1734
1962—Pub. L. 87–703 substituted ‘‘reasonable’’ for ‘‘ap-
proximately equal’’ annual amounts and provided for
deferral of date for beginning annual payment.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1990 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–624 effective Jan. 1, 1991,
see section 1513 of Pub. L. 101–624, set out as a note
under section 1691 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT
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.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1977 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–113 effective Oct. 1, 1977,
see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as a note
under section 1307 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1966 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 89–808 effective Jan. 1, 1967,
see section 5 of Pub. L. 89–808, set out as a note under
section 1691 of this title.
Executive Documents
DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS
Functions of President under subsec. (j) of this sec-
tion delegated to Secretary of State by section 4(b) of
Ex. Ord. No. 12752, Feb. 25, 1991, 56 F.R. 8256, set out as
a note under section 1691 of this title.
§ 1734. Agreements
(a) In general
Before entering into agreements with foreign
countries under subchapters II and III–A for the
provision of commodities, the Secretary or the
Administrator, as appropriate, shall consider
the extent to which the recipient country is un-
dertaking measures for economic development
purposes in order to improve food security and
agricultural development, alleviate poverty, and
promote broad-based, equitable, and sustainable
development.
(b) Terms of agreement
An agreement entered into under this chapter
shall—
(1) include an estimate o
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