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Limited copies of all Committee on Agriculture hearings are available from the Committee. Copies of Committee reports and bills under the Committee's jurisdiction are available from the Office of the Clerk. (phone: 202-226-5200)

1997-1998 Oversight Plan:

• House Committee on Agriculture Oversight Plan for the 105th Congress.

The 1996 Farm Bill - FAIR (Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act)

Argentina and Chile Trip (January 22 to 29, 1997):

• Report from the Committee's trip to Argentina and Chile
• Press Release: Smith Leads Agriculture Trade Mission to South America (1/22/97)
• Press Release: Ag Chairman Smith Urges Clinton to Press Ag Trade Barriers with Chilean President Frei (2/13/97)

Canada Trip (March 22 to 28, 1997):

• Report from the Committee's trip to Canada.
• Executive Summary
• Press Release: Smith Applauds Canadian Decision To Open St. Lawrence Seaway To U.S. Durum Wheat (3/28/97)

Mexico Trip (March 31 to April 5, 1997):

• Report from the Committee's trip to Mexico.
• Press Release: House Ag Trade Delegation Visits Mexico, Requests U.S. Flexibility On Sanitary, Phytosanitary Concerns (4/7/97)
  
• Press Release: U.S., Mexico Show New Flexibility On Non-Tariff Trade Barriers, U.S. Citrus Gets New Access To Mexico (5/6/97)

Thailand and Philippines Trip (May 24 to June 1, 1997):

• Report from the Committee's trip to Thailand and The Philippines.

London Trip (August 11 to 14, 1997):

• Report from Chairman Smith's trip to London.

Australia and New Zealand Trip (November 30 to December 16, 1997):

• Report from the Committee's trip to Australia and New Zealand.
• Press Release: Smith, Agriculture Committee Members Push Open Markets in New Zealand, Australia (12/15/97)

European Union, Germany and France Trip (April 2 to 15, 1998):

• Report from the Committee's trip to the European Union, Germany and France.
• Press Release: Smith, Agriculture Committee Members Urge European Union Members to Open Markets, Trade Mission Continues Work Toward 1999 WTO Agriculture Negotiations (4/17/98)

Egypt and Spain Trip (August 20 to 31, 1998):

• Report from the Committee's trip to Egypt and Spain, Agricultural Trade Expansion Delegation.

Agriculture Accomplishments Briefing Paper

• Accomplishments for Agriculture in the 105th Congress

Agriculture Relief Package Briefing Paper

• Disaster Relief, Market Loss Assistance, and Tax Relief for American Farmers