“(a) Statement of Purpose.—It is the purpose of this Act to improve the manner in which agricultural commodities acquired by the Department of Agriculture are distributed to recipient agencies, the quality of the commodities that are distributed, and the degree to which such distribution reponds [sic] to the needs of the recipient agencies.
“(b) Sense of Congress.—It is the sense of Congress that the distribution of commodities and products—“(1) should be improved as an effective means of removing agricultural surpluses from the market and providing nutritious high-quality foods to recipient agencies;
“(2) is inextricably linked to the agricultural support and surplus removal programs; and
“(3) is an important mission of the Secretary of Agriculture.
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