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 PUBLIC LAW 107-171—MAY 13, 2002 116 STAT. 295 and clarify the application, approval, and implementation processes pertaining to agreements under this section. "(B) CONSIDERATIONS.— In conducting the review, the President shall consider— "(i) revising procedures for submitting proposals; "(ii) developing criteria for program approval that separately address the objectives of the program; "(iii) pre-screening organizations and proposals to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met; "(iv) implementing e-government initiatives and otherwise improving the efficiency of the proposal submission and approval processes; "(v) upgrading information management systems; "(vi) improving commodity and transportation procurement processes; and "(vii) ensuring that evaluation and monitoring methods are sufficient. "(C) CONSULTATIONS.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the President shall consult with the Committee on Agriculture, and the Committee on International Relations, of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on changes made in regulations and procedures. " (3) REPORTS. —Each eligible entity that enters into an agreement under this section shall submit to the President, at such time as the President may request, a report containing such information as the President may request relating to the use of eligible commodities and funds furnished to the eligible entity under this section.". SEC. 3107. MCGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FOR EDUCATION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM. (a) DEFINITION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY.— In this section, the term "agricultural commodity" means an agricultural commodity, or a product of an agricultural commodity, that is produced in the United States. (b) PROGRAM. — Subject to subsection (1), the President may establish a program, to be known as "McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program", requiring the procurement of agricultural commodities and the provision of financial and technical assistance to carry out— (1) preschool and school food for education programs in foreign countries to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger, and improve literacy and primary education, particularly with respect to girls; and (2) maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children who are 5 years of age or younger. (c) ELIGIBLE COMMODITIES AND COST ITEMS. —Notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) any agricultural commodity is eligible to be provided under this section; (2) as necessary to achieve the purposes of this section, funds appropriated under this section may be used to pay— (A)(i) the cost of acquiring agricultural commodities; Deadline. 7 USC 17360-1. 99-194 0-03-11:QL3Partl

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