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H.R.2738: Family Farmer Cooperative Marketing Amendments Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Family Farmer Cooperative Marketing Amendments Act of 1997 - Amends the Agricultural Fair Practices Act of 1967 to include in the definition of "producer": (1) poultrymen; and (2) persons furnishing labor, production management, facilities, or other agricultural product production services. Defines accredited association," "designated handler," and "bargain and bargaining." (Sec. 4) Makes it a prohibited handler practice to: (1) refuse to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.
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| Oct. 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) |