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- H.R.3940
H.R.3940: Tobacco Livelihood and Economic Assistance for our Farmers Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 12, 2002
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (9 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Tobacco Livelihood and Economic Assistance for Our Farmers Act of 2002 - Amends, and repeals, specified agricultural Acts to eliminate tobacco quota and price support programs, including no net cost provisions. Sets forth transition provisions, including provision of compensation to eligible quota holders. Continues Federal crop insurance for tobacco producers.Directs: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture to establish in the Department of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| March 12, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.) |