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H.R.5035: Tobacco Equity Elimination Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 27, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2002
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (9 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Tobacco Equity Elimination Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) make payments to qualifying tobacco quota holders as compensation for the loss of tobacco quota asset value; (2) make transition payments to active tobacco producers, including producers who forgo obtaining a tobacco production license; and (3) assess an annual user fee on tobacco manufacturers and importers who sell in domestic U.S. commerce.Amends the...
(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 Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs.
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June 27, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Ernest Lee Fletcher (R-Ky.) |