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S.20: Securing a Future for Independent Agriculture Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 22, 2001
- Latest Major Action Jan. 22, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Securing a Future for Independent Agriculture Act of 2001 - Sets forth prohibitions against unfair practices involving agricultural commodity transactions. Establishes a related Family Farmer and Rancher Claims Commission.Requires an agricultural contract to carry an obligation of good faith. Sets forth specified agricultural contract-related provisions.Revises the Agricultural Fair Practices Act of 1967.Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Jan. 22, 2001 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.) |