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S.2943: Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2002
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2002
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2002 - Allows the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy as provided for under a livestock or poultry contract only if, after the controversy arises, both parties consent. Directs an arbitrator to provide to the parties to a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for an award.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sept. 17, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) |