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- H.R.4006
H.R.4006: Captive Supply Reform Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced March 18, 2004
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2004
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Captive Supply Reform Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 respecting livestock producer-packer forward contracts to: (1) require the inclusion of fixed dollar amount base pricing and public bidding; (2) prohibit formula pricing; (3) limit individual contract size; and (4) exclude from the definition of "formula price" futures-based prices and base adjustments resulting from factors outside packer control.
(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 and Horticulture.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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| March 18, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) |