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S.2131: Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2005
- Latest Major Action Dec. 16, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2005 - 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 the arbitrator to provide to the parties to the contract 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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| Dec. 16, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |