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H.R.6581: To appropriate funds for the provision of emergency financial assistance to producers and first handlers of fresh tomatoes for losses incurred as a result of the removal of fresh tomatoes and products containing fresh tomatoes from the market and other ac
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced July 23, 2008
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (11 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to the Secretary of Agriculture for payments to growers and first handlers of fresh tomatoes that experienced crop and/or market losses resulting from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Public Health Advisory issued on June 7, 2008. Limits payments to not more than 75% of the greater of: (1) the value of the unmarketed tomatoes; and (2) the actual loss incurred by the grower or handler.
(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 Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
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| July 23, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Mahoney (D-Fla.) |