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- H.R.1753
H.R.1753: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 28, 2017
Bill Summary
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2017 This bill establishes restrictions and requirements for checkoff programs, which are programs overseen by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The bill prohibits boards established to carry out a checkoff program or a USDA order issued under a checkoff...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| March 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by David A. Brat (R-Va.) |