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H.R.5563: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 9, 2020
Bill Summary
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2020 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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 9, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Jan. 9, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Dina Titus (D-Nev.) |