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S.935: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2019 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 |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |