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S.2861: Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action Sept. 27, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 27, 2021
Bill Summary
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021 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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Sept. 27, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Sept. 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |