H.R. 245 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Tobacco Equity Elimination Act of 2003
H.R. 245 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Ernie Fletcher with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Tobacco Equity Elimination Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) make payments to qualifying tobacco quota holders as compensation for the loss of tobacco quota asset value; (2) make transition payments to active tobacco producers, including producers who forgo obtaining a tobacco production license; and (3) assess an annual user fee on tobacco manufacturers and importers who sell in domestic U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ernie Fletcher (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs. (Jan 30, 2003)
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