H.R. 2984 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to remove the requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears.
H.R. 2984 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by Greg Walden with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 108-379
What it does
Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act, reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, to eliminate pear marketing order requirements that: (1) processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order; and (2) processor and producer agency representation be equal respecting a marketing order for canned or frozen pears.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Greg Walden (R-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 5, 2004
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 19, 2004
- Became lawOct 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-379. (Oct 30, 2004)
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