H.R. 3242 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004
H.R. 3242 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Oct 2, 2003, sponsored by Doug Ose with 122 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
- Oct 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 108-465
What it does
Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 - (Sec. 3) Defines "specialty crop" as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Title I: State Assistance for Specialty Crops - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make FY 2005 through 2009 State grants to enhance specialty crop competitiveness. Bases grant amounts on specialty crop production value.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Ose (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 79 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 2, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 7, 2004
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2004
- Became lawDec 21, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-465. (Dec 21, 2004)
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