To confirm the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to collect approved State commodity assessments on behalf of the State from the proceeds of marketing assistance loans.

H.R. 4620 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2004, sponsored by George Nethercutt Jr. with 16 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: Jun 18, 2004
Co-sponsors: 16
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 108-470

What it does

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to collect commodity assessments from the proceeds of a marketing assistance loan for a producer if the assessment is required to be paid by the producer or the first purchaser of a commodity pursuant to a State law or to an authority administered by the Secretary.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

George Nethercutt Jr. (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 18, 2004
Passed the HouseOct 5, 2004
Passed the SenateDec 7, 2004
Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2004
Became lawDec 21, 2004

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-470. (Dec 21, 2004)

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Committees

Agriculture Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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