H.R. 5699
Referred to CommitteeVoluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
1/29/2020 • House
Summary
Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act
This bill prohibits mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs and requires producer participation in the programs to be voluntary at the point of sale. (A checkoff program is a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The Department of Agriculture oversees the programs, which are requested and funded by industry.)
Introduced in House • 1/29/2020
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Originated in the House
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January 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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