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Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5699

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.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 5699

Bill HR 5699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 29, 2020. Bill HR 5699 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 29, 2020.  Bill HR 5699's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of January 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5699

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5699

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Agricultural research

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5699

Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act
To prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.
Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5699

Denver Riggleman
Denver Riggleman
VirginiaRepublican

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