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Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act

12/30/2022, 7:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2860

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2860

Bill S 2860 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2021. Bill S 2860 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2021.  Bill S 2860's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of September 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2860

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2860

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Agricultural research

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2860

Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act
A bill to prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.
Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act

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